Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to get your kids crafting! These easy Valentine’s Day crafts for kids are great for fine motor skill practice, boosting kids’ creativity and getting into the holiday spirit.
Here are the best ideas if you’re looking for simple crafts that are so much fun for a Valentine’s Day party at school or to make at home with your kids.
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Handprint Valentine Card Craft
This handprint valentine craft turns regular craft paper into a sweet card your kids can make for Valentine’s Day. Even young children can trace their hand and cut this craft out independently.
Personalize it with a little message on the inside and poof! You’re ready to deliver your note and brighten someone’s day with this easy valentine craft!
Heart Windsock Craft
A heart windsock is a fun way to decorate your home or classroom for Valentine’s Day. Each child can create their own totally unique windsock with colored streamers, foam stickers, and colored construction paper.
Tie Dye Coffee Filter Valentine Heart
With just coffee filters, markers and water, your kids can make these super easy tie dye coffee filter hearts for Valentine’s Day at home. Kids of all ages will love making this simple craft.
Young children will get some fine motor skill practice in while they cut and color, strengthening their hand muscles. Older children can expand on this craft by making multiple hearts for a larger project, like stringing them together to make a banner decoration. The options are endless!
DIY Conversation Heart Stones
Looking for a Valentine’s Day craft that really ‘rocks’? Try this easy tutorial from The Inspiration Edit and make your own painted rocks with a conversation heart candy design. Painting is not only great for fine motor skill development, but it’s also good for enhancing your child’s creative side.
Choose your own colors and phrases to get creative and see how many fun combinations you can come up with!
Crystal Hearts Valentine’s Science Experiment
Have you ever heard of Borax crystals? Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to try making your own crystals at home. They look like magic, but it’s really just science.
Check out the full tutorial from Little Bins For Little Hands and once you make your own heart-shaped crystals, use them as decorations around your house or hang them in your window as a suncatcher!
Valentine’s Day Slime Card Craft
This is a unique idea you can use if you’re looking for something your child can make as a craft and hand out as a valentine at school. Use this tutorial and recipe for Valentine’s Day slime, package it in ziplock bags, and make a card to go along with it!
Stick with the slime recipe provided or make it your own by adding different mix-ins. Your kids can really flex their creative muscles and decorate their construction paper cards in a variety of ways.
Silly Heart Puppets
Googly eyes, glitter and paint! What could be more fun? Puppets are great for imaginative play and this craft is easy enough for preschoolers to make with very little assistance.
Once they’ve got their puppets made, make them dance, sing and shake their googly little eyes all around.
Easy DIY Emoji Valentine Treat Bag Craft
You can use this adorable emoji themed paper bag craft as a mailbox for receiving valentines in, or fill them with treats to hand out as a gift!
With just a few simple supplies and the free printable template you can grab in this article, this is a surefire way to make someone feel special when you’re delivering treats to them!
Valentine’s Day Window Clings
Use glue and glitter to make your own fun Valentine’s Day window clings and get in the holiday spirit!
These are so much fun to make, you’ll need one for every window in your house. Follow along with Heidi’s simple instructions from Happiness Is Homemade and make your own masterpieces.
Puppy Paper Bag Valentine’s Craft
You can use this puppy-themed paper bag Valentine’s Day craft as a mailbox for your classroom valentine cards and personalize each one with a different child’s name! Or use this craft as a treat bag and put your homemade baked goods, sweet treats or toys inside.
This easy paper craft comes with a free printable template to take the guesswork out of making your own cute creation.
Valentine Headband Craft
Looking to add a touch of Valentine’s Day spirit to your child’s attire? Try out this delightful Valentine Headband Craft! Gather some simple materials like colored foam sheets, glue, and a headband, and let your little one’s creativity shine.
It’s a fantastic way for kids to express themselves while getting ready for Valentine’s Day!
Sponge Painted Hearts Valentine’s Day Art Project
Let your child’s artistic side bloom with the Sponge Painted Hearts Valentine’s Day Art Project! Provide them with heart-shaped cutouts, sponges, and an assortment of paint colors. Watch as they dip the sponges into the paint and create beautiful, textured heart patterns on the paper.
This engaging and hands-on activity produces lovely artwork and also enhances fine motor skills while introducing kids to the joy of painting.
Love Bug Candy Craft
Spread love and sweetness with the Love Bug Candy Craft! Gather your crafting supplies and transform ordinary candies into adorable love bugs. With googly eyes, pipe cleaners, and foam hearts, your child can bring these love bugs to life.
Combine crafting and treats! Perfect for sharing with friends, classmates, or loved ones during the Valentine’s season.
Unlock the mystery of love with the Hidden Message Valentine Hearts craft! Using white crayon, your child can create a magical and secret message within heart-shaped paper. As they apply the paint, the hidden messages will emerge, adding an element of surprise to their Valentine’s Day creations. Older kids can write their own phrases, and younger children can write symbols or have their phrases read to them by an adult!
Cactus Valentine
Your child can create adorable cactus characters with this fun Valentine’s Day craft. Add a touch of humor by turning these prickly plants into loveable Valentine’s Day messengers. It’s a charming and creative way for kids to share their affection with friends and family.
Painted Clay Hearts
Mold heart shapes from air-dry clay, let them dry, and then unleash your child’s artistic flair with vibrant paints. This hands-on activity allows kids to express themselves through both sculpting and painting, resulting in personalized and heartwarming keepsakes. It’s an easy craft you can do with the whole family.
Valentine’s Heart Planter Craft
Your child can customize each planter with heartfelt messages and fill them with colorful tissue paper. Let creativity bloom with this charming Valentine’s Day craft! You can use foam conversation hearts, or make your own with messages at home.
Rainbow Valentine Hearts
Brighten up Valentine’s Day with a Rainbow Valentine Hearts craft! Using vibrant colors and simple materials like construction paper and glue, your child can create a beautiful rainbow of hearts. This cheerful and easy-to-make craft is perfect for spreading love and positivity. Let your little one explore different color combinations and arrangements to make each heart uniquely special.
Valentine Friends Stick Figures
Create a world of adorable stick figure friends with this Valentine Friends Stick Figures craft! This easy and engaging activity requires minimal supplies, making it perfect for kids of all ages.
Grab your paper, markers, and googly eyes, and let your child’s imagination run wild. The stick figure friends make for a heartwarming and personalized Valentine’s Day creation.
DIY Valentine Owls
Whooo loves a charming and easy Valentine’s Day craft? Your kids will have a hoot with these DIY Valentine Owls! Follow the simple tutorial provided by Mommyhood Life to create these lovable creatures, perfect for sharing with friends or adding a whimsical touch to Valentine’s Day cards.
You’ll have a “hoot” of a time crafting these delightful feathered friends.
Tie Dye Valentine’s Cards
Mixing colors is a great way to introduce basic science into creative play and art. Your child can experiment with different color combinations to craft one-of-a-kind valentines. This creative and fun-filled activity not only produces beautiful cards but also allows kids to explore the exciting world of tie-dye art.
Valentine Octopus
Dive into the sea of creativity with the Valentine Octopus craft! Anna’s tutorial provides a delightful way to make charming octopus characters for Valentine’s Day.
Hang on to your paper rolls when they run out and break out your red paint and googly eyes for this adorable craft!
Paper Roll Love Bug Craft
Ready for a super fun craft? Transform ordinary toilet paper rolls into loveable creatures with the Paper Roll Love Bug Craft! Follow the step-by-step guide provided by Non Toy Gifts to assemble these charming love bugs, perfect for sharing love and smiles on Valentine’s Day.
Valentine’s Day Tissue Paper Hearts
This tutorial from Live Well Play Together guides your child through making vibrant hearts using tissue paper and contact paper. This simple yet engaging craft allows kids to explore their artistic side while producing beautiful decorations that can be used as suncatchers in your window to add a festive touch to any Valentine’s Day celebration.
3D Paper Hearts
Add some dimension to your Valentine’s Day with 3D Paper Hearts! Little Bins for Little Hands provides an easy-to-follow guide for creating these delightful paper hearts. They’re so easy to make that kids of all ages can craft them and then they can be hung as DIY decorations in your home or classroom.
Fingerprint Heart Frame
Capture memories with the Fingerprint Heart Frame Valentine’s Craft! This sweet craft offers a charming and personal touch to the celebration and is great even for younger kids.
Getting messy can be fun, and these messy days with little kids don’t last forever! Teach your child how to use their fingerprints to make a heart shape with this great craft.
Easy Valentine Slime
Get gooey with Easy Valentine Slime! The Simple Everyday Mom’s recipe combines crafting and sensory play. Using basic slime ingredients, along with Valentine-themed add-ins, your child can whip up a batch of stretchy and sparkly slime. It’s a fantastic way to engage their senses and create a fun, hands-on Valentine’s Day experience.
Cupid’s Quiver Bow And Arrow
Get ready for a crafty adventure with Cupid’s Quiver Bow and Arrow! Mommy’s Bundle provides a step-by-step guide for creating this playful craft. Using simple materials like paper straws, and string, your child can construct their own Cupid’s quiver and arrows.
Handmade Pink Monster Valentines Card
Spread monster-sized love with the Handmade Pink Monster Valentine’s Card! Angela’s tutorial from The Inspiration Edit offers a fun and whimsical approach to crafting personalized valentines. These adorable monster cards are sure to bring smiles to friends and family.
Valentine’s Day Fox Craft For Kids
Craft a foxy surprise with this idea from Meaningful Mama. Use the free template included in the article and let your creativity shine with these easy, adorable animals. The fox mask is made almost entirely of hearts, which makes it the perfect animal for this holiday!
Pom Pom Love Monster Craft
This craft is a cute and cuddly way to express affection. Using pom poms, googly eyes, and pipecleaners, your child can assemble these huggable monsters, creating a delightful and tactile craft for the season of love.
Valentine Hedgehog Craft
Does Valentine’s Day leave you feeling prickly? Even hedgehogs need love this season! This tutorial from Emma at Kids Craft Room provides a simple and charming way to make these spiky critters.
With fun sayings like: hogs and kisses, or quill you be mine, they’re perfect for sharing warm wishes and hugs on Valentine’s Day.
Valentines Day Heart Slime
Combine your kids love of slime with the spirit of Valentine’s Day with Valentine’s Day Heart Slime! Little Bins for Little Hands offers a unique slime recipe featuring heart-shaped add-ins. Engage your child’s senses as they mix, stretch, and play with this festive and sparkly slime.
Paper Plate Hearts
Turn ordinary paper plates into festive decorations with the Paper Plate Hearts craft! This craft is a lacing activity, which means little fingers get a ton of fine motor skill practice as they lace a string though the holes that surround the heart.
It’s a sneaky way to have a lot of fun, while also building strength and boosting creativity.
Valentine Monster Mailbox
Add a touch of playful charm to Valentine’s Day with the Valentine Monster Mailbox! Caroline’s tutorial, part of a larger game, transforms a monster into a lovable mailbox. Using simple materials like paper, googly eyes, and a shoebox, your child can create a delightful spot for receiving and sharing valentines.
Llama Valentine Craft For Kids
Simple Everyday Mom’s tutorial provides a cute and easy way to craft adorable llama characters. With colored paper, googly eyes, and a free printable template, your child can create these charming llamas, perfect for sharing love and smiles on Valentine’s Day.
Spread Love With Handmade Valentine’s Crafts
Gather your crafting supplies, unleash your inner cupid, and let the joy of handmade creations make this Valentine’s Day truly special. Which of these Valentine’s Day craft ideas are you going to try first?
Still looking for more great ideas? Your kids will also love this Valentine’s Day word search and this Valentine’s Day I Spy Printable too. If you’re looking ahead to the next holiday, take a look at these St. Patrick’s Day crafts or Easter crafts for kids next! Happy Valentine’s Day!
