Today’s post is a clever {and crafty} way for YOU to use up a random deck of cards you may have in your home right now!!!

Whether for a classroom bulletin board activity OR a clever way to make personalized Valentine’s for your child’s friends – this Deck of Card Valentine Friends idea is super simple, really inexpensive and super adorable too!!! Did I mention it makes for a great keepsake as well?!

So what are you waiting for?! Let’s grab those craft supplies and check out the full tutorial below. Then take this craft one step further and have children write “a hug for you” or “I love you this much” to the back of the craft to really hit the concept on the nail!!!

Happy crafting my friends!!! #gluedtomycrafts

Deck of Card Valentine Friends Supplies:

* Deck of Cards {Dollar Tree is great for this!}
* Colored Cardstock
* Valentine Heart Stickers
* Craft Scissors
* School Glue
* Large Printed Facial Pictures
* Hand Stapler

Directions:

* First have children cut their cardstock into FOUR small strips.
* Now have them fold each cardstock piece like an accordion. Set aside.
* Next is the picture. Have children trim out their head/face for the craft {or have them DRAW a face on cardstock instead}
* To finish off the Deck of Card Valentine Friends – staple/glue on the cardstock pieces and face cutout to a single card. Then add a heart sticker in the center {to represent your real heart} and add other embellishments you see fit before displaying/gifting proudly!!!

If you are looking for even MORE “lovestruck” themed kid craft ideas, be sure to check out our Valentine’s Day tab. And “if” you decide to make this craft, please share a picture on our Facebook page for us to see. We love seeing our inspiration come to life!