Valentine’s Day is just around the corner! We know little ones love to be involved on this special day, so what better way to keep them entertained than with these charming Valentine’s crafts for kids?
Whether your kids want to make a Valentine’s gift for Mum or Dad, their favourite teacher or friends at school, we have plenty of inspiration to get them started.
We have ideas for all ages from toddlers to pre-teens. You’ll find plenty of ideas from Valentine-themed slimes to stained-glass hearts to hang in the window – there’s something for everyone.
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- Valentine's crafts for toddlers - ages 1-3
- Valentine's crafts for preschoolers - ages 4-5
- Valentine's crafts for kids aged 5-8
- Valentine's crafts for pre-teens
21 Valentine’s crafts for kids
Valentine's crafts for toddlers aged 1-3
1. Fingerprint mushrooms
There’s always so much fun to be had with finger painting! Handmade Charlotte shows us how to make these creative mushroom cards, decorated with the kid's fingerprints.
2. Valentine’s rocket card
Blast off with these Valentine-themed rockets from Simple Everyday Mom. You’ll find a simple tutorial plus a free template to download for the rocket.
3. Heart sun catchers Valentine's craft for kids
Suncatchers are such an enjoyable craft to do with kids (and easy too). If you want to take it up a notch try these stained glass suncatchers from Adventure in a Box.
4. Paper plate bear Valentine's craft for kids
Create a cute bear plate with your toddlers – it’s easy to do and quick to set up. You’ll just need a plate and torn-up tissue paper in reds or pinks.
Get the top tips and find out how to make the ears for your bear with The Chirping Moms.
5. Shake it up heart painting
This one is so entertaining for smaller children. You’ll need a plastic jar with a screw-on lid (that doesn’t leak), paint and your heart-shaped card. The kids can then shake the jars which paint the hearts.
In this guide by Sunny Day Family, you’ll find everything you need to do this unusual craft!
Want to make your own Valentine’s cards? Take a look at our free Valentine’s printables.
Valentine's crafts for preschoolers aged 4-5
6. Collage heart craft
Make use of your scrap tin with this make. Grab any little trinkets you have like spare buttons, ribbon and cardboard shapes.
Make sure for smaller children you keep them supervised at all times. Get the full guide to make a collage heart with No Time For Flashcards.
7. Marbled Valentine’s hearts
With a bit of shaving cream and food colouring you can make beautiful marbled swirls by Meaningful Mama. The kids will have lots of fun watching the foam and colours mix. The outcome is so pretty too!
8. Secret message Valentine’s cards
These are a lovely craft to do at home with your little ones and they are super simple. The message appears once the kids paint the shapes with watercolours. Meaningful Mama shows us how to do it.
9. Valentine’s slime
Kids love slime! It’s a fun sensory activity for all ages. With this tutorial from I Heart Arts and Crafts, you can make a fluffy pink Valentine’s slime to play with.
10. Make love bugs! Cute Valentine's craft for kids
These love bugs are a great way to use materials from around the home. They’re made from a toilet roll tube and a few crafting materials. Discover the tutorial from Red Ted Art.
Valentine's crafts for kids aged 5-8
11. Glass bead heart sun catcher
Watch the sun shine through these gorgeous glass-beaded hearts and create colour in your home! Make these sun catchers with the help of One Little Project.
12. Bean mosaic hearts
These are a great activity for older children to express their creativity and accuracy, plus they are lots of fun! Find out what you need to make them with Handmade Charlotte.
13. Paper towel roses
These would make such a thoughtful gift for mum or their favourite teacher. They’re straightforward to make but they look so beautiful! Get the tutorial from The Craft Train.
14. Laced hearts Valentine's craft for kids
Get your little ones weaving with this tutorial from Our Kid Things. This is a simple, quick make and works as a great alternative to a Valentine’s card.
15. Salt dough hearts
We love salt dough! It’s easy to make and kids love it. With The Best Ideas for Kids you can make it Valentine’s-themed.
Valentine's crafts for pre teens
16. Outta this world cards
These cards are out of this world! They’re a great craft for pre-teens as they’re leaning more towards fun rather than as they might say ‘cringe’. Get the tutorial at Handmade Charlotte.
17. Pickle pinata Valentine's Day craft for kids
Another fabulous Valentine’s craft for kids from Handmade Charlotte. These pickles are so delightful and will make their Valentine giggle. These inventive little pickles can be filled with treats and maybe a message!
18. Heart wands
This one is slightly more challenging and best for older kids. The finished wands work brilliantly for photo shoots. Kelsey Bang has all the info you need!
19. Paper fortune cookies
Make fortune cookies out of paper with a few simple folds! These make special keepsakes that they can give to their Valentine. Find out how to do it with Happy Hooligans.
20. Love letter garland
Felt crafts are great for older kids, and this homemade love letter garland is a great introduction to the craft. Find out how to make it with Mikyla Creates.
21. Love heart keyring Valentine's craft for kids
Perfect for pre-teens! Get them to make these on-trend keyrings with the DIY tutorial from Modern Glam. They are great to give to friends too.
Get excited about Valentine’s crafts for kids
With our Valentine’s Day crafts for kids you’ll be able to encourage their creativity while creating precious cards and gifts that they can give to friends and family.
Looking for more Valentine’s crafts?
DIY Valentine’s cards and gifts aren’t just for kids! It’s a great way for grown-ups to show someone special just how much they care. Take a look at our Valentine’s Day Crafts.
