Parental Arts

5 Easy Valentine’s Day Crafts for Kids

From adorable DIY cards to an upcycled wreath, these crafts, shared from some of our favorite bloggers, are the perfect way to celebrate V-day.

Pipe Cleaner Lollipop Card

Help your little one create a sweet note to mail to family members with The Joy of Sharing’s candy-inspired card. Easy and uncomplicated, kids can mostly handle this one by themselves.

Two cards that read "You're So Sweet!" with pipe cleaner lollipops on top of them

Pipe Cleaner Heart Rings

These fun rings from One Little Project can be made with a single or double heart. They’re perfect for kids who love to play dress-up—and easy enough that your little can make extras for friends.

A ring in the shape of two hearts made of red and pink pipe cleaners

Heart Fingerprint Tree

This sophisticated-looking art project from Easy Peasy and Fun is simple enough that even toddlers can do it. (Just draw the base of the tree for them.) Make them on smaller pieces of cardstock and you’ve got personalized, handmade cards.

A tree with fingerprints shaped into a heart painted onto a piece of paper

Valentine Puzzle Wreath

Upcycle old puzzle pieces with this adorable project from A Few Shortcuts. You’ll need about 40 pieces, so if you don’t have extras, hit the Dollar Store or a thrift shop for inexpensive puzzles.

Painted puzzle pieces glued together to create a heart-shaped wreath

Llama Valentine Card

Simple Everyday Mom’s free template makes this cute card craft a cinch. And since it’s made of marker, cardstock, and glue (no paint!), you won’t have a big mess to clean up afterwards.