10 Ideas for Non-Candy Valentine’s Day Cards
If you are in search of non-candy Valentine’s Day ideas, look no further! We are loving these creative options. We also love how cost-effective they are! You don’t have to spend a fortune to create something cute. Searching online for free printables or using sites like Canva are great for creating cards and tags.
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We still love the old-fashioned Valentine’s Day cards too, so don’t feel badly if you don’t have the time to put these together! We’re not all Pinteresty moms, but it sure is fun to see how other people are putting their imaginations to work! Whether you are going to buy or DIY, here are some fun ideas for Valentine’s Day this year!
Color Your Heart Out Crayon Valentines
If you have little ones, you probably take crayons with you everywhere you go! For these colorful Valentines, buy a large box of crayons and split them up into small treat bags that you can easily find at any craft store or on Amazon.
Character Pencil Valentines
When you have school-aged kids, you know that you can never have enough pencils laying around! Sites like Amazon are perfect to order pencils in bulk that feature your child’s favorite character. You can either create your own cards or buy store bought ones and attach. Easy peasy!
Fruit Snack Valentines
Still want to opt for a sweet treat? These lunchbox staples have half the sugar content of their candy counterparts and several brands are allergy-friendly. They also come in a variety of flavors and characters!
Pop-It Valentine Cards
Fidget Poppers are ALL the rage right now! These adorable downloadable cards can be bought on Etsy from sellers like HoneyDesignStore. Pair them each with a fidget popper and you’ve got a perfectly poppin’ Valentine!
Sports Ball Valentines
You’ll be sure to hit a home run with these Valentines! Create your own or head over to Glue Sticks & Gumdrops to download these printables for free. Places like party supply stores, Oriental Trading, and Dollar Tree are perfect spots to find mini sports balls.
Valentine Sunglasses
Funky sunglasses can definitely add a fun touch to Valentine’s Day! Head over to Melanie Makes to score this free printable!
Glow-riffic Valentines
Who doesn’t love glow sticks? Brighten up Valentine’s Day with these super simple (and super inexpensive!) glow stick Valentines! Craftiness is Not Optional even has a free printable to get you started.
Ex-STRAW Special Valentines
Admit it – you’re never too old to use a silly straw! These are easy to find and usually come in multipacks with different shapes and colors. It’s Always Autumn also has a free printable for you to snag!
Kinetic Sand Valentines
Kids love kinetic sand! The colorful, squishy sand is super moldable and cleans up easily. We love this idea from Smart School House as an alternative to cards. The small cups and lids can be bought online or at any party supply store. Since kinetic sand is sold in large bags, it’s easy to divvy up between the cups. Grab some sticker paper and download these free printables!
A-DOH-Able Valentines
Play-doh is one toy that you can’t go wrong with! You can usually buy small containers in bulk and attach them to cards like this one from TexasMamaDesigns on Etsy or download these fun labels from Sunshine Momma and print them on to some sticker paper!
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