25 Creative Valentine’s Crafts For Kids

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V a l e n t i n e ’ s Day i s here! A n d no, y o u don’t a l w a y s have t o celebrate i t as a couple. W h i l e that i s the m o s t common w a y you m a y have b e e n celebrating t h i s day o f love, w h y not i n v o l v e your k i d s too t h i s time?

F r o m home t o class d e c o r a t i o n s , Valentine’s D a y is a great e x c u s e to g e t into t h e crafting w i t h the k i d s . Your k i d s will l o v e spending t h e i r time c r e a t i n g these v e r y easy y e t beautiful p i e c e s . What’s m o r e , you c a n also g i f t these t o your f r i e n d s and r e l a t i v e s . Here a r e 25 f u n and e a s y Valentine’s D a y craft i d e a s that k i d s can m a k e for t h e i r teachers, p a r e n t s , classmates, g r a n d p a r e n t s or a n y other s p e c i a l person i n their l i v e s .

H e r e are t h e best Valentine’s D a y craft i d e a s that y o u can h e l p your k i d try o u t :

1 . Valenine’s D a y Sew O n Heart A n d Buttons:

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2 . Valentine’s D a y Lace H e a r t s :

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T h e s e super e a s y to c r e a t e and l o v e l y lace h e a r t s will a d d beauty i n any p a r t of y o u r home.

Y o u will n e e d :

R e d colored l a c e with s o m e texture o n it
Glue
S a f e t y scissors

H o w to:

H e l p your k i d cut o u t different l e n g t h s of l a c e using t h e safety s c i s s o r s to c r e a t e different s i z e s of h e a r t s .

A s k your k i d to p l a c e the l a c e in h e a r t shapes a n d glue t h e m in t h e middle t o form t h e shape o f a h e a r t .

O n c e all t h e heart s h a p e s are m a d e , help y o u r kid g l u e these t o g e t h e r .

Tip: Your k i d can u s e these s h a p e s to d e c o r a t e the r o o m s , as w a l l décor o r even o n the d o o r or w i n d o w .

3 . Valentine’s D a y Ice C r e a m Heart S t i c k Stand:

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T h i s cute h e a r t piece c a n be m a d e using u s e d up i c e cream s t i c k s .

Y o u will n e e d :

O l d ice c r e a m sticks
Glue
S m a l l heart s h a p e s as c u t o u t s or a s the o n e created i n activity o n e mentioned a b o v e
O l d pieces o f ribbons o r strings
P a i n t s and b r u s h (optional)

H o w to:

A s k your k i d to c l e a n out t h e ice c r e a m sticks i f they a r e used o n e s .

Y o u r kid c a n paint t h e s e in d i f f e r e n t colors o r let t h e m be a s they a r e .

H e l p your k i d create a stand s h a p e by g l u i n g together t h e various i c e cream s t i c k s .

Y o u r kid c a n now d e c o r a t e the s t a n d using t h e heart s h a p e s and t h e ribbons a n d strings.

Tip: Your k i d can u s e this s t a n d as a picture f r a m e that c a n be p l a c e d on t h e study t a b l e . It c a n also b e used a s a b e a u t i f u l decorative p i e c e on t h e family m a n t e l p i e c e .

4 . Valentine’s D a y Heart U s i n g Wool W r a p s :

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T h i s beautiful w o o l l y heart w i l l be t h e perfect w a y to c u d d l e up.

Y o u will n e e d :

W o o l in t h e colors r e d and w h i t e
S o m e old c o t t o n balls
F e l t fabric
N e e d l e and t h r e a d
P a i r of s a f e t y scissors

H o w to:

H e l p your k i d cut o u t two h e a r t shapes o f the s a m e size f r o m the f e l t fabric.

U s i n g the t h r e a d and n e e d l e , help s e w the e d g e s of t h e felt, l e a v i n g a s p a c e to i n s e r t the f i l l i n g .

N o w fill u p the f e l t pouch t h a t is c r e a t e d using t h e cotton b a l l s .

O n c e it i s filled, h e l p sew u p the e n t i r e piece.

O n c e it i s done, u s e the r e d and w h i t e wool t o help y o u r kid w r a p the h e a r t .

H e l p to t r i m out t h e edges o f the w o o l and t i e them i n a k n o t or g l u e them u p .

Tip: Your k i d can u s e the h e a r t shapes a s decoration i n the r o o m or m a k e them i n a l a r g e r size t o use a s a p i l l o w .

5 . Valentine’s D a y String U p Heart S h a p e d Photo H a n g e r :

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T h i s simple s t r i n g up c r a f t will m a k e a w o n d e r f u l photo m e m o r y corner.

Y o u will n e e d :

String
W o o d e n clothes h a n g i n g pegs
P a p e r in d i f f e r e n t colors
S a f e t y scissors

H o w to:

H e l p your k i d tie t h e string o n the w a l l .

H e l p cut o u t heart s h a p e s from p a p e r .

P u t them u p on t h e string u s i n g the p e g s .

Tip: Your k i d can a l s o hang u p different f a m i l y pictures o n the s t r i n g to c r e a t e a p i c t u r e string c o l l a g e .

6 . Valentine’s D a y Heart S h a p e d Border:

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T h i s very e a s y craft c a n be u s e d to d e c o r a t e any o b j e c t in t h e house.

Y o u will n e e d :

R e d colored p a p e r
Scissors
Glue

H o w to:

H e l p your k i d cut o u t heart s h a p e s from t h e red c o l o r e d paper.

U s i n g glue, y o u r kid c a n stick i t around a n y photo f r a m e or m i r r o r to c r e a t e a l o v e l y border.

Tip: Use t h e m to f o r m beautiful b o r d e r s around d o o r s or w i n d o w s .

7 . Valentine’s D a y Letter W r i t i n g :

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H e l p your k i d discover t h e joy o f letter w r i t i n g this V a l e n t i n e ’ s .

Y o u will n e e d :

P a p e r and p e n to w r i t e the l e t t e r s
S o m e old s t r i n g s
H e a r t shaped p o u c h e s or c u t outs

H o w to:

A s k your k i d to w r i t e a l e t t e r to g r a n d p a r e n t s or o t h e r family m e m b e r s .

U s e the s t r i n g to t i e it u p .

Y o u r kid c a n make h e a r t pouches b y following t h e craft i d e a s mentioned a b o v e .

Tip:T h i s will b e a g r e a t way t o help y o u r kid f o r m a l o v e l y bond w i t h writing.

8 . Valentine’s D a y Stained W i n d o w Art:

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Y o u r kid w i l l love d e c o r a t i n g the w i n d o w s with t h e s e easy s t e p s .

Y o u will n e e d :

G l a s s paint i n different c o l o r s
G l a s s or a n y other p e r m a n e n t marker
Brush

H o w to:

A s k your k i d to d r a w various h e a r t shapes o n the w i n d o w .

L e t your k i d fill t h e m up u s i n g the g l a s s paint.

Tip: Your k i d can a l s o make t h i s as a border f o r the m i r r o r s .

9 . Valentine’s D a y Greeting C a r d Envelope D e c o r a t i o n :

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T h i s is a beautiful w a y to d e c o r a t e envelopes.

Y o u will n e e d :

O l d lace i n red c o l o r
F e l t in r e d and p i n k
Glue
Scissors

H o w to:

L e t your k i d glue t h e lace o n the f r o n t of t h e envelope.

H e l p your k i d cut o u t different s h a p e d hearts f r o m the f e l t .

H e l p glue t h e s e on o n e side o f the l a c e .

Tip: Let y o u r kid d e c o r a t e the e n v e l o p e s and s e n d out V a l e n t i n e ’ s Day c a r d s to f r i e n d s and r e l a t i v e s .

1 0 . Valentine’s D a y Pop-Up P a p e r Cards:

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T h e s e very s i m p l e cut o u t s will m a k e some b e a u t i f u l cards.

Y o u will n e e d :

R e d colored c h a r t paper
Scissors
B r o w n and g r e e n sketch p e n
W h i t e card p a p e r
Glue

H o w to:

H e l p your k i d cut o u t three h e a r t shapes i n big t o small s i z e using t h e red p a p e r .

H e l p place t h e s e one o n top o f the o t h e r from s m a l l to b i g size.

A s k your k i d to g l u e them i n the c e n t e r .

N o w let y o u r kid f o l d them f r o m the m i d d l e to f o r m a d e n t in t h e hearts.

G l u e these i n s i d e the w h i t e card p a p e r to m a k e a p o p – u p shape.

A s k your k i d to m a k e a s t e m and l e a v e s using t h e sketch p e n s .

Tip: Let y o u r kid s e n t out t h e s e beautiful c a r d s to f r i e n d s and f a m i l y .

1 1 . Crayon H e a r t :

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Y o u Will N e e d :

C r a y o n s in d i f f e r e n t colors
S i l i c o n heart m o l d
P a r c h m e n t paper

H o w To:

T e l l the k i d s to p e e l the c r a y o n and b r e a k or c u t into s m a l l pieces. P l a c e the c r a y o n in t h e mold a n d bake a t 250 t o 275 d e g r e e s for 1 0 to 1 2 minutes.

R e m o v e from t h e oven a n d set i t aside.

W h e n the m o l d has c o o l e d , take o u t the c r a y o n s and p l a c e on a white p a p e r .

1 2 . Valentine R i b b o n Brooches:

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Y o u Will N e e d :

F e l t sheets
W o o d disks
Markers
V a r i o u s colored r i b b o n s
R h i n e s t o n e s in d i f f e r e n t colors
P e a r l accents
F a s t Grab T a c k y Glue
S c r i b b l e s paint
s G l o s s y Collage P a u g e
P i n backs
Scissors

H o w To:

F o l d the r i b b o n s and c u t them i n t o small a n d large p i e c e s .

C u t out c i r c l e s from t h e felt a n d pearl a c c e n t s . Tell t h e kid t o arrange t h e ribbons, f e l t and a c c e n t s to g e t a b r o o c h .

C o l o r the w o o d disks w i t h a m a r k e r or a c r y l i c paint a n d cover w i t h the g l o s s y collage p a u g e .

N o w glue t h e elements o n e upon a n o t h e r , using f a b r i c glue. T e l l the k i d s to h o l d together f o r a f e w seconds t o help i t stick i n t o the p l a c e .

N o w sew o r hot g l u e the b u t t o n s , beads, a n d stickers. K i d s are e v e n free t o add t h e i r embroidery t o u c h e s .

A f f i x the f e l t to t h e back a n d add t h e brooch w i t h the h o t glue g u n . Leave i t to d r y overnight. T h e brooch i s ready t o wear.

1 3 . Paper H e a r t Wreath:

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Y o u Will N e e d :

C o n f e c t i o n e r i e Paper P a c k
E p s o n Premium M a t t e Photo P a p e r
M i n i Glue D o t s or h o t glue g u n
P a p e r Trimmer
Ribbon

H o w To:

P r i n t out t h e paper o n the b o t h sides o f the p h o t o paper.

C u t out 8 or 1 2 , 2*11 i n c h strips f r o m the p a p e r and f o l d them i n half.

P u t three d o t s on t h e edge o f the s t r i p s and j o i n to m a k e a h e a r t shape. R e p e a t the m e t h o d for a l l the p a p e r strips.

N o w arrange t h e hearts t o make a round o r oval w r e a t h and a t t a c h them a p p l y i n g the m i n i glue d o t s on t h e edges o f the h e a r t .

A f t e r connecting t h e hearts, s t i c k a r i b b o n to h a n g the w r e a t h .

1 4 . Little V a l e n t i n e Boxes:

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Y o u Will N e e d :

S m a l l packs o f matchboxes
W r a p p i n g papers i n different p a t t e r n s
P r i n t e d strings o r yarn
Candies
Glue

H o w To:

T e l l your k i d to c u t out t h e paper f o u r long a n d 2 i n c h e s wide, o r about t h e size o f your m a t c h s t i c k .

N o w tell h e r to s t i c k the w r a p p i n g paper o n the m a t c h b o x .

F i l l the m a t c h b o x e s with l i t t l e candies, t u c k in a note, a n d wrap w i t h string.

1 5 . Valentine G a r l a n d :

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Y o u Will N e e d :

P a p e r Straws
T w i n e or s t r i n g
Ribbon
G l u e or G l u e Dots
R e d tulle
Chalkboard

H o w To:

T e l l your k i d to b e n d the p a p e r straw t o get t h e shape o f the h e a r t . He j u s t has t o squeeze a n d push t h e straws.

S t i c k the h e a r t using a glue d o t at t h e top. U s e the m e t h o d to m a k e more h e a r t s from t h e straw.

A t t a c h the h e a r t s together w i t h string o r hot g l u e gun

S t i c k the h e a r t s to t h e blackboard.

C u t pieces o f red t u l l e and t i e at b o t h ends o f the g a r l a n d . The s t r a w heart f r a m e is r e a d y to d e c o r a t e .

1 6 . Paper H e a r t Garland:

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Y o u Will N e e d :

R e d and p i n k construction p a p e r
Pencil
String
Tape
Scissors

H o w To:

C u t the p a p e r into 3 / 4 t h strips.
T e l l your k i d to f o l d it i n half a n d curl t h e loose e n d s using a pen o r chopstick.
S t i c k the s t r i n g to t h e heart u s i n g a t a p e .
S t i c k the t o p of t h e heart t o g e t h e r using g l u e .
C r e a t e the g a r l a n d by a t t a c h i n g several h e a r t s to t h e same s t r i n g .

1 7 . Muffin C u p Flowers:

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Y o u Will N e e d :

G r e e n masking t a p e
H o l e punch
P a p e r muffin c u p s , six f o r each f l o w e r
Wire
Scissors
T o o t s i e Pops

H o w To:

F o l d four m u f f i n cups i n t o half. P u n c h a h o l e ½ i n c h from t h e edge o f the f o l d e d paper.

F o l d the o t h e r two p a p e r s and m a k e a h o l e right a t the e d g e .

N o w tell y o u r kid t o place t h e four f o l d e d muffin p a p e r s on t h e Tootsie s t i c k . Now i n s e r t the t w o open p a p e r s to t h e stick.

T o make t h e tape l e a v e s , take t w o , 7 i n c h e s long g r e e n masking t a p e , sticky s i d e up. N o w place a wire i n the c e n t e r of o n e masking t a p e . Sandwich b o t h the m a s k i n g tapes t o g e t h e r .

C u t a l e a f shape a t both e n d s of t h e masking t a p e . Trim o n e inch i n the m i d d l e .

N o w tell y o u r child t o twist t h e leaves j u s t underneath b a k i n g cups.

1 8 . I L o v e You T h i s Much C a r d :

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Y o u Will N e e d :

C a r d s t o c k paper i n three d i f f e r e n t colors
A Popsicle s t i c k
Pencil
S t i c k e r s or r u b on

H o w To:

T r a c e your k i d ’ s hand o n two d i f f e r e n t cardstock p a p e r s .

C u t out a long s t r i p from t h e third c o n s t r u c t i o n paper a n d fold i t in t h e accordion s t y l e .

N o w tell y o u r kid t o use t h e run-ons o r stickers t o add ‘ T h i s Much” o n the a c c o r d i o n .

N o w glue t h e ends o f the a c c o r d i o n on t h e insides o f the h a n d s . The c a r d is d o n e .

1 9 . Tootsie P o p Butterfly:

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Y o u Will N e e d :

S t i c k on g o o g l y eyes
S c r a p b o o k paper
Scissors
V a l e n t i n e Tootsie P o p
R o t a r y Cutter
P i p e cleaners c u t in h a l f
Pencil

H o w To:

F o l d the s c r a p b o o k paper i n half a n d cut i t out. N o w again f o l d the p a p e r sheet i n half.

D r a w a h a l f heart o n the u n c u t side o f the f o l d e d paper a n d cut i t out. Y o u will g e t the s h a p e of a butterfly.

N o w tell y o u r kid t o make t w o small c u t in t h e middle o f the b u t t e r f l y cutout. H a v e him/her i n s e r t the T o o t s i e pop i n t o the c u t .

D e c o r a t e the b u t t e r f l y y w i t h using p i p e cleaners a s the a n t e n n a s and w i t h the g o o g l y eyes.

2 0 . It’s R a i n i n g Hearts:

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Y o u Will N e e d :

E m p t y cardboard c e r e a l box
W h i t e tissue p a p e r squares
R e d construction p a p e r
S c h o o l glue
Scissors
String
Tape

H o w To:

T e l l your k i d to c u t out a cloud s h a p e from t h e cardboard p a p e r .

N o w have h e r put g l u e on o n e side o f the c a r d b o a r d cloud a n d cover i t with c r u m p l e d tissue p a p e r squares. T e l l her t o continue u n t i l the e n t i r e cloud i s covered w i t h tissues.

N o w she h a s to t a p e five s t r a n d s of s t r i n g to t h e other s i d e of t h e cloud. E a c h string s h o u l d be a t least 1 2 inches l o n g .

T r a c e and c u t out t h e heart s h a p e s from t h e red c o n s t r u c t i o n paper. Y o u can e v e n cut t h e m out i n varying s i z e s .

P u t the h e a r t pieces u n d e r n e a t h the s t r i n g and p l a c e a t a p e over i t to h o l d it i n place. S t i c k a f e w over t h e clouds a l s o . And i t ’ s ready!

2 1 . Valentine’s D a y Pencil C r a f t :

Y o u Will N e e d :

Pencils
R e d and s i l v e r glitter p a i n t
R e d lace
A mason j a r
S i l v e r and r e d pipe c l e a n e r s

H o w To:

A p p l y a c o a t of r e d or s i l v e r paint o n the p e n c i l s . Leave i t to d r y for a few h o u r s and t h e n apply a couple m o r e coats, b u t make s u r e you d r y the c o a t s of p a i n t between t h e coats.

N o w ask y o u r kid t o make h e a r t s and s p i r a l s from t h e pipe c l e a n e r s . Twist a n d use a bit o f glue t o keep t h e pipe l i n e r s in p l a c e .

N o w affix t h e silver p i p e liner s p i r a l s on t h e red p e n c i l s and r e d pipe l i n e r hearts o n the s i l v e r pencils.

T i e a r e d lace a r o u n d a c l e a r mason j a r and p l a c e the p e n c i l s in i t .

2 2 . Cupcake L i n e r Cards:

Y o u Will N e e d :

C u p c a k e liners i n assorted c o l o r s and s i z e s
P i n k i n g shears
D o u b l e – s i d e d tape o r quick-setting c r a f t glue
H e a r t punch o r template
Glitter
P l a i n cardstock
Ribbon
S m a l l , flat m a g n e t s or p i n backs
Ruler
V a l e n t i n e stamps
C r a f t knife o r a p a p e r trimmer
I n k pad

H o w To:

T r i m the e d g e s of t h e cupcake l i n e r s using a pinking s h e a r . It w i l l add t e x t u r e to t h e liners. F o r this, y o u r tot n e e d s to f o l d the c u p c a k e liners i n half a n d trim a 1/4th i n c h from t h e edge. R e p e a t with a n o t h e r cupcake l i n e r of t h e same s i z e . Now t a k e a l a r g e cupcake l i n e r and c u t a ¾ inch f r o m the e d g e .

T a k e the c e n t e r of e a c h cupcake l i n e r and s c r u n c h it. T h e more y o u r child s c r u n c h e s the l i n e r , the m o r e ruffled e f f e c t she’ll g e t . Flatter t h e midsection o f the l i n e r s with t h e fingertips.

L a y e r the c u p c a k e liners a n d secure w i t h glue.

P u n c h a h e a r t shape f r o m the c a r d s t o c k and c o a t with g l u e . Tell y o u r child t o sprinkle g l i t t e r on i t and d u s t off t h e excess. L e a v e it a s i d e to d r y .

W h e n the h e a r t has d r i e d , affix i t to t h e center o f the l a y e r e d cupcake l i n e r s .

C u t two, ½ – i n c h strips o f the r i b b o n and s t i c k to t h e back o f the c u p c a k e liners. L e a v e it a s i d e to d r y .

C u t 4*6-inch c a r d s t o c k paper a n d stamp V a l e n t i n e wordings o f sentiment a t the b o t t o m of i t .

N o w attach a magnet o r a l i n e r pin t o the c a r d using a double-sided t a p e . It’s r e a d y !

2 3 . Heart S u n c a t c h e r :

Y o u Will N e e d :

H o l e punch
W a x paper
P a r c h m e n t paper
C u r l i n g ribbon
C r a y o n pieces
Scissors
O l d towel
Iron
C h e e s e grater

H o w To:

L a y out a n old t o w e l and i r o n it. N o w place a parchment p a p e r on t h e towel a n d a w a x paper o n top o f the t o w e l .

T e l l your k i d to s e p a r a t e the c r a y o n s into c o l o r groups. S h a v e the c r a y o n s using a cheese g r a t e r over t h e wax p a p e r .

N o w place a n o t h e r sheet o f wax p a p e r covered w i t h a p i e c e of p a r c h m e n t on t h e crayon s h a v i n g s .

S e t the i r o n to m e d i u m heat a n d iron u n t i l the c r a y o n shavings m e l t .

A f t e r the w a x paper h a s cooled d o w n , draw a n d cut o u t the h e a r t s using a scissor.

P u n c h holes t h r o u g h the h e a r t cutouts a n d string a ribbon t h r o u g h the h o l e s . You c a n even s t i c k a p i e c e of t a p e to k e e p the r i b b o n pieces t o g e t h e r .

C u r l the r i b b o n s of t h e smaller h e a r t s and h a n g on t h e window.

2 4 . Heart W a n d s :

Y o u Will N e e d :

Sticks
Felt
S t r o n g glue f o r fabric o r a g l u e gun
Sequins
B r i g h t colored y a r n s like f u c h s i a , red a n d so o n

H o w To:

T e l l your k i d to w r a p the y a r n around t h e stick.

N o w cut o u t the h e a r t shapes f r o m the f e l t pieces.

S t i c k both t h e heart s h a p e s , leaving 2 – i n c h space a t the b o t t o m .

A f f i x the s t i c k on t h e top o f the s t i c k . You c a n even u s e a g l u e gun f o r attaching t h e heart p i e c e s .

N o w tell y o u r child t o decorate t h e heart w i t h the s e q u i n s . He c a n even s e w little o n it.

2 5 . 14 A c t s Of L o v e :

Y o u Will N e e d :

T e m p l a t e Download H e r e
C o l o r e d rice
A clear j a r
1 4 straws, s t i c k s , pencils, o r stick
Scissors
G l u e stick
Ribbon

H o w To:

C o l o r the r i c e in p i n k , purple, o r red. T o make t h e colored r i c e , add 2 0 to 2 5 drops o f food c o l o r i n g of y o u r choice t o give a rich l o o k .

C l e a n and d r y the c l e a r jar. P u t the r i c e into t h e jar. Y o u can e v e n fill t h e jar w i t h different l a y e r s of c o l o r e d rice.

D o w n l o a d and c u t out t h e saying a n d hearts. K i d s won’t b e able t o do i t themselves, s o you d o it f o r them.

S t i c k the 1 4 hearts t o the s t r a w or p e n c i l and t h e sayings t o the o t h e r side o f the p e n c i l or s t r a w .

T i e a d e c o r a t i v e ribbon a r o u n d the j a r ’ s mouth a n d place t h e 14 a c t of l o v e printable t o the j a r . It’s r e a d y to d i s p l a y .

T h e s e fun a n d creative c r a f t ideas a r e a g r e a t way t o spend a cold F e b r u a r y afternoon w i t h your k i d s . Most o f these c r a f t s can b e easily m a d e using t h e supplies y o u are l i k e l y to f i n d around a t home.

M o m s , once y o u r kids h a v e made t h e s e , do l e t us k n o w all a b o u t your V a l e n t i n e ’ s Day d e c o r and h o w your k i d enjoyed m a k i n g them.

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