Check out these easy DIY Valentine’s Day gifts for kids to make and gift their classmates and friends! Lots of ideas for kids from preschool to teens!

Some good things are so good that they turn into cliches and then become memes. Take Valentine’s Day gifts for example; the most common gifts are flowers and candy, but they’ve been so overused that people now think of them as a last-minute resort!

So why go the boring route when you can gift something much more thoughtful and interesting? Few things can match the charm of a handmade gift, and that’s why we’ve brought you 20 DIY Valentine’s Day gifts for kids of all ages to make. There’s something here a 6-year-old or a 16-year-old can use, we’re sure!

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20 DIY Valentine’s Day Gifts for Kids to Make

1. Handmade Felt Valentine Owl

This little owl is one of our favorite DIY Valentine’s Day gifts for kids to make and is great once your child has learned the basics of sewing. You can turn this cute owl craft into a bag charm, an ornament or a keychain.

2. DIY Reversible Valentine Heart Necklace

This pink necklace is easy for little kids to make and gift their special friends this Valentine’s Day – and it’s got no rough edges too! Add more sequins if you like your jewelry blingy!

3. Valentine Rolled Roses Wreath

This is a lovely Valentine gift that can be used as decor all year round since it’s not packed with hearts or other Valentine’s symbols. The roses look lovely and will spruce up any plain wall or the front of a door!

4. Valentine’s Day Clay Teddy Bear

If you’d like to make a Valentine’s gift that’ll be durable and stand the test of time, we recommend making one out of air-drying clay, like this adorable teddy bear holding a heart!

5. Valentine’s Day Clay Penguin Photo Holder

Speaking of long-lasting and durable Valentine’s gifts, this penguin photo holder is a great option for older kids. Yes, making the different parts does require some patience, but it’s all okay for that special someone!

6. DIY Origami Gift Box for Valentine’s Day

Okay, we did say that this list was for DIY Valentine’s Day gifts for kids, but let’s not leave out gift boxes! These Origami gift boxes are super easy to make, and all you need to do is to decorate them!

7. Easy Heart Shaped Pencil Toppers

This is probably the easiest DIY Valentine’s gift you can make, and is perfect for a classroom Valentine! Simply twist pipe cleaners into heart shapes and leave behind a slot for the pencil – and you’re done!

8. Stuffed Felt Heart Bag Tag

I admit I’d like to make these heart-shaped bag tags for myself, to flaunt around Valentine season! You can make them in any color you like, and these require only basic sewing skills – ideal for sewing beginners!

9. DIY Paper Doily Roses

Yes, flowers are common as Valentine’s gifts, but these are different – they are handmade and will never die! Use plain paper doilies and you have roses with some gorgeous cutout details!

10. No-Sew Felt Unicorn Pouch

We love it when DIY Valentine’s Day gifts for kids are useful too, like this unicorn pouch made out of felt! It’s super easy to make and doesn’t require any sewing skills.

11. DIY Clay Heart Keychains

How cute are these clay heart keychains from Modern Glam? These are a great gift idea for older kids to make for themselves, their best friends and their Valentines!

12. Easy Clay Pinch Pot Hearts

What are pinch pots, you ask? Well, check out this project from Red Ted Art to find out! They’re as cute as they sound, and are great DIY Valentine’s Day gifts for kids to make!

13. Recycled Heart Crayons

Don’t you love it when you can literally turn trash into treasure? This project from Daisy Made is an example; take those broken bits of crayons and instead of throwing them out – turn them into cute multicolored crayon hearts!

14. Salt Dough Heart Photo Ornaments

What we love about this craft from The Best Ideas for Kids is that you can make multiples of these ornaments in one go, so you spend less time on each one individually.

15. DIY Felt Air Fresheners

Craft Idly has a fun Valentine’s gift idea that’s perfect for grown-ups who drive cars or anyone with a wardrobe. The felt air fresheners look cute and smell awesome too!

16. DIY Conversation Heart Coasters

You’re bound to find conversation hearts all over the place around Valentine’s Day, but these hearts from The Crafted Life are different – they can protect your surfaces by holding your drinks!

17. Valentine’s Day Bead Necklaces

Eighteen 25 has a lovely DIY project that would be great to gift your girl gang on Galentine’s Day! They’re really easy to make, and would create quite a statement when worn with a simple outfit.

18. DIY Valentine Sequin Heart Pins

Even the most goth-dressing teen cannot resist these shiny heart pins from Alice & Lois! Make them in multiple colors and divide them up among your gang. They’ll look great on jackets, purses and backpacks.

19. DIY Pom Pom Braided Bookmark

Valentine’s Day celebrates love of all kinds – even a love for books! If you have a friend with a love like that, 5 Minutes for Mom has the perfect gift idea for you to make!

20. Yarn Wrapped Heart Bookmarks

Red Ted Art has an easy bookmark idea that even younger children can make. All you need is yarn, Popsicle sticks, and basic craft supplies and you’re all set to make these!

We hope this list of DIY Valentine’s Day gifts for kids has given you lots of ideas to try this Valentine season. You can choose based on the child’s age, crafting skills and of course, the time available! Whatever you pick, we’re sure it’s going to look amazing and the recipients will be thrilled!

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