Valentine’s Day is the perfect excuse to slow down, get creative, and make something meaningful with your kids, without spending a fortune. These simple Valentine’s Day crafts use basic supplies you may already have at home and are easy enough for little hands to enjoy.
1. Heart Stamp Cards
Supplies: Toilet paper rolls, paint, cardstock
Gently pinch an empty toilet paper roll into a heart shape. Dip it into paint and stamp onto cardstock to create adorable heart patterns. Once dry, kiddos can decorate their cards with stickers or write sweet messages inside.
2. Love Bug Craft
Supplies: Construction paper, glue, googly eyes, pipe cleaners
Cut out oval shapes for the body and heart shapes for wings. Glue the wings onto the body, add googly eyes, and attach pipe cleaners for antennae. This craft is great for working on fine motor skills and creativity.
3. Handprint Heart Keepsake
Supplies: Paint, paper
Have kiddos dip their hands in paint and press them onto paper at an angle so the thumbs touch, forming a heart shape. Write the date and a short message underneath for a keepsake parents will treasure.
4. Beaded Valentine Bracelets
Supplies: Pony beads, pipe cleaners or string
Let kids string beads in Valentine colors or spell out words like “LOVE” or “BFF.” Twist pipe cleaners to secure. These make sweet gifts for friends or family members.
5. Paper Heart Garland
Supplies: Construction paper, scissors, tape or stapler
Cut strips of paper and loop them into heart shapes, connecting each one to create a festive garland. Hang it on a doorway, window, or mantle for instant Valentine’s décor.
These Valentine’s Day crafts encourage creativity, fine motor development, and quality family time, all while keeping things simple and affordable. Most importantly, they create moments kids will remember long after the glitter is cleaned up.
