Finding the right Valentine’s Day cards for your kids can be tough. Coming up with creative and cool Valentine ideas year after year can get tricky. I’m going to go out on a limb here and assume that because you’re a parent, you are busy. And as much as you might want to, you likely don’t have time to stare at Pinterest boards all day. But never fear – this list of cute Valentine ideas for kids is just what you need!
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Valentine’s Day Cards for Kids
Most kids get really excited about their yearly classroom Valentine exchange and they look forward to it every Valentine’s Day. And that means the pressure is on find Valentine’s Day cards that will be a hit with the kids at school. Nowadays, there are a LOT of options – sites like Pinterest and YouTube spew out information nonstop. Ideas and tutorials are so plentiful and accessible, it can be a challenge to sift through it all to find something do-able that your kids will love.
Finding the right Valentine’s Day cards for your kids can be a tricky business. You want something that’s really cool, fairly easy to do, and not too expensive. Though it can overwhelming, it is possible to tick all of those boxes. And this collection of Valentine ideas does just that!
About This Collection of Valentine Ideas for Kids
The Valentine ideas in this collection are unique, affordable, and definitely do-able. I’ve done the research for you. All you have to do is save this post!
Here is an overview of what’s on the list:
- Free Printable Valentine’s Day Cards
- Homemade Valentines Ideas for Kids
- Valentine Ideas for Preschoolers
- Valentines for Older Kids
- Best Classroom Valentines
30+ Valentine Ideas for Kids
Whether you are looking for printables, homemade Valentine ideas, or something easy, this collection of Valentine ideas for kids has you covered! I’ve done the research for you so you can come back to this list year after year – a one-stop shop for choosing unique and creative Valentine ideas for your kids!
Free Printable Valentine’s Day Cards
One of the most economical ways to get creative this Valentine’s Day is to use free printable Valentine’s Day cards. This mini-collection of free printable Valentine’s Day cards includes the best of the best!
1. You Have the Write Stuff Valentines
These awesome Valentines from Better Homes and Gardens are super “punny”! Get the link to the tutorial in this the slideshow of 19 Free Printable Valentines.
These Valentine’s Day pencils from Amazon are just the “write” treat to go along with these free printable Valentines.
2. You’re the Balm Valentines
This creative idea from Five Little Chefs is sure to be explosive! Check out the tutorial here.
Grab these candy-flavored lip balms from Amazon to make these Valentines extra awesome.
3. Your Friendship Blows Me Away Valentines
These adorably creative Valentines from Your Modern Family are easy to make and so much fun! Check out the tutorial here.
Grab these adorable mini bubble bottles from Amazon to complete these fantastic Valentines.
4. Lip Balm Monster Valentines
These terribly lovable monster Valentines from The Idea Room are so cute! Get the tutorial and free printable here.
Get the EOS lip balms here.
5. You’re Super Valentines
These super Valentines from It’s Always Autumn are really cool! Make them with your little superhero using this tutorial and free printable.
Get the superhero-inspired band bracelets here.
6. You A-Maze Me Valentines
This Valentine idea is so much fun! Get the free printable here from Let’s DIY It All and make these a-mazing Valentines.
Or you can pick up these a-MAZE-ing valentines on Amazon.
7. Free Coloring Pages Valentines
These sweet coloring pages Valentines from Art Bar are great! Your kiddo can color them in special ways for each classmate. Or, leave the Valentines blank and attach these affordable mini-crayon packs as a special creative treat! Get the free printable Valentine coloring pages here from Art Bar.
Homemade Valentines Ideas for Kids
There’s definitely something special about making homemade Valentines. They might be a little more work, but if your kids are crafty, then the extra effort is worth it!
8. Heart-Shaped Crayon Valentines
This awesome homemade heart crayon craft idea from Princess Pinky Girl is perfect for Valentine’s Day! Upcycle those old broken crayons with this tutorial. Stick the hearts on some cardstock with a hand-written message like “My heart melts for you” or “You color my world”, and you’re good to go!
Get the silicone heart mold to make the perfect Valentine heart crayons.
9. Heartbreaker Valentines
This excellent idea featured on Made Everyday is simple to make and so much fun to break! Check out the tutorial here.
Fill your hearts with these Valentine’s Day M&M’s.
10. Origami Heart Valentines
These fantastic homemade origami heart valentines from Project Kid are a sweet way to say “I heart you”. Check out the simple tutorial here.
This awesome Valentine-themed origami paper is perfect for this craft.
11. Classic Homemade Valentines
Buggy and Buddy offers up a straightforward way to achieve heartfelt homemade Valentines. Your kids will love making these more traditional creations with classic materials like heart-shaped doilies and tissue paper. Check out the tutorial here.
Pick up some lovely heart-shaped doilies here.
12. Fortune Cookie Valentines
I’ve seen your future, and I just know your kids are going to love these awesome fortune cookie valentines from Feels Like Home. Have a blast coming up with sweet, psychic, and ‘punny’ fortunes. Check out the tutorial here.
Pick up this pretty Valentine’s Day paper here to use for the fortune cookies.
Start a new family tradition this Valentine’s Day with these creative Family Valentine’s Day Ideas!
Valentine Ideas for Preschoolers
These fun and easy Valentines are perfect for a busy preschooler parent. Your kid’s toddler class will love these valentines and you don’t have to break a sweat to make them happen! No matter which you choose, your kiddo will love these cute Valentines!
13. Dino-Mite Valentines for Preschoolers
These super fun Valentines feature happy dinosaurs made of seed paper. Plant them and watch ’em grow!
14. Magical Sequin Creatures Valentine Set
If you are looking for something sweet, simple, and adorable, then these Valentines are it. This set comes with sequin animal creature keychains and coordinating valentine cards.
15. Foam Airplane Valentines
These awesome airplane Valentines feature Valentine’s Day cards with some high-flying puns (“You’re just plane awesome!”) and easy-to-make foam airplanes. There are 4 card types to choose from and the airplanes come in 7 different designs.
16. Make-A-Face Valentines
These interactive Make-A-Face Valentines from JOYIN give those little preschoolers the chance to make silly faces out of stickers! They will have so much bringing these colorful pieces of fruit to life with their sticker combinations.
17. Heart Jigsaw Puzzle Valentines
Give those preschoolers the chance to solve the puzzle with these Valentine’s Day Heart Jigsaw Puzzle Valentines. These cool heart puzzles come in 4 adorable designs.
18. Gnome Classroom Valentines
These Gnome Valentines feature some fun great puns like “You Gnome I Love You” and “I Love You Gnome Matter What”. Each Valentine comes with an adorable little Gnome.
19. Heart-Shaped Shades Valentines
These awesome heart-shaped shades make super cool classroom Valentines for preschoolers. Not only do these heart-shaped sunglasses fit the Valentine’s Day theme, but they give all those cute little preschoolers something festive and fashionable to wear while they party!
20. You’re a Gem Classroom Valentines
Buy a container of Ring Pops, download this adorable printable from Rubi and Lib Design Studio and you are on your way to an easily done classroom valentine for your kid. So cute!
21. Construction-Themed Valentines
These cool construction vehicle Valentines from Paperie Printables feature happy little machines wearing their hearts on their sleeves!
Valentines for Older Kids
If you’ve got a kid who’s too cool for school, then these Valentines for older kids are just the thing. Help your chill kid impress those grade school critics with these awesome classroom Valentines. OMG, your kids are totally going to think they are, like, so totally lit. (The kids are still saying lit, right?)
22. Etch-a-Sketch Secret Admirer Valentines
I’m low-key obsessed with these super creative Valentines. Your kid can write personalized messages and then seal them with the special scratch off sticker. Friends will love scratching their Etch-a-Sketch valentines to get their special message!
23. Magic Potion Valentines
The magical Valentines will be a pure hit with your kid’s friends. These little craft kit Valentines include everything you need to create a magical potion bottle. Plus they can be personalized!
24. You ROCK Valentine!
This super cool valentines are great for older kids. Each set comes with 24 cards (8 of each of 3 designs) and 24 heart natural gem crystals. Spectacular!
25. I SQUISH You a Happy Valentine’s Day
These squishy little valentines will be the coolest in the classroom this year. Get them assembled for an extra cost, or get the DIY kits to put together with your kiddo.
26. You Quack Me Up Ducky Valentines
These adorably hilarious rubber ducky valentines can be personalized with your child’s name. Make bath time fun with these valentines.
Best Classroom Valentines
These Valentine cards for school make perfect classroom Valentines for kids of all ages. From personalized Valentine’s Day cards to interactive Valentines for kids, these classroom Valentines are sure to be top of the class!
27. Space-Themed Scratch Art and Bouncy Balls Valentines
I love these amazing space-themed Valentines. They are so unbelievably cool! They come with bouncy balls you can insert into each card, AND the back of each card has a scratch-off design feature. You can either scratch a special message on the back for your Valentine, or leave it untouched for the recipient to scratch designs on their own!
28. Star Wars Light Saber Valentines
These Star Wars Light Saber (glow stick) Valentines are AMAZING. They are the perfect Valentine’s Day cards for the Star Wars fan in your house! Kids love the glow stick light sabers and you will love how easy they are to put together.
29. Have a Poppin’ Valentines Day Valentines
These simple and sweet (and salty) classroom Valentines will be super POP-ular in your kid’s classroom. Just buy a pack of microwave popcorn and order these personalized popcorn valentine stickers from Etsy and your kid’s valentines will be about to pop off. 😉
30. Watercolor Unicorn Valentine’s Cards
These lovely little valentines from Inklings Paperie on Etsy feature a pretty unicorn scene that your kid’s friends will love to paint.
31. Valentine’s Day Bingo Scratch-Off Valentines
These are the coolest Valentines ever! Scratch to reveal a row of 5 hearts and you win! They are sold in packs of 26 Cards, with 24 non-winning cards and 2 winning cards, but you can also purchase additional winning cards. These scratch-off Valentines from My Scratch-Offs make perfect Valentine’s Day cards for your kids. Get them here on Etsy.
32. S’Mores Personalized Valentine’s Cards
These Valentines will leave your child’s classmates wanting s’more. Pair them with actual s’mores ingredients for an added treat!
33. Colorful Watercolor Painting Kit Valentine’s Day Personalized Valentine’s Cards
These Valentines are awesome. Your child’s inner artist will be so excited to share these personalized painting kits from Moms Scraps on Etsy! Each kit includes a personalized valentine, a mini easel, and a mini watercolor set. 🎨
Thank you so much for checking out my collection of cute Valentine ideas for kids! I hope you enjoyed all of the creative inspiration! Comment below with your favorite Valentine ideas and don’t forget to join our mailing list!
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