Fun and Creative Valentine’s Crafts and Activities for Kids

Valentine’s Day isn’t just about love and romance—it’s also a fantastic opportunity for kids to unleash their creativity and celebrate friendship and kindness. 

From adorable crafts to heart-themed DIYs, there are endless ways to keep little hands busy and bring smiles to their faces. Here are the best fun and creative Valentine’s craft and activities that kids will absolutely adore!

Heart-Shaped Paper Plate Wreaths

This is a cute and simple Valentine’s craft idea from Red Ted Art. Create a beautiful heart-shaped wreath using paper plates, construction paper, and markers.

Cut out the center of a paper plate, leaving a circular frame. Have kids cut out small hearts from construction paper in various colors and glue them around the frame to create a wreath.

Use glitter, stickers, or small bows for extra sparkle. Hang it on a door or wall to display their masterpiece!

Valentine’s Cootie Catcher

Remember those paper folding games you used to make as kids? Whether you call them cootie catchers, fortune tellers or chatterboxes, these are a simple and fun crafting activity for kids. Simple to make, or if you want a ready made printable, grab our done for you Valentine’s Cootie Catcher bundle.

With 2 designs and 3 pre-filled activities included, this will make the perfect fun game or novelty gift this Valentine’s.

Also comes with an instruction sheet and 2 blank templates – one of each design – so you can add in your own fortunes or activities.

Activities included:

• Valentine’s jokes cootie catcher
• Valentine’s fortunes cootie catcher – “Yes / No / Maybe” type answers
• Valentine’s just for fun fortunes cootie catcher – Example: “You have a secret admirer”
• 2 blank Valentines templates to add your own personalized fortunes
• 1 instruction sheet of how to cut out and fold your cootie catcher

DIY Valentine’s Cards

Let kids make their own personalized Valentine’s cards for friends and family. This is a simple Valentine’s craft idea that can obviously be interpreted in a multitude of ways. Gather plain or colored cardstock, markers, stickers, stamps, and any other fun embellishments you wish such as glitter, ribbon or doilies.

Here are few different ideas and templates for kid’s Valentine’s Day cards:

• Thumbprint Valentine’s Cards from The Best Ideas for Kids
• Sand Art Valentine’s from Design Improved
• Origami Paper Heart Valentine from One Little Project
• String Heart Yarn Cards from Hello Wonderful
• Heart Family Portrait Valentine’s from No Time For Flashcards

Thumbprint Heart Bookmarks

A practical and adorable craft that’s perfect for little bookworms and makes an ideal keepsake for a loved one. Cut out rectangular strips of cardstock. Let kids dip their thumbs into washable paint and create thumbprint hearts by pressing two angled prints together.

Write a sweet Valentine’s message on the bookmark and laminate it to make it last longer.

Valentine’s Spinner Wheel Craft

Our set of interchangeable Valentine’s Spinner Wheel Color in Templates will make a great Valentine’s craft activity for home or classroom use!

Children can choose a pre-made template or use the blank copy to design and write their own.

Simply print onto thin card, cut out the top and bottom parts of the spinner and attach together with a brass paper fastener / brad pin.

An ideal Valentine’s craft for kids to make for Mom or Dad this Valentine’s Day!

Cupid’s Arrow Pencil Craft

Turn ordinary pencils into cute Cupid’s arrows with this super cute Valentines craft from Down Home Inspirations! This makes a fun Valentine’s craft project as well as a fun Valentine’s gift kids can give to their friends.

Use feathers, foam sheets or construction paper to cut out heart shapes for the arrowhead and small triangles for the tail. Attach them to either end of a pencil with tape or glue. That’s it! Kids can use these fun pencils to write their Valentine’s notes or give them as gifts to classmates.

Valentine’s Game Bundle

Our printable Valentine’s Day family games bundle features 11 family party games to add fun to any Valentine’s party or family get together! A variety of activities suitable for kids and adults to play together.

Instructions, templates and everything you need to play is included. This is an instant download digital file for you to print at home, meaning it can make a great last minute addition to any family Valentine’s themed activities.

What’s included:

• Scavenger Hunt
• Valentines Trivia
• Would You Rather
• Candy Dice Game
• True or False Quiz
• Scattergories
• Make A Word Game
• Memory Game
• Find Someone Who
• Drawing Game
• What’s Your Cupid Name?

“Love Bug” Mason Jars

These jars make charming decorations or gifts filled with treats. Decorate small mason jars with googly eyes, pipe cleaner antennae, and heart-shaped wings cut from construction paper. Fill the jars with candies or small toys. Candy insects or bugs would be ideal!

Add a personalized tag that says, “You’re my love bug!”

Valentine’s Activity Placemat

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with this printable kid’s Valentines activity mat.

Featuring a range of activities to keep kids busy whether in the classroom, at home or as a placemat at a party.

All one one sheet and low color – save on paper and ink when printing!

Valentine’s Day Kids Activity bundle

This Valentine’s activity bundle features 20 pages of activities plus BONUS coloring book to add fun to any classroom, party or just for fun at home.

Instructions, templates and everything you need is included. This is an instant download digital file for you to print at home, meaning it can make a great last minute addition to any Valentine’s themed activities.

The activities are as follows:

• Joke Match
• iSpy
• Riddles
• Word Scramble / Anagrams
• Wordsearch 1 (easier)
• Wordsearch 2 (harder)
• Valentine’s mazes – 6 pages of mazes
• Plus BONUS Valentine’s coloring book.
• All activity solutions are also included within the activity booklet.

Which Kid’s Valentine’s Day Craft is your Favourite?

Valentine’s Day crafts are a wonderful way to encourage kids to express their creativity and share love and kindness with those around them. Whether they’re making cards, decorating wreaths, or crafting sweet keepsakes, these activities are sure to bring joy to your little ones.

Gather your supplies, roll up your sleeves, and let the Valentine’s craft fun begin!

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