The day of hearts is not just for romantic lovers. Include your little one in the celebration by doing some Valentine’s Day crafts together.
Get Crafty for Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is a special holiday that encourages us to show our loved ones how much we care. It’s a great opportunity to spend quality time with your family, especially kids. Crafting is a great way to strengthen the bond between parents and children, while also creating something special that will last a lifetime.
With that in mind, we’ve come up with some easy Valentine’s Day crafts that you can do with your kids. These projects are fun, creative, and perfect for any age.
From homemade cards to heart-shaped decorations, these crafts will help make this Valentine’s Day extra special. With just a few supplies, you can easily bring these projects to life and have a memorable evening with your kids. Let’s take a look at some of the simple, yet sweet ideas that you can do with your family!
Valentine’s Day Crafts You Can Do with Your Child
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Create a Valentine’s Day Banner
Valentine’s Day is a great time to show your kids how much you love them and create some fun memories. One of the easiest crafts to do with your kids is to create a Valentine’s Day banner. All you need is some construction paper, glue, markers, and other decorations like glitter and sequins.
You can make a banner with hearts or other Valentine’s Day symbols. Help your children cut out the decorations, then let them go to town adding colour and decorations to make the banner more personal. Hang the banner around the house and watch your kids’ pride in their work glow.
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Create Handmade Valentines Day Cards
Whether you’ve been crafting with your little ones for years or you’re just getting started this Valentine’s Day, creating handmade Valentine’s cards is a great way to show your kids how much you love them.
Before you get started, gather the materials you need: coloured construction paper, scissors, glue, markers, and other decorative items.
With your supplies ready, get creative! Help your children fold the paper into cards and cut out shapes for decorations. They can write thoughtful messages and draw pictures inside the cards to give to friends and family. Enjoy the creative process and the end product as a family!
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Create a Valentine’s Day Wreath
Craft time with your kids doesn’t have to be complicated! A Valentine’s Day wreath is an easy and fun project for the entire family.
Start by cutting or tearing strips of construction paper. Then, fold each strip in half and staple it to a paper plate. Once the plate is covered, you can decorate it with paint, glitter, and other decorations. Finish off the wreath with a bow and hang it up for a festive and unique decoration. Your kids will love the process of making it and you will enjoy the end result!
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Decorate a Heart Shaped Box
They’ll love creating a heart-shaped box to store all their treats! Gather up some supplies like paper, foam, and glue, then gather them around your workstation. Have your kids draw an outline of a heart on the paper, then cut it out. They can then use the foam to create a 3-dimensional heart shape, and glue it onto the paper heart.
Use a ribbon or twine to tie it together, and you have a beautiful, homemade box for all your Valentine’s Day treats.
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Construct Heart Shaped Garlands
The next activity on our list is to construct a heart-shaped garland. This craft is simple enough for your younger kids to join in on, but can be made more complex as your older children develop their skills.
Begin by cutting multiple hearts out of construction paper in various sizes and vibrant colours. Then, use string or yarn to connect them together. You can have your children write special messages on their hearts to give this Valentine’s Day-inspired garland a personal touch.
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Decorate Valentine’s Day Mugs
Valentine’s Day mugs are an easy craft for you and your children to do together. All you need is a plain white mug, paint pens, and some creativity!
Let your children choose their favourite colours and designs, or you can pick out a Valentine’s Day theme like hearts or cupids. Once the decorations have been added, place the mugs in the oven and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes so that the decorations are permanent.
Your kids will love drinking out of their own individually crafted mugs and you can even fill them with a special treat as a Valentine’s Day surprise!
- Design a Valentine’s Day Candle Holder
Designing a Valentine’s Day candle holder is a great project that the whole family can enjoy. All you need is a few simple supplies such as a mason jar, some tissue paper, and a glue gun. Cut the tissue paper into heart shapes and glue it to the jar.
Let your creativity soar as you add embellishments like stickers and ribbons, and when you’re done, use the jar to hold a candle and brighten up your space.
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All in all, Valentine’s Day crafts are a great way for parents and kids to spend quality time together. These crafts are easy to do, fun to make and will bring a lot of joy on this day of love. They can also serve as memorable keepsakes that parents and kids can look back on for years to come.
So don’t be afraid to get creative, gather some supplies and make some sweet Valentine’s Day crafts with your kids this year.
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