Valentine’s Day Crafts for Beginners and Families
Updated for 2026 with a new beginner sewing tutorial and fresh Valentine’s craft ideas.
Valentine’s Day is a celebration of love, in all its forms. It is also a beautiful opportunity to slow down and create something together. Whether you prefer sewing, paper crafts or playful science experiments, here are a few creative ideas to try this year.
Need some inspiration? I've put together a list of our favourite family-friendly Valentine's Day crafts for you to try with your little loves this year!
1. Sew a soft heart (Free printable Pattern) - If you are looking for a simple, beginner-friendly Valentine’s activity, I have created a step-by-step tutorial to sew a soft heart by hand. It’s a gentle way to discover hand stitching and create something meaningful together.
👉 Read the full heart sewing tutorial
👉 Download the free printable heart sewing pattern
2. Valentine's Folding Card Pack - If you are looking for a quick and easy Valentine's activity, this printable Valentine's folding Card Pack by twinkl offers a simple way to create handmade cards at home or in the classroom.
3. The Kissing Hand Pop-Up Card – These pop-up cards by Buggy and Buddy are perfect for writing each other little love notes this V-Day.
4. Valentine’s Heart Paper Garland - If you are looking for a paper-based activity to decorate your home or classroom, this printable Valentine’s Heart Paper Garland by Twinkl is a lovely option. It allows children to explore folding, layering and colour combinations while creating a festive decoration together.
5. Slow Falling Hearts Sensory Bottle – Fall in love with the calming rhythm of these slow moving hearts by Rhythms of Play. A soothing sensory activity perfect for young children.
6. Tin Foil Heart Valentine's Day Craft – Each heart will be as unique as a snowflake. A unique expression of your child's creativity. Visit I Heart Crafty Things for step by step instructions.
7. Rainbow Heart Suncatchers – These stunning homemade suncatchers by Fireflies and Mudpies are a breeze to make for kids of all ages and are a lively addition to the household!
8. Soft Pastel Rainbow Hearts – Create hearts in all the colours of the rainbow with soft pastels and these simple steps by Twitchetts.
As you all know by now, I love doing science experiments with my son. So, here are a few more Valentine's Day crafts with a twist of science!
9. Valentines Themed Density Jar Experiment – Easy, educational, and so much fun... These Valentines themed density jars by Lemon Lime Adventures are an absolute must-make for all children.
10. Bubble Painting – This nifty little experiment by Red Ted Art makes use of baking soda and vinegar in an unconventional way. You can actually see the chemical reaction happening while you're painting... Fascinating!
11. Crystal Hearts Valentines Science Experiment – Last but not least, the Growing Crystal Experiment by Little Bins for Little Hands! Because of the chemicals involved, an adult has to do most of the manipulation, but your little one will love watching the experiment unfold.
Discover more ideas for fun, family-friendly Valentine's Day crafts on my Pinterest Page!