14+ Adorable Animal Valentine Crafts for Kids

What’s more fun than sharing love on Valentine’s Day? Sharing it with adorable animal friends! These animal Valentine crafts for kids are so sweet. There are lions, foxes, dinosaurs, butterflies, and even a few sea creatures.

Whether you’re planning a classroom craft, a homeschool activity, or just a fun family project, these animal-themed ideas are easy to make and perfect for little hands. A lot of them even come with free templates or printables to take the guesswork out of crafting.

So get out the scissors and glue, and let your kids’ imaginations run wild with these cute Valentine animals!

Valentine Butterfly Craft – Simply Full of Delight – Kids will love turning heart shapes into colorful butterflies in this adorable Valentine craft! Simple, sweet, and perfect for preschoolers learning about shapes and symmetry.

Valentine Lion Craft – Beth Ann Averill – This cheerful lion craft uses heart shapes to build a lovable “King of Hearts” for Valentine’s Day. A cute and easy project that works beautifully for toddlers and early elementary kids.

Valentine Fox Craft – Beth Ann Averill – Kids can create an adorable heart-shaped fox with this simple paper craft! It’s a fun way to explore shapes and make a woodland-themed Valentine friend.

Heart Hedgehog Craft – In Love with Learning – This printable heart hedgehog craft is perfect for little ones—just cut, glue, and assemble! The layered hearts create a spiky, lovable hedgehog kids will be proud to show off.

Hedgehog Craft – In The Playroom – Create a cute glittery hedgehog with this free printable template! It’s an easy, low-prep craft great for classrooms, homeschool, or afternoon crafting time.

Valentine Owl Craft – A Little Pinch of Perfect – This heart-themed owl craft comes with a free template and makes the sweetest Valentine friend. Kids will love choosing colors and building their owl from simple paper shapes.

Cactus Handprint “Hug Stuck” Craft – A Little Pinch of Perfect – Okay, it’s not actually an animal, but it’s so cute! This adorable cactus craft uses your child’s handprint to create a “hugging” Valentine! With its sweet message and free template, it makes a lovely keepsake for parents or grandparents.

“I Whaley Love You” Card – A Little Pinch of Perfect – Kids can craft an adorable whale using simple shapes and a free template, complete with a punny Valentine message that’s sure to make someone smile.

Puppy Paper Bag Valentine Holder – Crafty Kids Play – Turn a plain paper bag into the cutest puppy-themed Valentine card holder! Perfect for classroom parties and a great way for kids to personalize their card collections.

Heart Dog Craft – Mommy Evolution – Kids can transform simple paper hearts into an adorable puppy with floppy ears and a sweet Valentine message. A fun, fast craft perfect for preschoolers.

“Wool You Be My Valentine” Sheep Craft – Two Pink Peonies – This heart-shaped sheep is an easy, low-mess craft that comes with a free printable. It’s perfect for classrooms and makes an adorable Valentine card.

Lion Valentine Craft – Simple Everyday Mom – Make a lovable lion using simple paper hearts and the free template included. A great Valentine animal craft for preschool and kindergarten kids.

Dinosaur Valentine Craft – Lovely Indeed – This one is a little different and I love it. You and your kids will spray paint a toy dinosaur and add some hearts (the dino may or may not eat one!). So fun!

Dinosaur Valentine Craft – Simple Everyday Mom – This cute dinosaur craft comes with a free template and includes cute phrases like “You’re Dino-Mite!”. Perfect for gifting on Valentine’s Day!

From cuddly puppies and colorful butterflies to playful dinosaurs and heart-shaped hedgehogs, these animal Valentine crafts are such a sweet way for kids to celebrate love and creativity. Whether you’re crafting at home, in the classroom, or during homeschool time, these projects are sure to bring smiles and meaningful memories. And if you’re looking for even more Valentine’s Day inspiration, be sure to check out these great ideas, too:

Which of these sweet animal Valentine crafts will you try first? I’d love to hear about it! Tag me on Instagram or comment below to tell me which craft is your favorite!