Valentine’s Day is a wonderful time for kids to get creative and learn about love in a fun, hands-on way.
While there are plenty of cute Valentine crafts for kids, adding a faith twist makes the experience even more meaningful.
In this post, I’ve rounded up ten easy Christian Valentine’s crafts perfect for preschoolers and early elementary children (around ages 3–8).
Each craft is simple, uses affordable materials you likely have at home or in Sunday school, and shares a special message about God’s love.
Gather your little ones and get ready for some heartwarming crafting that celebrates the greatest love of all!
10 Easy Christian Valentine’s Crafts That Share God’s Love
Here are 10 easy Christian Valentine’s crafts that are perfect for preschoolers and early elementary kids.
1. Heart Stamp Bible Verse Cards
One of the simplest ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day with faith is by making heart-stamped cards.
All you need is an empty toilet paper roll, paint, and paper.
How to make it:
Bend the top of the toilet roll into a heart shape, dip it in red or pink paint, and let kids stamp heart shapes all over a folded cardstock paper.
Once the paint is dry, help your child write a short Bible verse or message inside.
For example, they might write “We love because he first loved us.” (1 John 4:19) or “Jesus loves you”.
This craft turns a regular Valentine card into a sweet reminder of God’s love.
Kids can sign their name and give the card to parents, grandparents, or friends to share God’s love in a personal way.
It’s an easy Sunday school craft on a budget too, since it uses recycled materials and basic supplies.
2. Fingerprint “God Loves You” Bugs
What’s cuter than a Valentine love bug made from fingerprints?
This craft is both adorable and meaningful.
How to make it:
Have children press their thumb or fingertip in washable red or pink ink (or paint) and stamp two fingerprints on paper so they overlap slightly, forming a little “bug” body with wings (often in a heart shape).
Add googly eyes or draw a smiley face and antennae on the fingerprints to turn them into love bugs.
Above or below each bug, write a phrase like “Jesus loves you” or “God loves you so much!” in kid-friendly language.
You can even tie in a scripture reference, such as John 3:16, which reminds us how much God loves the world.
This craft celebrates each child’s unique fingerprint as part of God’s creation and emphasizes that God’s love is personal for everyone.
Fingerprint love bugs make cute decorations or Valentine’s cards to hand out to family and classmates, spreading joy and God’s love in a fun way.
3. Q-Tip Painted Scripture Heart
For a bit of painting fun without the big mess, try Q-tip painting!
How to make it:
Cut out a large heart from white cardstock. Give the kids a few Q-tips and shallow dishes of red and pink paint.
Let them dot-paint the heart freely with the Q-tips – this is great for fine motor skills and kids love the novelty of painting with cotton swabs.
While the masterpiece dries, talk about how God’s love is strong and unquenchable.
You can share a short verse like “Many waters cannot quench love; rivers cannot sweep it away.” (Song of Songs 8:7) to illustrate the idea.
Once the painted heart is dry, glue a small paper cross at the center or write “God is Love” in the middle.
Punch a hole at the top and add a ribbon to hang it up.
Every time your child sees their polka-dot heart hanging, they’ll remember that God’s love never fades or fails – it’s bright, endless, and fun, just like their artwork!
4. “Love Is…” 3D Bible Verse Heart Booklet
This craft is inspired by the famous “Love Chapter” (1 Corinthians 13) and is perfect for slightly older kids in our age range.
How to make it:
Cut out several paper hearts of the same size (about 4–6 hearts). Fold each heart in half.
On the outside of each half-heart, write an attribute of love from 1 Corinthians 13 – for example, “Love is patient,” “Love is kind,” etc.
Kids can decorate each heart with crayons or stickers that match the words (like a clock or tortoise for patience, a smile for kindness).
Then stack the folded hearts and staple or glue along the fold to create a 3D heart booklet that can fan open.
When you spread it out, it forms a beautiful 3D paper heart.
Go through each “page” with the child and discuss what that trait means in daily life (in simple terms, such as being kind to siblings or patient when waiting).
This interactive craft not only looks pretty hanging up or sitting on a table, but it also serves as a mini lesson.
It shows children that true love isn’t just about hearts and candy – it’s about our actions and attitudes, just like the Bible teaches.
This is a wonderful project to do together and reflect on how we can all grow in love for God and others.
5. Heart and Cross Paper Plate Wreath
Combine the symbol of the heart with the cross for a craft that visually shares the message of God’s love through Jesus.
How to make it:
Take a plain paper plate and cut out the center, leaving just the outer ring (an adult can do this step beforehand for little ones).
Now, give the kids plenty of pre-cut paper hearts in red, pink, and white.
Have them glue the hearts all around the paper plate ring, overlapping them to make a wreath of hearts.
Next, cut out a paper cross (or use a foam or wooden cross from a craft store) and glue or tape it hanging in the center of the wreath.
You can attach the cross by a string or just glue it across the hole so it’s suspended in the middle.
As you craft, talk about John 3:16, which says God loved the world so much He gave us Jesus.
You might quote the verse together: “For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son…” (John 3:16).
Explain in simple terms that the cross is the ultimate sign of love.
Hang the finished heart-and-cross wreath on a door or wall. It’s a beautiful reminder that Jesus is at the heart of Valentine’s Day and every day.
Even those who aren’t big fans of the holiday will appreciate the meaningful twist of this craft!
6. “Happy Heart” Smile Craft (Proverbs 15:13)
This craft is all about joyful hearts. It ties a fun art activity to the proverb “A happy heart makes the face cheerful.” (Proverbs 15:13).
How to make it:
Cut a large heart out of construction paper (red or pink).
Give the heart a big smiling face – kids can draw eyes and a smile, or even glue googly eyes and craft foam pieces to make a face.
You can also cut out smaller hearts to use as rosy “cheeks” on the face.
Above the smiley heart, you might add the text “A happy heart makes the face cheerful” or simply “A happy heart smiles!” in marker.
As children create their happy heart characters, talk about how God’s love fills our hearts with joy.
When we remember that God loves us, it makes us feel happy inside, and that happiness can shine on our faces as kindness and smiles to others.
This simple craft is great for even the youngest crafters (toddlers can scribble on the heart or stick on stickers for the face).
Frame the finished happy heart or put it on the fridge. It will remind your family that a heart full of God’s love brings a smile for everyone to see.
7. “Stained Glass” Tissue Paper Heart
Here’s a craft that looks stunning in the window and teaches about letting God’s love shine.
How to make it:
Cut out a large heart frame from black or dark-colored cardstock (essentially a heart-shaped outline with the middle cut out).
Next, give kids pieces of colored tissue paper (reds, pinks, and maybe yellow or purple for contrast) and have them glue the pieces onto a sheet of wax paper or clear contact paper, overlapping to create a mosaic of “stained glass.”
Once they’ve covered an area big enough, place the heart frame over the colorful tissue collage and trim the excess.
Now you have a heart “stained glass” sun-catcher! Add a short message in the center if you like, such as “God is love” (1 John 4:8) or “Jesus loves me.”
When you tape the finished heart sun-catcher in a window, the light will shine through the colors.
Use this as an opportunity to talk about Matthew 5:16 – letting our light shine – and how sharing God’s love with others is like letting light shine in the darkness.
This craft may require a bit more adult help with cutting and assembly, but the result is worth it.
It’s a gentle reminder that God’s love is bright and meant to be shared, much like the warm light that now shines through your child’s beautiful heart creation.
8. “Love One Another” Paper Chain
Paper chains aren’t just for Christmas – they make a fantastic Valentine’s craft with a Christian message.
How to make it:
Cut strips of paper in Valentine colors (red, pink, purple, white).
On each strip, help the kids write either a name of God/Jesus, an attribute of God’s love, or a way they can show love to others.
For instance, strips might say things like “God is kind,” “Jesus is my friend,” “Help a neighbor,” “Share with my siblings,” or a short Bible phrase like “Love one another” (John 13:34).
If the children are very young, you can write the words for them or use picture symbols.
Then show them how to form a loop with a paper strip and staple or tape it to create a link.
Interlock the next strip through the first loop and repeat until you have a chain of hearts or links.
Hang up the paper chain as a garland in your classroom or home. It visually demonstrates how love connects us all together.
Each link is an example of love in action or a truth about God’s love.
You can emphasize that just as the paper links hold together, God’s love links our hearts to Him and to one another.
This is also a great craft for a group setting – each child can contribute a few links to build one long chain for the room.
It’s simple, insightful, and helps kids brainstorm practical ways to show love.
9. “God Is Love” Valentine Windsock
If your kids like a craft they can play with or watch flutter in the breeze, a Valentine’s windsock is perfect.
How to make it:
Take an empty tin can or a sturdy cardboard tube (like from a oats or chip canister) and cover it with pink or red paper.
Have the children decorate the outside with the words “God is Love” in big letters.
They can add hearts, stickers, or drawings of things they are thankful God gave them.
Then, cut lengths of ribbon or crepe paper streamers in Valentine colors and glue or tape them to one end of the can/tube so that they hang down like tails.
Punch two holes on the opposite end and attach a yarn loop for hanging. Now you have a windsock!
When you hang it outside or near a fan and it blows, the ribbons dance.
Explain to the kids that, like the wind that we can’t see but we notice its effects, we can’t physically see God’s love but we certainly feel it and see the good things it does.
Every streamer on the windsock can even represent something about God’s love – perhaps each ribbon could have a word like “kind,” “patient,” “protecting,” etc., to tie back to 1 Corinthians 13 or attributes of God.
10. “God’s Love Is So Big” Hug Craft
This craft is a kid-favorite and makes for precious memories. It demonstrates in a visual way just how big God’s love really is.
How to make it:
You’ll need some construction paper and your child’s arms!
Have the child spread their arms wide apart on a large sheet of paper or taped-together papers, and trace their outstretched arms and hands.
Cut out the two arm shapes with hands (or for a simpler version, cut two long strips of paper as “arms” and trace/cut out the child’s handprints separately to attach at the ends).
Decorate a big heart cutout (about the size of the child’s face or bigger) with the words “God’s Love is SO BIG!” or “Jesus loves you THIS much!” on it.
You can also include a short verse like “His love endures forever” (Psalm 136:1) around the heart.
Now attach one paper arm to each side of the heart so it looks like the heart has arms ready to give a big hug.
The arms should fold in so the heart can “hug” someone, and then open wide.
Show your little one that when you open the arms, it’s like a big hug – that’s how much God loves us, arms open wide!
This craft is wonderful for tactile learners and younger kids; they grasp the concept of an immense love in a very concrete way.
Encourage them to actually use their heart craft to “hug” someone and share the message.
It also makes a sweet gift for a family member: when Grandma opens the arms of the paper hug, she’ll see just how big God’s love (and the child’s love) is.
This activity ties in perfectly with explaining that God’s love for us is bigger than we can imagine, and nothing can separate us from that love.
Tips for Crafting with Young Children
Craft time with little ones can be joyful and manageable with a few simple strategies. Here are some tips to make your Christian Valentine’s craft session a success:
- Prep in advance: For preschoolers, it helps to pre-cut shapes (like hearts, crosses, or strips of paper) before you start. This way, children can jump into the fun part – gluing and decorating – without getting frustrated by tricky cutting.
- Use child-friendly materials: Opt for washable paints and glue sticks to minimize mess. Reuse household items as much as possible (toilet rolls, jar lids, scrap paper) to keep things easy and budget-friendly. If you’re short on supplies, don’t worry! No glitter? Use crayons. No paper plates? Use cardboard from a cereal box. Flexibility is key.
- Keep it short and sweet: Young kids have short attention spans. Choose crafts that can be done in a reasonable time frame (15–20 minutes for the main assembly, plus drying time if needed). If you’re doing this in a group setting like Sunday school, you might set up “stations” or have a story time break in between crafting steps.
- Emphasize meaning over perfection: The goal is to have fun and learn about God’s love. The finished product doesn’t need to look like a Pinterest photo. Encourage children and praise their creativity, whether the heart is lopsided or the paint smudged. If they understand the message – “Jesus loves me and I can share love with others” – then your craft time was a success.
- Supervise and stay safe: Always supervise little ones with scissors, staplers, or small items. For the youngest crafters, you might substitute glue dots or double-sided tape for liquid glue to avoid spills. And if a project involves something like a hole-punch or a hot glue step, have an adult handle those parts. By planning ahead for safety, you’ll ensure the experience stays light and enjoyable for everyone.
With these tips in mind, crafting will be a delightful experience rather than a stressor. You’ll create not just art, but also sweet memories and teachable moments about faith and love.
More Valentine’s Day Fun for Kids
Crafts are just one of many ways to celebrate a faith-filled Valentine’s Day.
Here are some other ideas to make the holiday special for your kids while keeping the focus on love and kindness:
- Active love-themed activities: Consider organizing a few delightful Valentine’s Day activities for kids that reinforce loving God and others. For example, you could do a “heart hunt” where kids find paper hearts with kind deeds written on them (and then do the actions), or play a game of “hot potato” with a heart pillow while saying Bible verses about love. Even baking heart-shaped cookies together can be an activity where you discuss sharing and sweetness!
- Homemade gifts with a message: Valentine’s is a great time to encourage kids to think of others. They might make a simple homemade gift like a bookmark with a Bible verse or a jar of candy with a note about God’s love. If you need inspiration, check out some Homemade Valentine’s gift ideas for kids to create. Handmade gifts teach children that giving is an expression of love – one that reflects God’s gift of Jesus to us.
- Story time and songs: Set aside time to read a children’s Bible story about love or a book that exemplifies caring for others. Talk about stories like the Good Samaritan (loving your neighbor) or Jesus welcoming children. Sing a fun song like “Jesus Loves Me” or “This Little Light of Mine” to tie everything together. Kids will enjoy the change of pace, and it reinforces the lessons from craft time.
- Love-in-action challenge: Encourage kids to carry the message beyond Valentine’s Day. Maybe start a tradition where each child picks one act of kindness to do for someone in the week of Valentine’s. It could be drawing a picture for a sick friend, helping mom and dad around the house, or telling a sibling something they love about them. This “love in action” shows that Valentine’s isn’t just about paper hearts – it’s about living out love as Jesus taught us.
By blending crafts, activities, and heartfelt gestures, you’ll create a rich and meaningful celebration. These experiences help children see Valentine’s Day not just as a day for candy and cards, but as an opportunity to share God’s love in creative ways.
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Why limit the fun to Valentine’s Day? If your kids enjoyed these Valentine’s projects, they might also love other hands-on Bible crafts like these amazing Noah’s Ark crafts and some hands-on Jesus’ disciples crafts that highlight different stories and lessons
Spread God’s Love One Craft at a Time
Valentine’s Day provides the perfect backdrop to teach our little ones about God’s big love.
Through these simple crafts and activities, children not only get to exercise their creativity but also absorb the beautiful message that they are loved by God and can share that love with others.
As parents, teachers, or caregivers, the greatest Valentine we can give our children is the knowledge of God’s love.
And sometimes, a paper craft or a painted heart opens the door to those meaningful conversations in ways a lecture never could.
I hope these 10 easy Christian Valentine’s crafts inspire many giggles, smiles, and teachable moments in your home or classroom.
Which of these crafts are you most excited to try? Have you and your family done other faith-filled Valentine’s projects or activities?
We’d love to hear your ideas and experiences.
Please leave a comment below to share how you plan to celebrate a Christ-centered Valentine’s Day with your little ones!
Happy Valentine’s Day and happy crafting! 💖
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FAQs
1. How do I manage these crafts with a big group of kids (like a Sunday school class)?
Preparation makes all the difference. Set up simple craft stations with supplies ready to go, and pre-cut pieces whenever possible. Having a few adult helpers or teens to assist is a big help, especially with younger kids. Demonstrate each step before letting the kids try it themselves, and keep instructions short and clear. Expect some happy noise and different finishing times. Having coloring pages ready for early finishers works well. With a little planning, these crafts work great in group settings.
2. What if I don’t have the exact supplies listed for a craft?
That’s totally okay. These crafts are meant to be flexible. You can swap in what you already have, like coffee filters instead of tissue paper or cardboard instead of paper plates. Markers can replace paint for less mess, and glue sticks often work just fine. Using what’s on hand keeps things budget-friendly and shows kids how to be creative with everyday materials.
3. How can I adjust these craft ideas for older or younger kids?
For toddlers, simplify the steps and focus on hands-on fun like sticking or painting. Preschoolers can do most steps with a bit of help, especially with cutting or writing. Older kids can handle more detailed work, write full Bible verses, or turn the crafts into gifts. In mixed-age groups, older kids can help younger ones, which makes the activity more meaningful for everyone.
4. How do I tie in a Bible lesson or story with these crafts?
Start with a short Bible story or verse related to love, then explain how the craft connects to it. While crafting, ask simple questions like how we can show love to others. Keep the verse visible and repeat it together. End with a quick show-and-tell so kids can share what they made and what they learned.
5. How can I explain God’s love in simple terms while we craft?
Use examples kids understand, like a big hug or a parent’s care, and explain that God’s love is even bigger. Use the craft as an object lesson, such as a heart for love or a cross for Jesus’ sacrifice. Keep the message simple and reassuring. Repeating a short phrase like “God loves you” helps it stick.
