This project from Messy Little Monster is ideal for the little ones – even babies! Help them print their tiny fingers on a mini canvas or a plain card in a heart shape. Let it dry and then turn them into little works of art on easels or greeting cards to send to the extended family!
20 Easy Valentine’s Day Crafts for Toddlers
Many people think that Valentine’s Day is for people in their twenties, or kids in high school. The rest of the population are either too old or too young for Valentine’s Day. But we disagree. You can celebrate at any age – all you need is the desire to do so! That said, it can be hard for a toddler to celebrate this day, so we’ve come up with 20 easy Valentine’s Day Crafts for Toddlers, that can be done in the comfort of your home with basic craft supplies – in pink and red, of course!
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20 Easy Valentine’s Day Crafts for Toddlers
Valentine’s Day is a great day for some play acting, and these silly heart puppets from Creative Family Fun are perfect for it! With Popsicle sticks and cardboard hearts, you can go nuts decorating your puppets with pom poms and googly eyes!
Reverse Dotted Heart
Don’t think your toddler can create art work that’s worth framing? Think again! Miss Frugal Fancy Pants has a clever project that can help your toddler have fun while you get a nice little heart to hang on your wall! The reverse dotting technique ensures that your heart stays clean and white!
Balloon hearts
Valentine’s Day crafts for kids: Balloon heart cards
Nothing could be simpler than this DIY art project by The Best Ideas for Kids. It’s made with easy-to-find craft supplies that you probably have at home, and it’s so simple that even the tiniest hands can master it. Dress your kids up in their favorite Valentine’s Day outfits and snap a photo to make this keepsake or card craft extra special.
What you need: White card stock, acrylic paint, fine-tipped markers, paper roll
- Get the 19-pack of Apple Barrel Acrylic Paint at Amazon for $19.46
- Get the 300-sheet pack of Neenah White Cardstock at Amazon for $12.04
- Get the 4-pack of Sharpie Fine Tipped Permanent Markers at Amazon for $6.85
Shaving cream hearts
Valentine’s Day crafts for kids: Shaving cream hearts
Shaving cream art is one of our favorite creative mediums for toddlers and preschoolers to experiment with, but it’s also satisfying for older kids, too. This craft from Hello, Wonderful keeps the mess contained in a bin or old box: Kids will enjoy the frothy, fun mess, while parents will appreciate the easy cleanup.
What you need: Water color paper, washable tempera paint, thick foam shaving cream, a plastic bin or a cardboard box
- Get the Canson Water Color Pad at Amazon for $11.71
- Get the Crayola Washable Tempera 12-pack at Amazon for $43.77
- Get the Barbasol Soothing Thick & Rich Shaving Cream 2-pack at Amazon for $11.63
Handprint hearts
Valentine’s Day crafts for kids: Salt dough handprints
Toddlers love getting good and messy with salt dough. It’s so much fun for them to squeeze, knead, roll out and sink their little hands into. Plus, when you are done, you get an adorable keepsake. This recipe and tutorial by The Best Ideas for Kids gives loads of ideas for salt dough handprints and ornaments, for an all-purpose craft for the holiday.
What you need: An extra large heart-shaped cookie cutter, acrylic paint, clear glaze
- Get the extra large Heart Print Cookie Cutter at Amazon for $6.99
- Get the Krylon Triple Thick Clear Glaze at Amazon for $4.99
- Get the 19-pack of Apple Barrel Acrylic Paint at Amazon for $19.46
