Valentine’s Day is just around the corner! Whether you like roses, chocolates, or candy hearts, there are plenty of ways to celebrate the holiday. And if you’re looking for a fun way to involve your kids (that doesn’t include giving them a ton of sugar), you can’t go wrong with some heart-themed crafts! ❤️
To help you out, we put together 4 fun and easy Valentine’s Day crafts you can try at home or in the classroom. Use these crafts as decorations, give them as gifts, or just have fun making them!
Painted Heart Tree
Want to try painting in a unique new way? This art project uses a fun technique you may not have done before, and all it takes is materials you already have in your home — toilet paper rolls! So start saving your toilet paper rolls to turn into heart-shaped stamps, and you’ll be ready to create a painted heart tree! You can use different colors and design your tree in a unique way to truly make your project one of a kind.
Materials needed:
- Paper
- Paint
- Brown Marker
- Paint Palette
- Toilet Paper Rolls
Watch the full video tutorial below!
Woven Paper Heart
Put a fun twist on the classic paper heart project you did in kindergarten with this super simple craft! All you need is construction paper and a pair of scissors, and you’re ready to create an incredible new work of art. Making a woven paper heart is an easy way to add some Valentine’s Day decor to your home or to create a unique card to give to your friends and family!
Materials needed:
- Construction paper
- Scissors
- Tape
Watch the full video tutorial below!
Heart Pillow
If you’re a fan of cute decorations and cozy pillows, this is the project for you! This heart pillow is easy to make, doesn’t require any sewing, and only takes a few materials you might already have. If you have different colors of fleece for the front and back of your pillow, tying them together will be a little easier, but it’s also completely fine to use the same color for both sides.
Once you know how to make a heart pillow, you can easily create pillows in other shapes, too! Use fabrics in whatever colors and patterns you like to make your pillow completely unique to you.
Materials needed:
- Fleece
- Paper
- Stuffing
- Fabric scissors
- Regular scissors
Watch the full video tutorial below!
Heart Wreath
Ready to take your Valentine’s Day decorations to the next level? Making your own wreath is an easy way to add a unique flair to your home! If you don’t already have styrofoam wreaths, you can usually find them at craft stores for less than $5. This is a great crafting project for families, so get together and add some love and color to your home! This wreath is sure to look wonderful no matter where you hang it.
Materials needed:
- Styrofoam wreath
- Felt
- Knit material
- String
- Straight pins
- Paper
- Scissors
Watch the full video tutorial below!
Enjoy spreading the love this February with these great crafts! No matter how old you are, you’re sure to find something fun to do. Happy Valentine’s Day!
