1. Love Bug Valentines
Via Dandee Designs
If your son is not all about teddy bears and hearts for Valentine’s Day cards, he’ll love these!
Get instructions and free printables here.
2. Kool-Aid Valentines
The best thing about these cards? You can almost always get Kool-Aid for cheap with coupons!
Get instructions and free printables here.
3. Tic Tac Toe Valentines
Getting this Valentine would be like receiving three gifts in one!
Get instructions here.
4. Extra Awesome Valentines
What kid doesn’t like long-lasting flavor in their bubblegum? Plus, you can get these super cheap at a dollar store.
Get instructions and free printables here.
5. One in a Minion Valentines
Pudding cups dressed as minions?! That’s brilliant!
Get instructions and free printables here.
6. Paint Strip Bookmark Valentines
I love this idea, but you may want to collect your pink and red paint strips from a few different stores, so people who are actually interested in painting their homes this color have the swatches they need.
Get instructions here.
7. Don’t Change Valentines
Via Jacolyn Murphy
Because who doesn’t love chocolate disguised as money?!
Get instructions here.
Related: Valentine’s Candy Airplanes Your Kids’ Classmates Will Love
8. I’ve Got My Eyes on You Valentines
Simple, yet absolutely adorable! And imagine how much fun your child will have gluing down those googly eyes!
Get instructions here.
9. Pencil Valentines
These are perfect for any classmates who have food allergies and can’t accept candy in their Valentines.
Get instructions here.
10. Gumball Machine Valentines
How cute and colorful are these?! Just make sure your child is careful in the delivery process (these babies are meant to lie flat).
Get instructions and free printables here.
11. Clementine Valentines
Another great, healthy alternative to candy, and such a cute idea!
Get instructions and free printables here.
12. Awesome Sauce Valentines
Via Delia Creates
It can’t get much easier than this! Just use the free printables from Delia Creates, cut, and tape to the tops of applesauce cups, which you can likely find coupons for!
Get instructions and free printables here.
13. You Light Up My Life Valentines
Via Eighteen 25
Glow sticks: my children’s favorite find at the dollar store. Use them to create these clever cards you know your child’s classmates will love (these are probably best for older kids.)
Get instructions and free printables here.
14. So Glad We’re in the Same School Valentines
Via I Heart Nap Time
Use Swedish fish for sweeter treat.
Get instructions and free printables here.
Related: DIY Valentine’s Popsicle Stick Puzzle
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