Dowels, feathers, paint, and string come together as a charming vintage arrow to get cupid’s point across.

Available at designsponge.com.

Magnifying glass party favors become little gifts with a free printable and a kid-penned signature.

Available at dandee-designs.com.

Cut hearts out of pretty fabric scraps to whip up super simple yet extra sweet cards.

Available at sallyjshim.com.

No skills required to make fabric-covered buttons into earrings. Just add posts and attach them to a free printable for a valentine fit for a starter princess.

Available at thirtyhandmadedays.com.

Slip candy hearts into a hand-stitched felt bracelet (no sewing machine required) and let her wear her heart on her sleeve.

Available at merrimentdesign.com.

Little hands help turn scrap paper into plantable seed hearts for a V-Day gift that grows on you.

Available at positivelysplendid.com.

Looking for a surefire way to win hearts? Empty match boxes. Fill with candy hearts. Wrap in kid-created artwork. Finish with a bow.

Available at inchmark.squarespace.com.

Sculpt simple heart beads from craft dough, bake them, and turn them into jewelry to string them along.

Available at ohhappyday.com.

Print out illustrated pirate boys and girls, then stitch on a quick felt eye patch and attach a candy for a treat that says, “You’re grrrreat!”

Available at mermag.blogspot.com.

Beeswax, a cookie cutter, wicks, and bamboo skewers make bright candle pops that light up their lives.

Available at poppytalk.blogspot.com.

Make a sweet bouquet using cupcake liners and tissue paper for a no-bake treat.

Available at littlelovely.typepad.com.

Print out free vintage-inspired labels and wrap up chocolate bars for V-Day cards that look as good as they taste.

Available at heatherbullard.typepad.com.

Relive middle school with homemade friendship bracelets, then tie your labor of love to cards that read, “It would knot be fun if we weren’t friends.”

Available at designmom.com.

This lottery ticket-inspired valentine hides a secret message under a creative mixture of paint and dish soap. Just scratch off to reveal the day’s big prize: love.

Available at bkids.typepad.com.