Cute Easy Ideas You Can Do Together

Looking for a fun Valentine’s Day craft you can do at home with your kids? These two easy ideas are perfect for babies, toddlers and big kids and they double as sweet keepsakes and delicious treats.

Whether you’re making something special for grandparents, a parent or just enjoying a cute afternoon together these Valentine’s Day crafts are simple, low stress and full of love.

What You’ll Make

• Baby Footprint Heart Art – a keepsake parents will treasure forever
• Chocolate Valentine’s Day Bark with Dried Strawberries – an easy no bake treat kids love to help with

Baby Footprint Heart Art

This classic Valentine’s Day craft is perfect for babies and toddlers and makes a beautiful handmade gift. We've even seen some adults creating a funny big foot version, doing the rounds on TikTok.

What You’ll Need

• Washable non toxic paint (pink red or both)
• White cardstock or thick paper
• A plate or paint tray
• Wet wipes or a damp cloth
• Marker for writing a message
• Optional glitter stickers or heart stamps

Step by Step

1. Lay down an old towel or baking paper to protect your surface and have wipes ready.
2. Pour a small amount of paint onto a plate and spread it thin.
3. Gently paint one of your baby’s feet making sure the heel and toes are evenly covered.
4. Press the foot firmly onto the paper and lift straight up.
5. Repeat with the second foot angling it so the heels meet and the toes curve outward to form a heart shape.
6. Let the artwork dry completely.
7. Write a sweet message and add your child’s name and the date.

Tip: Do a quick practice run on scrap paper first especially if your baby is wriggly.

Chocolate Valentine’s Day Bark with Dried Strawberries

This Valentine’s Day chocolate bark looks beautiful but is incredibly easy to make. It’s perfect for kids to help with and makes a lovely homemade gift.

What You’ll Need

• 200–300g chocolate (milk dark or white)
• Dried strawberry slices or chopped dried strawberries
• Optional toppings: sprinkles mini marshmallows crushed pretzels shredded coconut
• Baking paper
• A flat tray or baking sheet
• Microwave safe bowl or double boiler

Step by Step

1. Line a tray with baking paper.
2. Melt the chocolate in 20–30 second bursts stirring between each until smooth. Adults should handle this step.
3. Pour the melted chocolate onto the tray and spread evenly.
4. Sprinkle dried strawberries and any extra toppings over the chocolate pressing them in gently.
5. Place the tray in the fridge for 20–30 minutes until set.
6. Once firm break the chocolate into pieces using your hands.

Store chocolate bark in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.