With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, there’s no better time to gather the kids, break out the glitter and glue sticks, and create something special from the heart.
Whether you’re looking for adorable handmade cards for a school exchange or sweet keepsakes to brighten up the living room, you’ll love these easy, budget-friendly crafts that are perfect for little hands. These projects are designed to be low-stress and high-fun, focusing on simple materials you likely already have in your craft bin.
Now let’s dive into these simple ways to spread a little extra kindness this season!
Valentine’s Day Crafts for Kids
Heart Sponge Stamping Craft (with free card template)
This heart sponge painting craft is a fantastic sensory activity that lets young children explore textures while creating vibrant, stamped art.
Plus, it comes with a free printable card template, making it easy for little ones to turn their masterpieces into sweet Valentine’s Day gifts!
“Owl Always Love You” Owl Card Craft
Make your own adorable Valentine’s gift with this cute “owl always love you” craft for kids.
A craft and a message all in one, this owl is easy to make and fun to gift!
“You’re One in a Melon” Craft
Brighten someone’s day with this adorable watermelon card, an easy paper craft that kids can assemble using the free printable template.
Featuring the cute pun “You’re one in a melon!”, it’s the perfect handmade valentine for friends who are truly special.
Cupcake Tissue Paper Craft
This cupcake tissue paper card is a wonderful way for kids to work on their fine motor skills while creating a “sweet” treat for someone special!
Using our free template, little ones can glue down colorful crinkled tissue paper to give their cupcake a fun, 3D texture that looks good enough to eat.
“You’re Out of this World” Rocket Card Craft
Blast off into the season of love with this “out of this world” paper rocket ship card, a fun and interactive craft that is perfect for space-loving kids.
Using our simple template, children can assemble their own colorful rockets to create a stellar Valentine that is truly far out!
“I Love You Berry Much” Craft
This strawberry paper craft is almost too cute for words, featuring a sweet personified strawberry holding a heart that says “I love you berry much!”
It’s a simple cut-and-paste project that results in a punny, adorable keepsake that kids will be so proud to gift.
“You’re Turtley Awesome” Card Craft
Slow down and get creative with this adorable turtle card craft, featuring a textured shell made from torn paper!
Using our free template, kids can practice their tearing and gluing skills to create a one-of-a-kind design, finished off with the “turtley” awesome pun hidden inside.
Other Valentine’s Activities for Kids
Valentine’s Day Handprint Art Templates
These Valentine’s handprint art templates are so fun and easy for toddlers and preschoolers.
A thoughtful, personalized gift to give this Valentine’s Day!
XOXO Tic Tac Toe Board
If you’re looking for a fun holiday game or a classroom gift, these Valentine tic tac toe boards are sure to be a hit!
Valentine-Themed Joke Cards
Kids will get a kick out of these funny Valentine’s Day-themed joke cards.
These joke cards are perfect as lunchbox notes or to give as part of a Valentine’s Day card!
