Just in time for Valentine’s Day, today we are showing you how to make a cute Paper Cup Valentine Card Holder. Minimal, inexpensive supplies make this easy craft perfect for holding treats at home, school, or at community programs such as library storytime. It’s especially ideal for preschool Valentine’s Day parties!
So grab your paper cups, stickers, and glue, then follow along with our helpful step-by-step directions and video tutorial so you can get your kiddos Valentine’s Day crafting in no time!
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Paper Cup Valentine Card Holders
February is a tricky month…it always seems to sneak up on me! That’s probably why there are so few Valentine’s Day crafts on my blog, lol!
But just in the nick of time, I have an easy, mess-free Valentine holder to share. I love this craft because not only is it simple enough for little kids to make independently, it can also be used as a fun way to share Valentine’s Day treats with teachers, friends, and family!
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What to Put Inside the Paper Cup Valentine Holder
Shared below are some ideas of what to put inside the paper cups.
- Valentines
- Stickers
- Candy
- Stamp markers
- Crayons
- Applesauce pouches
- Granola bars
- Fruit snacks
- Small toys
- Gift cards
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Craft Supplies Needed for Valentine Holder
Before you start this fun Valentine’s Day craft with your little ones, make sure you’ve got all the right supplies.
- Paper cups
- Stickers
- Cardstock
- Scissors or paper cutter
- Glue Dots or glue stick
- Ruler (optional)
Watch the Video Tutorial
Watch the video below to be walked through every step of this craft.
Paper Cup Valentine Card Holder Directions
This paper cup craft is lots of fun for home or school. Follow the easy steps below to learn how to make it.
STEP 1: Put stickers on the cup. Invite your child to press cute Valentine’s Day stickers onto a plain paper cup. We used pink paper cups, but of course, choose whatever color your kids (or students) enjoy!
STEP 2: Make the handle. Use a paper cutter or a ruler and scissors to cut a 1/2 inch by 8 1/2 inch strip of cardstock. Choose a color that coordinates with the paper cup and scissors. Attach the paper strip to the inside of the paper cup with a glue stick or adhesive Glue Dots. Now the cup has a handle!
STEP 3: Label the cup. Write your child’s name on the bottom of the cup with a Sharpie marker.
STEP 4: Your craft is finished! Your Paper Cup Valentine Holder is complete! Enjoy filling it with treats on Valentine’s Day!
More Valentine’s Day Crafts for Kids
Looking for more great ideas? These easy crafts are fun for kids of all ages.
- Owl Valentine
- Hedgehog Valentine
- Rainbow Heart Suncatchers
- Heart Buddies Classroom Craft
- Valentine’s Day Bags via Kids Activities Blog
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