Valentine’s Day is a perfect time to get creative with your little ones! Whether you’re looking for a fun weekend activity or a classroom project, these adorable and easy Valentine’s Day crafts for kids will make hearts melt. From handmade cards to love-themed decorations, these DIY ideas will keep children engaged while spreading love and kindness.
1. Handprint Heart Cards
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Make a keepsake that parents will cherish forever! Have your child dip their hands in red or pink paint and press them onto a folded piece of cardstock to create a heart shape. Once dry, they can decorate with glitter, stickers, or heartfelt messages inside.
2. Paper Heart Garland
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Cut out hearts from colored construction paper and string them together to create a lovely garland. Kids can decorate each heart with drawings, stickers, or messages of love before hanging them up around the house or classroom.
3. Love Bug Finger Puppets
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Turn ordinary craft supplies into adorable love bugs! Using felt, googly eyes, and pipe cleaners, kids can create tiny love bug finger puppets. These cute critters make for fun storytelling and pretend play.
4. Valentine’s Day Mason Jar Lanterns
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Decorate a mason jar with tissue paper hearts and a layer of Mod Podge. Once dry, place an LED tea light inside for a beautiful glowing Valentine’s Day decoration. This craft is simple and makes for a great homemade gift.
5. Candy Heart Photo Frame
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Glue conversation hearts onto a wooden or cardboard photo frame to create a sweet and colorful Valentine’s Day gift. Add a picture of your child or family for a personal touch.
6. Love Monster Paper Bag Puppets
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Transform paper bags into silly love monsters! Kids can cut out and glue hearts, googly eyes, and pipe cleaner antennas to make their unique Valentine’s Day monster puppets. Perfect for storytelling and puppet shows.
7. DIY Valentine’s Day Wands
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Using felt, wooden dowels, and ribbon, kids can create their own magical Valentine’s Day wands. Cut heart shapes from felt, glue them to the top of the dowel, and add decorative ribbons for a charming touch.
8. Heart Stamped Wrapping Paper
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Create your own Valentine’s Day gift wrap by dipping a carved-out heart potato stamp into paint and pressing it onto kraft paper. This personalized wrapping paper is perfect for wrapping small gifts and cards.
9. Friendship Bracelets
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Make beaded or braided friendship bracelets using pink, red, and white beads or yarn. These sweet accessories make thoughtful gifts for friends and loved ones.
10. Valentine’s Day Sun Catchers
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Cut out heart shapes from coffee filters, color them with markers, and spritz them with water to create a beautiful watercolor effect. Once dry, tape them to a window for a lovely stained-glass effect.
These Valentine’s Day crafts for kids are easy, fun, and perfect for spreading love. Whether gifting them to family, friends, or classmates, these handmade creations will surely bring smiles to everyone’s faces. Happy crafting!
