Hi! I'd love to be included. Quote: What I love most about Valentine's Day crafts is how low-pressure they are. There's no "right" way to do them, which makes it more fun for everyone. Handprint crafts are my favorite because they're a little messy, a little chaotic, and somehow always turn into keepsakes. I still have some from years ago and it's wild seeing how tiny those hands were. I also share free crafts on my site Homeschool of 1 if you're looking for ideas to link to: Valentine handprint crafts (great for preschoolers): https://www.homeschoolof1.com/valentine-handprint-crafts-for-preschoolers/ Valentine's heart cards (good for mixed ages): https://www.homeschoolof1.com/valentines-day-heart-cards/ You're welcome to use a photo from either post with credit. Thanks so much! Clare
Hi there, I'm Lachlan Brown, an editor and lead creative at Artful Parent. I'm also a new dad, which means I've gone from writing about family creativity to actually living the glue-stick-on-the-couch reality of it. For Valentine's Day crafts specifically, what I genuinely like is how low-stakes the holiday can be. After the intensity of the holiday season, Valentine's crafts feel like permission to slow down and make something simple together. It's cozy without being complicated, and it creates a small tradition that's more about connection than "getting it right." I also love that Valentine's crafts are basically a socially acceptable way to get messy on purpose. Kids get to explore color, texture, and experimentation, and as a parent you get to watch their personality show up in real time. The imperfect hearts, the overused glitter, the "this is for you" moment. That's the good stuff. As a new dad, it's been a reminder that these little creative rituals are often how kids learn, "I can try something new and I'm still safe and loved even if it looks weird." If you're also looking for bloggers with strong Valentine's Day craft ideas you can link to (and pull a photo from), here are a few Artful Parent projects and roundups that tend to work well across age groups: - Toddler-friendly roundup with painting, printmaking, and playdough heart art: https://artfulparent.com/easy-valentine-crafts-for-toddlers/ - A broader Valentine's Day activities roundup (projects, baking ideas, books): https://artfulparent.com/valentine-crafts-activities-kids - Another easy roundup option if you want a mix that spans preschool to older kids: https://artfulparent.com/19-valentines-day-arts-crafts-ideas-for-kids/ You're welcome to link to any of the projects above and use a photo from the original post with attribution to Artful Parent Thanks for considering my perspective! Cheers, Lachlan Brown Editor & lead creative, Artful Parent https://artfulparent.com/