Looking for an awesome Valentines Day craft idea that everyone is certain to love? Look no further than these DIY roses!
Receiving flowers is always nice, but let's face it...they wither up and die pretty soon after receiving them, right? This year, think outside the box and gift and let your kids make valentines roses that will last forever!
This Valentines Day craft idea is so much fun, and it's one that the receiver can proudly hold on to for years and years to come. No withering, no watering, and no maintenance required at all on their end. Sounds like a perfect Valentines gift that just keeps on giving!
Anytime you can take the opportunity to create something homemade of DIY, do so! It means so much more to those receiving it that you or your kids took the time to create something 100% for them. Trust me on this...homemade over store bought each and every time!
If you have the ability to cut and glue, you can make these adorable and simple DIY roses!
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💖 Why You'll Love This Craft
- Sweet and Simple: Perfect for young crafters, this easy-to-make rose craft lets kids create their own bouquet of love for Valentine’s Day.
- Great for Gifting: A beautiful, heartfelt craft that kids can gift to friends, family, or classmates, spreading love and joy.
- Customizable Creations: Let kids choose their favorite colors, add glitter, or even write sweet notes on the petals for a personalized touch.
🎨 Supplies Needed
- Thick red felt
- Green pipe cleaners
- Scissors
- Hot glue and hot glue gun
🖌️ How To Make This Valentines Day Craft Idea - Valentines Roses
- Step 1: Cut your felt into 3” by 10” strips.
- Step 2: Use the scissors to cut a wavy edge on one 10” side.
- Step 3: Carefully glue and roll the felt halfway from one 3” end.
- Step 4: Add the pipe cleaner to the center and continue to glue and roll.
- Step 5: Once dry fold the outer edges over. Make several more to make a bouquet.
Can you imagine gifting one of your family member or friends with a dozen of these Valentines roses, made by you and your kiddos? Talk about one of the most adorable and thoughtful gifts, ever!
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- DIY Candy Apples
- Chocolate Popcorn Balls
- Unicorn Cookies
💡 Pro Tip: Schedule the crafting session during a time when children are most alert and attentive, such as mid-morning, to maximize engagement and enjoyment.
🧑🎨 Expert Tips
- Limit Craft Time: Keep crafting sessions within 25 to 30 minutes to match young attention spans and reduce mess from extended activity duration.
- Use Soft Background Music: Play calming instrumental music during the session to help maintain focus and create a relaxed, enjoyable environment for kids.
- Practice Twisting Motions: Have children try twisting soft paper strips ahead of time so they feel more confident forming shapes when crafting starts.
- Prepare in Small Groups: Split children into small groups to give each one enough space and guidance, reducing confusion during detailed steps.
- Color Selection Strategy: Let children pick colors at the start so they're ready to begin quickly and don’t interrupt others while choosing later.
- Encourage Verbal Sharing: Invite kids to describe what they’ve made once finished—this promotes reflection, storytelling, and stronger engagement with the task.
💭 FAQs
Engaging in rose-themed crafts introduces basic plant structures, helping children recognize parts like petals and stems through hands-on activities.
Bending and aligning rounded pieces encourages eyes to follow contours more carefully, which helps train attention to fluid movement and form.
With no fixed outcome, kids are challenged to adjust their plan midway, teaching adaptability and creative problem-solving in a low-stress format.
Layered steps hold focus longer as kids anticipate each new stage, making it easier to sustain engagement through completion.
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Valentines Day Craft Idea For Kids Valentines Roses
Materials
- Thick red felt
- Green pipe cleaners
- Scissors
- Hot glue and a hot glue gun
Instructions
- 1. Cut your felt into 3” by 10” strips.
2. Use the scissors to cut a wavy edge on one 10” side.
3. Carefully glue and roll the felt halfway from one 3” end.
4. Add the pipe cleaner to the center and continue to glue and roll.
5. Once dry fold the outer edges over.
6. Make several more to make a bouquet.
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Perfect for little hands! Crafts like these make Valentine’s Day extra special for kids. Love how fun and engaging this project is!