Spend Love Day getting crafty with the kids by utilizing fun Valentine’s Day crafts.
Love to Create
If you are anything like me, you love to get crafty and create something new!
With that said, once upon a time, I loved doing all the crafty things with my kiddos.
Now that they are grown, however, I spend mostof my creative days alone, crafting new things for our new home.
While I may no longer get crafty with my own kids, sharing fun kid craft ideas with other parents and educators is a deep passion of mine.
So, if Valentine’s Day activities and crafts are what you’re looking for, I’ve totally got you!
Check out my top picks for getting crafty and creative this Valentine’s Day.
Valentine’s Day Heart Crafts
It doesn’t get any simpler than this — heart crafts are seriously the perfect match for Valentine’s Day!
From paper hearts to fabric hearts and everything in between, each of these heart crafts is perfect for this time of year.
Paper Hearts
Kick off your crafting with some awesome paper heart crafts for kids!
Paper hearts are not only iconic, but they are also fun and simple for this time of year.
Before diving in, check out our free printable heart templates (above) that are perfect for Valentine’s Day Crafting!
Ready for the rest of my paper heart faves?
Check them out below.
Some of these are so stinkin’ cute, you guys!
Keep things simple and kid-friendly by trying these easy collage hearts (left) via Arts & Crackers.
Or, take things up a notch with this super fun pop-up heart craft (right) via The Typical Mom!
Have a mermaid lover? This adorable mermaid heart papercraft (top left) via Only Passionate Curiosity is seriously the cutest, you guys! I totally need to do this one with my 8-year-old. I also absolutely love these paper heart snowflakes (top right) via Red Ted Art!
While both of those crafts are perfect for crafting with littles, these 3D paper hearts (bottom left) via Suburbia Unwrapped and origami heart bookmarks (bottom right) via The Gingerbread House are perfect for craft-loving older kiddos!
Looking for the simplest paper craft heart of all?
Check out our free printable conversation hearts (above)!
These hearts are printable in full color and come in multiple sizes, making them perfect for Valentine’s Day crafting!
Fingerprint Art & Heart Stamps
If there is one thing I love about getting creative with kids, it is the fact that we can make some awesome keepsakes that I can cherish for years to come!
Which is why I just had to include fingerprint crafts on my list of Valentine’s Day crafts for kids!
Not going to lie, these stamp crafts look pretty awesome too.
Who doesn’t love a good toilet paper craft??
This toilet paper roll heart stamp (top left) via Crafting with Kids is an easy option for all ages!
That said, I am totally living this heart potato stamp (top right) via DFW Craft Shows as well!
Love keepsake crafts as much as I do? It seriously doesn’t get any cuter than these heart friendship rocks (bottom left) via Red Ted Art! Oh, my word. These little rocks would be a great gift for grandparents.
If you are looking for something more suited for little ones, this simple fingerprint heart (bottom right) via A Dab of Glue with Do is a perfect fit!
Canvas Art & String Hearts
While paper hearts and fingerprint crafts are great, sometimes you need something a little less cutsey for the big kids.
Fun art projects for older kids can be hard to come by, which is why I absolutely had to include these awesome Valentine’s Day crafts for the older kids.
These are some serious and beautiful works of art, you guys!
First up is this melted crayon canvas (top left) via The DIY Nuts and this twig heart canvas (top right) via Red Ted Art.
Both of these Valentine’s Day crafts are perfect for older kids and preteens!
While I’m not totally in love with the idea of long-drawn-out craft activities when working with littles, they are both ideal for older children who love to practice a little creative independence.
Second, check these out!!
Oh my goodness, I am totally in love with these next 2 projects!
This colorful heart string activity (bottom left) via Lil Tigers and this heart string art (bottom right) via DIY & Crafts are both executed beautifully!
Crafty Heart Decorations
While offering some crafty-ness for the big kids is a must, sometimes crafting needs to be enjoyable for Mom, too!
Not going to lie, I love a good holiday craft that doubles as a decoration, and these next few ideas don’t disappoint.
Ok, let’s talk banners and garland — seriously, my favorite way to decorate for any holiday.
Keep your holiday crafting simple with this super cute felt heart bunting (top left) craft via This Mama Loves, or take it up a notch with this adorable DIY heart garland (top right) via Ruffles and Rainboots.
Looking for a more natural option? This clay Heart Garland (bottom left) via The Boondocks Blog looks like such a fun project!
I’m totally loving the uniqueness of this tin foil heart garland (bottom right) via Recreated Designs as well!
All of these garland ideas are perfect for crafting with your middle-older kiddos!
I tried to keep this list more activity-based than decorations, but this one was way too cute not to include! This Heart-Shaped Valentine Wreath (above) via The Soccer Mom Blog looks like such a fun Valentine’s Day craft that can be enjoyed for years to come!
Plus, older kiddos who are getting into decorating themselves will totally be into this one!
Felt, Fabric, & Stitching Heart Crafts
While I normally tend to stay away from sewing projects, I still somehow find myself drawn to cute fabric crafts — and these next few are just too cute not to share!
These felt heart plushes (top left) via Ottawa Mommy Club are stinkin’ adorable!!
Plus, they could totally double as a fun decoration — think Valentine’s tree.
Need a craft that doubles as a gift? This heart key fob (top right) via Albion Gould looks like the perfect choice!
Feeling extra crafty? Try something different with this fun finger-knitting heart (bottom left) craft via Red Ted Art, or keep things super simple this year with this cute heart stitch craft (bottom right) via Frosting & Glue.
Other Fun Heart Crafts for Kids
I had such a hard time narrowing down my heart craft choices for this list — there are seriously just so many great ones out there!
From simple and personal to complex and unique!
Check out the rest of my favorite heart craft projects below.
Ok, you totally have to check out this black glue heart art (top left) project via Red Ted Art.
Not going to lie, I kind of want to make this craft myself — it is seriously gorgeous!
However, if glue art doesn’t strike your fancy, try keeping things simple and budget-friendly with this cute pipe cleaner heart (top right) via In the Playroom. Such a classic craft for little ones!
Next, check out this adorable love bug pop-up craft (bottom left) via The Soccer Mom Blog. What a cute way to get personal with your crafty gift-giving this Valentine’s Day!
Last, but certainly not least, take a look at this simple watercolor heart (bottom right) craft via The DIY Nuts — such an easy project for all ages!
Valentine’s Day Card Ideas
Well, it just wouldn’t be a Valentine’s Day crafts list without a little card-making action, am I right??
Check out some of these super cute Valentine’s Day card ideas for kids!
When it comes to card making, I’m all about the simple, and these cards deliver!
Check out these cute Valentine card ideas (top left, bottom right) via Gina Tepper and this adorable You’re so Sweet card (top right) via Go Places with Kids.
While still a pretty simple project, this folded handprint card (bottom left) via When is Dinner? takes your card-giving game up a notch by adding a little personalization!
I have personally done this craft with my kids in the past, and they are still one of my favorite keepsakes to this day!
Ready to take your card-making to a whole new level? Try out this adorable teddy bear Valentine (top left) via Frugal Mom Eh! or this bee Valentine Card (top right) via Red Ted Art — both are super cute options!!
Take it easy with this simple heart card (bottom left) via Lil Tigers or go big with this awesome hot air balloon card (bottom right) via DIY & Crafts!
Need something unique? Create a piece of my heart card (not shown) via The Soccer Mom Blog.
Other Awesome Valentine’s Day Craft Ideas
While heart crafts & cards are the perfect fit for Valentine’s Day, these other crafts fit the bill too!
Check out all these adorable Valentine’s Day crafts for kids!
Oh, my word! Handprint crafts are seriously the best, and this handful of love (left) craft via Taming Little Monsters is such a unique one! So cute, you guys!
Speaking of unique crafts, this Valentine’s snow globe (right) via Simple Everyday Mom is one of the most original ideas I’ve seen this year! Such a fun craft idea!
Ok, this is a super simple one, but also so neat! These little conversation magnets (above) via Crafts by Amanda can double as a Valentine’s gift for friends and family, or you can simply make them for your own fridge.
So, so cute!
Lovebugs & Monsters
Is there anything cuter than a lovebug or monster craft? I think not.
Check out these adorable crafting options for the kiddos!
Get crafty with your little ones by creating these fun twirling lovebugs (left) via Crafts by Amanda or by creating this adorable paper plate lovebug via Arts & Crackers.
Looking for a monstrously cute craft option? (see what I did there? Haha!) Craft up this super cute love monster craft (right) via Simple Everyday Mom.
I seriously can’t stop looking at this one!
Valentine’s Day Gnome Crafts
Gnomes are super in right now!
So naturally, I had to include these adorable little guys on my fabulous list of Valentine’s Day crafts for kids!
Check em’ out!
Get your gnome crafting on with this free paper gnome pattern (left) via Two Kids and a Coupon or try this adorable Valentine’s gnome craft (right) via Frosting & Glue instead!
I’m a little bit of a gnome addict myself, so I’m totally loving both of these!!
Valentine’s Day Animal Crafts
Got an animal-loving kiddo on your hands?? I’ve got just what you need for Valentine’s Day this year!
Not only are these crafts adorable, but they are perfect for last-minute fun with your little ones!
First, check out this bear Valentine (top left) via Simple Everyday Mom. How cute is this??
Second, who doesn’t love owls?? This owl craft (top right) via Red Ted Art looks like such a fun one!
Plus, I’m a total sucker for anything that involves giving new life to a toilet paper roll — haha!
Last, get your craft on with this adorable sloth papercraft (bottom left) via Twin Cities Frugal Mom, or try out this cute unicorn valentine craft (bottom right) via Simple Everyday Mom, which is the perfect option for your little unicorn lover!
I seriously can’t decide which one of these crafts I like best because they are all so darn cute, you guys!
More Valentine’s Day Fun
If you love this time of year and need more fun ideas for Love Day, I’ve got you!
Check out our full line-up of Valentine’s Day activities, get your color on with our Valentine’s Day coloring pages, or send your Valentine some love with our free printable Valentine’s!
Happy Valentine’s Day, you guys!
