If you’re looking for easy Valentine’s Day ideas, you’re in the right spot! Here are some fun projects, recipes and homemade gifts I’ve created over the years that I think your little valentines will love…
“I’m a succ-er for you!” homemade succulent Valentine’s Day gift for your plant-mom sweetie
Succulent Valentine’s Day Candy Box: Replace the chocolates of a drugstore candy box with teeny succulent buds. Kiddos will love filling the box like it’s a plant puzzle. You can let them enjoy the chocolates themselves or re-box them in another gift container for the valentine.
Donuts stand in for cake layers in this easy no-bake Valentine’s Day dessert recipe.
No-Bake Valentine’s Day Donut Cakes: What these tiny cakes lack in size they make up for in glamour! Let kids stack and decorate their own mini wedding cakes using store-bought plain or glazed donuts, buttercream frosting and your choice of toppings. I originally made these as bridesmaid gifts.
Pipe cleaners create this vibrant wilt-free flower bouquet.
DIY Pipe Cleaner Roses: Roses are red, pipe cleaners are fun, this no-wilt bouquet is for everyone! Honestly, whether you’r a kid or a grown-up twisting your own DIY roses out of pipe cleaners is a blast, and such an easy Valentine’s Day activity (that doubles as easy DIY Valentine’s Day decor).
Use a colorful paper straw to skewer cookies for a Valentine’s Day treat.
Cupid Cookie Arrows: I have a soft spot for Entenmann's miniature chocolate chip cookies. Turns out they are the perfect sweet for creating these cutie cupid cookie arrows. Help your little ones thread them onto colorful paper straws for a fun Valentine’s Day Party snack or dessert.
Turn any shirt into a cute Valentine’s Day outfit.
Easy Felt Heart Button Covers: Turn any shirt into a cute Valentine’s Day themed outfit. If your kiddo loves practicing their scissor skills, this one’s for you. Cut hearts out of red felt, then cut a small slit in the middle to slide the buttons through. Works on oxford shirts, jackets, jeans—you name it! Here’s my original blog post.
These miniature pavlovas are the perfect treat for Oreo-lovers.
Cookies ‘N’ Cream Pavlovas: Chockfull of Oreo cookie crumbs and the perfect size for your little Valentine. Try this miniature pavlova recipe if Cookies ‘N’ Cream is a family favorite flavor (as it is in our house).
I compiled a few of these, plus some other ideas into this last-minute Valentine’s Day video if you’re interested in watching. Which one would you love to get from your little love this year?