Valentines Day Crafts for Kids – Art and Craft Ideas for All Ages

If you’re looking for some love-themed projects to do in the classroom or at home, this list of Valentine’s Day Crafts for Kids is full of simple craft ideas for all ages.

We love sharing all things arts and crafts, so you’ll find simple projects that toddlers and preschoolers can easily do, crafts that will be a hit in your preschool classroom, and fun crafts for older kids and the kid at heart (you ;).

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If you’re wondering what crafts to make with kids this Valentine’s Day, we’ve got you covered.

From ideas that let kids get creative with their fingers to fun photo props that kids can make to give to friends and family.

Most of the ideas use everyday materials you probably already have at home or in the classroom, so you can get started crafting with your kids right away.

There are lots of easy ideas for making homemade cards for friends or family, as well as gifts for kids.

Valentine’s Day Crafts for Kids to Make

Take a look at these ideas and get started!

1. Wonderful Heart Flower

This is one of our most popular projects all year round, but it really is the best DIY Valentine’s Day card you can make with your kids. Super easy to make and has a wow factor when the heart-shaped flower opens and reveals your message inside.

See how to make these heart-shaped flowers (and get the pattern)

2. Simple and fun heart art

If you want to do an art project for Valentine’s Day, this simple art idea is the way to go.

3. Heart shaped animals

You can make all sorts of animals using just hearts – combine hearts of different sizes and colors and make a chicken, bear, dog, rabbit, or some other group of animals. You can even make cards this way.

Check out our heart shaped animal ideas here

4. Valentine’s Day Paper Plate Decorations

Ask your children to make wreaths from paper plates and use them to decorate your classroom or home.

You can see step by step instructions here

5. Simple Lovebug Card

Guide coming soon

6. Colorful 3D Heart Card

See instructions and samples here

7. Paper heart doll

Get free printable templates here

8. Valentine’s Day Cards to Color

Download free Valentine’s Day cards to color

9. Flower heart card

Combine flowers and hearts in this adorable Valentine’s Day craft for kids. Tulips are perfect for the occasion because their natural shape resembles a heart.

View instructions and samples.

10. Recycle newspaper and make cards

Guide coming soon

11. Heart corner bookmark

We love origami and origami bookmarks are definitely one of our favorites. This heart-shaped bookmark is a great Valentine’s Day craft idea – just add your own special note to make this origami extra personal.

Heart Corner Bookmarking Guide

12. Valentine’s Day Art Ideas

This might be my favorite and I love all the different versions of the project that people have sent me. Perfect project for all ages.

Fingerprint Love Tree Tutorial and Template

13. The tree of love grows

We have another fun tree craft idea for Valentine’s Day. This is a great way to show love that grows, especially when well cared for. This idea comes with a free printable template, so be sure to grab it.

14. Rotating heart shaped Valentine card

This is a card that is made to impress. Super easy to make and so much fun. When the recipient opens the card, the heart inside starts spinning!

See how to make a rotating heart card for Valentine’s Day

15. Little Love Book

My mom showed me this craft idea so it holds a special place in my heart. While I may be biased, I think this is the best homemade gift for kids to give to their parents, grandparents, other family members and friends.

See how to make a DIY heart shaped book here

16. Heart bracelet

Let the kids decorate their own paper heart bracelets. What a fun activity.

See instructions and download templates here.

17. Valentine’s Day Crafts From Toilet Paper Rolls

Check out how to make an air duct from a toilet paper roll.

18. Crafts Friends Heart

This is one of our favorite projects because it allows for so much creativity. Let your kids make friends with hearts. Draw a heart outline (you can use our free printable heart outline to help you) on heavier paper or cardboard (cereal boxes are great if you want to recycle). Give each child a heart and let them decorate it as they like. When finished, glue the heart onto a stick, craft stick, or paper straw.

19. Viscosity meter

Another great craft that is great to do in the classroom.

See instructions and samples here.

20. Paper plate crafts

Fiber Paper Plate Heart Craft – great for fine motor skills and looks so adorable.

21. 3D Heart

3D Paper Heart – an easy project that will make the most amazing decoration. Simple and economical craft, perfect for the classroom.

22Another Great Paper Plate Craft

22. Another fun paper plate craft

Bee Mine Paper Plate Crafts – for those who love sweet wordplay.

23. Wool heart

Yarn-Wrapped Heart Craft – This crafty idea will delight kids and adults alike (it’s one of our favorites).

24. The Art of Symmetry

Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to explore the art of symmetry.

Instructions will be available soon.

25. Pig and Kiss Card

This holiday is also great for using cute puns.

Instructions will be available soon.

26. Time to party!

Heart shaped canvas painting – collect some small stones and let your creativity run wild.

27. Heart

Cardboard hearts – simple and effective. They are great as photo props.

Come back soon because we will be adding more Valentine’s Day crafts for kids!

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