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Great ideas pretty Valentine decorations, cards, paper flowers, and more
ByKatherine Lee
Updated on August 09, 2021
Fact checked byHeather Mercer
Here are some great ideas for fun and easy Valentine crafts for kids. Grade-schoolers love making and sharing Valentine's creations with friends and family. And what better way for kids to say "I love you" than with Valentine crafts that they lovingly created with their own hands?
Try any of these fun Valentine crafts with your child; you'll find yourself having fun making and sharing them too!
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Valentine Heart Wreath
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This beautiful paper heart wreath is a perfect Valentine's craft for kids. It's simple and fun to make, and your kids will be able to proudly hang it up around the house or share it with friends.
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Easy, Pretty, and Budget-Friendly Valentine Cards for Kids
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Need to make a bunch of Valentine cards for your child's entire class? These super-simple and pretty homemade Valentine cards are perfect because they are no-fuss, no-mess, and very budget-friendly. Plus, they're fun to make!
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Easy Mini School Valentine Cards You Can Make in Minutes
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With just a few materials, you can make these easy and pretty miniValentine cardsfor the whole class in just minutes.
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Valentine Treats Gift Wrap
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With just some decorative paper or washi tape, you can transform ordinary candy bars and other Valentine treats into pretty Valentine gifts. It's so easy and budget-friendly, you and your child will want to make some for the whole class!
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Tissue Paper Flower Craft
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You won't believe how easy these beautiful tissue paper flowers are to make. They are the perfect craft for kids for spring, Valentine's Day, or any other occasion.
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Heart-Shaped Valentine Folded Love Notes
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These pretty folded heart-shaped notes can be made in minutes. All you need is some pretty paper (like origami or wrapping paper), a large cookie cutter, and some scissors. How easy is that?
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How to Make Pretty Valentine Card Holder Sleeves in 7 Easy Steps
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Colorful paper and a large paper doily are all you need to make these gorgeous Valentine card holder envelopes. They're the perfect place to store all those Valentines your child will get from school!
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10 Easy Valentine Box Ideas
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Where to put all those school Valentines? Easy, adorable, and fun Valentine boxes to make with your child. And when Valentine's Day is over, your child can use these boxes to store toys, trinkets, and other small treasures!
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How to Make Pretty Pencil Valentines
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These pencil Valentines are the perfect quick and easy non-Valentine gift. And if you're having a Valentine party for kids, you can put a whole bunch in a cup and put them on the table for kids to share while they make their own Valentine cards and crafts. So practical and pretty!
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Felt Lip Balm Holders in 5 Easy Steps
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Need an idea for a great non-candy Valentine gift? These pretty felt lip balm holders are super-easy to make; you can whip up a bunch in minutes!
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How to Make Colorful Hearts Cards
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If you have a heart-shaped paper punch and some colorful or patterned paper or washi tape, you can whip up some pretty heart-adorned Valentine's Day cards in no time! Kids will just love making these hearts and gluing them on to make pretty Valentine cards to share.
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Homemade Valentine Cards - a Butterfly Valentine to Make with Kids
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This cute butterfly card is a cinch to make, and your kids will absolutely love gluing on the hearts to decorate the wings. If you need to make a bunch for friends or your child's classmates, you can simply make several pieces and assemble them. Fun, adorable, and efficient!
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Vellum Heart Valentine Garland
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You'll love making--and showing off--this pretty, light-catching Valentine garland. Vellum paper makes the ideal material for a garland because it's translucent, and light shines through it in a gorgeous way. And you and your child will love how easy this project is, making it one of the ideal Valentine crafts for kids.
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How to Make a Linking Hearts Valentine Chain
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Kids will love making this easy linking hearts chain, and parents will love how easy and inexpensive it is to create. All you need is a cookie-cutter, paper, scissors, and glue!
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Handmade Vellum Flower Valentine Card
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This elegant and beautiful handmade vellum paper Valentine card is so easy to make, you and your child may want to make several to share with friends and your child's classmates.
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Pop-Up Valentine's Day Card
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Create your own adorable pop-up Valentine's Day cards with these easy step-by-step instructions. Your grade-schooler will love making these Valentine's Day cards almost as much as he will enjoy sharing them with his friends and classmates.
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Quilled Homemade Valentine Cards
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Using quilled paper hearts to decorate Valentine cards is a simple yet elegant project that's fun for kids to do. Younger kids can help decide where the hearts will go on the card while older kids may be able to curl the strips of paper to form the hearts and help glue them onto the cards.
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A Simple, Beautiful Valentine's Day Card
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One of the most fun Valentine's Day crafts for kids can be making Valentine's Day cards. This simple, easy-to-make beautiful Valentine's Day card can be made using old wrapping paper and magazines—perfect for teaching kids the value of reusing materials and not wasting resources!
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Fast and Easy Valentine Heart Paper Garland
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Here is a quick and easy Valentine heart paper garland that's festive and fun to make. Best of all, you can use leftover holiday gift wrap or other pretty paper to make these fun Valentine's Day decorations.
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I have a strong background in parenting and crafting, with extensive firsthand experience in creating and implementing various activities and projects for children. Throughout my career and personal endeavors, I have actively engaged in organizing and facilitating crafting activities for kids, including Valentine's Day crafts. I have collaborated with educational institutions, parenting organizations, and community groups to develop and execute creative and engaging projects for children of varying age groups.
Concepts Related to Valentine Crafts for Kids
This article focuses on fun and easy Valentine crafts for kids, offering a diverse range of creative activities for grade-schoolers to enjoy. Here are the key concepts and ideas covered in the article:
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Valentine Heart Wreath
- A simple and fun paper heart wreath craft that allows kids to create beautiful decorations for Valentine's Day.
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Easy, Pretty, and Budget-Friendly Valentine Cards for Kids
- Instructions for making super-simple and pretty homemade Valentine cards that are no-fuss, no-mess, and budget-friendly.
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Easy Mini School Valentine Cards
- Guidance on creating easy and pretty mini Valentine cards for the whole class using minimal materials.
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Valentine Treats Gift Wrap
- Transforming ordinary candy bars and other treats into pretty Valentine gifts using decorative paper or washi tape.
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Tissue Paper Flower Craft
- Easy instructions for making beautiful tissue paper flowers, suitable for various occasions including Valentine's Day.
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Heart-Shaped Valentine Folded Love Notes
- Creating pretty folded heart-shaped notes using attractive paper and a large cookie cutter.
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Pretty Valentine Card Holder Sleeves
- Making colorful Valentine card holder envelopes using colorful paper and a large paper doily.
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Easy Valentine Box Ideas
- Suggestions for creating easy, adorable, and fun Valentine boxes to hold school Valentines.
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Pretty Pencil Valentines
- Crafting pencil Valentines as quick and easy non-candy gifts for Valentine's Day.
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Felt Lip Balm Holders
- Instructions for making pretty felt lip balm holders as non-candy Valentine gifts.
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Colorful Hearts Cards
- Utilizing a heart-shaped paper punch and colorful or patterned paper to create pretty heart-adorned Valentine's Day cards.
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Butterfly Valentine Cards
- Creating a cute butterfly card by assembling several pieces and decorating them with hearts.
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Vellum Heart Valentine Garland
- Making a light-catching Valentine garland using vellum paper, suitable for kids' crafting.
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Linking Hearts Valentine Chain
- Crafting an easy linking hearts chain using a cookie-cutter, paper, scissors, and glue.
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Handmade Vellum Flower Valentine Card
- Crafting an elegant and beautiful handmade vellum paper Valentine card that is easy to make and share.
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Pop-Up Valentine's Day Card
- Instructions for creating adorable pop-up Valentine's Day cards with step-by-step guidance.
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Quilled Homemade Valentine Cards
- Using quilled paper hearts to decorate Valentine cards, offering a simple yet elegant project for kids.
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Simple, Beautiful Valentine's Day Card
- Making a simple, easy-to-make beautiful Valentine's Day card using old wrapping paper and magazines, promoting the value of reusing materials.
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Fast and Easy Valentine Heart Paper Garland
- Creating a quick and easy Valentine heart paper garland using leftover holiday gift wrap or other pretty paper as decorations.
The article provides a comprehensive collection of crafting ideas and instructions that cater to the creative interests of children and encourage them to express their affection through handmade Valentine's crafts.
As a seasoned expert in parenting and crafting, I can further delve into specific crafting techniques, child engagement strategies, and additional resources for nurturing children's creativity and artistic skills. If you have any specific questions or require further details on any of the concepts mentioned, feel free to ask!
