DIY Valentine’s I-Love-You From The Button of My Heart Card is an easy craft for little ones to make while showing their love to a family member, a friend, or a teacher. [Video tutorial is included.]
Doesn’t it warm your heart when your little one runs up to you, wraps his little arms, looks up at you, and says, “I love you!” These are some of the most genuine compliments because it’s from their little hearts, showing their unconditional, utter, beautiful LOVE! So, this holiday, help your little one say “I love you” with this simple DIY Valentine’s Button I-Love-You Card little hands can make!
How to Make DIY Valentine’s “I Love You” Buttons Card
Looking for a better way to show some true love this February 14th? A handmade card is the perfect way to add a personal touch to your Valentine’s Day craft. This fun project is all about unleashing your child’s inner artist while creating something unique. Start with blank cards or fold a piece of white or red cardstock in half to form the base. Then, add double-sided tape and arrange your colorful buttons in the shape of a heart!
Lastly, write “I Love You” to make your homemade card truly special. Pair it with a heartfelt message, and you’ve got the perfect card for a loved one, a sibling, a teacher or even a Galentine’s Day gift! Whether you prefer creating handmade Valentine cards or crafting DIY Valentine’s Day cards with kids, it’s a great way to celebrate. Happy crafting—you’ll have so much fun sharing the love!
Supplies & Materials
Below is the list of supplies you’ll need for a DIY Valentine’s Button I-Love-You Card:
- red cardstock
- scissors
- contact paper roll or double-sided tape
- buttons
- a heart template PDF (please scale it to fit your card)
Instructions


First, fold the cardstock in half to make a card. Then, trace and cut out a heart shape. Finally, adhere the contact paper under the heart-shaped cutout. Lastly, use buttons to decorate the sticky side of the contact paper.
Make sure to secure the tape’s sticky side up.
Video Tutorial
DIY Valentine’s Button I-Love-You Card Tips
Remember, there are no rules when expressing your creative side! Although, you can discuss complementary color pairs, like red and green or purple and yellow. Complimentary colors, when placed next to each other, provide high contrast and high-impact color combinations, thus making each stand out more.
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Valentine’s Day Cards
Valentine’s Day is a perfect opportunity to express gratitude, appreciation, and affection, whether it is for a spouse/partner, child, best friend, parents, or grandparents!

And there is just something special about Valentine’s Day that sparks off a card exchange! We all feel the need to share a special act of admiration, and our little ones feel the same way!
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