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75+ Easy Valentine Crafts for Kids

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75+ Easy Valentine Crafts for Kids that are perfect for classrooms, parties, Scout meetings, family fun nights, and more! Fun Valentine’s Day crafts for kids of all ages! 

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These quick and easy Valentine’s Day crafts for kids are perfect for beginners or for those who consider themselves to be “non-crafty” because they require only a few basic craft supplies and there’s no need for any special tools or skills. Anyone can make these fun Valentine kids crafts! 

The majority of these Valentines crafts can be completed in around 30 minutes, so they’re perfect for classroom Valentine’s Day parties, Scout meetings, and playgroups. They’re also a great way to spend some creative crafting time with your family and friends!


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75+ Easy Valentine Crafts for Kids

You’re going to LOVE these awesome Valentine’s Day craft ideas! There are TONS of cute DIY decorations, fun crafts, and interesting DIY projects the whole family will love to make!

rainbow heart paper pom pom wreath

Valentine’s Day Paper Heart Wreath

by Hello, Wonderful

The perfect classroom activity for Valentine’s Day! Grab a rainbow assortment of construction paper and loop each heart to create this festive holiday wreath.

heart luminaries for valentines day

Valentine’s Day Votives

by Homemade Serenity

Light up the night with these easy to make Valentine’s Day Votives. I would love to have these decorating my home all year long!

valentines heart window sun catcher

Valentine’s Day Heart Suncatcher

by Happiness Is Homemade

Even toddlers can get in on this fun Valentine’s craft idea! Cutting out the tissue paper shapes will build excellent fine motor skills for little ones, or you can purchase tissue paper squares to save time!

conversation heart decorated photo frames

Conversation Heart Picture Frames

by Happiness Is Homemade

Use up leftover Conversation Hearts to decorate some simple Valentine Day photo frames. They make great gifts for family and friends!

valentines heart shaped window clings made with elmer\'s glue

DIY Valentine’s Day Window Clings

by Happiness Is Homemade

Decorate your home or classroom windows with these fun heart-shaped window clings.

tissue paper heart wreath hung up

Tissue Paper Heart Wreath

by Happiness Is Homemade

This great frugal craft uses very little craft materials to create a beautiful wreath that you’ll likely want to display year after year!

valentine card mailbox made from paper plate

Easy DIY Valentine’s Mailbox

by That’s What Che Said

Whip up the fastest Valentine’s Day letter box using a couple of plates and a pretty decorative ribbon!

bee mine bee craft made from toilet paper tube

Bee Mine Craft

by The Resourceful Mama

Upcycle toilet paper rolls into some friendly and cute bees for this adorable craft idea. A fun classroom handout!

fingerprint heart shaped tree made on paper

Valentine’s Day Fingerprint Heart Tree

by Easy Peasy and Fun

Break out the arts and crafts supplies for another creative craft that is perfect for celebrating the day of love! Kids(and kids at heart!) will love using their fingerprints to paint their own Heart Tree. It makes a lovely framed print!

paper plate love birds valentines day kids craft idea

Paper Plate Love Birds

by Arty Crafty Kids

Elementary aged kids will adore this kids craft idea! Decorate paper plates to make a whole tree full of unique and colorful love birds.

paper heart flowers in pots with crinkle paper filling

3D Paper Heart Flowers

by Happiness Is Homemade

These cute paper heart flowers make great party decorations, and can either be cut with help from your Cricut machine, or by hand for extra scissor practice!

cute smiling paper strawberry

Strawberry Heart

by Housing a Forest

This simple paper craft activity for kids will make a great project for homeschool or daycare.

valentines day puzzle made from craft sticks

Popsicle Stick Valentine’s Day Puzzles

by Crafty Morning

Little kids will love mixing up and solving these DIY popsicle stick puzzles. Print a heart shape or a sweet message on them. They make excellent Valentine’s Day gifts!

watercolor doily heart window hangings

Watercolor Heart Sun Catchers

by What Can We Do with Paper & Glue

Practice watercolor painting with your kiddos and create some magical suncatchers that everyone will enjoy.

valentines rocket ships kids craft

Valentine Rocket Ships

by Glued to My Crafts

This easy craft idea is sure to be popular with even older kids! Send your love on a rocketship!

valentines day heart card made from hand prints

Heart Hands Card

by Krokotak

Trace little hands and make them into a special card for Mom, Dad, or grandparents.

valentine playdough hearts in a line

Valentine Playdough

by Playdough to Plato

Treat your love bugs to a fun craft that the whole family can make together. The best part is that this recipe makes enough homemade playdough for 2-3 children.

valentines paper hearts with names

Valentine Heart Wands

by Red Ted Art

If your child loves playing dress up, craft a few of these simple Valentine heart wands together. They’re so cute, and they’ll make great classroom favors, too.

valentines day heart friendship bracelets or necklaces

Valentine’s Day Friendship Necklaces

by Make and Takes

With only a few supplies, you can easily make these last minute for a non-candy Valentine gift! They are too sweet!

jeweled heart shaped sun catchers

Jeweled Heart Sun Catchers

by Kids Craft Room

Suncatchers are a total favorite of mine! They’re so simple to make – yet look gorgeous year round! These are no exception, with their brilliant shiny gemstones, kids will delight in seeing their suncatcher beaming in the window.

foam heart kids craft with supplies for making easy valentines day proejct

Marshmallow Heart Picture

by Engaging Littles

A fun classroom project for Valentine’s Day! Kids will get some fine motor practice while cutting, tracing, and gluing marshmallows onto their own heart. They look just like old handmade Valentine’s cards.

handprint flower bouquet on card with names and dates

Handprint Bouquet

by Nanny She Can Do

Handprint crafts are easy enough that toddlers and even babies can create them with a little help from parents. This makes a darling Valentine’s Day card, but can also just be a sweet keepsake for years to come.

valentines day snail craft

Valentine’s Heart Snails

by Little Passports

Spread love and kindness with this easy family craft activity! Make these lovely Heart Snails for friends, family, or teachers. A great project to make at a Valentine’s Day party.

Valentine's day crown kid's craft

Valentine’s Day Headbands

by Events To Celebrate

Supply kids with paper, foam stickers, and pipe cleaners to make these fancy V-day party crowns!

easy valentine's day kids craft heart buddies

Heart Buddies

by Fireflies and Mudpies

This easy craft is tons of fun! Kids can create their Heart Buddies in a wide variety of colors and use them as little play toys, or decorate the room with them.

collage art hearts in various colors

Collage Heart

by The Mom Edit

This is the perfect craft for a school art project! Trace a heart from cardboard and then use leftover scraps of paper, glitter and glue to decorate your own heart art piece. Encourage kids to let their inner colors shine on these cute projects!

pipe cleaner rose rings worn on hand

Pipe Cleaner Rose Rings

by One Little Project

These pipe cleaner rose rings are so pretty and they’re so easy to make! All you need are a few pipe cleaners and in less than 10 minutes you can make a beautiful homemade ring!

DIY valentine's day wreath made with heart playing cards

Playing Card Heart Wreath

by Refresh Living

This adorable Valentine’s decoration is the perfect craft project for adults and kids to make together!

valentine's day folding dog card

Folding Puppy Dog Card

by A Crafty Morning

Use the free printable template to create this adorable puppy dog card, or make it into a cute Valentine’s decoration.

flower heart art for kids paper craft

Flower Heart Art

by The Inspired Treehouse

Break out the construction paper and layer paper hearts to create these gorgeous paper flowers that would make a great addition to a homemade Valentine’s Day card.

hearts made using borax crystals

Borax Crystal Hearts

by The Best Ideas For Kids

Use this neat science experiment for kids at home or in the classroom! Create heart shapes from pipe cleaners and submerge them in a Borax solution – within 24 hours you’ll see crystals formed! Too cool!

thumbprint and heart magnets on glass

Thumbprint Heart Glass Magnets

by Rhythms Of Play

The best gift idea for family members this year is these easy-to-make heart glass magnets. They’re effortlessly adorable, and even the smallest of children can make one with a little help.

small hand squishing valentines day pink foam slime

Valentine Foam Slime

by I Heart Arts N Crafts

Small hands will LOVE squishing this fancy Valentine’s Day foam slime!

three no sew heart pillows kids can make

No Sew Heart Pillow

by Sugar Spice And Glitter

Kids and adults will enjoy making this craft together. If sewing is not your strong suit, don’t worry! These no-sew pillows come together in 30 minutes with just the simple act of tying knots. They look great!

q-tip painted hearts

Q-Tip Painted Heart Art

by Projects With Kids

Have you tried Q-Tip painting before? If you haven’t you definitely should give this fun and expressive craft a try! It’s a great time killer and fun motor skills practice for small children.

hand holding diy pom pom monsters

Valentine’s Pom Pom Monsters

by Practically Functional

Gather some colorful yarns, felt, pipe cleaners, and googly eyes for these adorable DIY critters.

black heart glue heart art projects

Black Glue Heart Art Project

by Red Ted Art

This black glue heart art project is bright and colorful and looks just like beautiful stained glass windows! It works perfectly for a stand-alone piece of artwork to put on display.

beaded heart decorations kids craft

Beaded Heart Decorations

by This Crafty Family

Pipe cleaners, beads, ribbon, and scissors are all you’ll need to get a group of kids crafting these sweet little decorations for the day of love.

cardboard lacing hearts and yarn

Cardboard Lacing Hearts

by Our Kid Things

Kids can practice their grasping and weaving skills with this fun and easy kids craft idea. I love both versions of this unique Valentine’s craft project.

hands holding bouquet of colorful paper towel roses

Paper Towel Roses

by Happy Hooligans

These paper towels look almost just like real roses! This creative tutorial will walk you through the process of creating your own colorful rose bouquet, perfect for gifting.

DIY finger print heart art rocks being made

Fingerprint Heart Rocks

by Red Ted Art

Kids love to get a little messy during craft time, and this fun project is perfect for just that! Plus, they make great gifts for Mom to keep.

heart shaped pizza craft items

Valentine Pizza Craft

by Glued To My Crafts Blog

This heart-shaped craft will definitely steal a ‘pizza’ your heart! The greatest idea for those hosting a pizza party for Valentine’s Day.

heart shaped bird feeders in snowy outdoors

Heart Shaped Bird Feeder

by Natural Beach Living

String Cheerios or your favorite cereal as a small gift to the wildlife around you this holiday!

valentine candy love bugs crafts

Candy Love Bugs

by My Home Based Life

If you’re crafting for a classroom party or a group of children, make these quick and easy love bug treats.

tin foil hearts valentine day crafts for kids

Tin Foil Hearts

by I Heart Crafty Things

Use tin foil to cover a heart shaped piece of cardboard, and give kids Sharpie markers to create their own one-of-a-kind gift idea. They’re so shiny and pretty!

clay family fingerprint ornament keepsake

Clay Fingerprint Keepsake Ornaments

by The Pinterested Parent

Using salt dough or clay, press your and your little ones’ thumbprints to make this ornament that your family can cherish forever.

chalk pastel hearts on black paper

Chalk Pastel Heart Art

by Projects With Kids

Dive into some out-of-this-world art! Use chalk pastels and black paper to create these beautiful masterpieces, worthy of their own frame!

popsicle stick valentine's frames

Popsicle Stick Valentine’s Frames

by Crafty Morning

How cute are these pastel-framed children’s handprints? They make a great daycare or playgroup activity.

falling hearts sensory bottles

Falling Hearts Sensory Bottles

by Fun A Day

Kids will love enjoying the calming effects of playing with this DIY sensory jar!

hand modeling pink pipe cleaner rings

Pipe Cleaner Heart Rings

by One Little Project

These homemade finger rings made from pipe cleaners are so easy to make! Grab a bag of pipe cleaners at the Dollar Store, and you’re ready to go!

cupid arrow heart crafts

Cupid’s Arrow Craft

by Messy Little Monster

Put together foam heart stickers and craft sticks to make adorable Cupid’s arrows!

diy candy gumball machine valentine's day craft

DIY Candy Gumball Machine

by Soap Deli News

I want to make a few of these adorable DIY gumball machines for my own home! You can even find most of the supplies to make your own mini gumball machine at your local discount store.

DIY melted crayon kids valentine gift

DIY Melted Crayon Valentine

by A Little Claireification

For a simple non-candy gift idea this Valentine’s Day, use up broken or leftover crayons to create a new colorful gift idea all kids will love. There are even free printable Valentine cards to include with these adorable heart shaped crayons.

cute kids bear tissue paper plate valentine day craft

Paper Plate Valentine’s Bear

by The Chirping Moms

This little guy is bear-y cute! Tissue paper scraps, construction paper, and paper plates come together for this decorative Valentine’s Day DIY.

valentine day toilet paper roll craft diy vase with flowers

Toilet Paper Roll Vase

by Easy Crafts For Kids

This cute craft makes a great addition to our 3D Paper Flower tutorial listed above! With flower prices so high, this makes a perfect handmade alternative to give to loved ones.

printable valentine coloring page bookmark being held

Printable Coloring Bookmark

by Carla Schauer

I LOVE coloring and a good bookmark! Combining the two is the ultimate gift idea. Encourage kids to read their favorite book with this fun Valentine’s activity!

paper heart shapes made from colorful strips of paper

Layered Paper Heart Craft

by Messy Little Monster

Are you a scrapbook paper collector(or hoarder!)? Use up those pretty prints for something sweet and totally useful. This adorable heart-shaped craft doubles as a neat picture to frame and hang!

valentine hedgehog craft

Valentine Hedgehog Craft

by Fireflies And Mudpies

Younger kids will delight in making their very own Valentine hedgehogs to take home and display. They’re SO cute!

diy sloth valentine kids craft

Paper Sloth Valentine

by I Heart Crafty Things

Who doesn’t want an adorable sloth hanging around?! This makes a great gift for grandparents to keep.

caterpillar love bug printable valentine craft for kids

Heart Caterpillar

by Learn Create Love

Get your own love bugs together to get crafting this adorable heart-shaped caterpillar for fun!

little hands making string art heart

Heart String Art

by Reality Daydream

String art is a timeless activity kids will love doing, and the finished products are always worthy of being displayed in the home or an office space.

DIY heart stamps on cardboard

DIY Heart Stamps

by Fantastic Fun And Learning

This is a super easy activity for Valentine’s Day that you can do with your tot or preschooler. SImply use a little bit of hot glue to attach a foam heart sticker to the end of a clothespin(or anything easy for little hands to grasp). Then, let kids get busy stamping!

heart glasses printable sunglasses for valentine's day

Printable Heart Glasses

by Kitchen Table Classroom

Print and decorate these way-too-cool heart glasses with your kiddos. Then, cut them out and spend an afternoon playing dress up.

hands showing off printable heart paper bracelets

Printable Heart Paper Bracelets

by Easy Peasy And Fun

Another cool printable for Valentine’s Day! Include these fun, printable heart bracelets into your dress up or fashion show.

heart windsock craft for valentine day

Valentine Windsocks

by I Heart Crafty Things

Celebrate the holiday of love with this simple heart windsock Valentine’s Day craft. Toddlers and preschoolers will love watching the colorful hearts and streamers on their windsocks dance around in the breeze after making their crafts. 

love monster paper crafts

Love Monster Paper Craft

by Simple Everyday Mom

Boys and girls of all ages will enjoy making their own funny love monsters to take home!

heart corner origami bookmarks

Origami Heart Bookmark

by Red Ted Art

As an avid reader, I always appreciate a new bookmark! This is a great introductory craft into origami, and is easy enough that a whole class could participate.

paper heart mobile craft for kids

Paper Heart mobile

by Buggy And Buddy

Kids will want to hang this pretty mobile up in their room all year long! It’s beautiful and mesmerizing to watch.

diy cardboard heart necklace for kids

Cardboard Heart Necklace

by The Craft Train

This is a great way to make play jewelry! Cardboard, hot glue, and paint come together to make unique, chunky heart jewelry that’s perfect for playing pretend.

valentine day ninja turtle paper heart

Ninja Turtle Hearts

by Housing A Forest

Little boys and girls will enjoy making this super cool ninja turtle craft idea! Which one is your little one’s favorite?

woven heart paper craft for kids to make

Woven Heart

by Fireflies and Mudpies

Paper weaving is great fine motor control learning for small children, and is a great way to work on focusing skills, too.

valentine's day fox mask printable

Valentine’s Day Fox Mask

by Meaningful Mama

Assembling this DIY fox mask is pretty easy with the free printable included in this post. Make them in a small group so you can get a good photo of this cute DIY idea.

DIY slap bracelets worn and shown in various colors and patterns

DIY Slap Bracelets

by Our Kid Things

A total blast from the past! Moms and Dads will certainly remember wearing these funny bracelets, and what’s better than getting to decorate some of your own with your child?

diy paper bag love robots

Paper Bag Love Robots

by Artsy Crafty Mom

How cute is this paper sack love robot craft?! Once finished, host a Valentine’s Day puppet show that everyone can watch!

heart dinosaur valentine day craft

Heart Dinosaur

by Housing A Forest

Decorate the walls of your home or classroom with these super easy paper heart dinosaurs! They definitely give me a warm and fuzzy feeling to see!

These 75+ Valentine crafts for kids are sure to be a huge hit with kids of all ages! Which one of these adorable Valentine’s Day crafts are you going to make first?

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