On February 14, in addition to (or instead of) Valentine’s Day gifts for him, consider getting crafty. What are some good Valentine’s crafts? This list of craft ideas (with supply lists and instructions) has Valentine’s Day crafts for kids, teens, and adults—and many are good for all ages. (Do be sure little ones are supervised at all times while crafting.) For teens or tweens just getting into crafting, they’ll love making these crafts as decor or affordable gifts for friends. Younger children will enjoy helping you or working on a few crafts by themselves. Involve little ones in decorating or stringing garlands; if they’re attending a school party or you’re hosting one at home, they’ll love pitching in to get the party space Valentine-ready. Pick your craft, gather your supplies, and get started!
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Rectangle box with hinged lidPlastic wrapGold spray paint
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Craft developed by Morgan Levine.
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Natural wood heart shapesAcrylic paint in bright colorsPaintbrushMini alphabet stampsGlueSmall pin backs
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Inflated Mylar heart-shaped balloons (available at party supply stores)Vinyl stick-on letters (available at office supply and craft stores)
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Craft developed by Blake Ramsey.
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Small square box with lidGluePaintbrushChunky glitter
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Craft developed by Morgan Levine.
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Cardboard rectangle jewelry box with lidScissorsPink, purple, and red construction paperGlue dots
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Craft developed by Morgan Levine.
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Molding clayHeart-shaped cookie cutterStamp with small letter stamps or cookie-cutter lettersHole punch or awlKeyrings
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Round tin box with lidColored tissue paperScissorsGlue stick
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Craft developed by Morgan Levine.
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Plain canvas tote bagHeart stencilAdhesive lettersPaintFoam brush
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Craft knifeContact paperTapePlain glassPaintbrushGlass etcher
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Craft developed by Morgan Levine.
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Cardstock Box template {PDF} Scissors Glue stick
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Craft developed by Morgan Levine.
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Round or heart-shaped baking trayExtra or broken crayonsStamp with small letter stamps or cookie-cutter letters
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Small box with lid (can be rectangle or square)Assorted rolls of washi tape
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Craft developed by Morgan Levine.
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Round tin box with lidYellow, pink, and black construction paperScissorsGlue or double-stick tape
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Craft developed by Morgan Levine.
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Plain heart-shaped boxPaint brushesPaintStampsRed inkPermanent marker
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Paper Envelopes Invite (download template) {PDF} Newspaper Washable hand paint
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Cups Customized labels (download) {PDF} Blank labels
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Cupcake liners (in assorted colors)Craft knifePipe cleaners (in green)Craft glue or hot glue
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Construction paper or colorful paper stockScissors (you could also use pinking shears or fancy-edged scissors)Metallic ink pensPixie sticksCraft glue
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Ingredients for making treats (marshmallows, rice cereal, butter)Food coloring (if you wish)Wax paperValentine-themed cookie cutters
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Adhesive felt sheets (in pink, red, and white)Scissors (you can also use pinking shears or fancy-edged scissors)Craft glueMetal single-prong hair clipScrapbooking bows (These are small, pre-made, adhesive-backed. Available at your local craft store)
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NewspaperConstruction paper or colorful paper stockCrayon or colored pencilWhite craft gluePaintbrushHeart-shaped pastaSpaghetti (to make the stem)
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Heart template {PDF} Colorful paper stock Scissors Screw punch (awl or thumbtack will also work) Large blunt needle Yarn
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Empty jar (for this project, almost any size will work: olive, baby food, pickle)Craft glueFloral foam in thin brick size (available at craft stores)Pipe cleanersGlitter
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Wax paperCookiesFood-safe markers or pens
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Plain white mugRubbing alcoholRed sharpieRag
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Craft developed by Morgan Levine.
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Double-sided fusible interfacingIronFelt (in at least two different colors)Fabric scissorsPaperScalloped scissorsNeedle and thread
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Craft developed by Morgan Levine.
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Small wooden heartsJewelry chainsPaint pensDremel
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Craft developed by Morgan Levine.
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Large glass bowlAcrylic paintLarge commercial coffee filtersWax paperSmall glass bowlPaintbrushScissorsHole punchColorful baker’s twine
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Craft developed by Blake Ramsey.
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Glass hurricaneHeart doiliesDouble stick tapeScissorsWax or parchment paper
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Craft developed by Blake Ramsey.
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CardstockScissors4-inch cork squares (available at office supply and craft stores)PencilCraft knifeThin masking tape (or stickers)Acrylic paint in 4 colorsPaintbrush
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Tip: To create hearts (or other shapes) skip the masking tape and adhere stickers to the cork board instead. Then paint the entire cork square with one color of paint. Once dry (about 1 hour), remove the stickers to reveal your design. Craft developed by Blake Ramsey.
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Craft developed by Blake Ramsey.
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Assorted paperScissorsNeedle and thread2" scalloped-shaped hole punch
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VotivesAssorted paperScissorsDouble-sided tapeWashi tapeRibbon
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ScissorsTissue paperFloral wireStyrofoam wreathHot glue gun
