DIY Projects
Valentine's Day Crafts
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Stephanie White
Stephanie White
Stephanie White is a DIY expert who has over 10 years experience teaching design, art, and do-it-yourself projects. She has previously been published on Apartment Therapy and Ikea Hackers. When she's not writing, Stephanie is traveling the globe on the lookout for inspiring crafts and living spaces.
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Updated on 01/10/22
Surprise your child with some DIY valentines this Valentine's Day. Learn to make love-themed lunch box treats, creative notes, and other Valentine's Day gifts.Or help your child craft a set of valentines for their classmates. From printable candy bag toppers to silly pun cards, these clever DIY Valentine's Day ideas will make this February 14 extra special.
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Themed Popcorn Bags
Pack a special themed treat for your child's snack on Valentine's Day. Fill a bag with popcorn, and seal it with decorative tape. Then, print out the "My heart pops for you" label, and tape it to the front of the bag. You also can affix this label to a reusable container instead of a bag.
My Heart Pops for You Valentine's Day Favors from Bird's Party
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Printable Bunny Gift Bag
Young children are sure to shriek with delight when you surprise them with this adorable printable bunny bag that you can fill with a small gift. To make the bunny bag, download the free printable template and follow its instructions. This is also a fairly easy Valentine's Day project you can do with your child if they want to give a small gift to someone else.
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Crazy Owl Valentines
Head over to a party store to pick up enough crazy straws for all the children in your child's class to enjoy these fun owl valentines. The valentines come on a free printable template. All you have to do is punch two holes in each card for the crazy straw to slip into.
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Pencil Valentines
These clever "Valentine, you are just write" cards come with a cute pencil—useful for any school-age child. To make this simple, yet creative valentine, pick up some fun patterned pencils and print the heart valentine. Then, punch two holes in each heart, and slide them onto the pencils.
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Printable Valentine's Day Lunch Jokes
Slip a few of these themed jokesand messages into your child's lunch bag this Valentine's Day to make their day extra special. Some options include the joke, “Are you a banana? Because I find you a-peel-ing!” or messages, such as “You are sweet!” and “I love you!” Print some extras for your child to hand out to their friends.
Printable Valentine's Day Lunch Jokes from Craftaholics Anonymous
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Fish Bowl Valentines
If you are looking for a clever classroom valentine idea,this onecombines Valentine's Day and a school theme. The DIY snack bags feature a printable background that says, "Dear Valentine, I'm so glad we are in the same school!" Fill the bags with fish crackers to play up the theme.
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Cinnamon-Scented Glitter Play Dough
Encourage your child to play by giving them some homemade cinnamon-scented glitter play dough that they can use to sculpt to their heart's content. Making your own play dough is easy by following the DIY recipe. You probably have most if not all of the ingredients already in your pantry.
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Awesome Sauce Snack Labels
Transform ordinary snack-size packages of applesauce into a Valentine's Day treat with "You're awesome sauce valentine" labels. The free printable labels fit perfectly on top of the containers' foil wrappers. Simply print the black-ink design on colored paper, cut it out, and tape it to your applesauce containers.
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Dinosaur Valentines
For a festive Valentine's Day gift, fill a small plastic bag with a toy dinosaur. Then, print out the free "Rawr! means I like you in dinosaur" bag topper, and staple it to the top of the bag. This is a great option if your child wants to give a small Valentine's Day gift to their friends.
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Punched-Out Heart Treat Bags
Let your child help make a set of Valentine's Day treat bags for all their friends. All you need are a heart punch, decorative cardstock, a writing utensil, small treat bags, and (of course) the treats. If you don't have a punch tool, you always can trace and cut out the hearts for a similar effect.
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Magnetic Kissing Pigs Toys
Children will squeal with happiness when you give them a set of pig toys that "kiss" when the magnets at the ends of their noses are put close together. These plush little piggies are made from towels and poly fill and require an intermediate level of sewing ability. Plus, instead of pigs, you always can choose to design your own animal pattern.
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Introduction
As a DIY expert with over 10 years of experience teaching design, art, and do-it-yourself projects, I can provide you with information related to the concepts used in this article about DIY Valentine's Day crafts. I have a deep understanding of various crafting techniques and can guide you through the process of creating unique and personalized Valentine's Day gifts and treats.
Themed Popcorn Bags
To create themed popcorn bags for Valentine's Day, you can fill a bag with popcorn and seal it with decorative tape. You can also print out a label that says "My heart pops for you" and affix it to the front of the bag. This label can also be attached to a reusable container instead of a bag. This simple and creative idea will make a delightful treat for your child or loved one.
Printable Bunny Gift Bag
For a cute and adorable Valentine's Day gift, you can surprise someone with a printable bunny gift bag. You can download a free printable template and follow the instructions to create the bunny bag. This project is fairly easy and can be done with your child if they want to give a small gift to someone else. It's a thoughtful and creative way to spread love on Valentine's Day.
Crazy Owl Valentines
If you're looking for fun and unique valentines for your child's classmates, you can make crazy owl valentines. Simply pick up enough crazy straws from a party store and print out a free printable template. Punch two holes in each card and slip the crazy straw through them. This will create a fun and interactive valentine that the children will enjoy.
Pencil Valentines
For school-age children, pencil valentines are a clever and useful option. You can pick up some fun patterned pencils and print out heart valentines. Punch two holes in each heart and slide them onto the pencils. This creative valentine will not only bring joy but also serve as a practical gift for the recipients.
Printable Valentine's Day Lunch Jokes
To make your child's day extra special, you can slip themed jokes and messages into their lunch bag on Valentine's Day. You can print out jokes like "Are you a banana? Because I find you a-peel-ing!" or messages like "You are sweet!" and "I love you!" These printable lunch jokes can also be shared with your child's friends. It's a fun and lighthearted way to spread love and laughter.
Fish Bowl Valentines
If you're looking for a clever classroom valentine idea, fish bowl valentines are a great option. You can create DIY snack bags with a printable background that says, "Dear Valentine, I'm so glad we are in the same school!" Fill the bags with fish crackers to play up the theme. This unique valentine will make a splash among your child's classmates.
Cinnamon-Scented Glitter Play Dough
Encourage your child's creativity by giving them homemade cinnamon-scented glitter play dough. You can easily make your own play dough by following a DIY recipe. The ingredients are likely already in your pantry. This sensory activity will provide hours of fun and allow your child to sculpt to their heart's content.
Awesome Sauce Snack Labels
Transform ordinary snack-size packages of applesauce into a Valentine's Day treat with "You're awesome sauce valentine" labels. You can print the labels on colored paper, cut them out, and tape them to the applesauce containers. This simple and thoughtful gesture will make the recipients feel special and appreciated.
Dinosaur Valentines
For a festive Valentine's Day gift, fill a small plastic bag with a toy dinosaur. Print out a free "Rawr! means I like you in dinosaur" bag topper and staple it to the top of the bag. This is a great option if your child wants to give a small Valentine's Day gift to their friends. It combines fun and creativity with a touch of prehistoric charm.
Punched-Out Heart Treat Bags
Let your child help make a set of Valentine's Day treat bags for all their friends. All you need are a heart punch, decorative cardstock, small treat bags, and treats. You can punch out hearts from the cardstock and attach them to the treat bags. This personalized touch will make the treats even more special and show your child's thoughtfulness.
Magnetic Kissing Pigs Toys
Children will be delighted with a set of pig toys that "kiss" when the magnets at the ends of their noses are put close together. These plush little piggies can be made from towels and poly fill, and they require an intermediate level of sewing ability. You can also choose to design your own animal pattern if you prefer. This unique and interactive gift will bring joy and laughter to children on Valentine's Day. [[11]]
I hope these ideas inspire you to create wonderful DIY Valentine's Day crafts and gifts. Enjoy the process of crafting and spreading love on this special day!