Easy DIY Valentine Ideas for Kids

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I love  DIY Valentine ideas and especially ones where kids can get involved.  I am looking forward trying out these ideas with my sweet grandbaby, Ava.  Even though she is only 2, there are simple and I know we will be creating memories!!

Chocolate Dipped Pretzel Rods

  • 1 bag of pretzel rods (16 rods)
  • 1 12 ounce package of milk chocolate chips (either in white chocolate or milk chocolate)
  • your choice of toppings (sprinkles, chopped nuts, or even coconut flakes)

On a cookie sheet lay out wax paper.  Warm up the chocolate in a microwave safe dish.  Find a dish easy to dip at least 1/2 of the pretzel rod with chocolate and lay on the cookie sheet.  Sprinkle your favorite topping on each pretzel rod before the chocolate dries and place the rod on the cookie sheet.  These are easy to make and a great project for your kids to get involved in!

 

 

 

 

Marshmallow Pops

  • 1 bag of large strawberry marshmallows (you can use white or strawberry)
  • 1 12 ounce package of milk chocolate chips (either in white chocolate or milk chocolate)
  • your choice of toppings (sprinkles of your choice)
  • popsicle sticks or bamboo skewers

Push popsicle sticks/skewers into the marshmallow. Warm up the chocolate in a microwave safe dish.  Dip the marshmallow in the melted chocolate.  Sprinkle with your favorite topping.  Let the marshmallow dry by placing them stick down into a coffee cup.  Once they are dry, feel free to enjoy.  Again, this is a great way to get your kids involved.  

valentine crafts Friendship Rocks

  • Assorted Rocks
  • Red Acrylic  paint
  • Fine point black permanent marker
  • paper plate 

Put a small amount of paint on a paper plate.  Dip your child’s finger into the paint and let him/her finger paint on the rock!  This is a great gift a child’s friend or even a teacher.  Or you can even display them in a garden.  It’s easy and another way to get your child involved.  

valentine crafts Valentine Card/Bag 

  • 1 apple
  • Acrylic paint (your choice of color-red or pink)
  • cardstock or construction paper or canvas bag
  • paper plate
  • fine point permanent marker

Cut the apple in half and cut into a heart shape.  Pour out paint on a paper plate and lightly dip the apple in the paint and place it / “stamp” it onto the  cardstock/construction paper.  You can draw on seeds as well as the stem!  Write a sweet message, such as “You are apple of my eye!” 

Happy Crafting, friends!

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Christina
Christina was born and raised in Corpus Christi. She raised her daughter, Angelique and when she got married in 2019 she became a bonus mom to Nathan, Alec & Michelle. She is a proud grandma to an amazing 4 1/2 year old granddaughter, Ava. She spends time encouraging others with her bulldog, Franklin. Christina graduated from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi with her Master’s degree in Counseling in 2005. She has a background working for nonprofit organizations and is currently in full time ministry . On her down time Christina enjoys reading books and watching HGTV. She loves arts and crafts fairs. She started her journey as a mom at a young age and has a heart for young single moms. She believes all things are possible and is thriving through life and enjoying her best life living on the bay!!