6 Easy DIY Valentine's Day Activities for Families

Valentine’s Day is a great day for letting your family and friends know just how much you love them. Try making these fun crafts and treats to share with your family and friends.

You can make cute S’mores Valentines by placing one to two graham cracker squares, mini chocolate bars and one to two large marshmallows in a small bag or clear plastic wrap. Tie the ends and attached a paper heart cut-out with a sweet message or s’mores making instructions. S’mores can be made in the oven or the microwave in a short amount of time.

Who doesn’t love a handmade card? Construction paper or cardstock, markers, and stickers are all you need to make Valentine’s cards. Gather all your supplies and have fun creating one-of-a-kind cards for each person in your home. Having envelopes and stamps on hand is great for dropping some cards in the mail for loved ones near and far.

Make this quick and easy decoration using paper hearts cut out of construction paper, pink, red or white pom poms, string and glue. You can hang them lengthwise or horizontally on a wall or in a window for a fun Valentine’s display.

Origami bookmarks are perfect for readers of all ages. Ones made into a simple heart shape make for a perfect Valentine your friends and family can enjoy every time they pick up a book.

Themed food and treats boards are all the rage. Consider making a board filled with berries, cheese and treats for Valentine’s Day. A fun breakfast board with heart shaped pancakes or waffles, kiss shaped chocolates and fruits works too.

To make these cute heart apple chips, cut a few apples into thin slices, then use a heart shaped cookie cutter to cut out the center of each slice. You can eat the apples as is with a fun dip of chocolate on the side or you can bake them in the oven on low heat for instant homemade apple chips. Delicious!

There are endless ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day at home. Pick a few of these ideas, crank up the music, and make it a fun filled Valentine’s Day!

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