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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.
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 …
… and I am loving the ideas below that are all super fun Valentine’s Day ideas based on crafts like play dough, salt dough plus sensory play and even some science potions that my daughter knows and loves.
Valentine’s Day Crafts for Kids
Lovely rose scented no cook Valentine’s playdough from Danya Banya …
Super sensory Valentine’s slime from Little Bins for Little Hands …
Raspberry Jelly Valentine’s Playdough – Imagination Tree which needs nothing more than cutters, pink glitter and some sparkly “jewels”
Valentine Salt Dough Garland – Yummy Mummy Kitchen
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.
Tissue bleed Valentines Day Heart cards from Powerful Mothering …
Magic Writing Heart Cards – Avinash Hecker for which you just need white crayons and water colour paints …
Add a little science to your Valentine Day crafts with these fab spinning hearts from Babble Dabble Do …
Super quick, super stylish Valentines Day heart shaped paper chains from Mum in the Mad House …
Simple tissue paper stained glass hearts from Kids Craft Room
Painted twigs are arranged as a heart to make this lovely Valentine’s Day canvas from Red Ted Art …
It’s tempting to think sensory bins are just for very little ones … but as Shaunna from Fantastic Fun & Learning shows with this fab Valentine Sensory Bin they can prompt all sorts of unexpected exploration and conversation with older children …
A super simple fine motor Valentines Day busy bag from Sugar Aunts …
Tissue paper Valentine’s Day votive candle holders from Happy Hooligans
This love potion from One Time Through gives a Valentine twist to one of our favourite science experiments that even under 5s can enjoy …
Kate from Crafts on Sea sewed her hearts on with the machine but you could glue and five and ups can manage a few rough stitches with a little help and supervision …
Valentine Button Heart – Hands On As We Grow
Part of me would feel guilty cutting up books as Rebecca Cooper does for this Valentines Day bunting but it really is so pretty …
Adorable Valentines Day Wind Chimes from Allison at No Time for Flash Cards …
It can be hard to get boys engaged in Valentine’s Day but you might win them over with these Cupids Arrows from Craftaholics ….
But if it gets to the point where you’ve run out of time to make Valentines cards with the kids and everyone else is sending them do check out the really fabulous kid friendly selections at Tiny Prints and Minted .
So there you go, a whole bunch of super fun Valentine’s Day crafts for kids... hope you find one you fall in love with! And don’t forget to check out our other Valentine’s Day posts… Valentine’s Cakes, Cookies and Desserts and Fun Ways To Celebrate Valentine’s Day.
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Luci is the founder of Mums Make Lists (Est. 2011). Over the last decade or so, she has used her experience as a mum to create useful guides to organising family life. During that time, she has found the most joy in creating lists of ideas and inspiration to make it easier for busy parents to plan and host kids’ parties and find great gifts. Read more.
Mina
Thursday 30th of January 2014
What a great round-up! Thanks so much for the mention!
http://minipiccolini.com/category/holidays-2/valentines-day-holidays-2/
Natasha Mairs
Thursday 23rd of January 2014
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
Jodi Durr
Wednesday 15th of January 2014
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Mummy Bowler
Monday 13th of January 2014
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
Sarah Anguish
Monday 13th of January 2014
Some wonderful craft ideas, I really need to get organised!
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