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35 Easy Non Candy Valentine Ideas with Free Printables
Non candy Valentine ideas come with a host of benefits.
Between Halloween, Christmas, Valentine’s Day, and then Easter, the phrase “too much candy” is an understatement! It’s a long, hard season of overflowing treats, sweets, and candy. As a mom, it’s hard to say no and to keep the kids eating healthy.
So why add to the other moms’ dilemma?
Going with non candy Valentine ideas also helps you avoid food allergies. You can send Valentine’s to your child’s class or class parties with any of these great ideas and enjoy peace of mind. No one will be struggling with a peanut allergy because of your Valentine’s cards.
You’ll also find a great idea or two for party favors. You’re sure to find something for kids of all ages to hand out at your party. And if you’ve read any of my other blog posts, you’ve probably picked up on my love of puns.
This list is not lacking in punny Valentine’s Day gifts.
Skip all those sweets and pass out candy-free Valentines with the help of these free printable Valentine’s Day cards and fun non-candy ideas.
These non-candy Valentine’s day gift ideas include things your kids will actually want to receive. February 14th comes once a year so let’s fill it with fun and joy rather than tooth aches and sugar crashes.
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These sweet valentines are clever, inexpensive, easy, and nicely designed. They are sure to please and be a big hit among your kids’ friends. I know this list is not the answer to all your healthy eating woes but it may prevent one trip to the dentist.
To make choosing one of these great ideas easier, I created 4 categories of non candy Valentine ideas here but there are a lot more ideas in my Ultimate List of Valentines for Kids post.
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Enjoy and happy Valentine’s Day!
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Free Valentine Printables for Pencils
How about handmade valentines with a handy tool like a pencil? I love these practical and cute pencil Valentine’s Day ideas. These are so much fun for kids’ classroom valentines.
I adore the arrow pencil Valentine design and the maze! If you are looking to take your Valentine’s to the next level, you can include pencil sharpeners. These would be great for young kids valentines and older kids
Ah-MAZE-ing Free Printable Valentine | Balancing Home
The sparkly and cute heart is a great addition to this Valentine’s Day gift, but you can easily leave it out if you don’t have the craft supplies for it.
These arrow tips made with paper hearts are so cute and dreamy. They might as well be from Cupid himself. Some cutting and gluing are required for these, making them great DIY Valentine’s Day cards.
Arrow Pencils | Happiness is Homemade
These free printable Valentine’s Day cards are so simple and cute. This is an easy way for your kids to express their gratitude for their friends.
Pencil Valentine Toppers Free Printable | Press Print Party
This Valentine a great way to share this special message with those special people in your life who are awesome just the way they are!
I love the different color usage in the word “valentine” too. If you don’t have scissors that make a decorative edge, you can easily just cut the heart shape with regular scissors.
Pencil Free Valentine Printables | Positively Splendid
I love these wild monster tags. Googly eyes can take any handmade Valentine cards to new levels of cuteness.
Monster Pencils with Free Printable Tag | The 36th Avenue
This rocket design is such a fun idea! Have your kids sign the fireball and these Valentine’s cards are ready for their school parties. Easy peasy!
You’re a Blast Free Printable | Sweet Rose Studio
If you were itching to have an excuse for using cute washi tape, look no further!
Valentine Word Find Free Printable | The Happy Scraps
Free Valentine Printables for Balms
Lip balm is so useful and thoughtful! The Valentine’s Day card ideas with lip balms are some of my favorite designs because they are so vibrant and creative. These lip balm gift ideas would also be great for your child’s teacher.
Monster Balms Free Printable | The Idea Room
“You’re the Balm” EOS Valentine’s Free Printables | Press Print Party!
“You’re the Balm” Panda Free Printable | Everyday Savvy
You are my Sunshine Free Printable | Balancing Home
Bee my Valentine Free Printable | Polka dot Chair
Bee mine Free Valentine Printable | Pizzazzerie
You’re the Balm Free Printable | The Cards We Drew
If you are a germophobe, you will appreciate this easy Valentine. You don’t have to take the EOS ball out of the packaging or unscrew the lip balm to assemble homemade Valentines. You might consider this the most healthy option on this non-candy list.
You’re the Balm Free Printable Tags | Simple as That
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Free Non Candy Valentine Ideas with Small Toys
Little toys, plastic animals, and play dough, oh my! These creative ideas are too cute and some even aid sensory play. Kids will forget that Valentine’s cards frequently come with sweet treats when they receive one of these.
You’ll also find Dollar Tree (or whatever dollar store you have) ideas in this section. And if you’re looking for Valentine’s Day crafts, don’t miss the friendship loom bracelet option.
Looking for a tiny animal Valentine? How about this pur-fect design?
Tiny animals Free Printables | Sweet C’S Designs
Matchbox Car Valentines Free Printable | Love and Lion
Racing Matchbox Cars Free Printables | The Kim Six Fix
Bubble valentines can be especially great for a kids’ valentine.
Bubbles- You Blow Me Away Free Printable | Five heart Home
Who can resist a silly straw and syrupy sweet message like “You’re ex-straw special”?
Heart Straw with Free Valentine Printable Tag | It’s Always Autumn
Express the heartwarming sentiment of “you color my world” with a watercolor paint set. I’m not going to lie; I would have loved to receive this cute valentine card and great gift as a child and as an adult!
Watercolor paints Free Printable tag | Smart Schoolhouse
If you’re looking for Valentine’s Day crafts, don’t miss this friendship loom bracelet option. Your kids will love making bracelets out of rubber bands for DIY Valentine’s Day cards.
Rainbow Loom Bracelet Free Valentine Printable Card | Skip to my Lou
Rainbow Loom Bands Free Printable Card | Kori Clark
With a little time and a trip to Dollar Tree (or whatever dollar store you have), you can put together some epic DIY Valentine’s Day cards.
Free Printable Sunglasses Valentine Card | Yesterday On Tuesday
These toy soldier cards offer a fun way for boys to get into Valentine’s Day, whether they are giving or receiving these DIY valentine cards.
Toy Soldier Free Printable Card | Armelle Blog
Nothing says, “It didn’t hurt when you fell from heaven because you had a parachute,” like a parachuter toy for Valentine’s Day.
Parachuter Free Printable Valentine Tag | Paging Supermom
Free Printable Play-doh Cards | Grace and Good Eats
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Free Valentine Printables for Healthy Treats
Here are edible Valentine ideas without including sugary stuff (at least not refined sugar). Who knew it could be done?
Fruit Tags Free Printable | Alpha Mom
Valentine Fruit Tags Free Printables | Craftaholics Anonymous
Cutties Tags Free Printables | The Crafting Chicks
Love this cute valentine card and sweet message.
Popcorn Valentine Free Printable Cards | Crazy Little Projects
Who said you need a candy treat to make your DIY Valentine cards a sweet treat?
I hope you enjoyed these Valentine’s Day ideas and found an awesome Valentine for your family and your kids’ friends or classroom.
A bonus to these Valentine’s is that they are instant downloads. As long as you have the little item to complement the card, you can print and assemble these last minute. Hurray!
Check out these related posts and my shop for lots more kids Valentine’s day Ideas
- The Ultimate list of Valentine Ideas for Kids’ gifts
- 35 Valentine Snack Ideas for Classroom Parties
- 18 Creative Kids Valentines Card Ideas for School
Pssst…when making Valentine’s, don’t forget your child’s teacher!
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I have a few favorite but all are so pretty and cute!! Thanks for putting the together! Makes it way easier!!
I’ll be coming up with another round-up soon!
This list is fabulous! THANK YOU! I’m always on the look out for good ideas. It’s so hard to come up with something clever for a boy and a girl every year. I think I’ve got them now!!
These printables are awesome! I especially like that you’re promoting non-candy options for Valentine’s Day! Great minds thing alike!
My kids have had way too much candy for Christmas.. They need a break.
Can I say that I LOVE every single one of these Valentine’s? I love the non-candy element and the creativity is amazing on these Valentine’s. I’ll be printing some of these off to surprise my own girls with on Valentine’s Day 🙂
I’m glad I could help! Thanks for your kind words.
So adorable!! I absolutely looove them and am partial to the pencils!! Wish my kiddos still exchanged them!!
I just love all the fun ideas !!!! I need those bubble printables cause that’s exactly what I’m giving out to my sons class
Glad to be of help!