25 Super-Sweet Valentine’s Day DIY Activities for Kids & Parents

01Feb

Can you believe it’s already FEBRUARY?? It feels like we just dipped our toes into the pool of 2022 and here we are in the second month of the year.

No doubt you’re seeing cute red and pink stuff and heart-shaped things everywhere, because love is in the air! Valentine’s Day is coming up quick, so now is a great time to do some sweet love-inspired crafts.

We’ve rounded up 15 of our favorite Valentines’ Day DIY projects that can be done as a family! It’s so sweet to see kids working together, the younger ones learning from the older ones… the older learning some patience as they help the littles… 😊 One of the many benefits of homeschooling!

Conversation Hearts Headband Tutorial

This is absolutely adorable! A less durable version could probably be made with construction paper, but this one is made with felt and two-way transfer printing. Cute as a button! Find this cute headband DIY here:

https://www.craftaholicsanonymous.net/conversation-hearts-headband-tutorial-giveaway

Sweet Skewers

Simple but so cute – these fruit skewers look so yummy! No step-by-step here, but it should be fairly easy to replicate. The idea can be seen on this pinterest pin:

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/140806230128012/

Valentines’ Day Charcuterie Board

This GORGEOUS tray has my mouth watering! I can just taste those fresh raspberries. And with the clear directions for layout and elements, I feel like anyone could create their own version of this beautiful charcuterie! Find it here:

https://wanderlustandwellness.org/valentine-charcuterie-board/?utm_source=pinterest&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=social-pug

Valentine’s Day Charcuterie Board in a Heart-shape Box

What?? Valentine’s charcuterie gets even cuter in a heart-shaped box. If you don’t have one lying around, maybe save one from this year! Or hit up the dollar tree. 😉 Find the original post below:

https://www.chicaandjo.com/valentines-day-charcuterie-board-in-a-heart-shaped-candy-box/

5 Minute DIY Tissue Garland

Five minutes? Sold! I am in love with the whole mantlescape this tassel garland was part of here:

https://www.oneprojectcloser.com/5-minute-diy-tissue-garland/

For more garland ideas, check out this next one…

Ideas for Valentine Garlands:

SO CUTE! I think my favorite are the stitched paper hearts. Original article here:

http://www.createcraftlove.com/2014/01/valentine-garland.html

And for a sentimental spin on the garland thing…

DIY Valentine’s Day Love Letter Garland Decoration (with free printable template!)

Those little letters look so lovely. I definitely want to recreate this one!

https://mikylacreates.com/diy-valentines-day-love-letter-garland-decoration/

Yarn Wrapped Cardboard Hearts

What a wonderful way to use up ends of yarn skeins!! Kids will love this one. Working on those fine motor skills with the yarn wrapping!

https://www.craftymorning.com/yarn-wrapped-cardboard-hearts/

Neutral Farmhouse Valentine’s Day Garland:

Loving the pure simplicity of the creamy white! This one combines both pom-poms and those yarn-wrapped hearts. http://www.refreshliving.us/2017/01/farmhouse-inspired-valentines-decor.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=pinterest&utm_campaign=tailwind_tribes&utm_content=tribes&utm_term=279081100_7101140_7884

How To Make Paper Strip Hearts

Now here’s an amazing way to use up little bits of scrapbook paper! And look how cute the finished product is!

https://thecraftyblogstalker.com/paper-strip-hearts/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=pinterest&utm_campaign=tailwind_tribes&utm_content=tribes&utm_term=595438860_22102694_7884

Valentine’s Day Suncatcher Craft

This fun one probably won’t have you running to the craft store first for supplies… check it out:

https://www.passionforsavings.com/valentines-day-class-party-ideas/amp/

Valentine’s Hot Cocoa Station

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Chocolate, chocolate and more chocolate sounds just perfect for Valentine’s… this hot chocolate station is adorable!

Valentine’s Day Branch Heart Tree

If you spray-painted some branches from your backyard white, and added some handmade paper hearts, you could get a very similar look to this beautiful branch heart tree! Or the printable for perfectly shaped hearts is only $3 from this shop.

https://shop.thehousethatlarsbuilt.com/products/valentines-day-branch-heart-tree-pdf-template?variant=31384590581824&utm_source=pinterest&utm_medium=social

Full tutorial and styling tips in this blog post!

https://thehousethatlarsbuilt.com/2015/01/diy-valentines-day-branch-tree.html/

Be Mine Valentine Mantel Ideas:

Cuteness Overload!! And how ingenious that she added hearts to the little pine tree to carry it into February. 🙂

https://tatertotsandjello.com/be-mine-valentine-mantel-ideas/

Valentine Mantle Décor and Prints

The black and white along with the red and pink gives it such a striking vibe!

https://thecraftingchicks.com/valentine-mantle-decor-and-prints/

Best Valentine’s Day Crafts from Martha Stewart

https://www.marthastewart.com/274866/valentines-day-crafts?utm_source=pinterest.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=marthastewartliving_4955904&utm_content=standard_toppinterest_valentinesday_diy&utm_term=valentinesdayinspiration_202102&slide=4138eb6a-20ba-44dc-930d-0693806b807a – 4138eb6a-20ba-44dc-930d-0693806b807a

I love these sweet heart-shape fans! Especially the colors used.

Wreaths:

And now, please enjoy a selection of the most AWESOME wreaths I could find across ye merry olde interweb…

Heart-Shaped Wreath Form

https://www.fynesdesigns.com/make-heart-shaped-wreath-form/

This heart-shaped wreath form would be such an awesome base for so many ADORABLE wreath ideas! You could absolutely put your own spin on this to add whatever color or texture you’d like! I’d probably do some blush silk roses, but the pom-poms Virginia used on hers are so much fun too!