Just in time for Valentine’s Day, today we are showing you how to make a cute Paper Cup Valentine Card Holder. Minimal, inexpensive supplies make this easy craft perfect for holding treats at home, school, or at community programs such as library storytime. It’s especially ideal for preschool Valentine’s Day parties!
So grab your paper cups, stickers, and glue, then follow along with our helpful step-by-step directions and video tutorial so you can get your kiddos Valentine’s Day crafting in no time!
Related: Paper Cup Christmas Tree
Paper Cup Valentine Card Holders
February is a tricky month…it always seems to sneak up on me! That’s probably why there are so few Valentine’s Day crafts on my blog, lol!
But just in the nick of time, I have an easy, mess-free Valentine holder to share. I love this craft because not only is it simple enough for little kids to make independently, it can also be used as a fun way to share Valentine’s Day treats with teachers, friends, and family!
Fill the Paper Cup Valentine Card Holder with:
- Valentines
- Stickers
- Candy
- Stamp markers
- Crayons
- Applesauce pouches
- Granola bars
- Fruit snacks
- Small toys
- Gift cards
Related: Paper Cup Elf
Craft Supplies Needed for Valentine Holder
- Paper cups
- Stickers
- Cardstock
- Scissors or paper cutter
- Glue Dots or glue stick
- Ruler (optional)
Paper Cup Valentine Card Holder Directions
1. Invite your child to press cute Valentine’s Day stickers onto a plain paper cup. We used pink paper cups, but of course, choose whatever color your kids (or students) enjoy!
2. Use a paper cutter or a ruler and scissors to cut a 1/2 inch by 8 1/2 inch strip of cardstock. Choose a color that coordinates with the paper cup and scissors.
3. Attach the paper strip to the inside of the paper cup with a glue stick or adhesive Glue Dots. Now the cup has a handle!
4. Write your child’s name on the bottom of the cup with a Sharpie marker.
5. Your Paper Cup Valentine Holder is complete! Enjoy filling it with treats on Valentine’s Day!
More Valentine’s Day Crafts for Kids
- Owl Valentine
- Hedgehog Valentine
- Rainbow Heart Suncatchers
- Heart Buddies Classroom Craft
- Valentine’s Day Bags, a contributor post I wrote for Kids Activities Blog
Paper Cup Valentine Holder
This easy, inexpensive, and cute Paper Cup Valentine Holder craft is perfect for holding treats at school parties, community programs, and home. Fun for ages 2 and up!
Materials
- Paper cups
- Stickers
- Cardstock
- Scissors or paper cutter
- Glue Dots or glue stick
- Ruler (optional)
Instructions
- Invite your child to press cute Valentine’s Day stickers onto a plain paper cup.
- Use a paper cutter or a ruler and scissors to cut a 1/2 inch by 8 1/2 inch strip of cardstock. Choose a color that coordinates with the paper cup and scissors.
- Attach the paper strip to the inside of the paper cup with a glue stick or adhesive Glue Dots. Now the cup has a handle!
- Write your child’s name on the bottom of the cup with a Sharpie marker.
- Your Paper Cup Valentine Holder is complete! Enjoy filling it with treats on Valentine’s Day!
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