My daughter is the creative one in the family. She’s always experimenting and making cool crafts.
Today, she’s making homemade DIY Glue Valentine Cards.
They are super simple to make and you only need 2 ingredients…glue and some sort of coloring.
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Glue Heart Valentines Cards Idea
We used a 3D Fabric Paint we got at a craft store and had on hand, but you can use any type of coloring you want…
- Food Coloring
- Melted Crayons
- Paints
If you’re making a heart shape for your homemade valentines for kids, trace the outline of a heart and then fill it in with the glue. You can be as careful as you’d like, but you CAN cut these with scissors after they are dry to perfect them, so if you mess up, no problem!
Likewise, you could make them any shape you want. Use cookie cutters to shape them or use a pattern or stencil to cut them to your desired shape after they are dry!
You want to put them on some sort of thick plastic, so they are easy to peel off after they have dried. We used a lid to a Sterilite storage tote we had on hand (you can get them just about anywhere for $4-$8 each), but we’ve also used the bottom of baby wipes containers as well. Anything you have that’s a thick plastic and can bend a little bit will work well.
Here’s how they look when you’re done.
Dry time: they take about 24 hours to dry.
This is how they look when they are dry. I used a little flat staple remover to dig at the tip to get them off. Once you get a tiny corner peeled up, they come off super simple.
After they are dry, you can write a cute message on them! You could write the person’s name of who they are going to, you could write “I’m stuck on you.” Be creative and make it fun and personalized.
Here are more fun sayings you could use…
- You’re the glue that holds my heart together
- You make my heart stick with joy
- I’m attached to you
- I’m totally glued to you
- You’re my favorite person to stick with
- Our friendship really sticks
- We just click… and stick
- I can’t help but stick with you
- You’re my forever Valentine—no peeling away
You could also decorate them further with glitter before they dry or decorate them with puff paint after they are dried to make them pop. The sky is the limit!
Glue Heart Valentine Cards FAQ
What kind of glue works best?
Thicker glue works best because it dries into a sturdy “puffy” heart you can peel up easily. School glue works, but it can dry thinner and tear more easily. If you want the boldest, cleanest hearts, use a thicker option like fabric paint or puffy paint in the mix.
Can I use clear glue?
Yes! Clear glue works great—especially if you want a see-through look or you’re adding glitter. You can leave it clear or tint it with a tiny drop of food coloring or paint (a little goes a long way.)
How do I get them off the plastic?
Let them dry completely first (usually about 24 hours). Once they’re fully dry, gently lift an edge with your fingernail and slowly peel it back. If it’s sticking, it’s not done drying—give it more time. You can also flex the plastic slightly to help the heart release.
How long do they last?
If they’re fully dry and stored flat, they can last for weeks (even longer) without a problem. Keep them out of heat and humidity so they don’t get tacky. For best results, don’t stack them directly on top of each other—slip a sheet of wax paper or binder/copy paper between them.
What age is this best for?
This is great for kids who can squeeze carefully and follow a simple outline—usually preschool and up. Younger kids can absolutely do it too with help (especially with tracing and squeezing the glue), and older kids love making “perfect” hearts and adding their own little details.
Can I add glitter?
Yes—glitter is super cute on these! Sprinkle it on while the glue is still wet, then let it dry. You can also mix a tiny bit of glitter into the glue first, but sprinkling on top usually gives the prettiest sparkle.
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