Homemade valentines are a great present for the really special people in your kids’ lives, like grandmas and grandpas, aunts and uncles, brothers and sisters, best friends, and, of course, Mommy and Daddy! (Unless you started making them at Halloween, however, we suggest you stick to boxed cards for all their friends at school.) Here are some fun and easy ideas to make Valentine’s Day cards with your kids.
Hearts and Hands Valentine
Here’s what you need:
- Construction paper (two different colors)
- A pencil
- Markers
- Scissors
- Glue
Here’s what to do:
1. Trace your child’s hand on a piece of construction paper with a pencil and then cut it out.
2. Draw a heart small enough to fit on the hand with a pencil and cut it out.
3. Glue the heart to the front of the hand.
4. Have your child write a special message inside the heart. (For example: “Happy Valentine’s Day! I love you with all my heart!”)
This is a great card to make for Mommy or Daddy.
Ribbon Valentine
Here’s what you need:
- Brown paper bag
- Pencil
- Markers
- Scissors
- Hole punch
- Red or pink ribbon or yarn (about ¼” works best)
Here’s what to do:
1. Use a pencil to trace a large heart on a brown paper bag. Cut out the heart. You can use fancy scalloped scissors (like the ones used for scrapbooking) to jazz up the heart!
2. Make a series of holes around the edge of the heart using a hole punch. The number of holes isn’t important, but be sure to make it an even number.
3. String the ribbon or yarn through the holes starting at the bottom of the heart working your way up. Tie the end pieces (which meet at the top of the heart) into a bow.
4. Have your child write a message on the inside of the heart or use stickers to decorate it, and write “to” and “from” on the back.
You’ve probably had your child make special cards for a loved one’s birthday. Why not for other special days, like Valentine’s Day? Nothing says “I love you” like a homemade card, especially from a child. Be sure to remember people like elderly neighbors and friends that have moved away when you and your child make valentines. Happy Valentine’s Day!
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