Easy Valentine Crafts
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On February 14, celebrate the spirit of love and friendship with easy Valentine crafts.
Ideas for Fun and Easy Valentine Crafts
Even if you’re a relatively inexperienced crafter, there are many fun projects that you can make for Valentine’s Day. In fact, most easy Valentine crafts can be completed by children with minimal adult supervision.
Homemade Greeting Cards
A one-of-kind handmade card is much more meaningful than anything you could purchase at your local Hallmark store. Homemade greeting cards are easy Valentine crafts for both children and adults. All you need is a selection of colored cardstock, patterned paper, and stickers or other Valentine-themed embellishments.
If you’re having trouble deciding what your homemade Valentine should say, check out these helpful links for some much-needed inspiration:
- Poems from My Dear Valentine
- Free Valentine poems
- Silly Valentine poems for children, kids and adults
- Valentine stories and poems
Sweet Treats Candy Jar
Decorated candy jars make great Valentine gifts for anyone who needs a little pick-me-up. After all, what would Valentine’s Day be without chocolate?
Candy jars make great ways to recycle old jars from your kitchen. After the jar has been cleaned and the label has been removed, paint the lid with acrylic craft paint. Then, use stickers, rub-on letters, or patterned paper to decorate the jar. For the perfect finishing touch, tie a pretty ribbon around the middle.
To fill your candy jar, dress-up small pre-made chocolate bars by making your own Valentine-themed candy wrappers. Using the existing candy wrapper as a guide, measure a section of small patterned paper. Decorate the paper with stickers or handwritten messages, then tape it around the chocolate.
Decorated Picture Frame
Since Valentine’s Day is all about celebrating relationships with the people you love, a decorated picture frame makes a thoughtful gift. To start, you’ll need a plain wooden picture frame purchased from Hobby Lobby or another large craft store.
There are a number of different ways you can decorate these easy Valentine crafts. For example:
- Glue on silk flowers or ribbon bows
- Glue candy conversation hearts around the edge of the frame, then spray with a coat of varnish
- Spell out a Valentine message with rub-on letters
- Add red, white, or pink glitter for a touch of sparkle
- Use Mod Podge to decoupage the frame with images cut from old Valentine cards
You can fill the frame with a photo, poem, or a child’s Valentine-themed artwork.
Valentine Gift Basket
If you’re looking for a memorable gift for someone special, consider making your own Valentine gift basket. Personalize a plain wicker basket with ribbon, silk flowers, and Valentine-themed fabric. Fill it with a stuffed animal, romance novel, or other trinkets appropriate for your recipient. For an extra-special touch, add one of the following homemade goodies:
Supplies for Valentine Crafts
You’ll probably find many of the supplies for these easy Valentine crafts in your current supply stash or at your local craft store. However, Valentine-themed supplies can also be purchased online from the following sources:
Additional Information
If you’re looking for more Valentine’s Day craft ideas, check out the following websites:
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