As a homeschooling family, DIY crafts are a must. It keeps the little ones engaged, entertained, and presents a hands-on learning opportunity. I also love the idea of repurposing some of our crafts as seasonal decor as our walls become bare after the fall and winter holidays. It’s fun, affordable, and my little ones LOVE seeing their work on display! I purposefully look for crafts for boys and girls to make sure it’s fun for both of my little ones. Here’s a list of 10 easy crafts for Valentine’s Day my little ones and I are doing in 2022. For more information about our homeschooling journey, check out this post.
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10 Easy Crafts for Valentine’s Day 2022
- Heart Wreath
- Love Bugs
- Paper Heart Garland
- Bouquet of Hearts Card
- Heart Butterfly Craft
- Valentine’s Rocket
- Hotair Balloon
- Ninja Turtles
- Fingerprint Heart Poem
- Heart of a Lion
Stapled Paper Heart Wreath from Onelittleproject.com
This craft is super adorable once finished! I can hear my daughter saying “aww” already. It’s also going to make a cute piece of decor once finished. Here’s what you’ll need:
- 3 sheets of 8.5” x 11” card stock paper
- Ribbon
- Scissors
- Stapler
- For full instructions/images visit Onelittleproject.com
Love Bugs from RedTedArt.com
For the bug lovers and girly girls alike. This one will grab the attention of both my man-cub and my mini-me. It’s absolutely adorable and can be made to fit any boy’s or girl’s taste. Here’s what you’ll need:
- Toilet rolls or paper towel rolls cut to size.
- Paint
- Googly eyes
- Pipe cleaners
- Beads
- Construction paper or cardstock
- Tacky craft glue
- Marker pens
- Scissors
- Kitchen Skewer (just for poking holes into the rolls)
- For full instructions visit RedTedArt.com
Paper Heart Garland from TheIdeaRoom.net
Another craft we’ll be turning into decor for sure. My daughter already has plans to string this all over her room. Here’s what you need:
- 12×12 Scrapbook Paper
- Scissors
- Ruler
- Glue
- Hole Punch
- Twine
- For complete instructions visit TheIdeaRoom.net
Bouquet of Hearts Card from MakeandTakes.com
This next craft project will be doubling as gifts to friends and family. Be sure to check out Makes and Takes for an example of the finished product. It’s the perfect Valentine’s Day card with a handmade touch. Here’s what you’ll need:
- White cardstock
- Colored paper
- Markers
- Ribbon
- Glue dots
- For full instructions/images visit MakeAndTakes.com
Heart Butterfly Craft from GlueSticksandGumDrops.com
Okay, so we may or may not be making these just for me. Between the googly eyes and the cute heart-shaped wings, this craft is helping me level up my 2022 Valentine’s Day crafting. Here’s what you’ll need:
- Red Paint
- Clothespins
- Paintbrushes (these are my favorite for little hands)
- Construction Paper
- Glue
- Googly Eyes
- White Pipe Cleaners
- Hot Glue Gun
- Visit GlueSticksandGumDrops.com for full instructions/images.
Valentine Rocket Craft from SimpleEverydayMom.com
Calling all the boys with this one! Not saying my daughter won’t enjoy this, but rockets have a special place in my man cubs heart. Here’s what you’ll need:
- Cardstock or construction paper
- Scissors
- Glue
- Rocket Template (from Simple Everyday Mom)
- See SimpleEverydayMom.com for complete instructions.
Hot Air Balloon Craft from TheInspirationEdit.com
I’m looking forward to hanging this one on our art wall. It’s colorful and I love the 3D element. Here’s what you’ll need:
- Craft Paper
- Scissors
- Craft Glue
- Marker
- Pencils
- Template from TheInspirationEdit.com
- Visit TheInspirationEdit.com for complete instructions.
Heart-Shaped Ninja Turtles from Housingaforest.com
These are so cool! You’ll definitely want to take a look at the finished product on Housingaforest.com. I can’t wait to make these with the kids! Here’s what you’ll need:
- Green, Orange, Red, Purple, Blue, White, and Black construction paper
- Scissors
- Glue
- Black Sharpie
- Printable Ninja Turtle PDF from Housingaforest.com
- See the full instructions here.
Fingerprint Heart Poem Keepsake from MessyLittleMonster.com
This is one of my favorites! Grandma and Papa have these coming as gifts this year (sorry to ruin the surprise guys). I love the idea of making it on an easel to not only preserve the artwork but to level up the quality of the gift. Here’s what you’ll need:
- Mini Canvas and Easel
- Paint
- Sticky-back paper
- Heart-Shaped Cutter
- ‘I love you’ Poem from MessyLittleMonster.com
- For complete instructions visit MessyLittleMonster.com
Heart of a Lion from Momdot.com
This little lion stole my heart. It’s super easy and I love that Trisha includes a version for both little kids and big kids. My daughter is at the stage where she doesn’t want to do anything too “babyish” so this is perfect. Here’s what you’ll need:
- Cardstock
- Lion Printable
- Heart Printable
- Glue
- Visit MomDot.Com for complete instructions + images of the craft once complete.
While some may consider me creative, I personally feel I lack when it comes to creativity in the arts and crafts realm. I’m so thankful I’ve come across these great bloggers who have shared their ideas to help our 2022 Valentine’s Day a memorable one.
Which craft was your favorite? Have another cute craft to share? Comment below!
XOXO, JD
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