Pet Rock Valentines

Mrs. happy homemaker shared a cheaper way of making a pet rock for Valentine's Day rather than spen the $10 for the Etsy version.  The page is no longer live, but she recommends using paint on round and smooth pebbles.

Little lovables paints a face and heart on her version.

Get the instructions here:
http://littlelovables.blogspot.com/2012/02/u-rock-diy-pet-rock-valentine-cards.html

Alphabet Valentines

Oopsey daisy blog has a really cute and simple idea for kids valentines using a free printable she provides, a chocolate wrapped heart and some ribbon. 

Get the template here:
http://www.oopseydaisyblog.com/2012/01/abc-valentine-easy-peasy-valentine.html

Wand Valentines

The teacher wife turns a glow stick into a wand for Valentine's day adding a heart message at the end of each.

Get the instructions here:
http://theteacherwife.blogspot.com/2011/02/v-day-preparation.html

No time for flash cards uses ribbons and dowels.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.notimeforflashcards.com/2010/01/princess-valentine.html 

Let's do something crafty wraps sticks in multiple colors of yarn and glues a bedazzled felt heart  on top.

Get the instructions here:
http://letsdosomethingcrafty.com/felt-heart-fairy-wands/

Valentine Finger Puppets

Katie did has a cute, interactive valentine finger puppet craft using paper, tape and markers.

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://katiedid.squarespace.com/katie-did-journal/2010/2/14/valentines-2010.html

Jedi Valentines

Stich craft creations shares a Star Wars inspired valentine and includes a printable template too.

Get the template here:
http://www.stitchcraftcreations.com/2012/01/30/forceful-valentines/

Design wash rinse repeat shares a Yoda valentine printable.  

http://www.designwashrinserepeat.com/2013/02/freebie-yoda-best-valentine.html 

Cute as a fox pays homage to The Clone Wars with her valentine printables.  She also suggests using a pencil as an alternative to the glow stick.

Get the printable here:
http://www.cuteasafox.com/2012/01/star-wars-printable-valentines.html

Brassy apple's version focuses just on the light saber.

Get the template here:
http://www.brassyapple.com/2012/01/star-wars-valentine-for-boys.html

 

 Cul de sac cool has a Princess Leia valentine and adds Hershey Hugs for her buns.

Get the printable here:

http://www.culdesaccool.com/2013/01/17/diy-printable-cool-heart-wars-valentines-day-cards/

Star wars blog shares a Yoda and R2D2 coloring page.

Get the print out here:
http://starwarsblog.starwars.com/index.php/2009/02/09/yoda-valentine-coloring-contest/

Folded Valentines

Martha Stewart has a very clever template for folded heart valentines. Using scrapbooking paper, the heart shaped valentines fold into tiny little square packages.

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.marthastewart.com/264089/paper-heart-wrappings

Origami Ball and Cup Game

Pre k and k sharing reinvents the classic ball and cup game with origami folding paper, twine and tin foil. 

Good for ages 8 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://prekandksharing.blogspot.co.uk/2012/03/introduction-to-paper-folding-crafts.html