Looking for the perfect candy-free valentine to send to school with your kid? Check out this play doh valentines day card – with a free printable! Such a fun idea for Valentines day with your kids!
Providing valentines for a class full of kids can be a lot. And, honestly, the last thing that the kids need is MORE candy.
Don’t get me wrong – I’m not anti-candy. I just like some candy alternatives every once in a while.
You know one thing kids love almost as much as candy? Play doh! Play doh makes a great gift for any occasion (check my play doh Christmas cards!)
Play doh is inexpensive and easy to buy in bulk. This is the play doh that I buy. It’s cheaper than the dollar store when you buy the party favor packs.
So, this year consider making these a-doh-able valentines (see what I did there?!) I have a free play doh valentine printable for you to make this a super cute and super easy craft.
Play Doh Puns
Looking for other ideas for your Play Dough Valentines? Here are my favorite play doh puns:
- DOH you want to be my valentine?
- I think you are a-DOH-able
- It is DOH nice to be your friend
- Have a won-DOH-ful Valentines Day
- You are DOH best
- I am DOH glad you are my friend
How to make Play Doh Valentines
To make these you will need:
- Play Doh Valentine template – get the free printable below
- 1 oz packages of play doh
- Cardstock paper
- Scissors
- Markers or crayons
Steps to make
STEP 1: PRINT THE TEMPLATE
Print the printable Play Doh valentines
STEP 2: Cut them out
Use scissors to cut the 4 cards apart. You can then cut out the circle for the play doh (it’s sized to fit a 1oz jar) or you can use double sided tape to just tape it there.
If cutting out the circles, it’s helpful to cut small notches around the circle to ensure a tight fit. See image below.
STEP 3: Sign the cards
It’s much easier if your kids sign the cards before adding the play doh.
STEP 4: ADD PLAY DOH
Insert the play doh in the holes and get ready to pass them out!
Play Doh Valentine Free Printable
Get my Play Doh valentines in a free printable PDF as a part of our FREE printables library! Click here to get access or use the widget below!
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- Ways to celebrate Valentines Day with a baby
- How to celebrate your first Valentines Day after having a baby
Thanks for reading!
Hey there, I’m Morgan, the creative mind behind CelebratingWithKids.com! As a parent of two lively little ones, I’ve made it my mission to turn ordinary days into extraordinary adventures, sharing playful activities, thoughtful toy reviews, and delightful printables to help families celebrate every moment together. 🎉👨👩👧👦🎈