Valentine's Day Treats & Crafts

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Edible Valentine's Day Treats

Strawberry Sweethearts Cocoa
from Two Peas & their Pod

Find lots more treats (such as Oreo Truffles, Strawberry Nutella Pancakes and more) in our Valentine's Day Round-Up.

Handmade Valentine's Day Gifts and Crafts

Valentine's Photo Bookmark
from Urban Comfort

Decorated Wooden Frames
from Create • Celebrate • Explore

Perler Bead Necklace
from Create • Celebrate • Explore

Find beautiful Valentine's Day art projects from our very own "Art with Alyssa" contributor in our round-up.

Valentine's Day Cards for Friends and Classmates

These Cupcake Cards look good enough to eat!

Recycled Crayons
from The Long Thread

Cupcake Liner Cards
from Urban Comfort

3-D Photo Cards
from 24-7-365

"I'm Glad We're in the Same School"
from Backless Shirt

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Adorable Free Printable Valentine's Cards

Valentine's Day Dinner Ideas for Kids

Heart-Shaped Pepperoni Pizza
from Mrs. Happy Homemaker

Lisa Gipson is the managing editor at San Diego Family. Her favorite color is red, she can't resist heart-shaped things, and she loves sentimental Valentine's Day stuff.

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