Place the heart-shaped cutout in the center of the paper and secure it gently with a small piece of tape to prevent shifting.
Pour red and pink paint onto separate trays and lightly dab the sponge into one color at a time.
Begin pressing the sponge around the edges of the heart, using gentle tapping motions rather than heavy pressure to build texture gradually.
Alternate between colors as you move outward, overlapping slightly to create a soft, blended background.
Continue dabbing until the surrounding space feels full and balanced, adjusting pressure to vary the intensity of color.
Carefully lift the heart cutout while the paint is still slightly wet to reveal a clean, crisp heart shape.
