13 Super cute easy valentine’s day crafts to make with kids
Kids will love these fun and creative valentine’s day craft party activities
Valentine’s Day crafts are a lovely way to get kids out of the post-Christmas doldrums when it’s cold and grey in January and early February.
But when you’re planning kids’ crafts for a big celebration like Valentine’s Day it’s easy to think you’ve got to be wildly original … cue stressed mummy and child!
So my plan this year for Valentine’s Day crafts for my daughter and her friends is all about giving old faves a new twist …
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… and I love the ideas below that are all super fun Valentine’s Day ideas based on crafts like play dough, salt dough sensory play and even some science potions that my daughter knows and loves.
These craft ideas are equally great for rainy afternoons or for Valentine-themed kids’ parties.

13 GORGEOUS VALENTINE’S DAY CRAFT ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS
Choose from an array of prettily coloured, easy-to-make kids’ crafts.
Rose Scented No Cook Play Dough – Danya Banya
Lovely, easy to make. rose scented no-cook Valentine's playdough from Danya Banya
DIY clay heart bunting
These lovely DIY clay hearts from Cathy at Nurture Store are super simple and can be just left to dry rather than having to bake them in the oven.
Paper Plate Valentine’s Unicorns
Easy paper plate Valentine's unicorns from Red Ted Art.
Tissue Bleed Valentine Hearts
Tissue bleed Valentines Day Heart cards from Powerful Mothering.
MORE TODDLER CRAFTS (SECRET MESSAGE VALENTINE'S HEARTS)
Magic Writing Heart Cards from Avinash Hecker, for which you just need white crayons and water colour paints ...
My Scientific Valentine: Printable Valentines Cards
Lots of LOVEly Valentine's Science fun for kids with these printable cards.
Heart shaped paper chains – 5 minute craft 30
Super easy, super cute paper chains from Mum in the Madhouse
Stained Glass Heart Suncatchers
Gorgeous stained glass heart sun catchers from Kids Craft Room
Valentine Sensory Bin and Learning Activities
A delightful Valentine's Day sensory bin for toddlers from Fantastic Fun and Learning.
Valentines Bunting
And now for some easy-sew Valentine's Day bunting from Crafts on Sea.
Melted Bead Craft - Valentine's Day Wind Chimes
Rustic melted bead wind chimes from No Time For Flashcards.
Craft Foam Heart Valentine Puppies
Create an adorable Valentine’s Day puppy using craft foam hearts in this fun and simple kids’ craft.
Rainbow Heart Suncatchers with Heart Template
Make colorful rainbow heart suncatchers to brighten up your windows with a touch of love.
Thumbprint Heart Glass Magnet Crafts (Video Tutorial)
Personalise glass gem magnets with thumbprint heart designs for a sweet keepsake or Valentine’s gift.
VALENTINE SHAVING CREAM HEART ART WITH KIDS
Use shaving cream and paint to create vibrant marbled heart art that kids will love making.
Stained Glass Heart Suncatcher
Craft a stunning stained glass-style heart suncatcher using tissue paper and glue.
Valentine's Day Rocket Photo Ornament
Turn a favourite photo into a “love you to the moon and back” rocket ornament for Valentine’s Day.
Valentine’s Day Heart Craft for Kids
Make an easy and cute heart-themed craft, perfect for celebrating Valentine’s Day with kids.
Paper Plate Valentine’s Day Heart Wreath Craft
Create a festive heart wreath using a paper plate and colourful paper hearts.
Paper Plate Heart Sewing Craft
Introduce kids to beginner sewing with this adorable laced paper plate heart craft.
DIY RAINBOW PAPER HEART POM POM WREATH
Make a cheerful rainbow heart wreath decorated with fluffy pom-poms for a fun Valentine’s decoration.
Washi Tape Heart Suncatchers
Design a bright and colourful heart-shaped suncatcher using washi tape and contact paper.
Cute Dog Valentines Day Craft For Kids
Turn hearts into an adorable Valentine’s Day puppy craft that kids will love.
Paper Plate Love Birds
Create a sweet pair of lovebirds using paper plates, perfect for Valentine’s crafting.
Handprint Valentine Craft
Capture little hands in a heartfelt keepsake with this adorable handprint Valentine craft.
Bee Mine Valentine Craft for Kids
Create a cute and punny “Bee Mine” Valentine’s Day craft using simple materials for a fun kids’ activity
Before you go…
I’ve also rounded up some of the cutest aesthetic Valentine’s heart-shaped cookies and a bunch of the most fun Valentine’s games for kids.

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What a great round-up! Thanks so much for the mention!
http://minipiccolini.com/category/holidays-2/valentines-day-holidays-2/
Thank you so much for including my Kids Heart Pictures. They loved making them and their so easy to do, we will be making some again this year
Natasha @ Serenity you
Great collection of ideas. I just featured you at Mom’s Library. I’d love for you to come check it out and grab a button. http://www.meaningfulmama.com/2014/01/moms-library-splash-math-giveaway.html
What a fab post and right up my street! I’ve been pinning lots of Valentines ideas over the last day or so in an attempt to get organised and get the kids involved.
Thanks so much, now following via Mondays Parent Pin It Party via jbmumofone x
Some wonderful craft ideas, I really need to get organised!
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What great ideas! I will surely be trying the Valentines Day play dough and potato prints with my twins. Thank you!
Music is another great activity to incorporate into the holiday.
Here is a kids site that has a great promotion going on for Valentines Day.
Valentine’s Day Music Gifts
What a beautiful round up. Teh necklace is particularly sweet.
Popped over from Monday’s Pin-It Party: http://www.pinterest.com/littlebookcase/
Loads of lovely ideas, thanks – have pinned! Popping over from Monday’s Parenting Pin-it party x
Such fun ideas!! Thanks so much for linking to our Best Of The Weekend party! Pinning now and have a great week!! xo
This is so cute, I miss doing things like this when my sons were young, my baby is now 17. Thank you for linking up at the #WWDParty, enjoy the rest of the weekend.
Oh I love the Salt Dough Heart Necklaces! My daughter will really enjoy making those! This is definitely a post to pin 😉
Thanks for linking up with us at our Weekend Wind-Down Party!
What a great list of ideas!
WOWSERS! I was looking for ideas for my daughter’s first grade school Valentine party and there are too many to choose from. I am thinking we will do the tissue paper votives might be it because I have a ton of old jars saved in my garage. If you get a second this weekend, I would be excited if you stopped my to share this at my linky party, Get Schooled Saturday!
xxx
Kim from Too Much Time on My Hands
http://too-much-time.com/2014/01/get-schooled-saturday-110.html
Thank you so much for sharing! Great craft ideas!
These are all SOO fantastic! I have added each of my fav looking into my bookmarks to open, plan, create for this year–ahead of schedule! Plus I’m looking forward to SOO many more new ideas! Thanks for sharing 😀
These are all great ideas! Thanks for sharing! Will definitely need something for my kids to do!
What a great collection! I especially loved one with buttons! Thanks for sharing!
Wow you have so many great valentines day gifts. I like so many of them. I’ll be pinning these onto Pinterest for sure!
What a wonderful collection. I shared this on Facebook.
So many very cute ideas! Thanks for stopping by Wonderful Wednesday blog hop. I pinned you post!
Blessings,
Diane Roark
http://www.recipesforourdailybread.com