21 Creative Valentines Cards Kids Can Make at Home

This year, skip the store-bought stuff and help your kids make their own creative Valentines cards.

Because, it’s that time of year, when pink paper hearts and glitter take over every surface in the house—Valentine’s Day!

Not only is crafting a great way to spend time together, but these handmade creations are way more meaningful than anything off the shelf.

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From heart-shaped construction paper to adorable love bugs, I’ve gathered 21 creative ideas that kids will absolutely love.

Whether they’re making a heartfelt message for a best friend, a family member, a classroom Valentine, or even as a Galentine’s Day gift, these DIY cards are guaranteed to spread smiles.

So grab some double-sided tape, break out the pink and red paper, and let’s turn a blank card into something unforgettable.

Who says crafting can’t be as sweet as the candy that comes with it?

A pink heart-shaped cookie cutter is adorned with scattered red, pink, and white heart-shaped sprinkles on a pink background—perfect for inspiring Valentine's Day party ideas.

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21 Creative Valentines Cards

1- Handprint Valentine Craft by The Best Ideas for Kids

A handmade card features two purple paper hands with a pink heart in the center, bearing the message "Love You Very Much." Pink and purple confetti dots are scattered around on a white background.

Help kids make a truly “handmade” Valentine’s card this year. This handprint card is heartfelt and sweet and is sure to delight the recipient.

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Look no further than this option for a card with a homemade look. The kids hand paint these cards, giving each one a unique charm. For a bonus, let them experiment with symmetry painting while they work.


3- Free Printable Valentine’s Day Coloring Cards Crayon Holders by Kids Craft Room

A selection of Valentine's Day coloring cards featuring cute animals like a whale, lion, deer, sloth, owl, and bee. Each card has a playful pun. Red paper hearts are scattered around the cards on a pink background.

Here’s a fantastic, no-mess, no-fuss idea for anyone who needs a lot of Valentine cards. These printable coloring page crayon holder cards are both fun and a great activity for the other kids in the class.


4- Owl Card with a Pop Up Heart by Arty Crafty Kids

A handmade card featuring two colorful owls with heart shapes on their chests. The owls are blue and pink, set against a nature-themed background inside a green card. A speech bubble says, "Owl Always Love You!" A person's hand holds the card.

This owl card holding a pop-up heart is ideal for Valentine’s Day, although it would work for other holidays, too. The printable template guide guarantees that everything will fit together just like it should.


5- “Piece of my Heart” Kid Valentine Card Craft by The Soccer Mom Blog

A child holds a red paper heart with handwriting that reads, "I'll always be a piece of your heart! Love, A." Attached is a green glitter puzzle piece with a photo of a smiling child. The child has painted nails and wears a striped shirt.

This card sends a charming message, making it perfect for close friends or family. Include a puzzle-shaped picture of the sender with the heartfelt phrase “I’ll always be a piece of your heart” inside.


6- Valentine Card Craft for Preschoolers by Homeschool Preschool

A hand holds a paper flower with purple petals and a candy in the center. The initials "M.G." are written on one petal. A logo with cartoon children and "Preschool Homeschool" text is in the corner.

This cute heart-petaled flower card is already great, and the lollipop stem also offers a sweet treat.


7- Valentine Heart Cards: Bee and Ladybug by Non-Toy Gifts

A Valentine's Day craft with a ladybug and a bee. The bee, with yellow and black stripes, has heart-shaped wings. The open wing displays the message "HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!" The ladybug has red and black heart-shaped wings.

Using a heart-shaped template to make these bee and ladybug heart crafts helps keep things manageable. Depending on the child’s skill level, there are three options for the stripes and spots.


8- Collage Heart Cards by Red Ted Art

Two heart-shaped collages are displayed. The left heart is decorated with pink feathers, ribbons, and glitter. The right heart features red and pink pom-poms, glitter, and feathers. Both have black outlines and are on a white background.

Perfect for those who prefer a more “DIY” approach. These collage heart cards involve giving kids a wide assortment of shapes to work with and letting them create freely.

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9- Excavator Valentine Craft by Our Kid Things

Colorful paper cutouts of diggers in orange, green, and purple with heart shapes scattered around. The orange digger has "I DIG YOU!" written on it. Each digger has a heart in its bucket.

Many little kids love big machines. These heart excavator crafts (with movable scoops) will be a surefire hit on Valentine’s Day.


10- Pikachu Valentine Card Craft by Simple Everyday Mom

A handmade Pikachu card with heart-shaped eyes, red cheeks, and an open mouth. It is held by a person with dark nail polish. A red polka dot fabric is partially visible in the background.

Let’s be honest, who doesn’t love Pikachu? This printable Pikachu card template is the perfect Valentine for any little Pokémon addict.


11- I Whaley Love You Card by A Little Pinch of Perfect

A handmade card with a smiling gray whale and red heart. Text reads, "I Whaley LOVE You." The background features yellow and white waves.

This adorable whale card with a printable template is a perfect way to show someone how much they’re loved.


12- Fish Handprint Valentine’s Card by Taming Little Monsters

A hand-painted yellow fish with black stripes and a smiling face swims in a blue sea with bubbles. A speech bubble from the fish reads, "Will you o-fish-ally be mine?" White wave lines are at the top.

An under-the-sea Valentine idea! A torn-paper ocean combines perfectly with the handprint fish for a great little craft.

A colorful collage of pencil valentines and cards features delightful designs, including hearts, a unicorn with "Have a Magical Valentine," and an owl. Charming phrases like "You're all write, Valentine" and "You're the write friend for me" add to the festive charm.

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13- Owl Valentine with Owl Template by Fireflies & Mud Pies

Two colorful paper owl crafts on a light background. The top owl is blue and turquoise with a heart and wears a party hat. The bottom owl is purple and pink with a heart. Both have closed eyes. Polka dot paper is partially visible.

Grab this owl template, let kids have fun coloring it, and then glue it together for an adorable Valentine.


14- Lovebug Valentine’s Day Craft by Easy Peasy and Fun

A colorful caterpillar craft made with heart-shaped paper pieces on a pink card. Each segment is a different color, with a red heart as the head. Googly eyes and cute antennae add character. Hands hold the card over a blue surface.

Here’s an easy and fun love bug craft. The 3D effect helps make things visually exciting, too.


15- Valentine Heart Card by Messy Little Monster

Three colorful handmade cards with heart cutouts. The hearts reveal a vibrant, watercolor-like background blending pink, blue, and yellow hues. The cards are in blue, pink, and red.

This fun card combines negative space with rainbow hearts. Using coffee filters gives the rainbows a flowy, watercolor effect.


16- Love You Bunches and Bunches Valentine’s Day Card by Rainy Day Mum

A pink handmade card with three heart-shaped paper flowers and green stems. Each flower features heart patterns. A pink ribbon is tied at the base. The text reads, "I love you bunches and bunches.

Grab some pretty Valentine-themed scrapbook paper to make this elegant little card. The slight 3D effect makes this heart-shaped flower bunch extra special.

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17- DIY Sticky Heart Card by Finding Myself Young

Two paper artworks: one with a heart shape made of red and pink tissue paper, captioned "I love you to pieces," and the other with three heart balloons in red and pink, attached to drawn strings.

Using contact paper makes this tissue paper heart project so much easier—and it doubles as a suncatcher!


18- How to Make a Pop Up Valentine Card by Rock Your Homeschool

A pop-up Valentine's Day card features a cute bear holding heart shapes, with decorative pink and floral designs. The card is open and reads "Happy Valentine's Day." A "FREE" label is in the top right corner.

This printable template card features a sliding pop-up bear holding heart balloons—adorable and surprisingly simple to make.


19- Free Printable Valentine’s Day Cards to Color by Homeschool of 1

Two Valentine's Day coloring pages. The left features a bouquet of pink and blue flowers. The right shows a boy and girl with hearts above them. Four markers are placed below: black, yellow, pink, and blue.

These printable designs give kids a fun coloring project that turns into a Valentine’s card. Eight designs are included.


20- DIY Rose Filled Heart Card by Ottawa Mommy Club

A handmade card featuring a heart shape made of rolled paper roses in red and orange hues. The card has an orange border and is surrounded by scattered orange paper squares on a white surface.

These stunning paper roses look intricate but are simple to make with a little time and patience. A real showstopper!


21- Wool You Be My Valentine? by Two Pink Peonies

A coloring sheet with a cartoon sheep, with colorful pom-poms glued onto its body, resembling wool. The text above the sheep reads, "Wool you be my Valentine?" The background is a wooden surface.

This cute printable sheep asks: “Wool you be my Valentine?” Kids can decorate it with cotton balls or pom poms.

Crafting your own Valentine’s Day cards is a fun and meaningful way to celebrate.

Whether it’s a handmade Valentine’s Day card with heart cutouts or a clever design with googly eyes, these DIY projects are the perfect way to share love.

So, grab your favorite ideas and get crafting—nothing beats a heartfelt, handmade card!


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