How to Draw Candy Hearts (Easy Step by Step)
Candy hearts are a sweet and simple thing to draw. This guide builds three chunky hearts from just a few curves, with one friendly smiling heart in front. You will also add a small heart and a star as the candy stamps.
- Easy
- 10 minutes
- 8 steps
You need: paper, a pencil, an eraser, and crayons or markers for coloring.
Start drawingIn this article (7 sections)
How to draw candy hearts step by step
How to Draw Candy Hearts · tinyhandscreate.com
Step 1: Guide shapes
Lightly sketch these 3 ovals. They only show where the big parts go, so press softly. You will erase them at the end.
Step 2: The front heart
Start with the biggest heart in the middle. Draw two round bumps at the top that dip down in the center, then curve the sides down to a point at the bottom.
Step 3: The left heart
Draw a second heart up and to the left, tucked behind the front heart. Make two bumps at the top and let the right side slide down behind the middle heart.
Step 4: The right heart
Draw a third heart up and to the right, peeking out from behind the front heart. Give it two round bumps and a side that curves down toward the middle.
Step 5: Candy thickness lines
Under each heart, draw a curved line that follows the bottom edge. This makes each heart look like a thick, chunky candy instead of a flat shape.
Step 6: The happy face
On the front heart, draw two small round dots for eyes. Under them, add a little curved smile, like a bowl.
Step 7: The little heart
Inside the left heart, draw a small heart with two tiny bumps on top and a point at the bottom.
Step 8: The star
Inside the right heart, draw a star with five points. Start at one tip and zigzag in and out until you come back to the start.
All done!
Erase the guide shapes, go over your lines, then color it in.
Finished your candy hearts? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a heart lock and key or how to draw a heart cookie next.
Tips for drawing candy hearts
- Draw the front heart first, then tuck the other two behind it. Stop their lines where they touch the front heart so they look layered.
- The two bumps at the top of each heart are the trickiest part. Make them round and even, and let the center dip meet in a small point.
- For the thickness lines, copy the curve of the heart's bottom edge a little lower down. Keep the gap about the same all the way along.
Free candy hearts coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this candy hearts coloring page at full size and print it. It is the same drawing you just learned, with clean lines ready for crayons or markers.
How to color your candy hearts drawing
Try pastel pink, lavender, mint and yellow, the way real conversation hearts look. For a creative twist, write a tiny message on each heart, or give the star a different color from its heart.
Candy hearts fun fact for kids
Candy conversation hearts have been sold for well over a hundred years, and each one is stamped with a short message like "Be Mine" or "Hug Me".
Questions about drawing candy hearts
What shapes do I need to draw candy hearts?
You need hearts, which are two round bumps and a point, plus a few curved lines for the thickness. A small dot pair and a curved smile make the face, and a star finishes the candy stamp.
How do I make my candy hearts look cuter?
Give the front heart a big smile and two round eyes, and keep the lines smooth and chunky. Adding a small heart or star on the others makes them feel like candy.
How do I draw a heart that is not lopsided?
Sketch a light vertical line down the middle first. Then draw one bump and one side on each half so they match, and erase the guide line when you are done.
