This Valentine’s Handprint Craft is perfect for a Valentine’s Day Party activity or to make as gifts for Valentine’s Day! Make these at home or at school. Simply trace your child’s handprints, cut out and create a suncatcher in the middle of their hands. These are so cute and fun to display in the window.

Valentine's Handprint Craft Hanging from a Clothespin on a Piece of String

This sweet Valentine’s Day handprint craft is a great way to get your kiddos involved in creating the Valentines cards that they plan to hand out.

I love crafts that trace the size and shape of my kid’s hands, because I always look back on them and remember just how little they really were! Time flies by so quickly, and sweet keepsakes like these let me reminisce. Plus if you are giving these out, nothing is as thoughtful as a handprint card!

Making holiday themed crafts is something my kids always seem to remember. It’s a great way to make memories and keep them entertained at the same time. This simple handprint Valentine craft doesn’t take too long to make and will be special for many years to come!

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Why You’ll Love this Valentine’s Handprint Craft

This adorable Valentine’s Day craft makes the perfect gift to give to family and friends.
You can complete this craft in 30 minutes with minimal mess! Perfect for a last minute Valentine’s gift or kids who get bored quickly.
You likely have all the supplies for this craft just laying around the house. No need to run to the craft store and get a ton of things that you’ll just use once!
Make a whole bunch and hand out these handprint Valentines cards to all of your loved ones.

Overhead Image of Valentine's Handprint Craft Supplies

What You’ll Need for Valentine’s Handprint Art

Card stock – Red and pink are your best options for Valentine’s Day, of course! If you can’t find cardstock, you can use construction paper. Just know that your craft may be a little flimsy with construction paper.
Pencil – You’ll just need something to trace your hand, so you can use a pencil, pen, or any other writing utensil.
Scissors – You can use standard scissors or safety scissors if you’re making this handprint heart craft with young children.
Press n’ Seal paper – Press n’ seal works best for sealing the center heart in this craft.
Tissue paper– You can use Valentine’s colors or your favorite color, but you will need multiple different colors to make it look like a stained glass window.
Glue stick – Or any craft glue will work.
Markers – You can use any color marker, so just grab your assorted markers and choose your favorite color! Be sure to use washable markers if you’re making this craft with young children.
Clothes pins – If you want to hand up your Valentine handprint craft, it will look super cute being held by clothes pins in your home or classroom.

How to make this Valentine’s Handprint Craft

To begin making this Valentine handprint craft, take a sheet of card stock (or construction paper) and fold it in half vertically. Place your hand on the folded sheet with your pointer finger and thumb creating a “half heart” shape along the folded edge.

Trace your hand very carefully with your pointer finger and thumb at the folded edge.

Cut out your traced hand and be sure that your don’t cut the fold so that the hands stay together.

Fold Card Stock in Half Vertically and Trace Your Hand Like you Would be Making a Heart

Cut out your Hands, but Make sure to Not Cut the Fold

Cut out a piece of Press n’ Seal that is 1/4 inch larger than the heart that has been created and then place the hands underneath the sheet of Press n’ Seal.

Take your tissue paper and cut it into small pieces and press those pieces onto the press n’ seal. Overlap the pieces so that it creates a stained glass look.

Place a thin layer of glue around the backside of the heart and then glue it on top of the previously placed Press n’ Seal “stained glass”.

Then, grab a marker and make your handprint heart extra special by personalizing it with your own message! Toddlers and preschoolers will need help with this, of course, but they will love drawing pictures on their hands!

Pro Tips for the Best Valentine’s Day Art

Use glitter glue or craft glue and glitter to outline your words and give your craft a little extra pizzazz!
Grab some special heart stickers and add them to your cute little craft.
Make multiple versions of this craft and personalize each one with different sayings so each friend or family member gets a special gift made just for them!
Write the year somewhere on each handprint to help you keep them in order if you plan to keep all of the handprints.

Example of Multiple Completed Handprint Crafts

Wouldn’t it be fun to create this craft every year and see how much their little hands grow? This adorable Valentine’s day craft is just so fun! String their artwork along the window frame for a fun Valentine’s garland every year!

More Valentine’s Crafts You’ll Love

Like the idea of the “stained glass” look? Check out this Heart Suncatcher Craft!
This Valentine’s Pom Pom Painting is really unique and so fun to create!
This Handprint Heart Tree Craft is another great handprint keepsake.
Need an activity really quickly? Check out this Printable Valentine’s Day Activity Packet.

Valentine’s Sweet Treats to Share!

Just when you thought brownies couldn’t get any better, you can make a Brownie Pop!
Salty and sweet in every bite, you won’t be able to stop snacking on Valentine Pretzel Hugs. And they are so quick and easy!
One of the best ideas for a treat everyone can help with? Rice Krispie squares, of course!

Valentines Handprint Craft

This Valentine's Handprint Craft is so fun and easy! Simply trace your child's handprints, cut out and create a suncatcher in the middle.

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Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 25

Total Time: 30

Servings: Valentines Handprint Craft

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Instructions

Let’s start by taking a piece of card stock and folding it in half vertically. Once folded, trace your hand onto the paper. Try to get your thumb close to the fold. Once traced, cut the hand out using care to make a heart shape in the middle of the thumb and pointer finger. Make sure not to cut the fold, so the paper stays connected. Once cut, unfold the hand; you should see a heart in the center.
Cut a piece of Press'n Seal about a ¼ inch larger than the heart. Place the hands under the press n’ seal, centering it in the middle of the heart.
Grab some tissue paper and cut several small pieces. Use the small pieces by overlapping them on the press n seal until the heart is covered. Press to secure.
Next, place a thin layer of glue around the back of the heart and then lay it on top of the Press'n Seal so that the tissue paper shows through like a stained glass window.
Lastly, grab your favorite marker and personalize your Valentine's handprint craft!

Notes

Use glitter glue or craft glue and glitter to outline your words and give your craft a little extra pizzazz!
Grab some special Valentine’s themed stickers and add them to your cute little craft.
Make multiple versions of this craft and personalize each one with different sayings so each friend or family member gets a special gift made just for them!
String them up with clothes pins and ribbon to make a Valentine’s Day garland!

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