Homemade Valentines

Butterfly Valentines

You will need: •Pencil •Scissors •Construction paper •Colored card stock •Old-fashioned candy stick, in a wrapper •Pipe cleaner •Color-coding sticker dots Time: Project completed in Under 1 Hour Step One- Cut out a butterfly template. Step two-You can then choose to print the template onto card stock, or cut out the template and have your [...]

Thumbprint Valentines

You will need: •Non-toxic stamp pad (red) •Note cards or paper •Crayon or marker Time: Project completed in Under 1 Hour Step One-Have your child press his or her index-finger into the ink pad. Then stamp a V-shaped heart on a note card or paper by joining the two finger prints at the bottoms. Step [...]


Big-Hearted Hello

Kids especially love this goofy looking Valentine monster. You may want to inscribe yours with the message, “I’ve got my eye on you!” You will need between 1-2 hours to complete this craft. What you will need: Scissors Red card stock Hole punch Heavy red yarn (we used chenille) Tacky glue 40-millimeter googly eyes Markers [...]

Digital Valentine’s Day Cards

Instead of getting a Valentine’s Day card this year, send a digital Valentine’s Day card to the people you love. The digital Valentine’s Day cards are unique because you not only can add sound to them, you can upload a bunch of family photos to make the card personal. The great part about digital photo [...]


Candy Cane Hearts

This project is a great way to make a spectacular Valentine Day Card and get rid of those post holiday candy canes! You will need: •Candy Canes •Red card stock •Ruler •Color-Aid paper (or two sided paper) •Craft knife •Non-toxic white glue •Markers Time: Project can be completed in Under 1 Hour Step One- Turn [...]

Homemade Versus Storebought Valentines

Once again it’s that time of year where the aisle of every store seems to be decorated with pink and white. Hearts, lace and flowers abound everywhere. As you enter what is perhaps the most romantic season of the year you wonder should I take the time to make my own Valentines or will picking [...]


Conversation Hearts

You will need: •Scissors •Craft foam •Permanent markers •Pipe cleaner •Pencil Time: Project completed in Under 1 Hour Step One- Cut a variety of 1- to 2-inch hearts from craft foam. Using a permanent marker, print a short message on the front and the name of the giver on back. Step Two- After allowing ink [...]

Using Family Photos to Make Fun Valentine’s Cards

Do you want to make your Valentine’s Day cards stand out this year? How about using your own family photos instead of buying a card in the store? Family photos definitely have a personalized touch over a cardstock card with a sentimental note written on it. Here are some fun and easy ways to create [...]

Stained Glass Valentine

Be advised here that adult supervision is needed to make this Valentine. You will need: •Crayons (light and bright colors work best) •Handheld pencil sharpener •Waxed paper •Large paper grocery bags •Ironing board and iron •Scissors •Permanent marker Time: Project completed in Under 1 Hour Step One- Have the kids peel the paper off the [...]

Ace Hearts Valentine

Kids will especially be delighted with this Valentine’s take on playing cards. Best of all this card is both inexpensive and easy to make and can be made in under one hour. What you will need: Materials for 1 Pencil Playing card Red card stock (one 8 1/2- by 11-inch piece should make about 8 [...]

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