Valentine Crafts, Cards, and Gift Ideas for Kids of All Ages

Revised for 2008!

By Jan K., The Proofer

© Copyright 2006

 

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All the links you need for the illustrated instructions for each card, craft, coloring pages, game, and gift idea---and to get the free printables you need---are provided below. Scroll down the entire page for colorful pictures and a description of each different Valentine's Day idea! Many are suitable for young kids...and are fun for "older kids" too!

These I Love My Grandma Valentines can be colored and make happy cards or refrigerator art just for Grandma!

Create a quarter-fold card, a tri-fold card, or a full-page valentine using the free printables provided. A free printable, easy to fold and make envelope is also provided.

 

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These free printable candy bags are downloaded as a zip file from Mom's Break.

Get the illustrated instructions for making this candy bag at:

Make a Valentine Candy Bag

 

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Put a tasty chocolate cupcake (chocolate frosted with coconut on top!) in a Valentine cup and you have the perfect Valentine gift! Unwrap the cupcake and pour milk into the glass...

...yummmmmmmmm...

See this being put together at:

Valentine Cupcake in a Glass

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Make a Valentine's Day Card that comes with an envelope and it's own wrapping paper!

This is an easy craft for kids, and can be made for Mommy, Daddy, or Grandma. Of course "big kids" can make one, too, to tuck into a lunch bag briefcase for someone special!

As you can see, this craft requires very few craft materials.

Easy To Make Valentine

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This shows the card inside the envelope. To see the complete illustrated instructions for making the card, the envelope, and putting it in the wrapping paper, go to:

Make a Valentine Card with Envelope

Get the clipart at:

Mom's Break Valentines

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Make a page-sized Valentine's card, mounted on a piece of construction paper using Mom's Break free printable Valentine card and wrapping paper. This is great for small children to make for Mommy, Daddy, and Grandma!

To see the complete illustrated instructions for making this Valentine, go to:

Easy to Make Valentine

Get the clipart at:

Mom's Break Valentines

 

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Use Mom's Break Valentine free printable wrapping paper to make this cute heart-shaped valentine that is mounted on a piece of construction paper. It can be decorated with stickers, glitter, or any other drawings the kids want to fill in around the heart.

To see the complete illustrated instructions for making this Valentine, go to:

Make a Valentine Heart

Get the clipart at:

Mom's Break Valentines

 

 

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It's always the right time to stick a little note in a lunch bag, briefcase, in between pages in a book...or tucked under the pillow! It really doesn't have to be Valentine's Day to tell someone "I love you..."

Buying cards can get expensive---and besides they are big and obvious. So why not just slip in a little note that is the size of a business card?

Get everything you need at:

Put a Valentine in a Lunch Bag or Briefcase!

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This is an easy game and can be enjoyed by kids and adults alike! Everything you need is provided, all you have to do is print the bingo game cards and the bingo call cards!

Get everything you need at:

Play Valentine's Day Bingo!

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Put together a nice Valentine gift bag especially for seniors!

Go to:

Valentines for Seniors

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You can make this elegant, tri-fold Valentine's Day card without needing card-making software. This card is printed on 8-1/2" x 11" computer paper and fits into a #10 (business) envelope.

Go to:

Make A Valentine's Day Card without Card-Making Software

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Want to make your own personalized greeting cards, but don't have card-making software? No problem! Here's a great idea for making cards using blank labels! Making Quarter-Fold Cards Without Card-Making Software

 

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Here's a really quick and very inexpensive idea for a Valentine Party Favor. It can also be used a Valentine gift for a co-worker or friend.

Quick and Inexpensive Valentine Party Favor or Co-Worker Gift

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Give the kind of gift that everyone loves---something homemade!

Breakfast muffins (or cupcakes) fit perfectly into these little plastic buckets (or even paper cups that are decorated for Valentine's Day).

Get everything you need (including a link to the free recipe for the muffins shown here) at:

Valentine Muffins

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If you are giving a gift card to your special Valentine this year, then present the card using these gift card certificates! These certificates print on regular computer paper and fit into readily available envelopes.

For all you need, go to:

Gift Certificate Holders for Valentine's Day

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Please be sure to share this page with a friend! The Valentine's Day cards, crafts, coloring pages, and gift ideas  may be used freely for all personal, school, church, scout, or community group projects!

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