If you are looking to get your kids into the vibes for Valentines day this year, then you are in for a treat as we have a collection of 21 paper craft activities to keep them occupied!
Love is in the air, and what better way to express the season of love than by indulging in creative paper crafting with your little loves? In this blog post, we’re excited to present a thoughtful collection of 21 Valentine’s paper craft activities that will not only engage children but also fill your home with the warmth of handmade love.
From simple and cute, to imaginative and charming, these projects are designed to captivate young hearts and inspire a world of artistic expression. So, gather your craft supplies, unleash your imagination, and join us on a journey of creativity and love with these enchanting Valentine’s paper craft activities for children.
Let the crafting adventure begin!
1. Owl Valentines Card
Source: Kidsactivitiesblog
Starting off with this cute handmade owl valentines card by Kidsactivitiesblog, This beedle-eyed cutie will be a treat for your little ones as it can also hold in their favourite lollies!
2. Love Bird cards
Source: Gluedtomycraftsblog
This simple make-shift cards are easy to make, yet give a detailed look! Who would have thought that mini cake liners would make such a cool birdy… create different coloured birds with different cake liners and let the kids add their favourite quotes on-top.
3. Tweetheart bird card
Source: ourkidsthings
Carrying on the bird theme is this heart shaped tweety bird card. Simple draw out a heart, cut it and it turns into a tweety bird! So cute and simple.
4. sloth heart card
Source: ourkidsthings
I couldn’t resist but share another craft by ourkidsthings, this super adorable sloth card! The animated face on this card will surely be one that the kids love. A few simple card cut outs and you end up with an adorable sloth.
5. monkey card
Source: simpleeverydaymom
This one is for all the cheeky monkey’s out there, one to be a sure hit! Simpleeverydaymom has a template for this card available to download, so you surely can’t go wrong with this card.
6. Llama valentines card
Source: simpleeverydaymom
Who doesn’t love a cute llama! This cute card will make anyone smile. Another brilliant card by simpleeverydaymom, with a printable template to guide you through.
7. Wriggly heart snake
Source: artycraftykids
This creative idea is a great way to add different creatures to your valentines activities, even snakes! Have fun by making this wriggly heart snake to add to your valentines crafts.
8. Heart shaped crown
Source: paperandglue
Give your little one’s princess vibes with this handmade crown to wear on valentines day! This will make all the little girl’s feel special, and why not make a mommy one to match? A great activity to do together.
9. Valentines bee
Source: thebestideasforkids
This cute valentines bee is a great way to make each child feel special because they get to have their own faces on the cards! The quote ‘bee mine’ goes so well with the card. This craft idea also has a step-by-step video tutorial to follow along with.
10. Valentines lady bug
Source: thebestideasforkids
This valentines lady bug was too special not to add on to the list, another brilliant idea by thebestideasforkids. All the hearts added to the decoration gives off all the valentines feels. Follow along on their page with the video tutorial.
11. Gnome craft
Source: iheartcraftythings
Add a few of these adorable mini gnomes to your valentines day crafts with the kids, because who doesn’t love a valentines gnome?! These gnomes can be made matching in different colours, get the template for them on their website.
12. Rocket valentines craft
Source: simpleeverydaymom
These valentines rockets might be a good way to get the boys interested in creating some valentines crafts, and get them busy. Download the template for this rocket on the website at simpleeverydaymom.
13. Rainbow heart suncatchers
Source: firefliesandmudpies
I absolutely love these heart suncatchers! Such a colourful and fun activity to do with the kids, and once it’s popped onto the window, it adds a bit of experimentation to the mix!
14. Valentines keepers
Source: thatswhatshesaid
Make these inexpensive valentines day keepers with disposable plates, and add some personalisation onto it! These make cute valentines bags and card holders for all the valentines cards.
15. Heart shaped fox
Source: gluedtomycraftsblog
Add some foam crafts to your activities with these foam heart foxes! From a simple cut-out of a heart, a fox emerges, what a lovely idea! Add some embellishments to make them look pretty and voila.
16. Mosaic heart
Source: craftsonsea
This is a classic craft activity so it’s only appropriate that we have a valentines heart mosaic! This would be a fun activity for the kids as they can choose their favourite colours to make the mosaic with, making it very custom.
17. heart shaped sunglasses
Source: kitchentableclassroom
Let your child see through the lenses of love with these heart shaped sunglasses! Print out the template on kitchentableclassroom’s website, with four different variations and let the colouring begin.
18. Heart garland decoration
Source: planesandballoons
Bring some valentines decorations into your home, by making these handmade heart shaped garlands to hang around your home. I’m sure it will be satisfication to the little one’s to see their decorations around the home!
19. printable love cards
Source: bestideasforkids
These printable love cards are so pretty, they will not only be a treat for the kids to colour, but I’m sure adults will love colouring in this card too! Three different themes that all go so well together for valentines.
20. Valentines photo wearth
Source: simpleeverydaymom
These cute little photo wreaths will make a great keepsake gift. Let your little one decorate it will all their heart, and it’s something to keep for a long time!
21. stamped heart art
Source: handsonaswegrow
This craft will surely bring out the artist in every child! With a simple pipe cleaner and some paint, they can make a work of art! The art can be used to make a card or even used as wrapping paper, or simply kept as a piece of art!
That comes to the end of this round-up of valentines day crafts for kids! We hope you enjoy having lots of fun doing some of these activities with your little ones, and be sure to follow us on Pinterest to keep up-to date with lots of more craft ideas and freebies.
