Handmade Valentines cards are fun to make and today we have the cutest Monster Valentines Card printable and tutorial to share with you. This pink Valentines Monster card is so stinking cute.
We have a few Valentines cards for kids here on the Inspiration edit. Enjoy!
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💖 Why You'll Love This Craft
- Silly & Sweet: These goofy monsters are more cute than creepy—perfect for spreading Valentine giggles!
- No Candy Needed: A fun, sugar-free way to celebrate—parents and teachers will thank you.
- Perfect for Class Parties: Kids will have a blast making and handing out their monstrously fun creations!
Handmade Valentines Cards for Kids
This is an easy and simple craft idea for kids and they can make these cards for their friends or a family member or maybe for a parent.
Valentines is not too far away. What will you be making with the little ones?
🖌️ How To Make A Monster Valentines Card Idea
- Step 1: Download and print the monster template and word template. Tip: Use cardstock to print the monster template. Cut out both templates and set the word template aside. Trace the monster template onto coloured cardstock.
- Step 2: Cut the monster out.
- Step 3: Cut thin strips of white cardstock. Cut small nails and glue onto each finger of the monster. Allow the glue to dry completely.
- Step 4: Glue a glitter heart shape onto the belly of the monster. Glue the hands on top of the heart. Glue googly eyes onto the monster. Allow the glue to dry completely.
- Step 5: Use paint pens (or markers) to draw stripes, dots or whatever you want onto your monster to give it a little bit of personality.
- Step 6: Draw a mouth onto the monster. Cut white teeth and glue onto the mouth.
- Step 7: Glue the monster onto white cardstock.
- Step 8: Glue the cut out word template above or below your monster.
Your card is ready to make someone smile! 🙂
And now for our Yellow Monster Valentines Card! Check it out!
💡 Pro Tip: Consider incorporating a small pocket inside the card to hold a sweet note or a tiny treat. This extra touch adds an element of surprise and delight for the recipient
🧑🎨 Expert Tips
- Add a Pop-Up Surprise: Incorporate a simple pop-up element inside the card, such as a heart or mini monster, to delight the recipient with an interactive feature.
- Use Textured Materials: Enhance the sensory experience by adding materials like felt for the monster's body or glitter foam for the heart, giving the card a tactile dimension.
- Incorporate a Scented Element: Lightly spray the card with a child-safe, pleasant scent (like vanilla or strawberry) to engage the sense of smell and make the card more memorable.
- Create a Matching Envelope: Design a coordinating envelope using similar colors and motifs, ensuring the entire presentation is cohesive and charming.
- Add a Personal Touch: Include a handwritten note or a small photo inside the card to personalize it further and make it a cherished keepsake.
- Utilize Recycled Materials: Encourage sustainability by using recycled paper or repurposed materials for parts of the card, teaching kids the value of eco-friendly crafting.
- These unique tips will help you elevate your Pink Monster Valentine’s Card, making it an engaging, personalized, and memorable craft project.
💭 FAQs
To make this fun and colorful card, you'll need colored cardstock, white cardstock, scissors, googly eyes, glitter heart shapes, a black paint pen, colored paint pens, and glue.
After cutting out the monster template, glue googly eyes onto the monster's face. Then, use a black paint pen to draw a mouth and cut out white teeth to glue onto the mouth.
Cut thin strips of white cardstock to create small nails, gluing them onto each finger of the monster. Then, glue a glitter heart shape onto the monster's belly and place the hands on top of the heart.
Once the monster is decorated, glue it onto a piece of white cardstock. Then, glue the word template above or below the monster to complete the card.
Download Template
Grab your free Printable Valentine's Monster Card Template here!
Monster Valentines Cards For Kids
Materials
- Coloured Cardstock
- White Cardstock
- Scissors
- Googly Eyes
- Glitter Heart Shapes
- Black Paint Pen
- Coloured Paint Pens
- Glue
Instructions
- 1. Download and print the monster template and word template. Use cardstock to print the monster template.
2. Cut out both templates and set the word template aside. Trace the monster template onto coloured cardstock. Cut the monster out.
3. Cut thin strips of white cardstock. Cut small nails and glue onto each finger of the monster and allow the glue to dry completely.
4. Glue a glitter heart shape onto the belly of the monster.
Glue the hands on top of the heart. Glue googly eyes onto the monster. Allow the glue to dry completely.
5. Use paint pens (or markers) to draw stripes, dots or whatever you want onto your monster to give it a little bit of personality.
6. Draw a mouth onto the monster. Cut white teeth and glue onto the mouth.
7. Glue the monster onto white cardstock. Glue the cut out word template above or below your monster.
Your card is ready to make someone smile!
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I'm having trouble downloading the templates for the 2 monster valentines cards.
They're so cute! I'd love to use them!
Can you send me the link?
The link has been fixed 🙂