Beaded Ornament
This beaded ornament is fun for kids to make for Valentine's Day or Christmas - it looks very pretty hung on a tree or in the window - or you could even make a miniature version as a pendant!
Valentine's Day Crafts
Valentine's Day is a great excuse for a crafty session with the kids - after all there is nothing better than getting a little something made by someone you love! In some parts of the world it is traditional that a child takes a little Valentine card or gift in for every other child in the class, and if this is the case in your neck of the woods we've got lots of suitable ideas below.
While in the UK we don't take Valentine's Day quite so seriously, it is a "holiday" that the children and one which we can all benefit from getting involved in! We've got a large collection of Valentine craft ideas here - something for every age group and ability - so please have a good explore below...
Bleeding Tissue Paper Hearts
This was an experiment to see how the ink in our tissue paper would transfer itself to the lovely, textured watercolour paper. We ended up with some very pretty brightly-coloured paper which we cut into hearts for our home-made Valentine's Day cards.
Butterfly Magnet
This butterfly magnet makes a cute craft for kids for Valentine's Day - perfect for cheering up the front of the fridge!
Coffee Filter Rose
Children can try making this pretty coffee filter rose for Valentine's Day or Mother's Day - it's so pretty, who wouldn't be happy to receive it!
Cup And Ball Lovebug
Kids can make this cup and ball lovebug craft for Valentine's Day or any time they want to make something for someone they love!
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Felt Candy Bag
Here is a cute idea for a Valentine's Day craft to do with your kids. Older kids will be able to produce a really pretty bag on their own; younger children may need some help, or you can adapt the craft to make it appropriate for their age.
Felt Heart Decorations
Make these beautiful felt heart decorations with your children and have a beautiful Christmas tree decoration to hang every year!
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Felt Heart Pillow
Children can practise their sewing skills to make this pretty felt heart pillow - then decorate it with odds and ends to make it really special. Perfect for Valentine's Day or Mother's Day.
Felt Needle Case
The needle case in the photo has been created for Valentine's Day, but you could obviously adapt this craft for other times of the year.
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Foam Heart Photo Frame
This quick and easy foam heart photo frame uses pre-cut bought foam hearts. It is a quick and easy gift idea for all sorts of occasions, and if you stick a magnet to the back, looks great on the fridge!
Glitter Glue Window Display
This craft can of course be adapted for all sorts of holidays and events, but we've done it here for Valentine's Day. It produces a lovely 3d "artwork" which can be adapted to so many different uses.
Guest Post - Making Mobiles!
Shelly and her kids make some beautiful mobiles using Activity Village printable templates in this guest blog post.
Handprint Heart
If your child prints a handprint heart, it will be yours forever! These make a super quick craft activity for Valentine's Day or Mother's Day and a lovely keepsake, too.
Heart Boxes
We used papier mache heart-shaped boxes from the craft store and decorated them for Valentine's Day - an easy valentines craft for kids! Perhaps you could get the kids to decorate these themselves and then fill them with special treats!
Heart Choker / Necklace
Give a special friend this personalized heart choker necklace as a very special present!
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Heart Flower
This heart flower makes a quick and easy Valentine's Day craft activity for kids.
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Heart Fridge Magnet
Here's a handmade kids craft which anyone would be proud to display on their fridge - perfect for Valentine's Day or Mother's Day.
Heart Man
This little heart man is a super quick craft for kids at Valentine's Day - fun as a magnet for the fridge, a badge, the front of a card, a key ring - or just to give as he is.
Heart Mask
This Heart mask is perfect for kids to make and wear on Valentine's Day. Start by cutting a pointed heart shape out of card. Paint red, or paste the surface of the card with white glue and then cover with red crepe paper (this will give an interesting texture when the crepe paper is dry).
Heart Photo Frame
This heart photo frame is a pretty way to display a favourite photo for your Valentine!
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Heart Plaque Key Ring
Here's a sweet craft for Valentine's Day or Mother's Day which the kids will enjoy making. It looks very pretty so whoever they give it to is sure to be pleased!
Heart Plaque Necklace
This pretty necklace, with a heart plaque made from polymer clay, would be a fun craft activity for Valentines Day, Mother's Day - or anytime! We made it in pink, but of course red would look stunning, too.
Heart Template Card or Picture
This simple idea is great fun for the kids, and of course can be adapated using all sorts of templates. How about a Christmas tree, a flower, a simple butterfly or a summer sun?
Homemade Heart Bead Necklace
Here's a pretty Homemade Heart Bead Necklace using polymer clay that kids will enjoy making for Valentine's Day, Mother's Day - or themselves!
Hot Glue Stencil Heart
We've always been a bit nervous about hot glue, but as long as you supervise very carefully - and for younger children do all the gluey bits yourself - this is a great craft to tie into different themes and holidays, or just experiment with.
Ladybug Magnet
This cute ladybug magnet is perfect as a little gift on Valentine's Day, but can be used for Mother's Day or other occasions.
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Love Bracelets
Quick and simple to make, these little Love Bracelets make great Valentine's Day gifts for friends, family and sweethearts!
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Love Wreath
Make this "love wreath" for Valentine's Day so that your child can spend some time thinking about all the people (and things) that they love.
Lovebird Craft
This pretty lovebird craft is great for Valentine's Day. Try it as a class or group project and fill your classroom with gorgeous lovebirds!
Our lovebird - side view
Lovebug Card
Make this cute "lovebug card" out of many different sized heart shapes - fun for kids of all ages.
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Lovebug Craft
Children will enjoy making this cute little lovebug for Valentine's Day - it's perfect to give to friends and family!
Our lovebug - so cute!
Lovebug Lollipop
This lovebug lollipop is a perfect little Valentine gift for children to give to classmates or friends on Valentine's Day.
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Lovespoon Crafts
The giving of lovespoons dates back to the 17th Century. Traditionally, they we given by young men to young ladies in the hope that they would lead to courtship or engagement. If the young lady accepted the spoon she was accepting the young man's interest.
Loveworm Bookmark
Make this loveworm bookmark craft for kids for Valentine's Day - he's cute, quick and fun and makes a sweet gift!
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Marble Heart Card
The finished card is so pretty, I wish our photos did it justice! Swirling the paints around on the paper plate to make the marble effect on this Valentine's Day card is great fun, and it does mean that the paint is relatively easily contained.
Marbled Heart
Sam enjoyed watching the paint colours run together when we were doing this Valentines craft. It was a bonus when we discovered the heart looked pretty in the window as a suncatcher!
Marbled Heart Plate
We've tried an unusual technique for this plate which made the design rather exciting! Of course you could adapt this for all sorts of events and use different shapes and pictures. A butterfly would look pretty! Remember, this plate is FOR DISPLAY only.
Origami Heart
An origami heart is fun to make all year round, but of course it is perfect for Valentine's Day too!
Paper Heart Pillow
Little kids will have fun making and painting this paper heart pillow. All you need is some newspaper and lots of paint!
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Pipe Cleaner Hearts
These pipe cleaner hearts are a simple little craft for kids for Valentine's Day, but they are fun to make and very effective. A good craft for all ages.
Puffy Paint Heart
Puffy paint is always a fun activity, especially when you mix it up yourself! And a heart is a simple shape for all children to manage. Of course you can use this technique to make all sorts of paintings...
Ribbon Heart Key Ring
This makes a cute gift for kids to make for Valentine's Day or Mother's Day - or just for themselves! It looks pretty hanging on a pencil case or satchel.
Rubber Stamped Photo Frame
This quick and easy clay photo frame is incredibly effective, and children will enjoy experimenting with the patterns they can make. Of course, if you don't like your design you can just roll up the clay and start again.
Shaving Foam Marbled Hearts
Traditional marbling is fun but, with the oil paints involved, not at all suitable for younger children. Marbling with shaving foam is a great alternative - and so much fun!
Suncatcher Heart
This suncatcher heart looks very pretty displayed in a sunny window! This is a good craft for little children.
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Suncatcher Heart 2
Here's a pretty suncatcher heart to display in your window for Valentine's Day. Children will enjoy tearing the tissue paper and creating their design.
Sweetheart Collage
This is such a simple Valentine craft idea, but effective! Little children especially love scrunching up tissue paper, and even the youngest can get involved.
Tissue Paper Flowers
With this tissue paper flowers craft idea, kids of all ages can produce a stunning bouquet of very pretty flowers quickly and easily!
Tissue Paper Rose
Children will enjoy making this tissue paper rose, which makes a sweet little home-made gift for Valentine's Day or Mother's Day or a pretty craft for a summer theme.
Twirly Heart Mobile
This twirly heart mobile is made from card with some simple cutting techniques. It looks very pretty and effective when hung in a breezy spot!
Valentine Bag
Here's a really special recycling and sewing craft that results in a really special gift. We've themed ours for Valentine's Day but of course you could adapt this in many ways. Obviously much care and supervision is needed as this craft uses bleach.
Valentine Card Box
This Valentine Card Box is fun for kids to make - and it will be a very useful storage place for the many Valentine's Day cards they will receive!
Valentine Card Collection Box
This is an easy craft for kids of all ages using supplies that you will have lying around your house. Of course you can adapt it to suit what you have at hand.
Valentine Crown
Here is a quick and simple Valentine craft which can be adapted to suit the materials you have to hand and the ages of the children.
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Valentine Fan Craft
Our Valentine Fan is a fun idea for Valentine's Day - and it's quick and easy to make, too!
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Valentine Holder
The Valentine Holder in the photo has been created for Valentine's Day, but you could obviously adapt this craft for other times of the year - perhaps for favourite birthday cards?
Valentine Lollipop Holder
Kids can make these to give to friends and family on Valentine's Day - a sweet valentine treat!
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Valentine Mobile
This pretty mobile is made by recycling a kitchen roll or loo rolls. It looks so pretty hanging in the window!
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Valentine Salt Dough Plaques
We had great fun making these salt dough plaques for "best friends" at school.
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Valentine Shaker Bottles
Children love to make these Valentine shaker bottles! They make a fun, inexpensive and easy group activity for a Valentine's Day party too!
Valentine Straw
Dress up your Valentine's Day with these fun Valentine drinking straws!
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Valentine's Day Pencil Topper
Quick to make but nice to receive, these Valentine's Day pencil toppers are an easy little craft idea for kids. Children could make these in a production line and give one to everyone in their class!
Valentine's Day Placemat
Your children can weave this Valentine's Day placemat in pretty colours to decorate the table on Valentine's Day.
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Wool Hearts
These wool hearts are so simple to make and as you can see, they can come out in lovely vibrant colours! You will need patience while the glue dries, though, so make sure they are far away from little fingers.
Woven Heart Craft
This pretty woven heart craft is a little tricky to master but very effective - and once you've made one, you'll want to try more!
