35 of the Best Valentine Card Ideas For Kids

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As soon as February rolls around, a kid's focus is on crafting the perfect valentines for their classmates. Whether your child's class allows sweets and snacks or not, we've rounded up a selection of cards that are going to be perfect for your kiddo to bring their valentines this year.

Scroll through for 35 Valentine's Day card ideas that are perfect for any kid.

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Main Squeeze

Main Squeeze

Any squeezable snack pouch goes perfectly with this "Main Squeeze" ($5) valentine.

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Cupid Poop

Cupid Poop

All you need for this Cupid poop ($4) valentine are a printer and boxes of Tic Tacs.

03
School Would Be "Ruff" Without You

School Would Be "Ruff" Without You

This punny doggie valentine ($3) goes perfectly with plastic dog figures (or you can include some Scooby Snacks graham cracker packs).

05
We Go Together Like Milk and Cookies

We Go Together Like Milk and Cookies

Any homemade Valentine's Day cookie (if permitted at school) would go well with this "We Go Together . . . " card ($4).

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Pop a Corny Question

Pop a Corny Question

Your child can "pop a corny question" ($6) with this card and a bag of microwavable popcorn.

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Minecraft Valentines
Lolly Jane

Minecraft Valentines

For the little Minecraft-lover, Lolly Jane's Minecraft valentines are perfect! Kids can even put them together themselves.

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You're a Blast

You're a Blast

Your little one can give this valentine ($5) to the ones who are out of their world.

10
Play-Doh Valentine
Random Thoughts of a Supermom

Play-Doh Valentine

Perfect for the preschool set, Random Thoughts of a Supermom's Play-Doh valentine is a fun (and useful!) one to hand out at school. Her free printable sticker makes it easy to make, too!

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You Blow Me Away
Design Mom

You Blow Me Away

Who doesn't love a good noisemaker? Design Mom's party in a bag is so much fun, they won't miss the candy!

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Color Your Heart Out
Simply Chee

Color Your Heart Out

Teachers (and your fellow classroom parents) will love these crayon valentines ($5).

13
Emoji Legos
Warm Hot Chocolate

Emoji Legos

These valentines combine Legos and emoji, which makes for a sweet note your kiddo can send to her friends.

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"Donut You Love Love?"
Small Fry Blog

"Donut You Love Love?"

This adorable valentine features every kid's — and adult's — favorite snack: doughnuts!

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You Light Up My Life Valentines
Eighteen25

You Light Up My Life Valentines

Another creative use of glow sticks, Eighteen25's You Light Up My Life valentines are designed for crafty families.

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Whoopee! It's Valentine's Day Card
Paging Supermom

Whoopee! It's Valentine's Day Card

You may want to check with your tot's teacher before handing out this hysterical card at school. Paging Supermom's My Funny Valentine card is full of old-fashioned fun. Use her free printable card, tie on a mini whoopee cushion, and watch the fun ensue!

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Candy Necklace Valentines

Candy Necklace Valentines

How fun is this candy necklace valentine printable ($7) we found on Etsy?

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Love You to Pieces

Love You to Pieces

You child can show their love for their pals with this Reese's Pieces valentine ($6).

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May the Force Be With You

May the Force Be With You

May the force of love be with all of your child's valentines, especially the ones who receive this adorable card ($14).

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Never Lego

Never Lego

This valentine ($10) is perfect for the friends your kid will "never Lego" of.

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I Am Stuck on You

I Am Stuck on You

Perfect for classrooms with no-candy policies, this printable I Am Stuck on You valentine ($3) pairs perfectly with Valentine's Day stickers.

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Valentine Joke Notes
All For the Boys

Valentine Joke Notes

Give them a laugh when they open their lunch with these valentine joke notes.

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You Make My Heart Pop!
Love Stitched

You Make My Heart Pop!

It doesn't get much simpler than Love Stitched's You Make My Heart Pop! valentine. Simply affix the printable to a bottle of bubbles, and you're done!

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Will Zoo Be Mine?
The Blue Robin Cottage

Will Zoo Be Mine?

The animal options are endless with The Blue Robin Cottage's Will Zoo Be Mine? valentine. Though this one isn't a printable, you can easily print your own cards and create it.

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Astronaut Valentine
Dandee Designs

Astronaut Valentine

For a truly out-of-this-world card, try Dandee Designs' astronaut valentine. The floating spaceman is one of our favorite finds!

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I Can't Stand to Mask My Feelings
Small Fry

I Can't Stand to Mask My Feelings

Small Fry's "I Can't Stand to Mask My Feelings" valentine turns into a fun DIY project for the recipient.

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Trail Mix Valentine
A Spicy Perspective

Trail Mix Valentine

Eschew the sweets on Valentine's Day and go with something savory (and potentially healthy). A Spicy Perspective's trail mix card can be put together with a few snacks already in your pantry, a small baggie, and a free printable!

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DIY Cereal Valentines
Giggles Galore

DIY Cereal Valentines

How fun is this DIY cereal valentine? The personalized spoons can be used over and over again.

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O-Fish-Al Valentine

O-Fish-Al Valentine

This printable O-Fish-Al Valentine card ($8) is actually a topper for a bag of Goldfish crackers!

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Keep Calm and Mine On

Keep Calm and Mine On

This Keep Calm and Mine On ($12) valentine is the card for every Minecraft-lover in your child's class.

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You're So Sweet

You're So Sweet

Package up some M&M's to go with this "You're So Sweet" ($6) valentine.

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Wild Thing, You Make My Heart Sing

Wild Thing, You Make My Heart Sing

Paper Fox Design's Wild Thing valentines ($8/printable PDF) are the perfect classroom handout for the little guy who thinks he's too cool for school.

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Eye Spy
Dandee Designs

Eye Spy

A sweet Valentine's Day treat without sugar! Skip the candies and let a special little someone know you've had your eye on them with a printable magnifying glass Valentine's Day card. Download the free printable template at Dandee Designs.