This easy Valentine’s Day card craft is easy and fun for kids to make- and even more fun to receive!

It’s almost Valentine’s Day- the day of love! And nothing says I love you like a handmade card from a child.

This simple card is made using colorful tissue paper and glue. It’s a great activity for developing fine motor skills and getting in a little scissor practice. Even very small children can make this craft with a bit of assistance.

And the finished product is so cute! Kids will be so excited to give their labor of love to a friend or family member.

Valentine’s Day Card Kids Craft

Materials

Cupcake card printable (download below)
Cardstock paper
Tissue paper
Colored markers
Glue
Scissors

Instructions

First, print out the cupcake card from the printable available for download below on cardstock paper.

Then fold the paper in half to make a card.

Decide what colors you want to use for decorating your cupcake. Cut tissue paper of the appropriate color into approximately 1×1 inch squares.

Crinkle up the tissue paper and glue it onto the cupcake.

Use markers to color in the letters of “sweet” and the small hearts.

And now you have a sweet, personalized card! Write your message on the inside and see the receivers eyes light up at this thoughtful, handmade gift.

DIY Valentine's Day Card

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Active Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Materials

Valentine’s Day card printable (download below)
Cardstock paper
Tissue paper
Colored markers
Glue
Scissors

Instructions

Print out the Valentine’s Day card from the printable on cardstock paper. Fold the paper in half to make a card.
Decide what colors you want to use for decorating your cupcake. Cut tissue paper of the appropriate color into approximately 1×1 inch squares.
Crinkle up the tissue paper and glue it onto the cupcake.
Use markers to color in the letters of “sweet” and the small hearts.