What's not to love about a holiday devoted entirely to love? (And glitter ... lots and lots of glitter.) Get the kids in on the holiday fun with these Valentine's Day crafts just right for various age groups, from preschoolers on up to bigger kids.
These project ideas are simple to make, using mostly ordinary, inexpensive, and easy-to-find supplies. (Some even upcycle objects you already have at home.) Our roundup includes Valentine cards, classroom favors, keepsakes, and more. Some of these projects even double as treats — so kids get a built-in snack as soon as they finish crafting! Dive into these festive, kid-friendly crafts and spread the love this Valentine's Day.
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Handprint Valentines
Fold card stock or construction paper, and trace kids' hands along the fold. Open for an adorable greeting card, ready for any personalized message inside.
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Valentine's Day Flower Pots
Score mini flower pots at the dollar store or craft store, and let kids decorate with foam hearts, glitter — whatever embellishments they choose. Fill with treats or even a potted succulent to keep, or give as an enduring gift of love.
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Valentine Candy Dispenser
Make these mini candy dispensers with deceptively ordinary and easy-to-find materials: baking cups and plastic ornaments serve as the key supplies.
Get the how-to at White House Crafts»
RELATED: 40 Sweetest Valentine's Day Chocolates and Candy to Buy Your Loved Ones
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4
Toilet Paper Roll Love Bugs
Upcycle toilet paper rolls into cute love bugs, customized however kids like. Decorate with pipe cleaners, googly eyes, and whatever embellishments you have on hand.
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Valentine Straw Toppers
Use printable hearts to decorate paper straws for extra pizazz in your holiday drinks. Kids can decorate their own with glue, glitter, and decorative tape.
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Valentine Treat Craft
Save your paper rolls and transform them into sweet little holders for Valentine’s Day candies or other treats. Let kids customize however they like with foam hearts, googly eyes, and feathers (with a grownup helping out with the hot glue when needed).
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DIY Compliment Cards
Download the printable compliment cards, or get out the card stock, markers, and glitter to let kids make their own custom versions. Valentine's Day is a great time to show their love and appreciation for friends and family, and recipients will feel so special.
Get the how-to at The House That Lars Built»
RELATED: 30 Cute and Quirky DIY Valentine's Day Cards
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Confetti Valentines
Kids will have a blast making these quick and easy Valentine cards. Use a hole puncher to create your festive confetti out of paper scraps. Draw an "XO" (or any other design of your choice) using white glue and paste away.
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9
Handprint Heart Tree
In this project, kids transform their traced handprint into a flourishing holiday tree. Three-dimensional hearts make it visually pop, and a green-painted paper plate serves as a stand.
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Butterfly Pencil Valentine
Decorate heart-shaped construction paper wings with glitter and thread them through a pretty pencil. Use a pipe cleaner for antennae. Make a batch for perfect holiday favors or classmate gifts.
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Paper Heart Butterfly Craft
This eye-catching craft is as simple as can be: You just need paper strips and glue sticks to fashion heart-shaped wings and butterfly bodies. And don't forget the antennae!
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Valentine Fruit Cups
This idea doubles as a fun activity ... and a snack at the end! Decorate strawberry fruit cups with pipe cleaners, pompoms and googly eyes to make cute (and edible) holiday critters.
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Heart Rag Wreath
This project looks fancy — even expensive — but it's actually quite simple and kid friendly. Just pre-cut a pile of fabric scraps, and let kids tie them onto a heart wire wreath form. Voila!
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Swan Handprint Craft
Kids create cherished keepsakes you'll want to save forever with this Valentine's Day craft. You'll need a canvas, paint, brushes — and most importantly of all, cute little hands.
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Valentine's Day crafts are a great way to celebrate the holiday and engage children in creative activities. These crafts are often simple, using ordinary and inexpensive supplies that are easy to find. Here are some craft ideas suitable for different age groups:
1. Handprint Valentines
Fold card stock or construction paper and trace kids' hands along the fold. This creates an adorable greeting card that can be personalized with a message inside. You can find a detailed guide on how to make handprint valentines at The Best Ideas for Kids.
2. Valentine's Day Flower Pots
Score mini flower pots from a dollar store or craft store and let kids decorate them with foam hearts, glitter, or other embellishments of their choice. These pots can be filled with treats or even a potted succulent to give as a gift. You can find a how-to guide at Typically Simple.
3. Valentine Candy Dispenser
Make mini candy dispensers using baking cups and plastic ornaments. These ordinary and easy-to-find materials can be transformed into fun and functional candy dispensers. For detailed instructions, you can refer to White House Crafts.
4. Toilet Paper Roll Love Bugs
Upcycle toilet paper rolls into cute love bugs that can be customized by kids. Decorate them with pipe cleaners, googly eyes, and other embellishments you have on hand. Typically Simple provides a step-by-step guide on how to make these love bugs.
5. Valentine Straw Toppers
Use printable hearts to decorate paper straws and add extra pizazz to holiday drinks. Kids can decorate their own straw toppers with glue, glitter, and decorative tape. You can find instructions for making Valentine straw toppers at Typically Simple.
6. Valentine Treat Craft
Transform paper rolls into sweet little holders for Valentine's Day candies or other treats. Kids can customize them with foam hearts, googly eyes, and feathers. Three Little Ferns provides a detailed guide on how to make these treat crafts.
7. DIY Compliment Cards
Download printable compliment cards or let kids make their own custom versions using card stock, markers, and glitter. Valentine's Day is a great time for kids to show their love and appreciation for friends and family. The House That Lars Built offers a how-to guide for making DIY compliment cards.
8. Confetti Valentines
Kids can have a blast making quick and easy Valentine cards by creating festive confetti out of paper scraps using a hole puncher. They can then draw an "XO" or any other design using white glue. Design Improvised provides a step-by-step guide for making confetti valentines.
9. Handprint Heart Tree
In this project, kids can transform their traced handprints into a flourishing holiday tree. Three-dimensional hearts can be added to make it visually pop, and a green-painted paper plate can serve as a stand. The Best Ideas for Kids offers a detailed how-to guide for making a handprint heart tree.
10. Butterfly Pencil Valentine
Decorate heart-shaped construction paper wings with glitter and thread them through a pretty pencil. Use a pipe cleaner for antennae. This craft can be made in batches for perfect holiday favors or classmate gifts. Buggy and Buddy provides a step-by-step guide for making butterfly pencil valentines.
These are just a few examples of Valentine's Day crafts for kids. There are many more ideas and variations available online. I hope these suggestions inspire you and your children to have a fun and creative Valentine's Day!
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