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Let's craft something amazing with our family

Quick, Easy Fun craft ideas for the whole family- spend time with those you love for the holiday all about love

1/26/2023

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Valentine's Day is a great time to get creative with your kids, and there are plenty of fun crafts that are suitable for kids of all ages. From simple projects that younger kids can do with minimal supervision, to more challenging crafts for older kids, there's something for everyone.

​Here are some ideas for Valentine's Day crafts that kids can make at home:
  1. Handmade Cards - A handmade card is a thoughtful and personal gift for a loved one, and it's a simple craft that kids of any age can do. All you need is some construction paper, scissors, and glue. Younger kids can decorate their cards with stickers or markers, while older kids can try more advanced techniques such as watercolor painting or stamping.
  2. Heart-Shaped Suncatchers - Cut out heart shapes from red, pink, and purple construction paper, and have your child decorate them with stickers, glitter, or paint. Once they're decorated, glue them to a piece of wax paper and hang them up in a sunny window to create a colorful suncatcher.
  3. Handprint Heart Wreath - Cut out a large heart shape from a piece of paper or cardboard. Have your child dip their hand in red or pink paint and press it onto the heart to create a handprint. Repeat with multiple handprints to create a wreath of handprint hearts. Hang the wreath on the door or a wall to add some Valentine's Day cheer.
  4. Heart-Shaped Picture Frame - Cut out a heart shape from a piece of cardboard or foam board. Have your child decorate the frame with stickers, markers, or glitter. Once it's decorated, help them glue a picture of themselves or their loved ones in the center of the frame.
  5. Valentine's Day Coupon Book - Kids of all ages will love making a coupon book filled with special offers for their loved ones. Have your child brainstorm ideas for coupons, such as a hug, a homemade meal, or a game night. Once they have their ideas, have them write out the coupons and decorate them with stickers or drawings.
  6. Heart-Shaped Mobiles - Cut out heart shapes from construction paper and have your child decorate them with stickers, markers, or glitter. Once they're decorated, punch a hole in the top of each heart and string them together with ribbon or yarn to create a mobile. Hang the mobile in a window or on a wall to add some Valentine's Day cheer to your home.
  7. Valentine's Day Treat Bags - Help your child make their own treat bags to give to friends and family. Cut out heart shapes from construction paper and have your child decorate them with stickers, markers, or glitter. Fill the bags with small treats, such as candy or toys, and write a sweet message on the back of the bag.
  8. Handmade Jewelry - Older kids will enjoy making their own Valentine's Day jewelry. You can find kits for making beaded bracelets, necklaces, and earrings at most craft stores, or you can use household items such as beads, buttons, and ribbon to create your own designs.
  9. Decorative Items - Help your child make their own decorative items for Valentine's Day, such as a wreath for the door or a banner for the wall. You can use materials such as construction paper, stickers, and markers to create and markers to create your own unique decorations. Older kids may also enjoy trying more advanced techniques such as origami or paper mache to create more intricate decorations.

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