Learn how to make these adorable Craft Stick Keys for Valentine's Day with the kiddos in just 30 minutes. Using simple supplies from Dollar Tree, create a non-candy classroom Valentine that is quick and easy.
Read on below, and download the free printable patterns to see how easy this craft is to make with your kids. Also, be sure to check out all of our Dollar Tree valentine's Crafts for even more ideas!
Popsicle Stick Valentine Keys
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Key to my Heart Valentine Craft
- Jumbo Craft Sticks – Dollar Tree
- Craft Sticks, Regular – Dollar Tree
- Craft Foam, White, Red, Pink – Dollar Tree
- Felt Heart Stickers – Dollar Tree
- DecoArt Americana Acrylic Craft Paint – Titanium White, Bubblegum Pink, Santa Red
- Glue Gun and Glue Sticks – Dollar Tree
- Basecoat Paintbrush Set – DecoArt
- Scissors – I love my Fiskars!
- Ruler, Metal 18″ – Fiskars
- MONO Twin Permanent Marker, Black – Tombow
- iCraft Adhesive Tape Runner – Therm-O-Web
- VALENTINE KEY PRINTABLE – download from the bottom of this post
STEP ONE
Gather all supplies. To create each key, line up two jumbo craft sticks on your work surface. Using scissors, trim an additional jumbo craft stick to the width of the key and attach with a glue gun and glue sticks. Cut three regular craft sticks and glue to the key as its “teeth”. You can use liquid craft glue for this project, but you will have to wait for it to dry.
STEP TWO
Basecoat the handle craft stick keys with white, red, and pink acrylic craft paint. Then mix and match, painting the “teeth” a contrasting color. Let dry, and apply a second coat, if necessary. I love Americana Acrylics from DecoArt because they have one-coat coverage on most surfaces.
STEP THREE
Download and print the Valentine Key Printable from the bottom of this post. Cut out the heart shape with scissors and trace it onto white, red, and pink craft foam with a pencil. Using scissors, cut out the craft foam hearts.
STEP FOUR
Layer a large and medium felt heart sticker on top of the craft foam heart. Mix and match the colors to create your unique combination.
Attach the layered heart as the handle of the craft stick key using a glue gun and glue sticks. Mix and match the colors, using the photo as a reference.
STEP FIVE
Cut out the Key to My Heart sayings and attach them to the craft stick keys using an adhesive runner or glue stick. You can also create your own sayings and write them directly onto the keys with the MONO Twin permanent marker. I love drawing and tracing with the MONO Twin Permanent Marker from Tombow because it has a large bullet tip and a small extra fine tip.
Download the Key to My Heart Printable HERE
Dollar Tree Craft Stick Valentine Keys
Create these bright and colorful Popsicle Stick Keys to my Heart craft with the kiddos to not only promote learning skills, but also to spark conversations about the history of Valentine’s Day and love. Use a few simple supplies to get their imaginations in gear. These keys make the perfect classroom activity, and are the ideal alternative to candy Valentine's.
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