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As any teacher will tell you, Valentine’s Day is a super fun holiday for getting the creative juices flowing. From DIY Valentine's Day cards to the Valentine's Day boxes to put them in, there’s no shortage of Valentine’s Day crafts that the little ones can spend time making. There are so many heart-shaped activities and crafts to create that your that your house will be bursting with red, white, and pink holiday cheer. There are easy creations here for kids of all ages, whether you’re hoping to let your toddler, preschooler, or middle schooler stretch their creativity. Try the heart stamps made out of toilet paper rolls, cute love bug hats that your littlest ones can create with paint and stickers, or fun tote bags decorated with puffy paint.
You can also have them turn their Valentine’s Day treats into a craft by using candy to create a robot or a wreath constructed from candy hearts. Make a few colorful heart-shaped suncatchers, a fingerprint tree, or a heart-shaped rag wreath that you can use year after year to decorate the living room or front door leading up to February 14. Pair one of these ideas with a fun Valentine’s Day game to make the day extra special. These adorable, easy Valentine’s Day crafts for kids are a great way to spend some quality time with the ones who are the most special in your life.
1
Valentine Sneakers
Kids will strut their stuff this Valentine's Day in DIY decorated sneakers with colorful fabric laces.
To make: Use fabric paint to paint hearts on the top and sides of sneakers. Tear a long piece of fabric into thin strips and thread through eyelets.
2
Tie Dye Gym Bag
Kids will love making and toting around books or gym clothes in this DIY tie dye bag.
To make: Start by washing a 100% cotton tote bag. While still damp, fold the bag in half. Using a chalk pencil or disappearing pen, draw an exaggerated heart on half of the bag, starting and ending at the fold. Pleat the bag, lining up the heart line (once pleated, the line should be straight). Use a zip tie or rubber band to hold pleats together. Create more pleats along the remaining bag, holding in place with zip ties or rubber bands. Place different color dyes in separate squeeze bottles (you will need as many colors ass pleated sections). Start by squeezing dye on heart section stopping 1/2 inch from the zip tie. Continue dying, using another color between each zip tie. Allow to dry completely, then remove tie.
3
Puff Paint Valentines Tote Bag
The little ones will love giving this tote to their dear friends on this February 14.
To make: Use puff paint to draw designs and write a sweet note on a small tote bag. Allow to dry completely.
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4
Heart-Shaped Rag Wreath
Wrap strips of soft flannel around a heart-shaped foam wreath form to create a soft statement piece that says "I love you!"
5
Heat Tie Dye T-shirt
Create some high-fashion for the big day by creating a custom tie dye T-shirt.
To make: Start by washing a 100% cotton T-shirt. While still damp, fold the shirt in half. Using a chalk pencil or disappearing pen, draw an exaggerated heart on half of the shirt, starting and ending at the fold. Pleat the shirt, lining up the heart line (once pleated the line should be straight). Use a zip tie or rubber band to hold pleats together. Create more pleats along the remaining shirt, holding in place with zip ties or rubber bands. Place different color dyes in separate squeeze bottles (you will need as many colors ass pleated sections). Start by squeezing dye on heart section stopping 1/2 inch from the zip tie. Continue dying, using another color between each zip tie. Allow to dry completely then remove ties.
6
Candy Charcuterie Heart
A candy charcuterie mosaic makes the perfect activity to do with the kids for a family celebration of the holiday! Just don't be surprised if a few pieces turn up missing...
To make: Using a heart-shaped tray, pick out candies in several different Valentine’s Day shades. Sort candies by color and place them into the board one color at a time to create an ombre effect.
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7
Colored Pencil Vase
Magnify the hues of gifts from the garden with a kaleidoscope of colored pencils hot-glued to a glass vase or jar. Let kids fill a vase with your favorite blossoms (we chose purple and white lilacs, anemone, and privet berry) and tie a bow (we used double-faced satin ribbon) around the bottom.
8
Paper Airplane Love Notes
Give your Valentine's Day notes a lift. Take an aerial approach to letter writing with pint-size paper airplanes. CL contributing editor Cathe Holden designed this high-flying stationery. All you have to do? Print out a copy of the 8"W x 11"L PDF, jot down a note, then cut off the attached folding instructions and follow them to send your sentiments soaring.
9
Heart-Shaped Sachets
Freshen up drawers with heart-shaped sachets. Cut two heart shapes out of your favorite fabric, place printed sides facing each other, and sew edges, leaving space to add filling. Then fill with potpourri, stitch up, and enjoy!
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10
Yarn Flowers
Give yarn an opportunity to bloom. Crafter Lauren De Bellis came up with this genius way to keep vases stocked with fresh flowers—even in winter. The key to creating these allium-like blossoms: pom-pom makers in three different sizes.
Wrap yarn around the tool's arms, then follow the package instructions to make your own buds. Add a dab of hot glue to the end of a thin twig and insert into each pom-pom's center. Hold in place until the glue dries (about 10 seconds) and arrange.
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A Taste of Romance
The only thing better than a home-baked sugar cookie that your kids can eat? One that doubles as a love letter. Food-safe markers make it possible. Our recipes for sugar cookies and royal icing make it irresistibly delicious.
Get the recipe.
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3D Heart Valentine
These 3D hearts not only look sweet, but they can also be sweet if you fill them up with treats for your kids.
Get the tutorial at Houseful of Handmade.
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Candy Heart Wreath
Even if you don't love the taste of the classic candy hearts, you'll love this rainbow wreath. Your kids can lend a hand picking the colors out and creating the rainbow.
Get the tutorial at Carrie Elle.
14
Pink Glitter Slime
What's a holiday without some festive slime these days? Your kids will be obsessed with this hot pink, glittery slime that needs only three ingredients.
Get the tutorial at I Heart Naptime.
15
Paper Heart Flower
You could use a pencil instead of the straws to make this craft useful as well as cute!
Get the tutorial at Easy Peasy and Fun.
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Origami Fortune Cookies
Older kids might enjoy putting these crafty "fortune cookies" together, while any child will have a ball opening them up to reveal their fortune.
Get the tutorial at The Crafting Nook.
17
Toilet Paper Roll Heart Stamp
You can put this craft together with items you already have around the house for a fun afternoon activity with your toddler.
Get the tutorial at Pretty Prudent.
18
Valentine's Day Candy Wreath
Make this fun, tasty wreath with your kids and see how long it takes before all the candy is missing from it!
Get the tutorial at Crazy Little Projects.
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Valentine's Day Fingerprint Love Canvas
Kids of all ages will love this craft that lets them get their hands messy to create a work of art.
Get the tutorial at The Farmwife Crafts.
20
Love Bug Valentine Card
There are hidden messages under each wing of this colorful paper love bug, where your kids can write heartfelt notes to friends and family.
Get the tutorial at Kid Friendly Things to Do.
Erin Cavoto
Erin Cavoto is the Editorial Assistant at ThePioneerWoman.com, covering food, holidays, home decor, and more.
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Valentine's Day Crafts for Kids
Valentine's Day is a fun holiday for getting creative with crafts, especially for kids. There are numerous heart-shaped activities and crafts that children of all ages can enjoy. From DIY Valentine's Day cards to heart-shaped suncatchers, there are plenty of options to choose from. Let's explore some of the ideas mentioned in this article.
1. Valentine Sneakers
Kids can decorate their sneakers with colorful fabric laces and painted hearts. They can use fabric paint to paint hearts on the top and sides of the sneakers. Then, tear a long piece of fabric into thin strips and thread them through the eyelets of the sneakers [[1]].
2. Tie Dye Gym Bag
Children can create their own tie-dye gym bag for carrying books or gym clothes. They can start by washing a 100% cotton tote bag and folding it in half while still damp. Using a chalk pencil or disappearing pen, they can draw an exaggerated heart on half of the bag. After pleating the bag and holding the pleats together with zip ties or rubber bands, they can apply different color dyes to create a tie-dye effect. Once dry, the ties can be removed [[2]].
3. Puff Paint Valentines Tote Bag
Kids can use puff paint to draw designs and write sweet notes on small tote bags. After allowing the paint to dry completely, the tote bags can be given as gifts to friends [[3]].
4. Heart-Shaped Rag Wreath
To create a heart-shaped rag wreath, strips of soft flannel are wrapped around a heart-shaped foam wreath form. This creates a soft statement piece that can be used for decoration. It's a lovely way to express love and decorate your living room or front door leading up to February 14 [[4]].
5. Tie Dye T-shirt
Children can create a custom tie-dye T-shirt for Valentine's Day. Similar to the tie-dye gym bag, they can start by washing a 100% cotton T-shirt and folding it in half. Drawing an exaggerated heart on half of the shirt, they can pleat the shirt and hold the pleats together with zip ties or rubber bands. By applying different color dyes, they can create a tie-dye effect. Once dry, the ties can be removed [[5]].
6. Candy Charcuterie Heart
A candy charcuterie mosaic is a fun activity for the whole family. Using a heart-shaped tray, you can pick out candies in different Valentine's Day shades and arrange them on the board to create an ombre effect. It's a perfect treat for a family celebration of the holiday [[6]].
7. Colored Pencil Vase
To magnify the hues of gifts from the garden, you can hot-glue a kaleidoscope of colored pencils to a glass vase or jar. Kids can fill the vase with their favorite blossoms and tie a bow around the bottom to complete the look [[7]].
8. Paper Airplane Love Notes
Take an aerial approach to letter writing with pint-size paper airplanes. Kids can print out a copy of the provided PDF, jot down a note, and follow the folding instructions to send their sentiments soaring [[8]].
9. Heart-Shaped Sachets
Freshen up drawers with heart-shaped sachets. Cut two heart shapes out of your favorite fabric, place them printed sides facing each other, sew the edges, and leave space to add filling. Fill the sachets with potpourri, stitch them up, and enjoy the lovely scent [[9]].
10. Yarn Flowers
Crafter Lauren De Bellis came up with a genius way to keep vases stocked with fresh flowers even in winter. By using pom-pom makers in three different sizes, you can create allium-like blossoms. Wrap yarn around the tool's arms, follow the package instructions, add a dab of hot glue to the end of a thin twig, and insert it into each pom-pom's center. Arrange the flowers as desired [[10]].
These are just a few of the Valentine's Day crafts for kids mentioned in the article. Each craft offers a unique way to celebrate the holiday and spend quality time with loved ones.
