I Love You a Ton: Adorable Valentine Keepsake Craft for Kids

Celebrate Love (and Creativity!) with the “I Love You a Ton” Valentine Keepsake Craft

Valentine’s Day is all about love, right? But why not take it one step further and create some love too? This “I Love You a Ton” keepsake craft is the perfect way to capture a moment of sweet Valentine’s Day magic with your little one. It’s super simple, ridiculously adorable, and—most importantly—makes for a keepsake you’ll treasure for years. Let’s get crafty, shall we?

Why Keepsake Crafts Are So Special

Keepsake crafts aren’t just about glitter and glue (although, let’s be honest, those are fun too). They’re little treasures that tell the story of your child’s growth. And guess what? This craft will be a beautiful chapter in your parenting book.

• Capturing Milestones: Big or small, keepsakes mark milestones. First Valentine’s Day? Yep, that’s one to remember.
• Watching Them Change: Your kiddo’s style, interests, and skills will evolve, and these crafts act as a snapshot of each phase.
• A Visual Timeline: Keep your child’s artwork and watch how their creative skills develop. It’s like a timeline of love and art, from toddler to childhood.
• Family Bonding: Sharing these little creations with grandparents or other loved ones connects generations and brings out those sweet “aww” moments.
• Preserving Memories: In a world of digital everything, it’s nice to have something physical that reminds you of the love you’ve shared while crafting together.

This Valentine’s Day, grab those crayons, paint, and handprints, and create something that will stay with you long after the holiday is over.

How to Create This Heartfelt Keepsake

Here’s the best part: this keepsake craft is easy-peasy to set up and even more fun to make! Ready? Let’s go.

Materials:

• “I Love You a Ton” printable template
• Crayons, markers, or colored pencils
• Gray paint (and a little extra for handprints)
• Paintbrush
• White cardstock
• Optional: googly eyes, stickers, glitter (the more, the merrier!)

Step-by-Step (Let’s Make Some Magic)

1. Download the Template: Start by printing the “I Love You a Ton” elephant template. It’s cute, it’s simple, and it’s just waiting to be colored!
2. Color and Decorate: Hand your child the template, some crayons or markers, and let them go wild. This is their time to add some personal flair—let them turn that elephant into their very own masterpiece.
3. Handprint Time: Get the gray paint ready! Have your child dip their hand into the paint (make sure it’s nice and coated), and then guide them to stamp their hand onto the elephant’s body. The palm becomes the elephant’s ear, and the fingers? You guessed it—the trunk. Press gently for a clean print.
4. Add Extra Sparkle: Now for the fun part—glitter, googly eyes, stickers…whatever your little one thinks will make their elephant pop. It’s like a craft party on paper.
5. Let it Dry: Allow the paint and decorations to dry completely, then it’s ready to be displayed or gifted!

Need More Craft Ideas? I Got You

If you’re feeling crafty after making this keepsake, don’t worry—I’ve got plenty more ideas to keep those little hands busy. Here’s what’s waiting for you:

• Valentine’s Day Crafts: From sweet treats to adorable art projects, I’ve got a whole collection to make the day extra special. Check out the collection here!
• Seasonal Keepsake Crafts: Why stop at Valentine’s Day? Check out my year-round collection of seasonal crafts—spring flowers, summer fun, and holiday ornaments that will capture the spirit of each season. Click here to explore!

Making Memories with Your Little Valentine

The “I Love You a Ton” Valentine Keepsake Craft is the perfect way to celebrate love, creativity, and connection with your little one. Not only will you have a memorable moment crafting together, but you’ll also have a sweet reminder of how much they’ve grown. And, really, is there a better way to celebrate Valentine’s Day than with a big ol’ handprint from your favorite little human? Happy crafting!

White Cardstock

Acrylic Paint

Twistable Crayons

Sponge Brushes