Valentines Day Crafts

Learn how to make this Faux stained galss candle holder with this arts and crafts project for kids. This Stained Glass Candle Holders craft for children would make a wonderful gift for Mom, Dad, or Grandma on Mother's Day, Valentine's Day, or a birthday. Crafters of all ages can create a lovely, unique finished product within a half hour. It makes a wonderful gift!

CRAFTS MATERIALS NEEDED:

# Clear glass container (jar, small glass)
# Tissue paper in assorted colors
# LINIT® Starch OR LINIT® Starch-n-Crafts™ Stiffener
# Paint Brush
# Votive or tea candle, depending on size of container

What a cool idea for a children's arts and crafts project. Learn how to make a jewelry holder for bracelets, necklaces, and rings. This craft for kids is a Hand shaped Jewelry Holder. This is a great keepsake craft as well since you will be tracing your hand to create this jewelry holder. It makes a great gift for Mom or Grandma for Mother's Day, Grandparents Day, Valentine's Day, or a Birthday. The easy Instructions for making an hand-shaped jewelry and ring holder are on the About.com page, follow it to find out more.

CRAFTS MATERIALS NEEDED:

# Heavy Cardboard
# Paint or Markers
# Glue
# Tape
# Piece of Fabric
# Rice, Dreid Beans, or Sand
# Ribbon

Hey Kids!!! This is the coolest arts and crafts project ever. Learn how to create homemade paper that is filled with seeds that you can then go ahead and plant in your garden. Wow! This children's crafts activity for Paper Seeded Flower ( Learn to make handmade paper filled with seeds to plant ) is going to be exciting to work on with your Mom and Dad!

CRAFTS MATERIALS NEEDED

* Arnold Grummer’s Cotton Linter Casting Squares
* Arnold Grummer’s Casting Strainer
* Flower seeds
* Food coloring, yellow
* Sponge
* Small piece of plastic canvas, 4x4 square
* Wood dowel, 12-inch



* Acrylic paint, green
* Paintbrush
* Colored Paper for petals
* Green Paper for leaves
* Scissors
* Craft glue

Are you going to celebrate Mother's Day, Valentine's Day, or a special occasion such as a birthday or is someone sick and needs a get well soon gift? This is an easy to make arts and crafts activity for kids to make a Photo Flower Craft Project for Kids to Make for Mom or Grandma on Mothers Day or other occasion. This childrens' crafts project of a Photo Flower Craft has the needed instructions for making flowers with a photo in the center.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS WILL NEED FOR THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY

# Small Clay Pot
# Construction Paper
# Popsicle Stick
# Photo
# Pipe Cleaner
# Floral Foam
# Spanish Moss

Valentine Heart Placemats - Make your own Valentine Hearts Placemat Crafts with 13 1/2 X 17 1/2"Valentine fabric or red print calico and red &white gingham (different fabrics for each side of placemats); 1"wide, white eyelet ruffle. A wonderful arts and craft idea for older kids with easy to follow instructions.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:

1 1/8 yds. each of red and white checked gingham and red print calico

8 yds of of white eyelet ruffling

1. Cut 2 heart shapes (size of placemats desired) from fabric pieces.

2. Place the 2 right sides of heart shaped fabric pieces together and machine-stitch around the edge, with a strip of 1" wide white eyelet ruffling stitched into the seam between the two layers of fabric.

3. Leave a small opening at the top of the heart (large enough to turn right side out), and turn the place mat to the right side.

4. Press the raw edges of the opening to the inside so they are not visible.

5. You may sew the opening closed but if you use this for a Valentine's Day festive event you can allow the guests to fill the opening of their placemats with fiberfill and sew them closed. This will give them a lovely little pillow reminder of the event to take home.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS WILL NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
Valentine Heart Wreath -
Supplies:

Red and pink construction paper
A paper plate
Scissors
Glue
Optional - glitter

Cut a large hole in the paper plate.
Cut out a lot of hearts from red and pink paper.
Glue the hearts to the paper plate.

Optional: Decorate the hearts with the names of the children. Also, glitter is a nice touch.

Cupid Takes Aim - Create your own Cupids quiver full of Valentines Arrows with this fun & easy arts & crafts idea project tutorial.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
colored construction paper
pipe cleaner
large tall plastic or paper cup
red tissue paper
piece of ribbon about twice as long as the cup
tape

Money Origami Arts & Crafts Project Idea Tutorial

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:

Various Dollar Bills

Paper Tulip Origami Kids Arts & Crafts Project Idea Tutorial.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
Scrapbook Adventures 12" x 12" sheet fuchsia/pink two-sided paper
8-1/2" x 11" sheet green paper
white paper for journaling
Delta liquid adhesive from Delta
8"x 10" shadow box frame from Structural Industries
adhesive from Glue Dots
scissors
boning tool

Foam Jewelry for Mothers Day - Make your own foam jewelry with this easy & fun arts & crafts project idea tutorial for kids.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
Flexifoam;
Elmers 3-D Washable Glitter Paint Pens... (optional)

Fridge Magnets Arts & Crafts Activity Idea Tutorial For Kids - Fridge magnets are a super craft for kids and they can achieve really good results easily!

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
Small magnets (available from craft shops)
Card
PVA glue
Images

Brooches to Brag About Kids Arts & Crafts Activity Tutorial - Children can learn how to make these brooches with this easy & fun arts & crafts project idea tutorial. Great gift idea.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
Bottle cap
Needle-nose pliers
Pin backing (available at craft stores)
Photo
White glue or clear glaze (available at craft stores)

Bouquet in Hand Arts & Crafts Project Idea For Kids - This is a simple paper arts & crafts made from a childs handprint, paint or markers, and construction paper. It makes a great gift for a birthday or Mothers Day.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* A piece of light-colored construction paper (white, pale blue, pale yellow, or other colors) - for the backgound
* One piece of skin-colored construction paper - for the hand
* Scissors
* Glue
* Crayons, markers or paint and brushes
* Optional: colorful construction paper for the flowers (or flowers can be drawn with markers)

Handprint Paper Flowers Arts & Crafts Activities For Kids- These lilies are made from a childs handprint (on ftpaper) stapled to a straw. You can make an entire bouquet of flowers for a great gift or Spring decoration.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Construction paper
* Pencil
* Scissors
* Green pipe cleaners (or straws)
* Tape or glue
* Stapler

Hand print, Photo Blossom Kids Arts & Crafts Project Idea Tutorial - This is a simple keepsake arts & crafts project made from a child's photo, a child's hand print, and construction paper.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* A piece of light-colored construction paper (white, pale blue, pale yellow, etc.) - for the backgound
* One piece of brightly-colored construction paper - for the flower petals
* A photo of the child
* Scissors
* Glue
* Green tempera paint
* A brush (or just use your finger)
* Pen or pencil

Love Bug Kids Arts & Crafts Project Idea Tutorial. - This is a nice easy craft that works well for all ages. You can turn it into a Valentines Card for Mom and Dad or just make a picture to hang on the wall.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
Red, white, purple, and/or pink tempra paints (not too thick).
Red, pink, purple or white construction paper.

I Love You BINGO Kids Arts & Crafts Project Idea - Print these BINGO cards off for Mothers Day, Fathers Day, or any day!

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Computer
* Printer
* Printer paper or cardstock (print off on pink paper if desired)
* Printable BINGO cards (see below)
* Scissors
* Candies or paper for markers (see tips for ideas), optional
* Con-Tact paper or laminate, optional
* Bowl
* Cardboard, optional
* Glue, optional

Decorative Wooden Spoons Arts & Crafts Project Idea Tutorial - These spoons are a nice gift for your child to give this Grandparents Day! I made the dark stained Holly Hobby one in the late 70s for Mothers Day and it has lasted all these years.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Magazines or decoupage papers
* Wooden spoon
* Fine sandpaper
* Wood stain
* Brush and rag for staining
* Modge Podge
* Ribbon
* Ribbon stiffener (optional)
* Invisible thread for hanging

Instant Plastic Flowers Kids Arts & Crafts Project Idea - Learn how to make this instant plastic flowers arts & crafts project out of straws and Q-Tips.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Cotton buds (Q-tips)
* Plastic drinking straws (the ones you can bend are good)
* Thin coloured plastic bags (a lot of them)
* Scissors

Christmas Card Display Fan Arts & Crafts Project Idea For Kids - This is so easy and very practical. My aunt used to make these each Christmas for family members and we were all so grateful to receive them. Every year around the holidays we try to find places to place all the Christmas cards we have received and this attractive solution was a welcome gift. Could also be made for other holidays/events where cards are received.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
1 6 ounce skein of Caron, Victorian Christmas Gold yarn or a combination of red green and white; 1- 13 oz or larger coffee can ( a variety of cans may be used for different sized cards (the best is a large juice can because most sizes of cards will fit.); Christmas trim of choice, (narrow trim such as braiding or colorful ribbon).

Make a Christmas Basket Kids Arts & Crafts Activity Idea Tutorial These little baskets can be adapted and decorated for almost any occasion and made by any age of child (with help as appropriate).

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
Various Papers depending on individual choice
misc decorativing items/tools

Greeting Card Storage Box Kids Arts & Crafts Project Idea Tutorial - Recycle the greeting cards you have received! Make this fancy storage box using greeting cards and a shoe box.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Shoe Box
* Paint
* Used Greeting Cards
* Glue

Butterfly Card Kids Arts & Crafts Project Idea Tutorial - A colorful butterfly card made from construction paper. This card is great for birthdays, Mothers Day, or other occasions.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Construction paper
* Pencil
* Scissors
* Hole punch
* Glue stick
* Markers or crayons
* Optional: Glitter glue or glitter

Curved-Flap Envelope Kids Arts & Crafts Project Idea Tutorial - You can make unusual folded envelopes/cards with curved flaps. This project is made out of construction paper, gift wrapping paper, or pretty wallpaper scraps. You could even make a tiny envelope to match a gift you are giving.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* A printer
* A piece of paper (colored construction paper works well)
* A pencil
* Scissors or pinking shears
* Glue
* Optional: Stickers

Heavenly Cards and Invitations Kids Arts & Crafts Project Idea - Make your own cards / invitations with this kids arts & crafts project tutorial.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Sheets of red, pink or blue construction paper
* a package of red or white lace doilies
* a favorite picture from a mag or-
* a recycled Valentine's card from last year
* stamps or stickers
* glitter pens
* glue
* Safe scissors

Heart-Shaped Box Kids Arts & Crafts Project Idea - Make a decorated heart-shape box with a Small heart-shaped cardboard box (or a small square cardboard box you can decorate); fun foam; Elmers Glue All™; Elmers 3D Washable Paint Pens (any variety will do - we used Classic Color Glitter Pens)

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
Small heart-shaped cardboard box (or a small square cardboard box you can decorate); fun foam; Elmer's Glue All™; Elmer's 3D Washable Paint Pens (any variety will do - we used Classic Color Glitter Pens)

Bookmarks Kids Arts & Crafts Project Idea - Here's a an easy to make gift idea, that can be kept forever. These bookmarks could be given as gifts for Mothers Day, Fathers Day, or anytime as a gift for Grandpa or Grandma

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
Cardstock
Glue
Picture of Children

Valentines Day Cups Kids Arts & Crafts Project Idea- 2 versions of the same arts & crafts project for kids.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
Version 1
styrofoam or paper cup
tinfoil
popsicle stick or straw
paper
scissors
glue

Version 2
styrofoam or paper cup
tinfoil
popsicle stick or straw
paper
scissors
glue
red paint
optional: green tissue paper

Valentine Flower Kids Arts & Crafts Project Idea Tutorial - This Valentines flower is a nice simple craft that toddlers or preschool children will be able to make (if you cut out the pieces for them!).  

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
Paper
Coloring supplies
scissors
glue

Heart Basket Kids Arts & Crafts Project Idea Tutorial- This heart basket is beautiful and easy to make (once you get the hang of it). You can make it out of paper or felt (for a long-lasting basket). Younger kids need help doing this project.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Two pieces of paper, each a different color (or use felt)
* a pen or pencil
* scissors
* glue or a stapler.

Valentines Container Kids Arts & Crafts Project Idea - Make a valentines container with these how-to instructions.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Red Felt
* White Felt
* 2 - White Lace 1/2" wide 12" long
* White Ribbon Fine
* Recycled/cleaned Can 3" across by 1 1/2" high (canned salmon/tuna)
* White Glue/Glue Gun

Valentine Mailbox Kids Arts & Crafts Project Idea Tutorial - Instructions for making a Valentines Day card mailbox using an old laundry detergent box.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Empty laundry detergent box
* White contact paper
* Stencils
* Valentine cut-outs
* Velcro dots
* Hot glue gun

Marbled Wood Hearts for Valentines Day Kids Arts & Crafts Project Idea Tutorial

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
Unpainted heart-shape pine ornaments, or 1/2 x 6-inch length of lumber to make trims; Jigsaw; drill; sandpaper; Krylon Decorator Spray Paint in white, gold metallic, and red; Small bucket; stirring stick String; clear acrylic spray; 1/4-inch-wide ribbon (for trim).

Valentines Stocking Kids Arts & Crafts Project Idea Tutorial - Make your own Valentines Stocking with

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
Felt (white, red and pink); Stocking pattern (Like a Christmas stocking pattern); Heart patterns (same or different sizes); Sewing machine or needle and thread (matching colors); Fabric paints; Valentine candy and or roses; gift card (optional).

Handprint Plaque Arts & Crafts Project Idea Tutorial For Kids

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
1. Plaster of paris
2. Aluminum pie dish
3. Water
4. Nails
5. Food color (optional)

Make a Tape Arts & Crafts Activity Tutorial For Kids

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Tape recorder
* Blank cassette tape

Valentine Soaps Kids Arts & Crafts Project Idea Tutorial

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Heart-shaped cookie cutters, baking sheet, and tape (or foil liners and miniature muffin pan)
* 1 1/2 cups pure soap flakes or grated bar soap
* 1/2 cup water
* Red food coloring
* Funnel
* Cellophane and red or pink ribbon

Homemade Gift Wrap Kids Arts & Crafts Activity Idea Tutorial

This is a good activity for Christmas or any time of the year. Not only is it environmentally sound, but homemade gift wrap is far more economical and personal than commercially bought wrap, and your child will love to make it, too.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Brown paper bags, butcher paper, or large sheets of paper
* Rubber stamps
* Ink pads

A Hearty Valentine's Welcome Kids Arts & Crafts Project Idea Tutorial

Welcome visitors to your home with this lovely heart-shaped slate sign. You can put this out for Valentine's Day or make other signs with your kids' names on them to hang on their bedroom doors.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Transfer or carbon paper
* Scissors
* Heart-shaped slate (This can be found in craft stores in the slate section.)
* Masking tape
* Copy paper or tracing paper
* Pen
* Pink, red, brown, black, and white craft paints
* Paintbrushes
* Foam plate
* Clear acrylic finish spray

Valentine's Day Picture Frame Kids Arts & Crafts Project Idea Tutorial

Use this simple dough recipe to make a heart picture frame for your loved ones on Valentine's Day.

Making items out of dough is much like baking cookies or bread. The cooking time may vary with individual ovens, so you'll want to check the dough frequently to be sure it doesn't get too brown. The finished product should be puffed out a bit with golden brown edges. Allow the dough to cool for about five minutes before removing it from the pan. If you don't use nonstick pans, be sure to spray your cookie sheet first with nonstick cooking spray.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* 1 cup flour
* 1⁄2 cup salt
* 1⁄2 cup water
* Mixing bowl
* Cutting board
* Rolling pin
* Small, heart-shaped cookie cutters
* Nonstick cookie sheet
* Cooling rack
* Oak stain
* Varnish
* Paintbrush
* Glue gun
* Thin calico ribbon (approximately one yard or enough to go around the perimeter of the frame)
* Cardboard picture frame
* Two cinnamon sticks