Valentine's Day Crafts for Kids

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Written By Jen

Valentine's Day is a wonderful time for kids to get creative and show their love for friends and family. Whether you're looking for easy crafts to make at home or fun activities for a classroom, here are some Valentine's Day crafts for kids that are simple, fun, and heartwarming.

Heart-Shaped Suncatchers

Materials:

Instructions:

  1. Cut a heart shape out of the contact paper (or use a piece of clear adhesive paper).

  2. Peel off the backing and stick it to a flat surface.

  3. Let your child stick the colourful tissue paper squares onto the sticky side of the contact paper, creating a stained-glass effect.

  4. Once the heart is filled, cut around the edges to remove any excess paper.

  5. Add a piece of ribbon to the top and hang the suncatcher on a window to let the sunlight shine through

Paper Plate Heart Wreath

Materials:

Instructions:

  1. Cut out the center of the paper plate to create a ring shape.

  2. Cut hearts out of red, pink, and white construction paper (you can also let your child draw and cut their own hearts).

  3. Glue the hearts around the paper plate wreath.

  4. Once the wreath is complete, decorate it with markers, stickers, or any other craft materials.

  5. Add a ribbon loop at the top for hanging.

Heart Handprint Card

Materials:

Instructions:

  1. Fold a piece of construction paper in half to create a greeting card.

  2. Help your child dip their hands in red or pink paint, and gently press them onto a piece of paper to create handprints.

  3. Once the handprints dry, cut out the handprints and arrange them on the front of the card to form a heart shape.

  4. Add a message inside like, “You’re my Valentine!” or “Happy Valentine’s Day!” using markers or crayons.

Valentine’s Day Heart Stamps

Materials:

Instructions:

  1. Flatten a toilet paper roll and shape it into a heart by pinching the sides and securing it with tape.

  2. Dip the heart-shaped end into paint and stamp it onto a piece of paper to create heart shapes.

  3. Repeat with different colours and let the kids experiment with patterns and designs.

  4. Use the stamped hearts to create a Valentine's Day card, banner, or decoration.

Love Bug Craft

Materials:

Instructions:

  1. Use a large heart shape for the body of the love bug.

  2. Cut two smaller hearts for the wings and glue them to the back of the large heart.

  3. Attach two pipe cleaners to the top of the heart to create antennae.

  4. Glue on googly eyes and draw a smiley face with markers.

  5. Add more hearts or decorate with glitter to make the bug extra cute!

Conversation Heart Magnets

Materials:

Instructions:

  1. Cut the foam sheets into heart shapes.

  2. Use markers to write fun Valentine's Day phrases on the hearts, like “Be Mine,” “Love You,” or “XOXO.”

  3. Glue a magnet to the back of each heart.

  4. Let the magnets dry and then stick them to the fridge or any metal surface for a cute Valentine’s Day decoration.

Felt Valentine’s Day Heart Pouch

Materials:

Instructions:

  1. Cut out two heart shapes from the felt.

  2. Have your child decorate the felt hearts with buttons, sequins, or markers.

  3. Use a needle and thread (or fabric glue) to sew or attach the two heart shapes together, leaving the top open to create a small pouch.

  4. Add a small ribbon loop to the top so the heart can hang as a decoration, or use it as a gift pouch for holding candy or small treats.

Valentine’s Day Sensory Bottles

Materials:

Instructions:

  1. Fill the plastic bottle with water, leaving a little space at the top.

  2. Add glitter, pom-poms, foam hearts, and a few drops of clear glue or glycerin to make the glitter float.

  3. Seal the lid tightly with glue or tape.

  4. Shake the bottle to watch the hearts and glitter swirl around inside.

  5. The sensory bottle can be a soothing and fun activity for little ones, as they watch the contents move inside.

DIY Valentine’s Day Cards

Materials:

Instructions:

  1. Fold a piece of construction paper to create a card.

  2. Have your child decorate the front with stickers, drawings, and hearts made from the punch or scissors.

  3. Let them add personal messages to each card, like “I Love You,” “Be Mine,” or “Hugs & Kisses.”

  4. Add glitter or stamps for extra sparkle and fun.

  5. These DIY cards can be handed out to family, friends, or classmates.

Valentine’s Day Flower Craft

Materials:

Instructions:

  1. Cut out flower petals from pink and red construction paper (5-6 petals per flower).

  2. Cut out green leaves from construction paper.

  3. Arrange the petals in a flower shape and glue them together in the center.

  4. Attach a pipe cleaner or straw as the stem to the back of the flower.

  5. Add green leaves around the stem.

  6. These flowers can be used as decorations or given to someone special as a heartfelt gift.

Valentine’s Day Slime

Materials:

Instructions:

  1. In a bowl, mix 1/2 cup of glue with 1/2 cup of water.

  2. Add 1 tablespoon of baking soda and stir until dissolved.

  3. Slowly add 1 tablespoon of contact lens solution while mixing until the slime starts to form.

  4. Add food colouring and heart-shaped confetti or glitter.

  5. Knead the slime with your hands until it reaches the desired consistency.

  6. Let the kids play with their Valentine’s Day slime and watch the hearts swirl around as they stretch and squish it!

These Valentine's Day crafts for kids will bring out their creativity and help them make personalized gifts, decorations, or fun activities for this special day. Whether it’s making cards, crafting decorations, or simply creating memories, there’s something for every child to enjoy.

Jen
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