14 Keepsake Valentine Handprint Crafts You'll Want to Treasure (2024)

Add the ultimate personal touch to your Valentine arts and crafts this year with these projects designed to include even the youngest children. Mums, dads, grandparents and friends will all be delighted with these keepsake Valentine handprint crafts – they are adorable and sure to be treasured!

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Children of all ages can get involved making everything from cards and paintings to ornaments and posters. And the best bit is that you’ll most likely have everything you need to make these Valentine handprint crafts at home already – paper, scissors, glue, paint and so on.

Help them express their love for those around them – and enjoy the fun arts & crafts session in the process!

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Get creative with some more easy Valentine’s crafts – perfect for toddlers and preschoolers!

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Creative Valentine Handprint Art

Bee Mine!

Image: The Pinterested Parent

Spread the love with a bee-autiful little Valentine handprint like this one from The Pinterested Parent.

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Family Tree

Image: Kids Activities Blog

Capture a moment in time, when their handprint is small enough to fit in your palm, with a framed family handprint collage like this one from Kids Activities Blog.

Salt Dough Handprints

Whip up a batch of easy salt dough using flour, salt and water. Cut it into shape, make a handprint imprint, and bake the dough. Once baked, the salt dough creation will keep its shape and can be painted and gifted as soon as it has cooled.

Handprint Bowl

Image: Messy Little Monster

What a gorgeous gift this would be! Make a salt dough handprint, than carefully curve it before it dries. Messy Little Monster has full instructions for the handprint bowl, which can then be used for jewellery, coins or just decoration.

Handprint Heart Canvas

Image: Crafty Morning

Draw a heart, or use masking tape to make a clean border, and then use several colours for making handprints. Once the space inside the heart is filled, remove any edging tape and add a personalised message.

Craft Morning made their handprint heart canvas with a quote for Grandma, and we can see this being a huge hit with all grandparents!

Send A Hug-o-Gram!

Image: Creating Creatives

You’ll always feel loved with this Valentine’s hug-o-gram! Full instructions can be found at Creating Creatives.

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These cute Valentine’s colouring pages are lots of fun and make a great gift for friends and family!

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Handprint Bouquet

Image: Red Ted Art

Want a Valentine’s bouquet that will last forever? This handprint bouquet idea from Red Ted Art is bright and beautiful, and perfect for Valentine’s Day. It reminds me of wild flowers!

Handprint Garden

Image: Fun Littles

Similar to the bouquet above, this handprint garden from Fun Littles lets the little ones draw their own flowers and decorations.

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Valentine’s Roses

Image: Nanny She Can Do

Switch it up – use a handprint for the flowers instead, like this beautiful Valentine’s painting from Nanny She Can Do.

I Love You This Much!

Image: Tiff Keetch

Repurpose this Father’s Day craft idea from Tiff Keetch for a great Valentine’s craft idea. Who will be the lucky recipient?

Handprint Card

Image: The Best Ideas For Kids

Nothing is cuter than a homemade card, and this handprint card from The Best Ideas for Kids is adorable! We love that you can personalise them with your own messages on the hearts.

Superhero Daddy

Image: The Pinning Mama

We guarantee this Superhero Daddy Valentine from The Pinning Mama will be treasured forever!

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These fun fruity Valentines treats for kids make a great choice for lunchboxes or a healthy afternoon snack – plus, they’re all really cute!

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Owl Love You Forever

Image: Pinterest

Paint, googly eyes and a little creativity can transform your Valentine handprint into some pretty cute owls, just like these ones we found on Pinterest.

LOVE Canvas

Image: Kids By the Grace

Use masking or painter’s tape to mark out LOVE on a canvas. Now use different shades of pink, purple and red to create lots of unique handprints all over the canvas – we recommend doing one colour at a time and leaving it to dry before doing another so that the colours don’t smudge too much.

Once dry, carefully remove the tape and see your message appear fully. You’ll find full details of the LOVE canvas at Kids By the Grace.

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FAQs

How do you make a family handprint keepsake? ›

INSTRUCTIONS
  1. Cut the poster board to the size of the frame.
  2. Paint the first family members hand with the paint.
  3. Press your hand firmly onto the shiny side of the board. ...
  4. Once all the handprints are done, let the poster board dry completely.
  5. Place the poster board into the frame.
May 25, 2020

How to make a simple Valentine gift? ›

Dress up a simple picture frame with colorful candy hearts for a sweet DIY Valentine gift idea. Cut out a cardboard circle to fit on top of a square frame. Adhere hearts as shown, then glue the cardboard to the frame. You can also use pastel-colored foam hearts to make a longer-lasting frame.

How do you make a good handprint? ›

If the child is a real gripper, you can use this method to get a good print.
  1. Use a brush to apply a layer of glaze to a piece of sturdy plastic (laminate or acetate).
  2. Brush a glaze onto the child's hand.
  3. Place the plastic where you want the print to go on the piece.
  4. Place the child's hand on top of the plastic.

What kind of paint do you use for handprint crafts? ›

The best ones to use for handprint painting are *washable tempera paints. They should be labeled non-toxic and be sure to check that the label says washable. You will want ones that are not too runny and not too dry.

What are the top 3 items consumers buy for Valentine's Day? ›

Beyond The Classic Heart-Shaped Bouquet And Chocolates

While flowers, candy and greeting cards still top the list of main gifts, younger generations are shifting the way Valentine's Day is being celebrated, looking beyond traditional gifts.

What is the most popular arrangement sold on Valentine's Day? ›

The most popular flower to give on Valentine's Day is the red rose. Red roses have long been a symbol of romantic love. However, if red roses aren't to their taste, you could always gift other popular Valentine's Day flowers, such as lilies, tulips or carnations.

What can I make her for Valentines Day? ›

30 Cutest DIY Valentine's Day Gifts You Can Make for Cheap
  • Snickers Bouquet. Yes, flowers are a nice gift, but bring them to the next level by literally wrapping them in candy! ...
  • Romantic Cork Board. ...
  • Photo Box. ...
  • Memories Shadow Box. ...
  • Kisses Jar. ...
  • Bath Bomb Valentine. ...
  • Heart-Shaped Bath Bombs. ...
  • Felt Heart Mobile.
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How can I decorate my home for Valentine's Day? ›

Heart-shaped home decor: Hearts are the symbol of love, and incorporating heart-shaped home decor accents into your home is a perfect way to set the romantic mood. Whether it's heart-shaped pillows, wall art, or even heart-shaped wreaths, these accents add love to any room.

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