Ever since we were kids, we’ve loved the Valentine’s Day tradition of giving everyone in the class a little card to let them know they’re appreciated. Each year, we used to spend hours writing the names of all the kids in our class on cute, gimmicky little cards filled with hearts and silly love puns.
Now that we’re adults, we help our kids do it, but you can probably guess the difference between the ones we handed out then and the ones we help our kids with now: elevated crafting skills.
Check out these absolutely adorable DIY Valentine’s Day cards that are perfect for creating with your kids and probably a little more unique than the rest of the cards the kids in their classes will find on their desks on the morning of February 14th.
1. Tootsie pop butterflies
We love how many different kinds of candy are available in bulk around Valentine’s Day, even though Halloween still takes the cake when it comes to sweet seasons. That’s part of the reason we love the idea of actually make a kids’ Valentine out of candy!
2. Curly paper hearts
These curly little paper hearts look adorable as a garland like
3. Tootsie pop roses
Did you love the idea of making a Valentine out of Tootsie Pops but your kids gave out butterfly themed cards last year? Then here’s an alternative idea from
4. Picture pop Valentines
Oh, are you still stuck on the Tootsie Pop idea but you still haven’t seen the one that just quite takes the cake for you? Then grab your camera and your kids and take some silly pictures!
5. Crayon heart Valentines
As if the fun of making a Valentine’s Day card wasn’t enough, this awesome hands-on crafts from
6. Celery stamp flower Valentines
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Have you ever done vegetable stamping crafts with your kids before? Whether your answer is yes or not, we think you’ll want to try it after seeing these cute little flower-shaped paint prints by
7. This Much Valentine
Have you and your kids ever folded paper accordions? We used to make those for all kinds of crafts when we were little, but we hadn’t thought of using them in Valentine’s until we saw this cute idea on
8. Crayon shaving hearts
Perhaps your kids want to make a Valentine for their teacher that’s a little different than the lovely construction paper creations they made for all their classmates? Then try making something decorative that can be hung up instead! These crayon shaving hearts look almost like a piece of stained glass, letting the light shine through ever so slightly if you hang them in the window. Check out how they’re made on
9. Yarn wrapped hearts
Whether you use them as embellishments for your Valentine’s Day cards or make them into cute little brooch pins like
10. Heart puppet Valentines
Kids love to play with things no matter the season, even when they’re in school. Their awesome imaginations can turn just about anything into a toy, including a Valentine’s Day card! That’s why we thought these heart-shaped little finger puppet Valentine’s by
11. Puzzle piece picture frame
We love the idea of giving everyone in the class a Valentine’s Day card because it’s good to spread joy equally and make everyone feel included, but there’s no harm in spoiling your very best friends a little. Your kids might want to make something a little extra special for the friend they’ve known the longest or spend the most time with. Try something fun like this little puzzle piece picture frame by
12. Heart shaped pipe cleaner pencil toppers
Are you looking for something very quick and simple to tape to each child’s Valentine without having to break the bank or buy lots of supplies? Try making these super simple but totally fun little pencil toppers featured on
13. Decorated paper bag Valentines
Perhaps your kids’ class is pretty small and you know that none of the children have food allergies so you’re safe to send wrapped treats to class? Buy a set of miniature brown paper bags and let your kids decorate them with drawings, stickers, and whatever else they like and then fill each bag with some candy.
14. Cupcake liner heart ribbons
We talked about cupcake liner roses already, but that’s not the only kind of cupcake liner Valentine’s Day craft you can make with your kids! If that doesn’t appeal to you, try making each child in the class a little achievement ribbon instead. They’ll get to wear the sparkly hearts with pride all day knowing that someone though of them. See the idea in more detail on
15. Cupid’s arrow Valentines
Did you like the idea of giving each child a fun pencil to write with in class but you don’t have any pipe cleaners left? Then try dressing the pencils up like little Cupid’s arrows instead
Have you made other Valentine’s Day cards with your kids that they loved creating and giving to their family and friends? Tell us how you did it or link us to pictures of your work in the comments section!
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