5 Affordable Valentine’s Craft Ideas for Kids

Are you looking for a fun Valentine’s Day craft for your kiddos? Whether you are homeschooling, a teacher, or a mom looking for a fun activity, these crafts are quick, easy, and the best part… affordable!

No need to have a bunch of crazy supplies or tons of time. These crafts come together with many materials that you probably have already lying around your home.

Affordable Valentine’s Day Craft Ideas

I always love being a “craft mom”… but I also cannot handle a 15-step process, a huge mess, or running to the store to grab a whole bunch of random craft supplies. Here are 5 quick and easy craft ideas that are the perfect afternoon activity, school craft idea, or homeschooling Valentine’s Unit Study project.

Easy Watercolor Heart Stamp

Using an old paper towel or toilet paper roll, some water, and food coloring, you can make a cute and easy project that is kid and toddler-friendly 👏

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DIY Felt Heart-Buddy

Wanting to work on fine-motor skills with your little one? This cute DIY felt buddy is the perfect craft that includes cutting, writing, twisting, and gluing.

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Easy Paper Heart Person

This is a classic that can be adapted into so many different styles and varieties! Regardless of the process, they turn out so cute.

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Watercolor Paper Towel Hearts

This activity makes for a great low-waste and affordable Montessori activity for little ones! It’s also a great art lesson in color mixing and blending.

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Easy DIY Valentine Garland

Do you have a pile of old Amazon delivery boxes that you aren’t sure what to do with?! This easy craft uses old cardboard to make a fun DIY Valentine’s Day garland to hang around your home, your classroom, or wherever else you want a Valentine’s Day celebration!

Get the full instructions here!

We love that these crafts are all easy-to-do (both in setup and cleanup), and are truly so affordable! Do you have any quick and easy craft ideas that you enjoy doing for Valentine’s Day? We’d love to hear!

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