7 Cupid-Approved Printable Valentine Ideas

3 min read September 13, 2026 Heather Clark
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Helping kids find just the right Valentines to hand out is a huge undertaking. Are they cool? Too sappy? And they definitely can’t be the same Valentines 14 other kids will be bringing to class. So what’s a parent to do? Never fear – we’ve got your back with fun favor ideas and free printable Valentines that pass the test.

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Love is a Punny Thing

Cute, punny, and LOTS of variety. That's just one of the things we love about these  twelve (count ‘em – TWELVE!) ideas from Jamie of The Crafting Chicks! From cute cacti and gnomes to hedgehogs, race cars, and even a little poo (seriously – go look!),  it's a treasure trove of clever printable Valentine themes and there's something to please everyone.

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Unicorn Love

We're all over the unicorn bandwagon right now (and who isn't?), so these printable unicorn Valentines from Just Add Confetti have us swooning. Plus? Who can resist a fun twisty lollipop?!

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All the Feels

They’re fun. They’re easy to make. They’re inspired by a Maroon 5 song (true story!). These emoji-themed printable Valentines with emoji buttons from Making the World Cuter will give kids all the feels – and older kids will think they're cool, too.

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Fab Five

The Crafting Chicks created a collection of five unique printable Valentines with favor ideas that are so cute, you won’t know which one to try first. The tutorials are super easy and their ideas are just bursting with so much fun (we’re looking at you, Kiss Kit!), you'll find something to please everyone on your Valentine list.

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Teacher Approved

Take it from Foxwell Forest – these printable Valentine’s Day cards and favor ideas are a huge hit in the classroom! From fidget spinners and tubes of slime to emoji keychains, you’ll find something every kiddo will love as much as candy.

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Crowd Pleasers

Littles will adore these cute printable Valentines from Simply Sprout, and you'll love the amount of adorableness you can choose from! Bonus: all of these winning ideas feature plush toys or stuffed animals instead of candy. Seriously – whoo can resist a cute owl?! And c'mon – everyone lloves a llama.

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Bubbles and Blow Pops and Planes, Oh My!

What do bubbles and blow pops and planes have in common? They're all themes for free printable Valentines from Sisters, What! They definitely bring out the kid in us, so just imagine how actual kiddos will react! No matter which one you choose, you're in for some fun.

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