This Valentine’s Day, craft handmade cards for a friend, child or sweetie with our simple ideas.
Making handmade valentines is a sweet gesture that lets the recipient know how much they mean to you … but coming up with a unique and creative design can add stress to an otherwise fun day. These special valentines use simple materials and are easy to put together, yet they pack a punch of serious cuteness. Below are some ideas for classroom valentines, a Valentine’s Day card for a friend or family member, or a special card for your sweetheart.
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A crafty, googly-eyed message is a clever and funny valentine with lots of room to write a note inside. These are great for classroom Valentine’s Day parties!
Cardstock
Scissors
Heart-shaped craft punch
Large googly eyes
Fancy pen or favorite stamp
A special message hides inside a look-alike paper fortune cookie. These deceptively easy valentines are a great out-of-the-box idea to show your love to that special someone.
Scissors
Craft paper
Paper for written fortune messages
Glue
Cardboard
A small cellophane bag of sprinkles or colorful candies tied with pretty ribbon or twine is the perfect partner for a bowl of ice cream. Simply fill a small candy bag with toppings and tie with a tag that says, “You’re the topping to my ice cream!”
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