35 Easy Valentines Crafts for Kids to Enjoy

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Written By Olivia Miller

Author at Montessori Expert.

So, you’ve survived the holiday season, and now February crafts are sneaking up on you.

If you’re looking for easy Valentine crafts that won’t have you knee-deep in glitter for days, you’re in the right place.

Valentine’s day crafts for kids can be a real lifesaver when the little ones need something fun to do. From preschool Valentines crafts to toddler Valentines crafts, we’ve got Valentine art projects that’ll make you look like the hero of heart crafts. 

Whether you’re tackling preschool Valentines or need valentines crafts for kids at school, these Valentines crafts ideas for kids are as simple as they are delightful.

Need valentines crafts for kids for parents? We’ve got you covered. And hey, even if you’re not a DIY guru, these valentines crafts for kids DIY are foolproof. We even have ideas for Jesus Valentines crafts for kids, adding a meaningful touch to the fun.

So stick around, or you might miss out on the cutest valentines crafts for kids bee and love bug projects ever.

Trust me, these quick Valentines Day crafts kids will make your life a whole lot easier. From valentines crafts for kids no paint options to Valentines Day arts and crafts that require minimal supplies, there’s something here for everyone.

Easy DIY Valentines Crafts

rainbow heart paper pom pom wreath

Valentine’s Day Paper Heart Wreath

by Hello, Wonderful

The perfect classroom activity for Valentine’s Day! Grab a rainbow assortment of construction paper and loop each heart to create this festive holiday wreath.

heart luminaries for valentines day

Valentine’s Day Votives

by Homemade Serenity

Light up the night with these easy to make Valentine’s Day Votives. I would love to have these decorating my home all year long!

valentines heart window sun catcher

Valentine’s Day Heart Suncatcher

by Happiness Is Homemade

Even toddlers can get in on this fun Valentine’s craft idea! Cutting out the tissue paper shapes will build excellent fine motor skills for little ones, or you can purchase tissue paper squares to save time!

conversation heart decorated photo frames

Conversation Heart Picture Frames

by Happiness Is Homemade

Use up leftover Conversation Hearts to decorate some simple Valentine Day photo frames. They make great gifts for family and friends!

valentines heart shaped window clings made with elmer\'s glue

DIY Valentine’s Day Window Clings

by Happiness Is Homemade

Decorate your home or classroom windows with these fun heart-shaped window clings.

tissue paper heart wreath hung up

Tissue Paper Heart Wreath

by Happiness Is Homemade

This great frugal craft uses very little craft materials to create a beautiful wreath that you’ll likely want to display year after year!

valentine card mailbox made from paper plate

Easy DIY Valentine’s Mailbox

by That’s What Che Said

Whip up the fastest Valentine’s Day letter box using a couple of plates and a pretty decorative ribbon!

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Bee Mine Craft

by The Resourceful Mama

Upcycle toilet paper rolls into some friendly and cute bees for this adorable craft idea. A fun classroom handout!

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Valentine’s Day Fingerprint Heart Tree

by Easy Peasy and Fun

Break out the arts and crafts supplies for another creative craft that is perfect for celebrating the day of love! Kids(and kids at heart!) will love using their fingerprints to paint their own Heart Tree. It makes a lovely framed print!

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Paper Plate Love Birds

by Arty Crafty Kids

Elementary aged kids will adore this kids craft idea! Decorate paper plates to make a whole tree full of unique and colorful love birds.

paper heart flowers in pots with crinkle paper filling

3D Paper Heart Flowers

by Happiness Is Homemade

These cute paper heart flowers make great party decorations, and can either be cut with help from your Cricut machine, or by hand for extra scissor practice!

cute smiling paper strawberry

Strawberry Heart

by Housing a Forest

This simple paper craft activity for kids will make a great project for homeschool or daycare.

valentines day puzzle made from craft sticks

Popsicle Stick Valentine’s Day Puzzles

by Crafty Morning

Little kids will love mixing up and solving these DIY popsicle stick puzzles. Print a heart shape or a sweet message on them. They make excellent Valentine’s Day gifts!

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Watercolor Heart Sun Catchers

by What Can We Do with Paper & Glue

Practice watercolor painting with your kiddos and create some magical suncatchers that everyone will enjoy.

valentines rocket ships kids craft

Valentine Rocket Ships

by Glued to My Crafts

This easy craft idea is sure to be popular with even older kids! Send your love on a rocketship!

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Heart Hands Card

by Krokotak

Trace little hands and make them into a special card for Mom, Dad, or grandparents.

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Valentine Playdough

by Playdough to Plato

Treat your love bugs to a fun craft that the whole family can make together. The best part is that this recipe makes enough homemade playdough for 2-3 children.

valentines paper hearts with names

Valentine Heart Wands

by Red Ted Art

If your child loves playing dress up, craft a few of these simple Valentine heart wands together. They’re so cute, and they’ll make great classroom favors, too.

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Valentine’s Day Friendship Necklaces

by Make and Takes

With only a few supplies, you can easily make these last minute for a non-candy Valentine gift! They are too sweet!

jeweled heart shaped sun catchers

Jeweled Heart Sun Catchers

by Kids Craft Room

Suncatchers are a total favorite of mine! They’re so simple to make – yet look gorgeous year round! These are no exception, with their brilliant shiny gemstones, kids will delight in seeing their suncatcher beaming in the window.

foam heart kids craft with supplies for making easy valentines day proejct

Marshmallow Heart Picture

by Engaging Littles

A fun classroom project for Valentine’s Day! Kids will get some fine motor practice while cutting, tracing, and gluing marshmallows onto their own heart. They look just like old handmade Valentine’s cards.

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Handprint Bouquet

by Nanny She Can Do

Handprint crafts are easy enough that toddlers and even babies can create them with a little help from parents. This makes a darling Valentine’s Day card, but can also just be a sweet keepsake for years to come.

valentines day snail craft

Valentine’s Heart Snails

by Little Passports

Spread love and kindness with this easy family craft activity! Make these lovely Heart Snails for friends, family, or teachers. A great project to make at a Valentine’s Day party.

Valentine's day crown kid's craft

Valentine’s Day Headbands

by Events To Celebrate

Supply kids with paper, foam stickers, and pipe cleaners to make these fancy V-day party crowns!

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Heart Buddies

by Fireflies and Mudpies

This easy craft is tons of fun! Kids can create their Heart Buddies in a wide variety of colors and use them as little play toys, or decorate the room with them.

collage art hearts in various colors

Collage Heart

by The Mom Edit

This is the perfect craft for a school art project! Trace a heart from cardboard and then use leftover scraps of paper, glitter and glue to decorate your own heart art piece. Encourage kids to let their inner colors shine on these cute projects!

pipe cleaner rose rings worn on hand

Pipe Cleaner Rose Rings

by One Little Project

These pipe cleaner rose rings are so pretty and they’re so easy to make! All you need are a few pipe cleaners and in less than 10 minutes you can make a beautiful homemade ring!

DIY valentine's day wreath made with heart playing cards

Playing Card Heart Wreath

by Refresh Living

This adorable Valentine’s decoration is the perfect craft project for adults and kids to make together!

valentine's day folding dog card

Folding Puppy Dog Card

by A Crafty Morning

Use the free printable template to create this adorable puppy dog card, or make it into a cute Valentine’s decoration.

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Flower Heart Art

by The Inspired Treehouse

Break out the construction paper and layer paper hearts to create these gorgeous paper flowers that would make a great addition to a homemade Valentine’s Day card.

hearts made using borax crystals

Borax Crystal Hearts

by The Best Ideas For Kids

Use this neat science experiment for kids at home or in the classroom! Create heart shapes from pipe cleaners and submerge them in a Borax solution – within 24 hours you’ll see crystals formed! Too cool!

thumbprint and heart magnets on glass

Thumbprint Heart Glass Magnets

by Rhythms Of Play

The best gift idea for family members this year is these easy-to-make heart glass magnets. They’re effortlessly adorable, and even the smallest of children can make one with a little help.

small hand squishing valentines day pink foam slime

Valentine Foam Slime

by I Heart Arts N Crafts

Small hands will LOVE squishing this fancy Valentine’s Day foam slime!

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No Sew Heart Pillow

by Sugar Spice And Glitter

Kids and adults will enjoy making this craft together. If sewing is not your strong suit, don’t worry! These no-sew pillows come together in 30 minutes with just the simple act of tying knots. They look great!

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