Candy Dot Valentines

Martha Stewart has a cute way of combining candy and valentines using the paper dot candy and construction paper.  All you need to do is cut everything into heart shapes and glue them together.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.marthastewart.com/306836/kids-valentines/@center/276967/valentines-day#/269839

Candy Guitar Valentines

Zakka life has a guitar valentine template that wraps around a heart shaped lollipop.  It's a nice simple valentine that the kids will enjoy.

Good for ages 8 and up.

Get the template here:
http://zakkalife.blogspot.com/2010/01/rockin-valentines-day-cards.html

Mystery Valentines

Better homes and gardens has a secret valentine recipe using a white crayon and heart cut outs.  Kids can use watercolors to reveal the message.

Good for ages 4 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.bhg.com/holidays/valentines-day/crafts/valentines-day-crafts-for-kids/#page=8

Small friendly has a similar secret valentine card but provides instructions, the paint brush and even the paint within the valentine.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.smallfriendly.com/small-friendly/2013/02/secret-message-valentine-mini-edition.html 

Mad Lib Valentines

Disney's family fun has a cute idea for classroom valentines by rolling a mad lib form and tying it with paper, yarn and a heart shaped gift tag. Note, that they don't link to any mad lib pages so you'll need to find the print outs.

For each card, roll up one Mad Libs page, then roll a piece of origami paper around it.

For the tag, cut out a paper heart and punch a hole in it. Write a message on the heart, then tie it to the scroll.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://familyfun.go.com/valentines-day/valentines-day-crafts-cards-gifts-decorations/valentines-day-cards/mad-love-1033777/

Valentine's Day Word Search Puzzle

We've created a simple valentine's day word search puzzle containing valentine friendly words.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the full size and print out the puzzle here

Eye Spy Valentines

A mom with a lesson plan has created an eye spy valentine game using photos from her neighborhood block and stickers as markers.

Good for ages 4 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://amomwithalessonplan.com/2012/01/13/i-spy-valentine/

Instant Win Valentine

Oopsey daisy blog has an interactive valentine that lasts 10 days.  Each night the recipient scratches off a new heart to see the message.  It's fairly complicated and not for young kids to make but they will enjoy receiving them.

Good for ages 11 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.oopseydaisyblog.com/2012/02/scratch-off-card-easy-peasy-valentine.html

Creative  carmella makes one big scratch off field.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.creativecarmella.com/2012/01/i-liked-it-so-i-put-pin-on-it.html