Things to Make and Do, Crafts and Activities for Kids

Playing Card Valentines

I think these playing card Valentines over at
My Paper Crane are great for kids who find typical
Valentines a little too sweet and cute. There's even
a free printable for the faces if you like.

01/30/2015 in 12+ years old, 6 - 12 years old, Card Making, Crafts, Family, Group, Paper Crafts, Valentine's Day Crafts | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tissue Paper Heart Valentine Craft

I love this tissue paper heart Valentine
craft at Fun At Home With Kids!

01/30/2015 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Crafts, Family, Group, Paper Crafts, Valentine's Day Crafts | Permalink | Comments (0)

How To Make Fruit Roll Ups

Willowday shows you how easy it is to make fruit roll ups at home.

01/30/2015 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Edibles, Valentine's Day Crafts | Permalink | Comments (0)

Glittery Heart Sun Catcher Craft

Salt dough forms the base for these glittery heart sun
catchers at Homegrown Friends and the kaleidoscope
centers are made from melted beads. Such a pretty
Valentine ornament, gift, or party favor.

01/29/2015 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Bead Crafts, Crafts, Doughs, Paints, Mixes, and Concoctions, Family, Group, Ornaments, Valentine's Day Crafts | Permalink | Comments (1)

Creature Comforts shares how to make these sweet paper
clown ornaments that can be hung individually or together
to make a garland or mobile. They can even be slightly
modified to make cake toppers too!

01/29/2015 in 12+ years old, Building/3 Dimensional, Crafts, Family, Group, Mobiles, Garland, Bunting & Wreaths, Ornaments, Paper Crafts, Parent Made | Permalink | Comments (0)

Simple Clay Bowls DIY

These beautiful bowls use air dry clay and are easy to make.
They'd make wonderful gifts for Valentine's Day, Mother's
Day, or a special teacher. The tutorial is at This Heart of Mine.

01/29/2015 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Building/3 Dimensional, Clay Crafts, Crafts, Family, Gifts to Make, Group, Mother's Day Crafts, Sculpture, Valentine's Day Crafts | Permalink | Comments (0)

Valentine Mail Box DIY

Mer Mag shows you how to make this adorable Valentine
mail box that's decorated with duct tape.

01/27/2015 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Crafts, Family, Recycled Crafts, Toys to Make, Valentine's Day Crafts | Permalink | Comments (1)

Notebook Paper Valentine Treat Bags

Besides being super cute, these Valentine treat bags are
made from notebook paper - how great is that! Get
the directions at White Gunpowder.

01/27/2015 in 12+ years old, 6 - 12 years old, Family, Paper Crafts, Party Ideas, Valentine's Day Crafts | Permalink | Comments (2)

Origami Heart Garland

How About Orange shares a great looking origami
heart garland perfect to decorate for Valentine's Day or
used invdividually for Valentines to hand out. The
directions for the origami hearts are here.