DIY Classroom Valentines: A Fun and Easy Craft with Temporary Tattoos
Valentine’s Day in the classroom is always such a sweet and exciting time for kids! If you’re looking for a creative, fun, and easy DIY Valentine idea (that doesn’t involve candy!), I’ve got the perfect project for you. This year, we put together handmade Valentines featuring painted hearts, a cute little poem, and of course—temporary tattoos!
What You’ll Need:
Thick cardstock or watercolor paper
Paint (we used kids washable acrylics, but watercolor works too!)
Scissors
Printer & paper for your Valentine’s message
Paper bags (THESE ARE THE BAGS WE USED)
Glue or tape
Temporary tattoos (you can shop ours here. if you’re interested in ordering 20+, please inquire for large-quantity discounts!)
How We Made Them:
First, We cut heart shapes out of thick cardstock to create a sturdy base.
I let my little one go wild with painting each heart however she wanted. This step makes them extra special and unique!
Print the Valentine Message – I typed up a simple, sweet message:
🩷 "Roses are red, violets are blue, I love being your classmate, here's a temporary tattoo!"
I left a space at the bottom for her to sign her name so her friends knew it was from her!
Assemble the Valentines – Once the hearts dried, I glued the message onto the painted heart, and then attached the heart to the front of a small paper bag.
Stuff Each Bag – The final touch? I tucked a temporary tattoo inside each bag for a fun little surprise!
Why We Loved This DIY:
✔ Encourages creativity – Painting the hearts made each Valentine feel special.
✔ Personal & handmade – So much more thoughtful than store-bought cards!
✔ Candy-free but still exciting – Every kid loves a temporary tattoo!
These DIY Valentines were a huge hit, and they were super simple to make. If you try this with your little ones, I’d love to see how they turn out—tag me on Instagram!
Happy crafting & Happy Valentine’s Day! 💖