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The season of hearts and flowers is upon us! Celebrate Valentine’s Day with your little sweethearts by making some of these adorable kid-friendly crafts.
1. Fingerprint Heart Key Ring
Take a token of your little one’s love everywhere you go with this adorable handmade keychain idea from Louise at Messy Little Monster. We love the simplicity of this craft, which is perfect for even the smallest crafter. It’s a great way to preserve those tiny fingerprints, and makes a sweet keepsake gift for family members.
Also check out these easy-to-make DIY heart mugs: a great idea for toddlers and preschoolers!
Check out Messy Little Monster for the complete instructions.
2. Wax Paper Crayon Hearts
Don’t toss those broken crayons just yet! This activity from Lauren at I Am That Lady is a great way to keep young kids entertained, with a simple craft that uses materials you already have on hand at home. Little ones will no doubt be captivated by the “magic” that happens when their crayon colours swirl together to form different patterns each time. Hearts can be hung by or taped to a window to create a lovely sun catcher effect. Guaranteed to be a big hit!
Visit I Am That Lady for the full tutorial.
3. Valentine Glitter Mason Jars
What could be easier than decorating your home on Valentine’s Day with a set of these pretty, glittery mason jars? Kids will have a blast with this one, since the biggest part of the process is to shake-shake-shake each jar to distribute the colourful glitter.
Let kids use a variety of glitter colours to customize their jars as they wish. Note: While Jen at Tatertots & Jello used Polyurethane and battery-operated tea lights for her jars, you could make this craft more kid-friendly by using a mixture of glitter and ModPodge.
Head over to Tatertots & Jello for the complete tutorial.
4. No-Sew Heart Pillows
These monogrammed heart pillows from Laura at Come Together Kids are as easy as they are adorable! Let your little ones choose fleece in various colours so that they can truly customize their creation. The no-sew aspect makes this activity perfect for kids of various ages and abilities.
Check out the full instructions at Come Together Kids.
5. Ombre Hearts Tote Bag
Calling all budding fashionistas! Who wouldn’t love to tote their stuff in one of these stylish DIY ombre bags by Andrea at For The Love Of? We’re big fans of this craft because it comes together easily using inexpensive materials, with a beautiful end result. You may want to sweet talk your valentine into making one for you, too!
Visit For the Love Of to get the complete instructions.
6. Valentine Button Canvas
We can’t say no to a pretty craft that’s also super budget-friendly, and this button canvas idea from Lindsay at Southern Lovely is a perfect example. With just a few basic materials from the dollar store, kids can create a custom-painted canvas, complete with a bright and cheerful button heart. Use buttons of various sizes for an even cooler effect.
Visit Southern Lovely for the step-by-step instructions.
7. Bean Bag Hearts Tic-Tac-Toe Game
Our favourite project of the bunch has to be this cute DIY tic-tac-toe board from Alpha Mom. Part craft, part game, it’s a great way to keep your kiddos busy and entertained for the afternoon. While this activity allows older kids to work on sewing skills, we think a no-sew version with hot glue would work just as well for younger crafters, too.
For another spin on this idea, try making game pieces by having kids paint hearts onto smooth, flat rocks. Easy, breezy!
Get all the details over at Alpha Mom.
Looking for more great Valentine’s Day ideas? Whip up a batch of these sweet Valentine Cake Balls.
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