Since this is my first year getting Valentines ready for one of my kids classes (my son is in tues and thurs morning preschool), I was really excited- but I haven't found any Valentines for boys that I like. Or even some that would be good for girls or boys from a boy.
These Tiny Animal Valentines are perfect for boys - but they really would be great for little girls, too. Especially the wild animals!
There are four printable designs to chose from, or you can download the whole set.
To make these, I printed them out on HEAVY cardstock (thin computer paper wont hold the weight of a toy animal well).
I then found some inexpensive packages of tiny frogs, wild animals, dinosaurs, and crocodiles. You can find bulk small toys like these at US Toy, Oriental Trading Company, and dollar stores- usually for well under $5 for 12. You can also order here:
I then cut out the valentines (or you could print the individual ones on 5x7 blank cards- most big stores and craft stores have boxes of cards you can print on), and punched two holes through them.
I then looped some bakers twine through the card and used it to tie the animal tight to the card. Voila!
Took way less time than baking something, and a lot of schools don't allow candy treats or homebaked goods (so glad our school does allow for those!!). Since lots of kids have allergies, I figured a non-candy or non-food valentine would be the easiest to give, and what kid doesn't love little toys??
I added different "wild animals" (zebras, tigers, rhinos, etc) to the Wild animal cards...
To download the "I'm Wild About You" card, please click here.
And added little frogs to the Your heart makes me jump cards:
To download the "You Make My Heart Jump" click here.
I also thought Oh Snap! would be a fun way to give out alligators on a card:
To download the "Oh Snap! Be My Valentine" click here.
And of course, most boys are obsessed with dinosaurs, so a little dino was perfect for You're DINOmite!
To download the "You're Dinomite" click here.
And if you'd like to download an 8 1/2x11 sheet with all four designs, Download 8x10 valentines printables.jpg.
For the NEW Unicorn version, head here:
These are so much fun... and I can't wait to give them out to Finn's class! They will be a perfect addition to his preschool's valentines party!
Skye Curtis
There's a missing link that says there's a new unicorn one? Does that still exist somewhere? I've used these a couple times and love them!
Jennifer
Hi! I LOVE these and have used them before for coworkers and would love to again! Unfortunately, it looks like the link to download is broken. Any chance you have them posted somewhere else?
Thank you!
Courtney ODell
There was something up with my site - it should be fixed now! So sorry for the inconvenience !
Charity
I just tried to download the link as well. No luck
Jennifer Northcutt
I just thought I'd pop over to let you know that I gave a shout out to these cute valentines on my diy valentine post today. You are more than welcome to come give it a peek 🙂 http://themooninmae.blogspot.com/2016/02/diy-valentines.html
Thanks!!
ProjectMom
These are adorable! I created super hero tattoo cards for my boys' preschool. I just started my own blog, to share ideas and free printables. If you have a chance, please check it out: http://projectsinparenting.com/2016/01/28/diy-super-hero-valentines-day-cards/
Lisa Blocker
Love this idea!! I could not get the "Oh Snap" one to link to the printable? (it says page not found) Might be a temporary problem but my boy really loves that one and I had hoped to print it!
Courtney ODell
Lisa- I'll re-upload tonight- but you could download the entire set and just crop them to use them if you need them before tonight!
Michelle
Thank you so much!! These are going to some sweet 1st graders in MN next week 🙂 Michelle
Heidi
Courtney, I absolutely love these valentines! Great job! I'd love to include them in my printable Valentine roundup on One Creative Mommy this week. Would that be okay? I would use one image with a link to your site.
Courtney ODell
Yes! I love sharing the work! Let me know when it's up so I can share and pin!
Thanks so much 🙂
katie
These are so stinking cute!!!
Kari the Sweetest Memory
These are the cutest things! I will pinning these for future! My daughter's would love these too!
Courtney ODell
I'm glad to hear that- EVERYONE in Finn's class will be getting these. I tried to pick things that girls would like, too- I might be crafty, but I'm not making two sets of things!
Linda @ it all started with paint
This is such a clever idea! I wish my boy was still little so I could send him to school with these!
Pinning for sure!
Thanks so much for the amazing inspiration!
🙂 Linda
keri @ shaken together
I absolutely LOVE these! Thank you so much for the printables!