Try using different metallic art supplies to make creative homemade valentines for kids this Valentine’s Day. You’ll love the results!
Updated January 2025
We’ve had a variety of metallic art materials over the years and have loved them, especially on black paper!
If you’ve never tried it, you should! Metallic art materials look great on a black background!
We think it’s the perfect combo for homemade valentines for kids. Plus, they’re so easy to make!
Creative Homemade Valentines

MATERIALS
- Metallic art supplies; some of our favorites are Kwik Stix Metallic Paint Sticks, Crayola Metallic Markers, Crayola Metallic Colored Pencils
- Black cardstock or construction paper
INSTRUCTIONS
- Cut out hearts
First, cut out a bunch of hearts from black paper or cardstock.
- Gather metallic art materials
Go through your art materials and gather up all of the metallic crayons, markers and paint sticks.
- Make valentines!
Finally, let your kids make their valentines using the metallic art supplies! They will have a blast drawing hearts and writing messages in the fun metallic colors on the black paper.
These homemade valentines are so much fun! We love the way the colors pop on the black paper.
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- How to Make DIY Valentines for Little 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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