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10 DIY Valentines for Kids to Make (with a little help)
1/30/13
- By Tara D
I heart Valentine’s Day. Truly. I love that such a little thing, like a valentine, can brighten someone’s day in a big way. We’ve seen our kids’ cards bring smiles to the faces of neighbors and be displayed for months on the desks of colleagues. At school, we give our kids' classmates valentines they can have fun with long after the holiday is over.
Sure, you can make your valentine-giving quick and super easy by picking up a box at the store. We’ve done that, too. But if you’re looking for something different and you want your kids’ valentines to have a more personal touch, read on for a roundup of 10 do-it-yourself (or almost DIY) valentines for your family. We have made many of these ourselves, and not only did they turn out great, they were fun and easy to make.
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- Crayon hearts. There are lots of tutorials out there to make these adorable and functional crayon hearts, but I especially like the idea of adding glitter, from The Pink Hammer. The glitter helps to make it clear to the recipient that this is not candy! A tip: There’s no need to spend $10 for a silicone heart mold, especially since you won’t be able to use it for baking after you melt the crayons. I think we got ours at Target, in the Dollar Spot, for $2.50.
- Paper Dolls. Cool Mom Picks has rounded up Free printable paper dolls: the ultimate collection, from Betsy McCall and beyond. Love these retro paper dolls. Even if you don’t want to print them for Valentine’s Day, take a look – they are really cute.
- Mad Libs. Pick up a book of Mad Libs featuring your kid’s favorite characters or topics (i.e. Club Penguin, Star Wars, monsters, sports, etc.). Then take a look at how Deborah Way and Gabrielle Blair from Spoonful turned the pages into Mad Love. My son actually chose a particular page for each one of his classmates, based on their interests or sense of humor. If you want to do something a little different and more DIY, check out these free Printable Valentine Mad Libs from Classroom Jr.
- Button heart. The kids made these for the grandparents last year, and they were adorable. The process is simple, but it does require some precision, so I wouldn’t recommend this for very young children. This is what you do: Get some heavy card stock or a blank card, draw a heart (not too small) freehand or using a guide, like a stencil. Find lots of buttons, approximately the same size. It’s helpful if they are small, lightweight, and mostly flat. Place them on the heart, then glue each one down once you have them in place. Give it plenty of time to dry. That's it! The card may also become a lovely piece of framed art.
- Lacing Toy. For preschoolers, I really like this Lacing Toy Valentine’s Day Card from The Pleasantest Thing.
- Painted hearts. In Lieu of Preschool has the perfect solution for children who are just developing their fine motor skills: Artsy Valentines Cards.
- Paper Roll Heart Stamp. The Paper Roll Heart Stamp from the Studio by Kiwi Crate is a nice “green” project. You use a paper towel tube, paint, and paper (which can certainly be scraps and recycled paper).
- Slider valentine. For older kids, I like the Interesting Paper Valentine with Slider from Squidoo.
- Minecraft cards. If you’re willing to spend the money, and the latest trend is what you are going for, these Minecraft Valentines could be perfect. They aren’t exactly DIY, but they do require some assembly. You need to order them from Etsy ASAP to get them in time for Valentine's Day.
- DIY kit. You can find Make Your Own Valentines kits at Magic Beans. They are a great solution for kids who want to make their own, but don’t have craft supplies at home. This kit is also nice because kids can take it with them and work on their Valentines while they are waiting somewhere (like in your office, or before a lesson).
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