Popsugar Parenting Kid Crafts 17 Easy Paper Plate Valentine's Day Crafts for Kids Your Kids Will Love These 17 Valentine's Day Crafts You Can Make With Paper Plates 15 January 2020 by Ashlee Peters View this post on Instagram A post shared by Michelle - Crafty Morning ❤ (@crafty_morning) on Jan 13, 2015 at 1:48pm PST Image Source: Instagram user crafty_morning Making Valentine's Day crafts with the kids is not only a fun way to get festive, but it's also a great opportunity to connect and spend quality time together. When little hands get busy, kids often chat about whatever it is that pops into their mind — so not only do you come away with a great memento, but you just may find out a bit more about your daughter's best friend or your son's favourite TV show. Crafting is even more fun when you can avoid hauling everyone to the craft store and instead use things you already have at home. We've rounded up a collection of the best Valentine's Day crafts all using paper plates (we know you have dozens lying around from birthday parties past). From wreaths to sun catchers, your child can let loose their creativity with these adorable paper plate crafts. Paper Plate Suncatcher View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Artful Parent (@theartfulparent) on Feb 5, 2019 at 11:40am PST A paper plate, contact paper, and tissue paper are all it takes to make this inexpensive craft that doubles as decoration! After painting a paper plate and cutting out a heart shape, kids can cut squares out of translucent index dividers and stick it to the contact paper. Add a ribbon and hang your art in a sunny window. Check out the full instructions on The Artful Parent! 1 / 17 Valentine Heart Paper Plate Wreath View this post on Instagram A post shared by Heather (@glitter_on_a_dime) on Feb 4, 2019 at 10:29am PST This craft is an easy way to let your littles unleash their creativity. After pre-cutting the centre of the paper plate, set out crayons, stickers, and paper hearts for your kids to use. Punch a few holes in the top and tie a ribbon through to hang. 2 / 17 Paper Plate Love Bugs View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kids Crafty Loft (@kidscraftyloft) on Feb 13, 2019 at 7:06pm PST To make these love bugs, after cutting the centre out of a large plate, attach the cut out portion to the top to create a head shape. Kids can use stickers to decorate the body and a big heart cut out for the face. Don't forget to add pipe cleaners for the antennas! 3 / 17 Love Bird Plates View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mas & Pas - Parenting (@masandpas) on Feb 2, 2019 at 7:50am PST You can make a whole flock of love birds with this tutorial, using only a half a plate for each bird! After cutting the plate in half, kids can paint the plate their desired cover. While the paint dries, cut out heart-shaped wings, a beak, and tiny feet to add on to your bird. Finish it off with a googly eye and heart stickers — and your feathered flock is complete. Check out the full instructions on Mas and Pas! 4 / 17 Paper Plate Heart Suncatcher Craft View this post on Instagram A post shared by Emma Smith (@kidscraftroom) on Jan 28, 2019 at 4:01am PST While similar to the tissue paper suncatchers, this craft has just a little added sparkle! After cutting out a heart shape in the paper plate, paint the plate and stick contact paper to the back of the heart. Then, stick whatever sequins, beads, and other sparkle you may have laying around onto the paper. Attach a ribbon loop on the back and your suncatcher is ready to hang. Check out the full instructions at Kids Craft Room! 5 / 17 Unicorn Valentine Holder View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rachel | I Heart Crafty Things (@iheartcraftythings) on Jan 12, 2019 at 11:46am PST This Unicorn Valentine Holder is so simple to make and is perfect to collect a few Valentines at school! After cutting the tops off two heavy duty paper plates, kids can customise their unicorn by adding on a horn, ears, and flowers. Draw a face and cut a long piece of ribbon to serve as a strap before stapling the two plates together. Check out the full instructions on I Heart Crafty Things! 6 / 17 Colourful Heart Suncatcher Craft View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rachel | I Heart Crafty Things (@iheartcraftythings) on Jan 16, 2018 at 9:43am PST This paper plate suncatcher craft was made using coloured dessert-size plates. After cutting out a heart shape and attaching contact paper, kids can sprinkle on confetti made out of tissue paper. You can leave the suncatcher as is, or string a few together as a bunting. Find the full instructions on I Heart Crafty Things. 7 / 17 Paper Plate Valentine Unicorn View this post on Instagram A post shared by Stacey from GluedToMyCrafts (@gluedtomycrafts) on Jan 3, 2020 at 9:43am PST You can turn ordinary heart-shaped plates into mystical Valentine unicorns with this craft. After cutting out ears, a horn, and oval nose, all your unicorn needs it some googly eyes and a bundle of yarn for hair. Get the full instructions from Glued to My Crafts! 8 / 17 Paper Plate Valentine's Day Mailbox View this post on Instagram A post shared by Stacey from GluedToMyCrafts (@gluedtomycrafts) on Jan 28, 2019 at 4:46am PST Using a paper plate, some paint, and a little creativity kids can make this cute Valentine's Day mailbox. After cutting out a plate in the shape of a mailbox (make sure to save a piece for the door!), kids can paint it using their favourite colour. While it dries, use cardstock to cut out a flag and wood post. Staple all your pieces in place and decorate the box or leave it as is. Read the full instructions on Glued to My Crafts! 9 / 17 Paper Plate Valentine Love Bug View this post on Instagram A post shared by Stacey from GluedToMyCrafts (@gluedtomycrafts) on Jan 6, 2017 at 6:13am PST After cutting a bunch of tissue paper into squares, kids can use glue to stick on the tissue pieces until the plate is completely covered. Add on wiggly eyes, a pom pom nose, antennas, and heart-shaped doily wings and your love bug is ready to be displayed. Find the full instructions on Glued to My Crafts! 10 / 17 Paper Plate Heart Craft Sewing View this post on Instagram A post shared by Easy Kids Crafts - Red Ted Art (@redtedart) on Jan 4, 2019 at 12:07pm PST After cutting out a heart, you can line the shape using a hole punch. Kids can thread yarn through each of the holes until each one has been filled. This is a great craft to do as a family because you can string all the plates together to make your very own Valentine's Day banner. Get the full instructions on Red Tart Art! 11 / 17 Paper Plate Yarn Weaving Activity View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jackie Currie (@happyhooligansblog) on Jan 9, 2017 at 3:55pm PST This paper plate craft is a great beginner sewing project and perfect for working on those fine motor skills! After poking holes through the back of the plate in the shape of a heart, kids can "stitch" back and forth until every hole is full. Paint the border in a matching colour for the perfect finishing touch. Find the full instructions on Happy Hooligans! 12 / 17 Paper Plate Love Birds View this post on Instagram A post shared by Julie 💛 (@juliecurtin14) on Feb 12, 2019 at 2:24pm PST These paper plate love birds let kids experiment with different painting techniques. After cutting plates in half, kids can paint the birds by stamping bubble wrap or squirting on paint and tossing them in a salad spinner. After decorating their birds, your kiddo can even slip a sweet love note inside. 13 / 17 Paper Plate Dinosaurs View this post on Instagram A post shared by Heath Fernance (@heathfernance) on Nov 10, 2018 at 9:02pm PST Let's be honest, not everyone wants to get crafty with hearts and glitter . . . so why not make dinosaurs instead? After cutting paper plates in half, kids can add a tail, legs, wings, or whatever else they need. Add some pink and red and they will fit into your Valentine's decor just perfectly! 14 / 17 Paper Plate and Paper Strip Hearts View this post on Instagram A post shared by Stef (@nontoygifts) on Jan 16, 2018 at 6:38am PST These paper plate heart strips are a great alternative for littles who aren't quite ready for weaving and sewing. After painting a plate and cutting out a heart shape, kids can cut out strips of red construction paper to glue to the back of the heart. Get the full instructions on Non-Toy Gifts! 15 / 17 Paper Plate Valentine Bag Craft View this post on Instagram A post shared by Michelle - Crafty Morning ❤ (@crafty_morning) on Feb 10, 2016 at 7:03am PST After cutting off the tops of two paper plates, your kiddo can use yarn and "sew" two plates together. Decorate the outside using stickers, paint, or even crayons and markers to finish up your Valentine bag craft. Find the full instructions on Crafty Morning! 16 / 17 Paper Plate Pepperoni Pizza Valentine Craft View this post on Instagram A post shared by Michelle - Crafty Morning ❤ (@crafty_morning) on Jan 13, 2015 at 1:48pm PST Image Source: Instagram user crafty_morning Have your kids make a pretend paper plate pepperoni pizza for a Valentine's Day craft! Paint, construction paper, and heart-shaped pepperonis will make this craft a hit. After finishing the pizza, kids can add a "You're the pepperoni to my pizza" note as the finishing touch. Get the full instructions on Crafty Morning! 17 / 17 Kid CraftsValentine's Day