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5-in-1 Valentine's Day Crafts

Love (and creativity!) are in the air. Show friends & family you care—plus make DIY Valentine’s Day decor—with 5 quick crafts for Valentine’s Day.

Ages: 4 and up, Under 4, 8 and up, Tween and up, 6 and up

CIY Staff
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Create It Yourself

Supplies Needed

Gather all the supplies needed to bring your craft ideas to life! ...

  • Construction Paper
  • Crayons
  • Glitter Glue
  • Glue
  • Markers
  • Paint
  • Paint Brushes
  • Hole Punch
  • Paper Towel Roll(s)
  • Permanent Markers
  • Ribbon
  • Wiggle Eyes

Steps

  • Step 1

    To create Heart Banner: Cut out cardstock and construction paper hearts. Decorate with markers and gel pens.

  • Step 2

    Punch holes on both sides of each heart. String ribbon through holes and trim to desired banner length.

  • Step 3

    To create Crayon Wrapper Heart: Draw heart outline with permanent marker on construction paper.

  • Step 4

    Peel, trim, and glue crayon wrappers inside heart. Write message with permanent marker.

  • Step 5

    To create Thumbprint Art: Cut cardstock in half, and trim construction paper to fit onto cardstock. Use glue stick to attach.

  • Step 6

    Lightly paint thumb and press onto card. Dry 1–2 hours. Add details and message with gel pens and markers.

  • Step 7

    To create Caterpillar Card: Trim construction paper to be the base of the card. Cut out cardstock and construction paper hearts. Use glue stick to attach to card, creating caterpillar shape.

  • Step 8

    Glue wiggle eyes to face. Add details and message with permanent markers and gel pens.

  • Step 9

    To create Candy Gram Holder: Cut paper towel roll in half and paint. Dry 1–2 hours.

  • Step 10

    Crease paper towel roll to seal. Decorate with permanent markers, gel pens, and glitter glue. Dry 3–4 hours.

  • Step 11

    Add wrapped candy to tube and seal.

Crafts

CIY Staff Tips

  • Make as many of these Valentine’s Day cards or decorations as you please! For even more crafts, check out our entire collection of Valentine’s Day craft ideas.
  • Save unwrapped crayons for use with any of our crayon melting arts and crafts.

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