We don’t need a holiday as a reason to make cute crafts with kids, but they sure do provide a lot of inspiration. We’ve got a list of Valentine’s Day-inspired crafts that the babysitter can do with the kids this year.
Pastel Heart Art
When smearing something is what’s supposed to happen! With very little prep, kids can get their fingers messy and create unique heart images to use for cards or just for decoration.
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Supplies: Soft Pastels, Cardstock, Scissors, Painters Tape, Cotton Swabs
Footprint Valentines
Capture their adorably tiny feet and turn it into a Valentine for mom and dad.
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Supplies: Cardstock, Tempra Paint, Markers, Valentine’s Day Stickers
Heart Art Banner
This could be a big afternoon project, or you could stretch it out over a few days. No stress on making the best heart—the banner needs lots. Let their decorating creativity run wild.
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Supplies: Pink + Red Cardstock, Scissors, Dot Markers, Glue Sticks, Sequins, Glitter Dots, Pens, Crayons
Heart Fingerprint Tree
Each kid is unique, and so are their fingerprints.
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Supplies: 2 Sheets White Paper (per kid), Red + Pink Ink Pads or Finger Paint, Black Marker, Scissors, Pencil
Salt Dough Hanging Hearts
A more durable decoration you can use year after year.
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Supplies: Salt Dough, Heart-Shaped Cutters, Heart Confetti, Glitter, Sequins, Ribbon
Folded Paper Hearts
Simple, easy, adorable.
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Supplies: Paper, Ruler, Pencil, Scissors, Glue Stick, Paint (optional)
Candy-Free Valentines
Kids get plenty of sugar. Help them create fun Valentines for their friends that don’t include candy.
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Supplies: Dollar Store Trip, Whatever Card-Making Supplies You Want
Homemade Heart Bird Treats
How about a Valentine for the birds?
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Supplies: Flour, Water, Corn Syrup, Birdseed, Cookie Cutters, Plastic Straw, Yarn
Build Candy Heart Structures
When engineering is just plain fun. See how many different shapes you and the kids can make!
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Supplies: Toothpicks, Gummy Hearts, Timer (optional), Measuring Tape (optional)
Minute to Win It Games
Make a competition out of it! There are many different games that you and the kids can play—all using candy hearts.
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Supplies: Conversation Candy Hearts, Assorted Paper + Household Items
