Since our snow day last week, we’ve been busy planning for Valentine’s Day! We love to craft in this house, so what better way to celebrate than with handmade cards? My kids and I love getting crafty for Valentine’s Day, and this year we’re making adorable “Love Bug” cards that are perfect for classmates, family, and friends. This easy craft is ideal for kids aged 5-10, and it’s a fun way to get them involved in the spirit of the holiday. Plus, who doesn’t love a cute ladybug?
These DIY Valentine’s Day cards are not only fun to make, but they’re also a special keepsake for the recipients. There’s something so heartwarming about receiving a handmade card, especially from a child. It shows you that they put thought and effort into it, and that’s something that store-bought cards just can’t replicate.
Lilies and Loafers has affiliate relationships, so we may get a small share of revenue from your purchases. Items are sold by the retailer, not by Lilies and Loafers.
What You’ll Need to Make Your Love Bug Cards:
Pick up all of your supplies and more, right here!
- White, pink, and black construction paper
- Black foam sheet (or black construction paper)
- Red and black paint
- Googly eyes
- Black marker
- Paint brush
- Scissors
- Glue
Let’s Get Crafty!
- Handprint Wings: Paint your child’s hands red and make handprints on white construction paper. You’ll need two handprints per bug. These will become the Love Bug’s wings! Let the handprints dry completely.
- Spotty Fun: Once the handprints are dry, add four black dots of paint to each handprint to resemble ladybug wings. Let these dry as well.
- Cut It Out: Carefully cut out all the handprints.
- Body Basics: Cut large circles from black construction paper for the bug bodies.
- Head Start: Cut smaller circles from the black foam sheet (or construction paper) for the bug heads. Make sure they’re big enough for the googly eyes.
- Assemble Your Bugs: On a colorful piece of construction paper (we used red and pink), glue the large black circle (body) to the center. Then, glue the smaller black circle (head) to the top of the body.
- Eye Spy: Glue googly eyes onto the bug’s head.
- Wing It: Glue the handprint wings to the bug’s body, positioning them so the thumbs point inwards.
- Antennae Action: Use the black marker to draw little antennae on the top of each bug’s head.
- Personalize Your Cards: Add a special message to the bottom of each card! My son wrote, “Happy Valentine’s Day! Love, Liam + Blair.” Get creative and let your kids personalize their cards with their own special messages.
Repeat these steps to create as many Love Bug Valentine’s Day cards as you need! We made a bunch, with my kids taking turns with different parts of the process. It was a great family activity!
Why We Love This Craft:
- It’s simple and fun for kids.
- It uses readily available materials.
- It’s a great way to personalize Valentine’s Day cards.
- It creates a lasting keepsake for loved ones.
This Valentine’s Day, skip the store-bought cards and get crafty with your kids! These DIY Love Bug cards are sure to bring smiles to everyone’s faces. Happy Valentine’s Day!
Check out some of our other Valentine’s Day crafts, like Care Bears, Paper Heart Chains, and these Red Velvet Whoopie Pies!
