So many schools are now asking for kids to bring non-candy Valentines. Today I’m sharing 14 new Candy-free Valentine options. They are all really easy and simple and could be done last minute (just my style). See links below for supplies and printables.
(For all our Valentines Day ideas click here!)
Goldfish Valentine-Materials needed: All The Fish in The Sea Valentine Printable, Card stock, mini cellophane bags, Goldfish crackers
I’d Pick You Valentine-Materials needed: Card stock, crepe paper, scissors, glue, floral wire (flower tutorial here)
Heart Balloon Valentine-Materials needed: Card stock, mini heart balloons, washi tape
Maze Valentine-Materials needed: Card stock, mini mazes, double sided tape
Crayon Valentine-Materials needed: Card stock, frosted pillow boxes, double sided tape, ribbon, crayons
Car Valentine-Materials needed: Card stock, double sided tape, toy cars
Pencil Valentine-Materials needed: Card stock, pencils, washi tape
Tattoo Valentine-Materials needed: Card stock, temporary tattoos, washi tape
Magnifying Glass Valentine-Materials needed: Card stock, mini magnifying glasses, washi tape
Snap Valentine-Materials needed: Card stock, snappers, washi tape
Mustache Valentine-Materials needed: Card stock, Sharpie, stick on mustaches, double sided tape
Kazoo Valentine-Materials needed: Card stock, kazoos, double sided tape
Yo-yo Valentine-Materials needed: Card stock, mini yo-yos, double sided tape
Lip Smackers Valentine-Materials needed: Card stock, Lip Smackers, double sided tape
Photos by Paul Ferney for Oh Happy Day
bobbie
February 9, 2015
Clever as usual!!! Great ideas!
Yolonda
February 9, 2015
Love these!
Rose D'Angelo Designs
February 9, 2015
Adorable!!!
Eve
February 9, 2015
Such creative unique ideas! I especially like the goldfish valentine!
maggie
February 9, 2015
All of these are absolutely adorable. I want to make them all for my friends – who are in their mid twenties, not children, by the way.
maggie
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Jessica
February 9, 2015
So so great x
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Marisa
February 9, 2015
These are darling. Thanks for sharing your creativity!
ANNE {Anne's Scribbles and Doodles}
February 9, 2015
These are borderline clever! I have to pin this. They might come in handy! I honestly love the gold fish crackers. So cute!
https://annescribblesanddoodles.blogspot.com
Natalie | Circus & Bloom
February 9, 2015
Oh, these are SO cute! I’m loving the crayon one. Since I’m a teacher, I love candy-free, kid-friendly gifts! 🙂 Thank you!
Circus & Bloom
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andy
February 9, 2015
what a gift!
Noushin
February 9, 2015
Oh my God! These are all super duper gorgeous, creative, and amazing! I just can’t get my eyes off these pictures! Whoa! <3 <3 <3
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Taryn
February 9, 2015
Haha, these are all so cute but it took me ages to google and figure out what ‘snappers’ were! I don’t think we have them here in Australia!
Natasha
February 9, 2015
If candy valentines have to be replaced by anything, I’m happy it’s something like these… these are fantastic, and so creative!
Rudey
February 9, 2015
These are adorable, non-food – Valentines. Thanks for sharing.
Joi @ Joiful
February 10, 2015
These really made me laugh – so cute! will definitely take some inspiration from this to make some last minute cards for my family!
Hilary Nirvana
February 10, 2015
this is soo cute, love the ideas
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Zaire peter
February 10, 2015
So cute! Love the all ideas, Inspiring! Especially the second one, “I’d pick you” beautiful card with soft colors.
Carolyn Selheim-Miller
February 10, 2015
Haha I think the maze is my favorite! I’m a fan of giving seed packets soon. They make it feel like spring is coming in the dead of winter 🙂
Sabrina
February 10, 2015
These are top cute! But I know you always have amazing ideas 🙂
Kinsley
February 10, 2015
Love these ideas!!!! Great as usual!!
sarah@tomfo
February 10, 2015
Damn you are good, love these!
Rudey
February 11, 2015
I’ve come back to this post, and have decided to use several of the ideas. I love the goldfish for my daughters. I’m thinking the mazes and mustaches for their teachers. Thanks!! I shared it on my Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/rudeysroom. Love your creativity.
Ann Dee
February 11, 2015
We made three of these! Thank you and thank Target.
Renaud
February 14, 2015
All these ideas are so cute and so easy to make indeed.
xx, Renaud | renaudew.blogspot.com
Kari
February 14, 2015
I love the Oh snap idea!
Kari
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