10 Fun and Simple Valentines Crafts for Everyone

 

The purpose of the Valentine day is not only to love a partner, but to share love, creativity and happiness! You need to entertain your kids, give them something valuable, or simply bring a touch of heart and love in your home, Valentines crafts are the best choice to achieve that.

The best part? You don’t need to be a crafting expert to pull them off.

In this post, I’ll share 10 fun and simple Valentines crafts for everyone that are easy, affordable, and perfect for moms, kids, or even friends. Let’s dive in!

Why Moms Should Try Valentines Crafts

It is a fun activity because crafting is not only about making such cute decorations, but also a good bonding moment. You need to take it into consideration because of the following reason:

• Stress Relief: Cutting, coloring, gluing, also can make you calmed down.

• Quality Time: Connecting with family members The best way to do it is to craft.

• Memory Making: Made by Hand: Souvenirs are long-lasting.

• Creativity Boost: Experiencing new projects makes the imagination of children and adults work.

You do not have to be a crafty person, and these easy projects take few materials and are open to anyone.

1. Heart-Shaped Paper Garland

There is no better thing that can say Valentines Day like a heart garland! It is easy, fast and it gives immediate appeal to a room.

You’ll need:

• Colored construction paper

• Scissors

• String or twine

• Glue or tape

How to make it:

• Cut hearts in various sizes.

• Tape them or glue them to a string by spacing them out.

• Hang in your mantel, window or doorway.

Tip: Combine and change patterns to have a fashionable style.

2. DIY Love Notes Jar

This art is ideal among children and adults. A vase of sweet messages is a giving gift that gives and gives.

Supplies:

• Small jar with lid

• Paper or sticky notes in color

• Pen or markers

Steps:

• Prepare small squares out of your paper.

• Compose loving messages, compliments or jokes.

• Fold and place in the jar.

• Stickers or ribbons up the jar.

Extra Idea: Get one each of your family members to love every day in the month.

3. Felt Heart Bookmarks

This is a craft that is a success in case your children enjoy reading. These bookmarks are adorable, convenient, and reading does not go dull.

Materials:

• Felt sheets

• Scissors

• Glue

• Ribbon (optional)

How to make it:

• Trace two shapes of hearts with felt.

• Stick them, and put in a hole to have a ribbon, should you wish.

• Allow to dry, and fall into your favourite books.

Mom Tip: Add the name of the child to every bookmark as an addition of love.

4. Popsicle Stick Photo Frames

Use craft sticks to create cute DIY frames as a memory display. Grandparent friendly or friend friendly!

Supplies:

• Popsicle sticks

• Glue

• Paint or markers

• Photos

Instructions:

• The glue sticks are glued to create a square or a rectangle.

• Paint or decorate as desired.

• Place a photo and hope to show off.

Pro Tip: Children can be allowed to use glitter, stickers, or small hearts as well to decorate it.

5. Heart-Shaped Crayons

Reusing old crayons into heart-shaped home-made gifts. They will make them popular with kids!

You’ll need:

• Old crayons

• Silicone heart molds

• Oven

Steps:

• Take the peel crayons and cut them into pieces.

• Place in silicone molds.

• Bake at 250°F for 10–15 minutes.

• Let cool and pop out hearts.

Extra Idea: Rainbow hearts! Be creative with color blending!

6. Handprint Heart Art

It is among my favorite kid crafts since it involves the small hands of the kids in an eternal souvenir.

Supplies:

• Paper or canvas

• Paint

• Brush

How to make it:

• Apply paint on the hand of your child and stamp it on a piece of paper so that it looks like a heart.

• Do the same with another hand, and put them together at the centre.

• Write below your message or the name of your child.

Tip: Box it as a romantic gift on valentine day.

7. Heart-Shaped Bath Bombs

Be creative and take care of yourself! The following DIY bath bombs are entertaining to prepare and in a relaxing way indulgent.

Materials:

• Baking soda

• Citric acid

• Cornstarch

• Epsom salt

• Essential oils

• Silicone heart molds

Steps:

• Blend the dry ingredients, oils, and some water.

• Press into molds firmly.

• Allow to dry up overnight then pop out.

Mom Hack: Add food coloring to go with the vibe of the Valentines, pink, red or purple.

8. Paper Plate Heart Wreath

Make a wreath of your door, out of a plain paper plate, and heart-filled.

Supplies:

• Paper plate

• Construction paper/cardstock

• Glue

• Ribbon for hanging

Instructions:

• Traced out the middle of the plate.

• Draw little hearts out of paper and glue all the way round.

• Put ribbon and fasten to your door.

Tip: To give it some extra glitter, put glitter or stickers on it.

9. Valentine’s Day Mason Jar Candles

An atmosphere of cosiness is created immediately with candles. Make them unique and add decorations of hearts to make them look handmade.

Supplies:

• Small mason jars

• Candle wax

• Wicks

• Paint or stickers

How to make it:

• Wax goes through welding followed by putting it into jars with wicks.

• Let cool completely.

• Stick or paint your jars with heart-themed decorations.

Pro Tip: Put some drops of scented essential oil to add a fragrant twist.

10. DIY Heart Stamps

Ideal in creating cards, wrapping papers or decorations. These are heart stamps that are enjoyable and multifaceted!

Materials:

• Potato or foam

• Knife or scissors

• Paint

• Paper

How to make it:

• Prepared with a heart shape potato or foam.

• Dip and stamp paint on paper or cloth.

• Allow to dry and apply to cards, gift bags or scrapbook pages.

Extra Idea: Play with them with your children and create your own unique valentine day cards.

Tips for Making Valentines Crafts Fun and Easy

• Keep it simple: Use already available supplies.

• Place a clock: 20-30 minutes is sufficient to the children.

• Mix and match projects: Match various crafts.

• Make it a family affair: Have everybody make it their own.

• Preparation: Prepare materials in advance.

Related Ideas to Expand Your Valentines Crafting

• Printable templates: Hearts, love notes, and cards.

• Edible crafts: Decorate cookies or cupcakes.

• Nature-inspired crafts: Use leaves or flowers for heart shapes.

• Memory books: Make a scrapbook with kids’ artwork.

Conclusion: Spread the Love with Creativity

Valentines Day is all about the love in all its manifestations and these 10 easy and fun Valentines crafts make it easy. It does not matter whether you are playing with children, friends, or alone; the process is everything, but the outcome.

Then get your glue, your scissors, and your coloured paper and then use your own imagination. Each heart that you create is a little love present to yourself and to other people.