Love Day is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate than with some fun and crafty activities for your little ones? This article is packed with adorable Valentine craft ideas for kids that are simple to make. It is also a perfect way to spend quality time with your children. Whether you’re looking for fun ways to keep your kids entertained or for creative ideas to make this Cupid's Day extra special, these craft ideas will not disappoint.
Before my nieces and nephews were cranky teenagers, I used to do simple Valentine activities with them. All I needed was a hot glue and we did DIY magic together! Just like them, your kids will love these fun Valentine's Day crafts I've got in store.
Need more Valentine’s Day ideas? See: 10 Valentine’s treats to make with the kids.
15 Valentine Craft Ideas for Kids
1. DIY Paper Heart Garlands
Turn a pack of construction paper into beautiful garlands! Cut out hearts in various sizes and let your kids decorate them with tissue paper, markers, or even watercolour splashes. String them together with yarn or ribbon, and voila, you’ve got a festive decoration.
2. Toilet Paper Roll Love Bugs
Don't throw away those empty toilet paper rolls just yet! You can turn them into adorable love bugs! Paint the rolls, add pipe cleaner antennae, and glue on some googly eyes. You can also get a template from Twinkl. This is an easy Cupid's Day craft that’s both fun and functional for motor skills development.
3. Salt Dough Keepsakes
by Red Ted Art
Mix up some salt dough and let your little ones make handprint hearts or other creative shapes. Bake and paint them for a beautiful keepsake you can cherish forever. These make for a great gift for family members!
4. Handprint Heart Cards
Why not create Valentine cards with your child’s handprints? Use paint to form a heart with their little hands and add a sweet message. This craft project is a sentimental favourite that’s simple to make.
5. Tissue Paper Heart Crafts
This heart art project is super quick to make! Just let the kiddos crinkle pieces of pink tissue paper, cut them into tiny squares, and glue them on heart-shaped cardboard. It’s easy for little hands and perfect for toddlers and preschoolers.
Valentine Crafts for Toddlers (cont.)
6. Love Bird Paper Craft
Create adorable love birds using construction paper and glue. This craft is simple enough for younger kids while still being fun for arty crafty kids. Add some googly eyes for extra charm!
7. Pipe Cleaner Hearts
Your kids will need a bag of pipe cleaners for this fun craft. Twist them into heart shapes and string them onto a ribbon for a cute garland. It's easy enough for toddlers, so they can join in by bending the pipe cleaners.
8. Printable Love Day Cards
If you have limited free time, print out free printable templates for Heart Day cards. Then, let your kids colour and decorate them. It’s a great way to keep things creative without too much mess.
9. DIY Heart-Shaped Watercolour Art
by Red Ted Art
Use watercolour paints to create beautiful, abstract heart shapes. Once dried, cut them out and frame them as a thoughtful art project. This one’s great for kids of all ages!
10. Paper Plate Love Bugs
Let the kids snip tissue paper into squares to get those cutting skills buzzing! Slather glue on a paper plate, stick on the tissue squares, then add wiggly eyes, a pom-pom nose, doily wings, and pipe cleaner antennas to bring your Love Bug to life.
Fun Valentine Crafts for Preschoolers
11. Conversation Heart Magnets
Grab some pastel clay, an alphabet roller stamp, red ink, a heart-shaped cookie cutter, magnets, and a hot glue gun and craft away! Roll the clay to about 1/4” thick and cut out adorable hearts with your cookie cutter. Then, stamp your favourite sayings into the hearts for a sweet and personal touch!
12. Tissue Paper Flowers
Craft a bouquet of tissue paper flowers as a thoughtful Cupid's Day gift. These flowers are not only beautiful but also simple enough for little kids to make with just a bit of help. Plus, you get to keep them at the end!
13. DIY Heart-Shaped Sun Catchers
by Learning and Exploring Through Play
Get your tissue paper or cellophane squares ready because it’s time to make adorable heart suncatchers. Simply cut out a heart shape from a card, laminate it with colourful squares, and stick the finished product onto a window for a stunning display of light and colour. Bonus tip: write your child’s name and date on the card for a sweet keepsake, but good luck sharing these, 'cause they’re too cute to give away!
14. Heart's Day Paper Bag Puppets
Turn a plain paper bag into a Valentine’s puppet with some basic craft supplies like googly eyes, markers, and construction paper. Let your kids put on a puppet show afterwards!
15. Heart-Shaped Fingerprint Art
Use your child’s fingerprints to create a unique heart art project. Simply stamp their fingerprints in the shape of a heart and frame the finished product as a sweet keepsake. I promise it won't take an hour to make!
Why These Crafts Are Perfect for Single Mums
As a single mum, balancing parenting and everything else can be a challenge. These Valentine activities for kids are not only fun and easy, but they also help foster creativity and bonding time with your kids. Plus, they use materials you likely already have at home, so they are budget-friendly and stress-free. Finally, some of these adorable crafts help with fine motor skills. That's hitting two birds with one stone!
Final Thoughts: Valentine's Day Crafts for Kids
From printable heart templates to love bug crafts, these Valentine craft ideas for kids are perfect for creating lasting memories and spreading love this holiday. Whether you’re working with toddlers and preschoolers or arty crafty kids like mine these projects are sure to keep them entertained. So grab your scissors and some basic craft supplies, and let your little ones enjoy the magic of making something together. Make great memories. Happiness is homemade, after all!
And if you struggle with Cupid’s crazy card-filled holiday check out my Valentine’s Day Survival Guide for Single Mothers.
Enjoy!
