DIY Valentine’s Day Card Craft for Kids

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

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

Instructions

First, print out the Valentine’s Day 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.

Valentines card

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

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

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