Valentine Heart Candy Message

Shenanigans in second has a cute idea for writing a personal valentine's day note using the candy message hearts.

Good for ages 8 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://shenanigansinsecond.blogspot.com/2012/02/day-hearts-took-over-our-writing.html

Valentines Day Wake Up

Skip to my lou has an adorable way to decorate the kids' bedroom on Valentine's day by placing several paper heart messages on their doors.  You could also decorate all around their room or bathroom mirror.

Get the instructions here:
http://skiptomylou.wordpress.com/2007/02/13/heart-attack/

Mardi Gras Mask

Freebie spot has a cute idea for how to make a Mardi Gras mask using hand and even foot prints and bright colorful construction paper.

Good for ages 4 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.freebiespot.net/21610/kids-frugal-craft-hand-foot-print-mardi-gras-mask/

Stained Glass Valentine's

Artful kids has a great way for the toddling set to make their own valentines.  Have the kids finger paint onto a sheet of paper.  Then glue that paper to a card with cutout hearts on the front.  The kids' fingerpainting will show through the cut outs to make a very pretty card,

Good for ages 2 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://artful-kids.com/blog/2012/01/19/cut-paper-valentines/

Butterfly Valentines

The examiner shows how to take a toilet paper roll, pipe cleaner and construction paper and make a cute valentine.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.examiner.com/article/valentine-crafts-for-toddlers

Easy child crafts use lots of cut out hearts on their version.

Get the instructions here:
 http://www.easy-child-crafts.com/toilet-paper-roll-butterfly.html

Lego Ring Valentines

Chez beeper bebe has a great valentine for the lego fan.  She creates a valentine and attaches lego pieces in a clear bag to the back for kids to construct their own ring.

Get the instructions here:
http://chezbeeperbebe.blogspot.com/2012/02/make-this-lego-accessory-valentine.html

Handprint Heart Cards

Rosina huber turns handprints into a heart shape for a cute Valentine's day card. She said it does take a few tries before you can perfect the heart shape.

Good for ages 4 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://rosinahuber.blogspot.com/2011/01/valentine-handprint-cards-one-for-you.html