Valentine’s Day cards don’t have to be store-bought or expensive. With a few simple supplies or a quick print, you can send kids to school with Valentine’s cards that feel thoughtful, fun, and totally kid-approved.
This roundup features cute Valentine’s Day cards for kids, with a mix of printable cards and easy homemade designs. These ideas are perfect for classroom exchanges, friend gifts, and low-stress Valentine’s fun.
Whether you’re short on time, love crafting, or need something that works for a whole class, you’ll find plenty of inspiration here.
Many of these cards use basic supplies you likely already have, like cardstock, markers, tape, glue, or scissors. And many can be finished in under 15 minutes!
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Cute DIY Valentine’s Cards For Kids They’ll Love
1. Funny & Fin-Tastic Valentines
If your kids love silly jokes and ocean animals, these underwater-themed free printable Valentine’s will be a huge hit! These goofy, giggle-worthy cards include sharks, starfish, and friendly little swimmers. Plus, each comes with a pun that kids will love.
Pair any card with a bag of Goldfish crackers for an instant, no-stress Valentine’s treat.
Alternative Treats: Swedish Fish, fish fidgets, fish pencils, or ocean-themed stickers work great if your school has food restrictions.
2. Adorable Pencil-Themed Valentine
These adorable cards add just the “write” touch to classroom exchanges or a sweet surprise for a friend. They’re also a fun, sugar-free way to share a friendly Valentine’s Day message. No candy required.
Just download the cards, cut a small slit on each side, slide a Valentine pencil through, and they’re ready to hand out to classmates and teachers on Valentine’s Day!
3. Cute Printable Monster Valentine
Print out these adorable monster Valentine cards and attach a bouncy ball with a glue dot or tape. These monsters will be so popular that they might not even make it inside each child’s Valentine’s Box!
Grab this free printable and more Valentine’s Day monster card variations at Crazy Little Projects.
4. Homemade Paper Heart Valentines
Reminisce on your childhood by cutting out simple, heart-shaped paper Valentines and decorating them with heart doilies, stickers, glitter, and more. This is a classic, low-pressure craft that’s easy to set up and full of creative possibilities.
If you have crafty kids, this is where they’ll really shine. Set out a variety of supplies and let them mix, match, and design to their heart’s content. No two Valentines will look the same, and that’s part of the fun!
Pro Tip: If kids are making homemade Valentines for an entire class, start early (several days or weeks ahead) to give them plenty of time to craft, decorate, and finish without feeling rushed.
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5. You Make My Heart Pop!
All you need to create this adorable Valentine, is this free printable template and a box of popcorn packs! It’s simple, cute, and delicious! Teachers and adults will love this Valentine idea, too!
6. I Dig You Valentines
Have your kids help make an extra punny and sweet treat! Mix gummy worms with “dirt” (any chocolate candy) and attach a cute “I dig you” heart tag and a toy shovel.
Make your own or use this set of “I dig you” tags, plastic bags, and shovels.
Easy chocolate dirt ideas: Chocolate chips, Cocoa puffs cereal, brown M&M’s, brown candy melts, Milk Duds, Whoppers, Hershey’s
7. Origami Hearts
All you need for this unique Valentine idea is a simple square piece of paper!
Follow the tutorial to learn how to fold adorable origami hearts. Then make them extra special by tucking a small piece of candy into the pocket on the back. Finish them off with drawings, stickers, or sweet messages for a handmade Valentine that feels thoughtful and fun.
8. Bookmark Valentines
Bookmarks are a fun and practical alternative to traditional Valentine cards for a classroom exchange.
These free printable bookmarks come in a variety of cute designs, making it easy for every child to find one they love. Kids can add a short, handwritten note on the back for classmates, turning a simple bookmark into a thoughtful keepsake.
9. Tic-Tac-Toe-Tally Awesome Friend Valentine
Kids will love to hand out these Tic Tac Toe Valentine’s to their friends! They’re fun, interactive, and double as a little game classmates can play right away.
Attach a pencil or a bag of red and white M&M’s to play the game with!
10. Valentine Coloring Cards
You’ll find a great mix of Valentine cards to color and foldable Valentine cards perfect for classroom exchanges from Cassie Smallwood. With so many fun designs and styles to choose from, it’s easy to find something every kid will love.
11. Dino-Mite Valentine Cards
Dinosaur lovers will think these free printable Valentines are really “dino-mite”! Parents will love that they don’t come with a sugary treat.
Get the mini dinosaur figures here. >>
12. Word Search Valentines
These Valentine word search cards are a fun, no-candy alternative to traditional treats. Each card features a mini puzzle with 15 Valentine-themed words for kids to find, making them both engaging and classroom-friendly.
Simply print, pass them out, and let the puzzle fun begin!
Related: Free Valentine’s Day Memory Game
13. Cupids Arrow Pencil Valentine
This Cupid’s Arrow Pencil printable Valentine is another great non-candy option for your kids to give to their classmates. Just attach a pencil and it’s ready for a school Valentine’s Day exchange.
14. Car Joke Valentines
Kids will love these free car Valentines featuring a funny joke on each one. Pair them with candy or a toy car for an easy Valentine treat.
15. Printable Kitten Valentines
These cute kitty Valentines will steal the show. Print them out and complete the look with Pixy Stix whiskers or pipe cleaners.
16. Fruit Snack Valentines
If you’re looking for a slightly healthier treat to pair with your child’s Valentines, this idea is both sweet and simple. Just print the cards, glue them onto red cardstock, and you’ll have “berry” cute homemade Valentines that are perfect for classroom exchanges.
17. Star Wars Valentine Cards
Star Wars Valentine cards are always a big hit. And these ones are completely free and printable! If the Force is strong with your child, this is an easy, crowd-pleasing choice that’s sure to be a favorite in the classroom.
18. Rainbow Loom Valentine
For the kid who likes to get crafty with Rainbow Looms, this card is perfect! Download the printable Rainbow Loom Valentine and simply tape the bracelets to the front.
Cute, stylish, and easy!
19. Stu-Pen-Dous Valentine
Pass out a fun, candy-free Valentine this year that kids will actually use. These adorable heart pens paired with a printable note make a sweet, practical Valentine.
Bonus: Kids will be excited to write, too!
20. Heart Rock Valentines
If your kids are in their rock-collecting era (and let’s be honest… most of them are!), this is such a fun and totally unique Valentine idea. Instead of paper cards, they can decorate small rocks with sweet messages or hearts using acrylic paint markers or a little glitter.
It’s creative, hands-on, and something their friends can actually keep long after Valentine’s Day.
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