Lots of DIY Valentine decor ideas for kids to make. Paint and print heart garlands and buntings along with suncatchers for Valentine’s Day.
Updated January 2025
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and we’re ready and waiting with lots of fun heart art projects! But the best part about these crafts is that they double as decorations, so your home will feel extra festive this February.
Here’s a sampling of valentine art activities that are fun for kids to make AND are beautiful decorations to hang around your house.
DIY Valentine Decor Ideas
1. Make a Valentine’s Day Garland
Create a vibrant and colorful Valentine’s Day garland with paper doily hearts.
2. Make Valentine Papel Picado
Learn how to make valentine papel picado with scissors and tissue paper.
3. Make Melted Crayon Heartstrings
Use melted crayons to make a beautiful garland to hang in your window!
4. Make Paper Heart Garlands
These paper chains are so sweet and so easy! Fold strips of paper, accordion style, and cut out heart shapes. Unfold to reveal your heart paper chains!
5. Potato Print Garland (from ArtBarBlog)
Always easy, always fun–a perfect way to create your own decorations!
6. Make a Heart Suncatcher with Tissue Paper
Make a simple heart suncatcher using contact paper and tissue paper. This makes a lovely valentine to hang in a sunny window!
More Valentine Ideas for Kids
- 12 Valentine’s Day Crafts for Kids
- How to Throw a Valentine Art Party for Kids
- 12 Homemade Valentines Cards for Kids
- 10 Valentine Crafts for Toddlers
- 14 Easy Valentine’s Crafts for Kids
- The Best Valentine Book Crafts for Kids
Want even more creative ideas?
Check out our Hearts Activities pack!
We think you’re going to LOVE this sweet collection of adorable heart activities! This 32-page printable eBook is full of coloring pages, drawing prompts, games, and more!
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