Whether your kids have to create a few or several valentines this year, we've got you covered. These no-fuss and cute-as-can-be cards are just the thing to send those little hearts aflutter.
1 Snip candy hearts for an entire class in a snap. Have kids cut a heart from a strip of candy dots, and glue it to a piece of construction paper.
2 Cut out a picture of your child, scan it, and print onto heavyweight matte paper. Cut tags using pinking shears for the bottom edges, draw hearts, and stamp or write a message on each one. Fold the tags and tape them to cellophane bags filled with sweets.
3 With just a little TLC, colorful hearts flourish as the petals of a new flower variety -- one with a lollipop center and stem. Get the how-to here: http://www.marthastewart.com/267672/sweet-tidings-handmade-valentines-for-ki
4 Send a touching message with valentines traced from little hands. Just cut from construction paper, and then decorate.
5 All it takes is some paper, a few folds, and a heart sticker to close this easy-to-make valentine.
6 Photograph your children holding the signs, then let them tape the pictures to construction paper and fold the card accordion-style.
7 These cheerful envelopes don't hold the cards -- they are the cards. Glue the back of a miniature envelope to a piece of decorative card stock, and tuck a gift inside if desired.
8 What could be more fun than a secret message that their friends can decode? We certainly can't think of anything. http://www.marthastewart.com/264314/valentines-day-secret-messages
9 Opening a mysterious gift packet is even more thrilling when the wrapping itself turns out to be a beautiful valentine. Get the how-to here: http://www.marthastewart.com/264089/paper-heart-wrappings
From: Jan @ Family Bites | 2/3/12 at 10:02 am
I love the secret message valentine. That's so fun, especially for boys who may not love the super sweet valentine cards that much.