Nothing beats giving a Valentine’s Day card on this love month. This tradition is longstanding but its romanticism remains despite the advancement in technology and emergence of many forms of expressing ones love.

The first documented Valentine’s Day cards (love letters) were typically written on paper and secured inside an envelope. The decades following that, readily available cards were bought in shops. You simply have to choose the message that best fits your sentiment and add in a little something of personal touch. Modern day cards exist in various forms. The more popular practice is making your own card following online instructions. Here is one do-it-yourself printable greeting card and perfect craft ideas for kids this love month.

Tools & Materials:

Colorful Construction Boards

Scissors

Glue

Pen

Printer

Step 1. Print the templates provided on this page.

PDF Templates: Box with Hearts and Hearts

No printer or your machine is out of ink or toner? What you can do instead? You can either manually draw the shapes on construction paper or visit Toner Refill Store and buy ink or toner replacement. The latter option is preferable because it will make this craft ideas for kids quicker to create.

Step 2. Cut the shapes following the outline.

Start with the square outline. After the cut, turn the piece over and make 4 folds following the dotted lines. Set aside. This square piece serves as your Valentines Day card. Proceed with cutting the heart outlines.

Step 3. Decorate the Valentine’s Day card.

Align the big hearts and glue the small hearts over. Allow to dry.

Get the Valentine’s Day card (square piece) and paste one heart inside the folds.

Add a love note or message inside the card.

Turn the card over. Attach the 4 remaining hearts on the tips of the folds. Allow to dry.

Step 4. Seal the Valentine’s Day card.

Again, turn the card over. Bring together the 4 hearts and seal the card. And you’re done!

One advantage of making this printable greeting card is that you can mix and match colors. So start creating your own version of this Valentine’s Day card today and enjoy your finished product.