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20 Adorable Homemade Valentines for Classmates

Create 20 adorable homemade Valentines for kids to bring to their classmates, all inspired by Pinterest. One of a kind Valentines your child can make.

Tips on how to create 20 adorable homemade Valentines for kids to bring to their classmates, all inspired by Pinterest. With a printer and a few creative ideas, you can make one of a kind Valentines that your child will enjoy making for their friends. Plus many are candy-free valentines!

Let’s get started on these Homemade valentines for classmates!

Create 20 adorable homemade Valentines for kids to bring to their classmates, all inspired by Pinterest. One of a kind Valentines your child can make.

It’s no secret we’re a big fan of using Pinterest for searching for cool things for the holidays. Valentine’s Day is one of those special times.

We shared our favorite 30+ Valentine Activities for Kids and now we’ve gathered up our favorite pins for Valentine’s Day Cards for kids to create for a loved one or a whole class full in little time.

Are you ready to see the variety of options for DIY valentine cards for classmates?

Homemade Valentines Day Card Ideas

Popcorn Themed Valentine with printable saying "My Heart pops for you"

1. Create a simple popcorn treat.

Try it: Popcorn Valentine via Pinterest

Image Source Birds Party Blog

Space themed valentines with printable saying "You send my heart into orbit"

2. Send your classmates into orbit with this Earth Themed Valentine.

Try it: You Send My Heart Into Orbit via Pinterest

Image Source Nellie Bellie

Lifesaver themed Valentine with printable saying "Your friendship is a lifesaver"

3. Focus on friendship with classmates using lifesavers.

Try It: Life Saver Valentine Printable via Pinterest

Image Source Makely Home

Goldfish themed valentines with printable saying "Dear Valentine, I'm so glad we're in same school."

4. A quick budget-friendly idea for your littlest schools of fish!

Try it: Fish Bowl Themed Valentine via Pinterest Source

Image Source Bliss Bloom Blog

Goldfish themed valentine with printable saying "I'm hooked on you. Happy Valentine's Day"

5. Are you hooked on sending non-candy treats? This might be a catch for you.

Try it: Goldfish Valentine Printable via Pinterest

Image Source One Crafty Place

Fruit themed valentines with sayings "You are the apple of my eye" and "Orange you glad we are friends?"

6. Share a fun alternative to candy with Orange or Apple Treats for Friends.

Try It: Printable Fruit Valentines via Pinterest

Image Source Craftaholics Anonymous

7. Sharing Valentines that inspire crafts can be a welcomed break from sweets.

Try it: Playdough Lolipop Valentines

Image Source Mama Miss

8. Colorful Heart Crayons are a fun treat to make with your child.

Try it: Melted Heart Crayons and Printable

Image Source The Long Thread

9. DIY Bead Penguin Bracelets are a gift that welcomes creativity.

Try It: Penguin Bracelet Idea via Pinterest

Image Source The Educators’ Spin On It

10. Bubbles can be an active treat that are fun to share with friends.

Try it: Valentine Bubbles Printable via Pinterest

Image Source U-Create

11. Sharing Toy Animals can be a bit Playful!

Try it: Printable Animal Themed Valentines  via Pinterest

Image Source Sweet C’s

12. Do you have a special “Love Bug” at school?

Try it: Printable Bug Jar Valentines via Pinterest

Image Source Dandee Designs

Pirate themed valentine with saying "You're Grrreat!"

13. Finding your inner Pirate can be GRRRRRReat!

Try it: Printable Pirate Valentine via Pinterest

Image Source Mer Mag

Glow in the Dark themed Valentine with printable saying "You make my heart glow valentine."

14. Quick and simple this valentine will make your friend’s hearts glow.

Try it: Glow Stick Valentine via Pinterest

Image Source Delia Creates

Mustache theme Valentine with printable saying "I mustache you a question: will you be my valentine?"

15. “I Mustache You a Question” who wouldn’t love playing with this valentine?

Try it: Printable Mustache Valentine via Pinterest

Image Source I Can Teach My Child

Winter bird themed Valentine with printable saying "You make my heart sparkle"

16. Tell your friends “Tweet Tweet, I think You’re Sweet” by creating Winter Heart Themed Birds

Try it: Winter Birds Valentines via Pinterest

Image Source The Educators’ Spin On It

Garden themed Valentine with printable saying "You make my heart grow and grow, Valentine!"

17. Sharing a valentine that extends past the day and into their garden keeps friendships growing!

Try it: Valentine Seeds for Friends via Pinterest

Image Source Buggy and Buddy

Dinosaur themed valentine with printable saying "Valentine, I think you are DINO-mite!"

18. Who wouldn’t love to receive an Erupting Volcano Valentine?

Try it: Volcano Valentine via Pinterest

Image Source Fun at Home with Kids

Rainbow themed Valentine with printable saying "Valentine you're over the rainbow"

19. Sharing a special Loom Rainbow Bracelet is a great way to use up all those rubber bands.

Try it: Rainbow Loom Valentine via Pinterest

Image Source Nest of Poises

Pencil themed valentine with printable saying "Valentine, you are just write"

20. Quick and simple Valentine and pencil will be just “write”!

Try it: Printable Valentine with Pencils via Pinterest

Source Positively Splendid

Looking for something for your child? Use these free Printable Valentine Love Notes for Kids to tell them they are loved and valued in the month of February or all year.

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Valentine’s Day Ideas on Pinterest

Creating Valentines’ Day Cards with kids can be a lot of fun so be sure to include them in the production line of these cards. We’ll be on the lookout all season long for new ideas for Valentines’ Day Card.  Be sure to follow our Gift Ideas Pinterest Board and Winter Projects and Crafts for more ideas for cards and Crafts too!

Don’t miss our most popular post about Valentine’s Day Activities for babies & toddlers for your littlest ones! 

The most adorable homemade Valentines for classmates ideas!

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Valentine’s Day Activities for Kids

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20 Ideas for homemade valentines for classmates at school.

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Early childhood teacher, author, speaker and mom of 3. Kim shares ways to make learning fun and parenting an adventure by sharing developmentally appropriate activities.

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Comments

  1. Chloe Closet says

    February 12, 2019 at 10:18 pm

    My daughter’s school can’t do any candy or sweets, so that’s really cool that you’ve included no-sweets ideas!

  2. Bess Auer says

    January 19, 2015 at 9:28 am

    My son's too old to give Valentine's to his class – now we just focus on one girl! lol I miss these types of things.

  3. Meagan Goepferich says

    January 19, 2015 at 9:15 am

    I love the different options available. We homeschool but some of these would be fun for get togethers or Valentines swaps.

  4. jenvargas says

    January 19, 2015 at 12:45 am

    I don't like chocolate, so it was really cool to see non-chocolate valentine options. Play-Doh and Glow stick valentines for the WIN!

    • Grace Avila says

      January 27, 2020 at 9:38 pm

      you guys rock no chocolate i am not a chocolate fan glow stricks and playdou so cool

  5. Katie @ Recipe for Perfection says

    January 18, 2015 at 6:45 pm

    Such cute ideas! Great Valentine roundup!

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