Valentines Day Art Ideas for Elementary School

Here are some valentines day art ideas to do this February! Celebrate at home or in the classroom with these valentines day art crafts ideas! Read below to find out these valentines day art ideas!  

Valentines Day Art Ideas for Elementary School

Valentine's Day is a great opportunity for kids to get creative and make special gifts and decorations. Here are 20 Valentine's Day art ideas for kids:

  • Heart-Shaped Cards: Cut out heart shapes from colored paper and have kids decorate them with markers, stickers, and glitter.

  • Crayon Hearts: Melt broken crayon pieces in heart-shaped molds to create colorful heart crayons.

  • Paper Plate Love Bugs: Decorate paper plates with googly eyes, pipe cleaners, and paint to make adorable love bugs.

  • Handprint Flowers: Trace and cut out handprints from colored paper to make flowers, then add stems and leaves.

  • Valentine's Day Wreath: Create a wreath by gluing heart-shaped cutouts onto a cardboard ring.

  • String Art Hearts: Hammer nails into a wooden board in a heart shape and use colorful string to create unique art.

  • Valentine's Day Bookmark: Decorate bookmarks with stickers and drawings, then laminate them for durability.

  • Love Potion Bottles: Fill small bottles with glitter and colored water, seal them, and add labels like "Love Potion."

  • Heart-Shaped Tissue Paper Sun catchers: Layer colored tissue paper in a heart shape between clear contact paper and hang in the window.

  • Valentine's Day Puppets: Create paper bag puppets with heart-shaped faces and clothes.

  • Heart Stamp Art: Dip heart-shaped cookie cutters in paint and use them as stamps on paper.

  • Love Bug Rocks: Paint rocks like ladybugs or other insects and add hearts with markers.

  • Valentine's Day Garland: Cut out heart shapes and string them together to make a festive garland.

  • Pasta Hearts Jewelry: Paint pasta shapes and string them to make necklaces and bracelets.

  • Valentine's Day Photo Frames: Decorate picture frames with hearts, glitter, and paint, then insert a special photo.

  • Heart Magnets: Decorate wooden hearts with paint and glue magnets to the back.

  • Valentine's Day Tissue Paper Flowers: Make colourful flowers by twisting tissue paper and attaching them to pipe cleaner stems.

  • Paper Plate Heart Animals: Create animals like love birds or bears using paper plates and craft supplies.

  • Valentine's Day Handprint Keepsakes: Make handprint keepsakes using clay or salt dough, and decorate them with paint.

  • Love Notes in a Jar: Write heartfelt notes or compliments on small pieces of paper and place them in a decorated jar. Each day, kids can pick a note to read.



Valentines Day Art Heart Painting Tutorial for Kids 8 years old and up! 

These crafts are not only fun for kids but also make wonderful gifts for family and friends on Valentine's Day. Remember to supervise young children during crafting activities, especially when using scissors, glue, or other potentially hazardous materials. Enjoy the creative process and the joy of sharing love with these handmade crafts!