12 Valentine's Day Crafts for Kids (2024)

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by Rachel Withers

February 5, 2024

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We’re featuring 12 amazing Valentine’s Day crafts for kids. Lots of heart inspired Valentine art projects for kids this month or any month!

Updated January 2024

Valentine’s Day as a kid was one of my favorite holidays. I have distinct memories in first grade of making all sorts of handmade valentines for my classmates. As a “grown-up” I still get that excited feeling as February gets closer.

We have an amazing collection of art ideas for Valentine’s Day. These are gorgeous Valentine’s art and crafts ideas that will reflect the creativity of each child that makes it.

Valentine’s Day Crafts for Kids

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1. Layered Hearts on Wood

This Valentine’s Day craft project consists of three layers– a wooden heart base, bleeding tissue paper on white cardboard for the center, and painted newspaper on top.

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2. Nature Heart Keepsake

Air dry clay + flower petals are all you need to make this stunning heart keepsake. This project is great for preschoolers on up.

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3. Papel Picado Garland

Learn how to make papel picado by cutting paper designs with tissue paper for a beautiful Valentine’s Day garland.

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4. Bleeding Hearts

After seeing this idea a few years back, I now paint my own bleeding hearts each year. Process art is fun for adults too!

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5. Bubble Wrap Hearts

Painting with bubble wrap and making a print onto heart-shaped paper is a favorite process art activity for toddlers and big kids too!

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6. Lace Painting

Lace, liquid watercolor and pipettes make up this easy & elegant project. Watch as the colors bleed together for a simple lesson in color theory!

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7. Watercolor Heart Paintings

These little watercolor heart paintings are so wonderful! Use a white crayon and paint over for a simple & beautiful wax resist valentine.

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8. Melted Crayon Hearts Garland

Create your own DIY Valentine decorations with melted crayon hearts. This Valentine’s Day garland look beautiful hanging in the window!

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9. Marbled Clay Hearts

We love this idea from @mericherryla! Roll out Sculpey clay or run it through a clay machine. Then cut out hearts with cookie cutters. A fun art activity or give as homemade valentines.

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10. Cereal Box Hearts

Dig into that recycling box and paint colorful heart paintings!

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11. Shaving Cream Marble Hearts

Shaving cream marbling is process art in all its glory. But then what to do with all the beautiful artwork? We have you covered!

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12. DIY Valentines with Cardboard Hearts

Paint some cardboard, add glitter and pom poms to make these process art valentines!

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Check out our Hearts Activities pack!

We think you’re going to LOVE this sweet collection of adorable heart activities! This 32-page printable eBook is full of coloring pages, drawing prompts, games, and more!

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Rachel Withers

Rachel is the Editorial Manager at The Artful Parent. She is passionate about engaging with kids through art, whether at art groups or through teaching photography at a local elementary school.Rachel lives in Portland, Maine, and loves going on adventures with her family.As a mother of two young kids, she is excited to explore how nature, art, and play combine in a child’s learning and development. Creating art with her kids and hosting a toddler art group are current highlights.

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12 Valentine's Day Crafts for Kids? ›

Your take on homemade Valentine's gifts might mean an easy craft (anything heart-shaped will do), a sweet treat (think chocolates, pink candies or homemade donuts) or a DIY Valentine's Day card. Whatever your style, this roundup proves it's easier than expected to make your own presents.

How to make a simple Valentine gift? ›

Your take on homemade Valentine's gifts might mean an easy craft (anything heart-shaped will do), a sweet treat (think chocolates, pink candies or homemade donuts) or a DIY Valentine's Day card. Whatever your style, this roundup proves it's easier than expected to make your own presents.

How can I be creative for Valentine's Day? ›

10 Creative Valentine's Day Date Ideas
  1. DIY Workshop: A fun and creative way to spend quality time with your significant other or bestie is to complete a DIY workshop together. ...
  2. Go Dancing: ...
  3. Wine Tour: ...
  4. Private Tour: ...
  5. Themed Dinner and a Movie: ...
  6. Shopping: ...
  7. An Escape Room: ...
  8. Karaoke:

What should a 14 year old do on Valentine's Day? ›

Valentine's Day Date Ideas For Teens
  • Movie. Watching a movie together with your love is one of the best first Valentine's date ideas. ...
  • Go for a picnic. ...
  • Go for a sporting event. ...
  • Theme party. ...
  • Dinner date. ...
  • Coffee. ...
  • Visit a concert. ...
  • Indoor plan.

Do parents give kids Valentines gifts? ›

Yes, giving your child a Valentine's Day card or treat is a lovely thing to do. Those who include their children in Valentine's Day tend to go all out on presents and special meals and messages of caring and kindness. "We have little presents and special dinner," says Stephanie M. "My little boy calls it Love Day."

How to make a valentine's basket? ›

1. "Sweet Treats Basket" - Fill a basket with homemade cookies, chocolates, and other sweet treats for your loved one to indulge in on Valentine's Day. 2. "Cozy Night In Basket" - Create a cozy night in with a basket filled with a fuzzy blanket, scented candles, and a romantic movie for a relaxing evening together.

What is the most common gift for valentine's Day? ›

If you're unsure about what to get your special someone for Valentine's Day, the survey says that the most traditional gifts are the most desired:
  • 48% want a nice dinner at a restaurant.
  • 34% want chocolates.
  • 31% want flowers.
  • 25% want jewelry.
  • 28% want an experience (massage, concert)
  • 22% want a vacation.
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How to decorate simple in Valentine's day? ›

Consider a bowl of hearts, love quotes or even vintage cards to evoke a feeling of love as well as being easy and subtle Valentine's Day decor for your home. I filled my absolute favorite vase with some fluffy pink peony stems to give this desk end table a pretty Valentine's look.

Who created Valentine's day? ›

Oruch, a University of Kansas English professor, determined that Chaucer was the first to link love with St. Valentine in his 14th-century works "The Parliament of Fowls" and "The Complaint of Mars," notes the Times. Therefore, Oruch claimed, Chaucer invented Valentine's Day as we know it today.

What do we do on Valentine's day at school? ›

Fun Valentine's Day Activities for Elementary Students
  • Have a month-long kindness challenge. ...
  • Exchange notes of kindness. ...
  • Have a door-decorating contest. ...
  • Read some Valentine's Day books. ...
  • Make a heart collage. ...
  • Craft up some Valen-slime. ...
  • Set up a candy heart estimation jar. ...
  • Do a crystal heart science experiment.
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What can I give for Valentine's Day besides candy? ›

Other ideas include a book, a spa gift card or basket, a custom photo album or engraved jewelry. Of course, objects can't compare with the gift of experience; some ideas are a concert, cooking class, wine tasting, movie night or weekend getaway.

What to sell on Valentine's Day at school? ›

When planning a Valentine's Day fundraiser, you likely think of chocolates and roses. Flowers are a staple of this popular holiday. Roses are arguably the most popular flower you can start selling at your school. Nearly 28% of adults purchase flowers for a loved one or partner on Valentine's Day.

What should I make my parents for Valentine's Day? ›

Forgotten about Valentine's Day? 14 last-minute gift ideas for parents and ones which you can do together.
  • Baked Goods Delivery. ...
  • A Spa Candle/Bath Set. ...
  • Bubble Bath and Wine. ...
  • Deliveroo From Your Favourite Restaurant. ...
  • Cook Dinner. ...
  • Hot Tub Hire. ...
  • Flowers. ...
  • co*cktail Making.
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