Recycled Valentine Crafts for Kids (2024)

By Terri Thompson

We love to use recycled materials when we make crafts.

It just seems much less wasteful to use a few things before they get thrown out.

Here are some awesome recycled Valentine crafts that all use an item or two from the recycle bin. Grab those old newspapers, cardboard boxes, and scraps of paper. It’s time to start crafting!

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Recycled Valentine Crafts for Kids

I love using recycled materials for crafts. It’s less wasteful because you’re using materials instead of throwing them away. And, it saves money and a trip to the store for extra craft supplies.

These simple Valentines crafts are all pretty and fun. You’re kids will love them!

So, rummage in the recycle bin and grab some supplies.

What Recycled Materials Should You Keep?

Keep anything cardboard, such as old packing boxes, cereal boxes, and even cardboard tubes.

Also, newspaper, magazines, and paper scraps are good for craft projects.

Finally, keep some things that can’t be recycled, but can be reused such as old cd’s and bubble wrap.

All of these things are great for craft projects.

Check your recycle bin for supplies to make these cute and fun Recycled Valentine crafts for kids.

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Silly Heart Puppet Valentine Craft

These fun puppets use recycled cardboard and are great for toddlers and preschoolers.

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Heart-Stamped Valentines

Use recycled materials to stamp your hearts on these fun and pretty notecards.

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Monochromatic Collage Valentine's Day Art

Recycled materials provide the base for this pretty monochromatic art project.

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Easy Valentine’s Day Collage Hearts Art Activity

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Cut up your magazines before you recycle them to make these fun collage hearts.

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Recycled CD Valentines Day Craft for Preschoolers

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Do you have a bunch of old cd's that you don't know what to do with? How about turning them into this pretty Valentine's craft.

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How to Make a Valentine Box Robot

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Turn an old tissue box into a super-cute Valentine robot.

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Milk Carton Valentines Houses for Kids to Make

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Take old milk cartons and turn them into a fun little Valentine's village.

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Heart Valentine Holder

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Cut up an old grocery bag to make a simple Valentine holder.

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Rag Heart Ornaments with Pipe Cleaners and Fabric Strips

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Use up your fabric scraps to make these pretty rag heart ornaments.

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Newspaper Heart Garland

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Cut up your newspaper before it hits the recycle bin to make this pretty heart garland.

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Bubble Wrap Printed Hearts

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Before you toss your bubble wrap, use it for this fun printmaking project.

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DIY Yarn Wrapped Letters for Valentine's

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Cut up an old cardboard box to make these pretty yarn wrapped letters.

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Recycled Cardboard Heart Decorations

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Or, you can use the cardboard box to make these pretty heart decorations.

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Simple Kid Made Owl Valentines

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Don't throw out those empty cardboard tubes! Instead, use them to make these cute owl Valentines.

Which of these recycled Valentine crafts are you going to try with your kids?

Will it be the newspaper garland, the Silly Heart Puppets, or something else?

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You May Also Like One of These Valentine Activities:

Get out the watercolors to make these pretty Coffee Filter Valentine Heart Suncatcher

Make use of heart doilies when you try this Measuring with Hearts math activity.

It’s so easy to set up a Simple Valentine Card Making Station and your kids can make Valentines for all their family and friends.

No-Sew Valentine Pencil Toppers make a fun Valentine gift that you kids can make for all their friends and classmates.

My Must-Have Valentine Craft Supplies

While the recycle bin has tons of fun stuff to craft with, you’ll want to few extra things to help you create some awesome Valentine’s crafts. Here are some supplies I like to keep on hand:

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FAQs

How to make easy Valentine gifts? ›

Dress up a simple picture frame with colorful candy hearts for a sweet DIY Valentine gift idea. Cut out a cardboard circle to fit on top of a square frame. Adhere hearts as shown, then glue the cardboard to the frame.

What is a fun fact for kids about Valentines Day? ›

Here's some Valentine's Day facts to make the holiday more fun. 1) Over 8 billion candy hearts are produced for Valentine's Day every year! Don't worry if you still have last year's box — they have a shelf life of five years. 2) Nearly 250 million roses are grown in preparation for Valentine's Day each year.

What is recycled for kids? ›

Recycling is the process of taking materials ready to be thrown away and converting (changing) them into reusable materials. Only certain products, including paper, plastic, glass, and metal, can be recycled, and the process of recycling is different for each material.

How do you make a cute Valentines basket? ›

Fill your gift basket with a variety of packaged sweets: we suggest popcorn drizzled with Candy Melts candy or candy-coated pretzels. Complete your basket with a few romantic DVD's and a big, cozy blanket!

How to make a Valentine box out of a cereal box? ›

Carefully cut three sides of cereal box for lid with craft knife. Cut an opening for Valentines and poke two holes into top side of box for handles. Front of box will open from top and fold down. Paint one Licorice and let dry.

How do you make a Valentine mailbox shoebox? ›

To make: Cut a slit in the top of a shoebox, then cover the top and bottom of the box with pink paper. Then cover it with heart-shaped stickers.

Can Valentines Day be for kids? ›

But, while parents and experts agree that Valentine's Day can be harmless fun and even an opportunity to teach children something new, many are less-than-thrilled with the stereotypes and expectations that come with the day thanks to places like the kids' clothing section or candy aisle.

Do kids still give Valentines in school? ›

Should Your Child Give Every Student a Card? Most teachers and etiquette experts we spoke with indicated that it is usually recommended to give every student in the classroom a valentine, especially if your child is passing them out at school.

Do you give kids gifts for Valentines Day? ›

Valentine's Day isn't just about your significant other—it's also a fun holiday to show your kids (or grandchildren, nieces, and nephews) how much you love them. Even though you likely do this year-round, celebrating the holiday with a Valentine's Day gift for kids can feel extra special.

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