With all the commercialization that goes into Valentine's Day, we wanted to provide ideas to make homemade crafts and gifts for your children to make for their loved ones. The Valentine's Day crafts for kids you see below are fun, creative ways for your child to spend a cold February afternoon and most are made with materials you most likely can find around the house. Let your children take pride in making their own Valentine's Day gifts or cards and we know for sure that the person that receives them will feel extra special. Happy Valentine's Day from our family to yours!
Kids Valentine's Day Crafts
"I Love You to Pieces" Valentine
This Valentine craft uses your child’s picture for a cute card. Children cut out a foam heart and glue their picture, small foam hearts and puzzle pieces to it.
Caterpillar Valentine Craft
This cute caterpillar craft is fun to make when celebrating Valentine's Day. Children trace and cut a series of hearts to make the caterpillar. It is a good activity to work on learning about patterns and also the heart shape.
Valentine Puppy Craft
This adorable Valentine puppy craft is made from gluing five hearts together to form a dog. It is a good activity to teach the heart shape and also the concept of small, medium and large. When finished, you have a festive Valentine decoration.
Valentines Garden Craft
This adorable Valentines garden craft will make the perfect gift for Mom on this special holiday. Anyone who loves gardening will appreciate this simple and cute garden of hearts!
Mouse Valentine
Whether you keep as a decoration or give as a sweet Valentine's Day gift, your child will adore crafting a heart-shaped mouse! Kids will especially love the pipe cleaner tails that they can position however they want.
Love Bugs
Make this cute heart shaped love bugs for Valentine's Day with some basic supplies you probably already have around the house and by following our simple instructions.
Heart Elephant Valentine
Here is an easy Valentine's Day craft for the kids to do! This could be a Valentines card to give or just an art project. With just some cut out hearts you can make this unforgettable elephant.
Whooooo's the Best?
Whooo's the best? You are! This cute paper valentine is sure to get a smile out of whoever is lucky enough to receive it. Made with our provided template and some construction paper, this is a great Valentine's Day craft for kids.
Lacing Valentine Craft
This Valentine craft is fun to make and becomes a cute holder for class Valentine cards. Children punch holes into two big paper hearts and then lace yarn through the holes to make this project.
Popsicle Stick Love Craft
This Valentine's Day craft is a fun way to allow children to use their creativity. With just some simple materials they can make something they can really be proud of. Give this craft as a gift or hang it as a cute and fun decoration.
Valentine's Kiss Craft
"Chocolate" and Valentine's Day go hand in hand in this cute Valentine's Day craft for kids. This is a unique Valentine to give someone special in your child's life and is sure to get a smile.
Cupcake Valentine Card
Our cupcake valentine is the perfect way to tell someone "you're sweet"! This is a simple paper valentine craft and the end result is a card anyone would love to receive.
Tissue Paper Stained Glass Heart
Tissue paper and contact paper create a gorgeous stained glass effect in this simple Valentine's Day craft. This heart craft for kids is simple enough for even a young toddler to do and it makes a great decoration for Valentine's Day as well.
Treasure Chest Valentine
A simple paper treasure chest, made using our provided template, some adhesive gems and a few crayons are all you need to make this fun Treasure Chest Valentine's Day craft. This craft is a wonderful, homemade valentine someone you really treasure.
You're Dynamite! Valentine
Your special valentine is sure to love this Dynamite Valentine craft. This simple homemade valentine, which you can also fill with candy, is sure to blow your special person away!
Fire Truck Valentine Holder
Kids will enjoy making this cute fire truck valentine holder. Made from materials around the house, this will be the perfect place for kids to put all the valentines they receive from their friends.
I Love You to Pieces Picture Frame
This is a simple picture frame for Valentine's Day that turns out adorable every time. Made out of popsicle sticks and puzzle pieces, this simple preschool Valentine's Day craft makes the perfect gift for family and friends. Simply add in a photo of your child to complete this great kid's craft.
Paper Heart Person
Our paper heart person craft is always a child-pleaser. Kids love being able to take simple shapes and turn them into something so fun and creative. It's a great Valentine's Day craft that will encourage your child's creativity. Help them create accessories like shoes, hair or a purse to personalize their heart person.
Lollipop Butterfly Valentine
Hearts for wings, a lollipop body and a special message from you and this candy butterfly craft makes the perfect valentine! Kids will love turning candy into a butterfly and we've made it even easier with our included templates. Enjoy this great Valentine's Day craft for kids.
Paper Heart Headband
Need a wearable Valentine's Day craft? This paper heart headband craft is a lot of fun for kids to create and play with. Put out the crayons, stickers, and glitter and let your children create fantastic headbands to parade around the house in. This craft is an easy way to transform paper and glue into an afternoon of fun.
Styrofoam Lovebug
We've found that creating realistic craft bugs is a lot of fun but that it's even more fun to create imaginary craft bugs! This cute styrofoam lovebug makes a fantastic Valentine's Day craft and a great Valentine's Day gift. This craft takes a little more time than some of the others on this page so it is somewhat better suited to older children.
Kids Valentine Holders
Here are three variations of our hanging valentine holder craft. We made three different versions to account for differences in ability as well as time (ie. you may not have time for paint today). All three of these cute kids Valentine's Day crafts are fun to do and your child will love being able to personalize it all by themself.
Valentine's Day Wand Craft
This Valentine's Day wand is a simple craft that is perfect for a toddler or preschooler. Transform a simple heart on a popsicle stick into a "magic wand" for Valentine's Day. Young children love walking around waving their magic wand and asking people to "be mine".
Heart Butterfly
Our heart butterfly craft is a great way to transform a bunch of hearts into a friendly butterfly. This is a great craft to use to teach your children about the heart shape, about big and small, and about seeing ordinary things in a whole new way. It makes a fantastic Valentine's Day craft and gift! We've found that it's almost impossible to make just one of these cute little heart butterfly crafts - they turn out so cute that kids like to make them over and over.
Lollipop Flower Craft
The gift of flowers on Valentine's Day has never been sweeter than with our lollipop flower craft. This cute kids Valentine's Day craft is a simple way to dress up a yummy lollipop so your valentine will feel extra special.
Candy Holder Craft
This cute Valentine's Day candy holder craft is the perfect way to deliver some special candy treats to your Valentine. Made from simple materials, this Valentine's Day craft is perfect for a preschooler or older child to make. This turns out cute every time and makes a great homemade Valentine's Day gift.
Valentine Mailbox
Turn an empty oatmeal canister into a valentine mailbox! This cute kids Valentine's Day craft is perfect for children of all skill levels (ages) and its a great way to recycle so its also a green craft. When complete, kids can use it to collect all of the special valentines cards they receive on this fun holiday.
Heart Flower
This heart flower craft makes a great Valentine's Day craft for your kids. It is made with materials you most likely already have on hand and it is an adaptable craft for children of all ages. Have your children write some nice words, memories, or even a handprint on each heart petal and they've created a unique Valentine's Day card for grandparents or loved ones. Make a bunch of heart flowers in different colors to hang on the front door as a great homemade decoration.
Bear Valentine Bag
For something a little different than the standard decorated lunch bag, try letting our Valentine's Day bear collect all your valentines! Made using a brown bag and heart shapes (provided in our template) your kids will love making this cute valentine holder.
Heart Footprint Card
Turn your children's footprints into a heart to create this cute Valentine's Day card. This cute Valentine's Day craft makes a fantastic keepsake for a loved one so that they can remember how small your little one is now.
Heart Bee Craft
Asking someone to "be mine" is so much more fun with our cute heart bee craft. A fantastic Valentine's Day craft for kids, this adorable bee has hearts for wings. Our provided template makes this cute heart craft for kids even easier to put together.
Heart Stamps Card
This Valentine's Day card is extra fun to make because the hearts are made by dipping cookie cutters in paint! It's a great preschool Valentine's Day craft and is a great way for your child to make their very own valentine for someone they love.
Heart Fish Craft
This heart fish craft is a simple and fun one to do with your kids. Made from just construction paper and a googly eye, its one you can throw together quickly. Have fun doing this kids fish craft during Valentine's Day.
Love Doorhanger Craft
This love doorhanger craft is a fun one for kids around Valentine's Day. They will enjoy cutting out the hearts and letters to spell love and putting it together. When they are done, they can hang it on their bedroom door or anywhere else they want. Have fun with this simple kids craft on Valentine's Day.
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Homemade Crafts and Gifts for Valentine's Day:
Valentine's Day is a special occasion to express love and affection to loved ones. Making homemade crafts and gifts can add a personal touch to the celebration. It allows children to engage in creative activities and create something unique for their loved ones. This article suggests various Valentine's Day crafts for kids that are fun and easy to make using materials commonly found around the house.
Benefits of Homemade Crafts and Gifts:
Homemade crafts and gifts have several advantages. They can be more meaningful and sentimental compared to store-bought items. By creating something themselves, children can develop their creativity, fine motor skills, and problem-solving abilities. Additionally, homemade crafts and gifts can be a cost-effective alternative to purchasing expensive items.
Examples of Valentine's Day Crafts for Kids:
- "I Love You to Pieces" Valentine: Children can cut out a foam heart and glue their picture, small foam hearts, and puzzle pieces to create a cute card.
- Caterpillar Valentine Craft: Children trace and cut a series of hearts to make a caterpillar, which helps them learn about patterns and the heart shape.
- Valentine Puppy Craft: Gluing five hearts together forms a dog, teaching children about the heart shape and the concept of small, medium, and large.
- Valentines Garden Craft: Creating a garden of hearts can be a simple and cute gift for gardening enthusiasts.
- Mouse Valentine: Crafting a heart-shaped mouse can be a decoration or a sweet Valentine's Day gift.
- Love Bugs: Making heart-shaped love bugs using basic supplies found at home.
- Heart Elephant Valentine: Creating an elephant using cut-out hearts, which can be a Valentine's card or an art project.
- Whooooo's the Best?: Making a cute paper valentine with a provided template and construction paper.
- Lacing Valentine Craft: Punching holes into two big paper hearts and lacing yarn through them to create a cute holder for class Valentine cards.
- Popsicle Stick Love Craft: Using popsicle sticks and other simple materials to create a craft that children can be proud of.
- Valentine's Kiss Craft: Combining "chocolate" and Valentine's Day in a unique craft that can be given to someone special.
- Cupcake Valentine Card: Making a simple paper valentine in the shape of a cupcake to tell someone they're sweet.
- Tissue Paper Stained Glass Heart: Using tissue paper and contact paper to create a beautiful stained glass effect for Valentine's Day.
- Treasure Chest Valentine: Making a paper treasure chest using a provided template, adhesive gems, and crayons.
- You're Dynamite! Valentine: Crafting a special valentine that can be filled with candy and is sure to blow someone away.
- Fire Truck Valentine Holder: Creating a cute fire truck valentine holder using materials found around the house.
- I Love You to Pieces Picture Frame: Making a picture frame using popsicle sticks and puzzle pieces, which can be a great gift for family and friends.
- Paper Heart Person: Turning simple heart shapes into a fun and creative paper craft.
- Lollipop Butterfly Valentine: Using hearts for wings and a lollipop body to create a cute butterfly valentine.
- Paper Heart Headband: Creating a wearable Valentine's Day craft with a paper heart headband.
- Styrofoam Lovebug: Making an imaginary lovebug using styrofoam, which can be a fun Valentine's Day craft and gift.
- Kids Valentine Holders: Making various hanging valentine holders using different materials and techniques.
- Valentine's Day Wand Craft: Transforming a heart on a popsicle stick into a "magic wand" for Valentine's Day.
- Heart Butterfly: Using hearts to create a friendly butterfly and teach children about shapes and sizes.
- Lollipop Flower Craft: Dressing up a lollipop to look like a flower for a sweet Valentine's Day gift.
- Candy Holder Craft: Creating a cute candy holder to deliver special treats to your Valentine.
- Valentine Mailbox: Repurposing an empty oatmeal canister into a valentine mailbox to collect special cards.
- Heart Flower: Making a heart flower craft using construction paper and personalizing it with nice words or handprints.
- Bear Valentine Bag: Using a brown bag and heart shapes to create a cute valentine holder in the shape of a bear.
- Heart Footprint Card: Turning children's footprints into a heart to create a cute Valentine's Day card and keepsake.
- Heart Bee Craft: Making a cute bee with hearts for wings and asking someone to "be mine."
- Heart Stamps Card: Dipping cookie cutters in paint to create heart stamps for a fun and personalized Valentine's Day card.
- Heart Fish Craft: Creating a fish craft using construction paper hearts and a googly eye.
- Love Doorhanger Craft: Making a love-themed door hanger using hearts and letters to spell "love."
- Heart Headband Craft: Creating paper heart headbands using crayons, stickers, and glitter for a fun wearable craft.
- Styrofoam Lovebug: Making an imaginary lovebug using styrofoam, a fun Valentine's Day craft and gift.
- Kids Valentine Holders: Making various hanging valentine holders using different materials and techniques.
Please note that the information provided above is based on this article, and the specific instructions and materials required for each craft may vary.
