Valentine Crackers

Crackers make an appearance for Valentine's Day.  Lovely indeed fills them with confetti and other fun trinkets but candy will work well too.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://lovelyindeed.com/diy-valentine-crackers/

Valentine Bead Bracelets

Red, white and pink beads on a sparkly pipe cleaner make these Valentine bracelets from scrumdilly do. 

Good for ages 4 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://scrumdillydo.blogspot.com/2013/02/make-beaded-valentine-bracelets.html

Ladybug Valentines

Paper hearts turn into ladybugs for Valentine's day with accordion folded legs and polka dots from craft jr.

Good for ages 4 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.craftjr.com/heart-shaped-ladybug-craft/

Valentine's Day Jokes

 

Download these free Valentine's Day jokes for the kids' lunchbox for a Valentine's Day surprise from skip to my lou.

Get the template here:

http://www.skiptomylou.org/2013/02/13/free-printable-valentines-day-school-lunch-notes-by-chickabug/

Paper Card Vase

Turn a Valentine's Day card into a vase with this inventive idea from delia creates.  She also makes poppies to fill the vase using red tissue paper and green pipe cleaners.

Good for ages 4 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.deliacreates.com/2011/04/handmade-mothers-day-card-and-belleza.html

Finishing his race's card uses a V for the vase and for Valentine's day.

Get the instructions here:
http://finishinghisrace.blogspot.com/2011/02/letters-h-v-valentines.html

Light House Valentine

One of the most unique classroom valentines, alpha mom shares a free printable and complete instructions for how to make these Hershey's kiss topped creations.

Good for ages 8 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/class-valentines-for-kids-hersheys-kiss-lighthouse/

Hand Tree Valentine

A pencil drawn hand tree with foil heart leaves makes a cute Valentine's Day picture from julie adore dimanche.

Good for ages 2 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://julieadoredimanche.blogspot.com/2010/02/arbre-damour.html