Valentines Day Crafts

Gather your cherubs for a little Valentine's Day fun. This heartfelt craft is a great way for you and your darlings to share love and affection. Creating these colorful hearts with your kids will be extra-special because they're homemade with love. Add some hugs and kisses for the whole family to enjoy what Valentine's Day is made of.

Materials

* Large sheets of paper (each at least 2 square feet)
* Tape or stapler
* Markers, crayons, paint, and/or paintbrushes
* Child's blunt-tip safety scissors
* Newspaper, tissue paper, or other paper scraps
* Hole punch and yarn (optional

When the paint is dry, use the painting as a greeting card, or cover it with clear contact paper and use it as a Valentine's Day place mat.

Materials

* Pencil
* Paper plate
* Child's blunt-tip safety scissors
* Red, white, or pink construction paper
* Sponge
* Red, white, and/or pink tempera paint
* Clear contact paper (optional)
* Marker (optional)

Have your child glue the heart cut-outs onto the strips to make Valentine's Day bookmarks.

Materials

* Scissors
* Red or pink plus a contrasting color craft foam or felt.
* White glue

Valentines Day is the perfect time to share some I Love You coupons with family and friends.

Materials

* Red, pink, purple, blue and white construction paper
* Heart-shaped cookie cutters or heart-shaped pattern cut from cardboard
* Markers
* Child's blunt-tipped safety scissors
* Glitter, stickers, sequins, ribbon and other small decorative items
* Stapler or hole punch and ribbon

Use a white crayon or wax candle to write a valentine message on the paper. Your kids will love this secret message that they get to uncover.

Materials

* White crayon or wax candle
* White paper
* Red or pink tempera paints
* Paintbrush

Along with pom-poms, toothpicks, and a magnet, make a great heart magnet.

Material:

3-medium sized red pom-pom's
Red felt
2-tooth picks
Oval wood piece

Create your own arrangement for a Valentines Day Flower Bouquet.

Material:

4-5 sparkle bump out pipe cleaners; several different colors

Heart Shaped Butterfly craft that your children will love to create. Hang this butterfly from the ceiling when completed.

Material:

2-pieces of construction paper
Pom-poms
Pipe cleaners
Craft spoon

Kids love pinatas and there is no reason not to make one on Valentines Day too.

Material:

Heart shaped balloon
Newspaper cut into strips
Paper mache
Candy toys to add to the pinata

Every year your kids need to make Valentines day mail boxes, why not make it a bit more creative this year.

Material:

Tissue box
Construction paper
Scissors
Glue and tape

This is a really cool Valentines Day craft - use the sun to enhance the beauty of your Sun Catcher art.

Material:

Construction paper
Colored heart shaped foil confetti
Contact paper

Kids can make these foam heart magnets to hang on the refrigerator or to give out as gifts.

Material:

Two different colors of foam
Magnets
Glue
Scissors

A very cool 3-D hearts / Valentines day craft that your kids will love.

Material:

Construction paper
Ribbon
Scissors
Glue
Glitter

Who said that the Wreath can only be used on Christmas, with this craft recipe, you can create a Valentines Day Wreath with your kids.

Material:

Different colored construction paper
Scissors
Glue

Make a beautiful carnation as a gift or for fun. This Flower Craft would be a great gift for Mothers Day. Colorful carnations made for a special vase.

Material:

white carnations
food coloring
water

Add these fun Valentines Day party games to your children's party, great for classroom parties. Add these party games to a classroom party, scout troop meeting, or play them when hosting a party at home.

Valentines day party games kids love to play, add fun Valentine party games for classrooms, scout troops or a party at home. Easy to plan Valentine's Day party games kids LOVE to play! Whether your hosting a Valentine's Day party at home, in the classroom or, with a scout troop, You'll want to add 2-3 party games to any other party activities you may plan. These kid-friendly fun Valentines games are tried and tested by Amazing Moms just like you!

Kids craft ideas, make a vase for mothers day, grandma, teacher, spring time activity! Art activities are a great way to combine gift giving with family time. This leather like vase for example, is a challenging activity for your older child, as well
as a great gift idea. Your child can feel the satisfaction of creating a gift from the heart, for a Teacher,
Mother's Day or Grandmother gift!

You'll need:
Empty bottle or jar
Masking tape
Shoe Polish
Cloth Rag

Sew up some love with this Valentine craft!

Materials
Craft Foam
Plastic Lacing Cord (Lanyard)
Plastic Pony Beads
Hole Punch
Scissors

Arts and crafts for Mothers Day, Grandmother's Day, Birthdays and Valentine's Day craft, Home made gifts for kids to make. A hand made card , filled with love and flowers that will never wilt!

You'll Need:
Coffee Filters-2 for each flower
Green pipe cleaners
Markers
Construction paper

Love Bingo Game- Play this game with your children or copy all six sheets to play with a group. More Pages >> 1 2 3 4 5 6

A homemade Valentine craft for kids to make with puzzle pieces. Share a piece of your heart with this clever homemade Valentine. A perfect use for old puzzles and a great project idea for classrooms and scout troops!

Materials
Puzzle pieces
Red spray paint
Poster board or card stock paper
Newspaper
Glue

An easy to make craft for classroom Valentines Day party favors or craft activity. An easy to make Valentine's Day craft for a classroom party favor or craft activity.

Materials
Heavy construction paper
Pipe cleaners
Decorated Pencils
Hole punch
Black Marker or Pen

Kids can get truly creative with these paper heart shaped animal Valentines day crafts. Writing a witty pun on the back of this Valentine's Day card, makes a Purrr-fect home made Valentine.

Materials:
Construction paper
Glue or Glue stick
Yarn
Scissors
Pencil

A unique Valentines Day craft and decoration kids can make. A craft for older kids or adults - fun for classrooms, or scout troops. Give this unique Valentine's Day craft as a gift, or make a several to set a romantic Valentine's Day table!

You'll need:
Large Conversation Heart Candies
Taper Candles
Hot Glue Gun Mod-Podge Craft Sealer
Paint brush


You'll need:
Large Conversation Heart Candies
Taper Candles
Hot Glue Gun Mod-Podge Craft Sealer
Paint brush

Love will bloom with this homemade valentine craft for kids to make and give. The recipient of this charming Valentine won't need to have a green thumb. This planted Love Flower needs no water or sunshine - Just hugs! Valentine's day arts and crafts, kids valentine projects, preschool, grade school activities for valentines day. This crafts is great also for Mother's Day, Grandmother's Day, and birthdays as well.

Materials Needed:

Red and Green Fun Foam
Scissors
Three-inch clay pot
Permanent marker
Florist tape
Florist stake
Florist foam
Photo

Valentines day ideas for family fun, simple and inexpensive tips to make Valentines day special for your family.

Homemade Valentines Day craft made with a flower pot. This is also a great gift for Mother's Day, Grandmother's Day, or a Get Well Present. This Valentine gift provides a reminder that winter is almost over.

Materials
Kitchen sponge
Scissors
Three-inch clay pot
Acrylic paint
Potting soil
Plastic baggie
Packet of sweet pea seeds
Ribbon

Make your own Valentine's Day Pop Up Card .. This is the perfect Craft for Kids for making the dozens of cards for the Valentine's Day party at their school. Kids as young as seven can make this pop-up card using the patterns provided.

You need:

* Card Pattern
* Heart Pattern
* Pink and Red Card Stock
* Valentine's Day Wrapping Paper
* 15mm Wiggle Eyes
* Glue Stick
* Scissors
* Black Marker
* Kreate-a-lope Envelope Maker (optional)

Kids can make their own fancy Valentine's Day gift boxes or they can be Party Favor Boxes. This craft for kids is fun and your children will beg for more. Dress up our mini boxes in fancy dresses for an adorable party favor.

Materials You need:

* Mini Favor Box Blanks
* Molded Pearls
* Heart Gemstones
* Feather Boa
* Low Temp Hot Glue Gun or Tacky Glue

Your children will love making this arts and crafts project idea - "I Love You" Sign Language Pin Craft for Kids Use sign language to say "I love you" with this craft foam decorative pin craft. This is a great craft for Mom or Dad on Mother's Day or Father's day or for other present ideas. Also wonderful for Valentines Day.

You need:

* Foamie Hearts
* Peach, Tan or Brown Craft Foam
* Jewelry Craft Pin
* Scissors
* Low Temp Glue Gun
* Pattern

Fill this traditional Swedish heart basket with sweet Valentine treats. Makes a perfect Valentine's Day party favor for kids!


Materials
To make a woven Heart Basket, you will need:
Two pieces of paper, each a different color ( craft foam, fabric
or felt will also work)
pencil
scissors

Filled with love, these valentines are sure to please!

Three sweet ways to transform lollipops into a Valentine's Day bouquet! This is also a great arts and crafts project for Mother's Day and Grandmother's Day.

wrapped heart shaped lollipops
green chenille stems
scissors

Say "Be Mine!" with a sweet chocolate kiss mouse valentine craft.

Materials
Two wrapped chocolate Hersey's Kisses
2x2 squares of construction paper, fun foam, or felt
Thread
Wiggle eyes
very small pom-pom
craft glue

Save those Christmas candies for this unique Valentine's Day craft!

You'll need:
2 candy canes for each heart
wrapped hard candy
hot glue gun (adults or older kids)
yarn or ribbon
decoration - optional

Serve a meal or a snack with love, using these easy to make Valentine's Day napkin rings. Make one for each family member to set a festive table even before February 14th!

You Need:
craft foam
stick-on hearts
a stapler.

An easy to make Valentine's Day craft kids can make using the ever popular Conversation heart candies!

You'll need:
Candy Conversation hearts (large or small)
Or Jewel Hearts Glue Gun
Mod Podge Craft Sealer
Glass votive holder

Create a puzzle to say "I love you" on Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Grandmother's Day, or Grandfather's Day.

Materials
Jigsaw puzzle pieces
spray paint or acrylic paint
(red, purple, pink)
Paint brush
Craft Glue or glue gun
Pin Backing -craft store
Newspaper

Hey kids, this Flowers crafts project would make a great gift for Mom and Grandma on Mother's Day, Valentine's Day, or as a birthday gift. Children can create this Tissue Paper Flowers Craft on their own or create it with you. These flowers are made from folded tissue paper (crepe paper). You can make an entire bouquet of them for a great gift or decoration.

CRAFTS MATERIALS NEEDED:

# Tissue paper (crepe paper)
# Green pipe cleaners (or twist ties)