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19 Free Printable Valentines That Are Better Than a Store-Bought Card

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Our free printable Valentine's Day cards are an easy (and free) way to let someone know you're thinking of them. Our cards, coupons, and free printable Valentines are a cinch to download and print from home. Add a sweet treat or a small gift to easily turn these cards into adorable classroom Valentines for kids.

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Love Mail

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Cards and candy are the ultimate Valentine's Day pairing, and we love that chocolate hearts and lips match this printable set from party guru Darcy Miller so well. Print out the designs, then use hot glue or double-sided tape ($4, Target) to attach the candies to the cards.

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I Loaf You

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Tell your special someone you think they're the greatest thing since sliced bread. This seriously easy handmade Valentine is the perfect way to show a friend or loved one you care. Use our free download to print and cut a complete set of valentines in just a few minutes.

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You're Just My Type

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No writer's block here! This year, print and gift this adorable vintage valentine. For a set of sweet Valentines, load your printer with a pack of white cardstock ($4, Target), then just print and cut.

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Printable Pencil Valentines

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These adorable Valentine's Day cards double as a coloring activity for kids! Make a set of classroom Valentines by letting your child color in our free Valentine cards. Then, punch a hole at the top and bottom and thread a Valentine's Day-theme pencil ($10 for a 24-pack, Amazon) through the tag.

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Bubble Valentine Tags

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Individual bubble containers paired with a clever tag make the perfect classroom Valentines! We love this as a non-candy option. To make them, purchase a pack of bubbles ($14 for 40, Amazon) and use our free printable tag to finish this fun Valentine gift.

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I Soda Think You're Cute

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Pop the top, take a sip, and pass out these adorable cards out to each of your valentines. Give the printed card as is, or add a ribbon and tie it to a soda bottle for a sweet Valentine gift. A colorful paper straw ($9 for 200, Amazon) adds a festive touch.

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Scratch-Off Printable Valentine

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We've got the template; you add the coin! Your sweetheart will be able to scratch off the hearts on this handmade card to reveal a coupon for a sweet gift (like breakfast in bed!). A very simple solution of acrylic paint and dishwashing liquid makes the scratch-off layer.

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Crayon Valentines

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Turn your classroom Valentines into a fun Valentine's Day activity! Pair our free printable coloring cards with a clear bag filled with crayons. This Valentine is inexpensive, too. We bought a bulk box of crayons ($7 for 120, Walmart) and divided them up in clear bags rather than giving each child their own box.

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Whale You Be Mine?

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Everything will go swimmingly when you gift this whale of a card! This watercolor whale paired with a clever pun is perfect for everyone on your list this February 14.

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Crazy Straw Valentines

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A pack of crazy straws ($16 for 36, Amazon) will quickly become a set of adorable Valentines with our free printable tags. Just print, hole punch, and slide over the straight end of the straw. We love this fast and easy Valentine idea!

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Mint to Be

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Show the one you're "mint" to be with that you care this Valentine's Day. Make a heartfelt DIY Valentine with candy by adding our free printable to a set of mints.

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Paper Airplanes

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This Valentine's Day coloring page has all the instructions you need to turn the page into a paper airplane. Give the airplanes as a Valentine, or give classroom friends the blank sheet and let each child color and fold their own airplane.

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Accordion-Style Valentines

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Use our pattern to 3-D your way to a love note.

To make the I Heart U card: Print the template onto plain paper, then cut out along the solid lines. Trace the template onto 12x12-inch cardstock, cut out, then fold as indicated by the dotted lines.

Make the Heart Accordian card: Print the template onto plain paper and cut out. On a piece of cardstock, draw and cut out a 5-1/2x12-inch rectangle. Fold accordion-style along the short side (as indicated by the dotted lines). You should have six sections. Place the template on the folded paper with the open side of the heart over the top fold. Trace heart and cut out. On contrasting paper, trace a heart that's slightly larger all around. Glue to the back of the center heart on your accordion.

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Peanut Package Printable

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Purchase food-safe plastic gift bags, add a nut-themed snack, and tie with a pretty ribbon. Top off with our adorable download to create the ultimate Valentine's Day food gift.

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Banana Valentine

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Don't slip up! Here's a surefire Valentine's Day printable to give to someone who makes you go bananas. We love this idea for a classroom Valentine exchange. Print the labels on sticker paper and cut out before attaching to the bananas.

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Reese's Pieces Valentine

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Pair this cute printable Valentine with a miniature pack of Reese's Pieces for a sweet take on Valentine's Day gifting. Perfect for the sweet tooth on your list.

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Valentine's Day Coupon Book

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Give the card and the gift in one printing! Our adorable Valentine's day coupons ensure the ultimate "I love you" comes in paper form. With kid's coupons, adult coupons, and fill-in-the-blank coupons, you'll be able to give any gift you can think of this Valentine's Day.

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Pear Printable

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It's "a-pear-ant" your sweetheart will love this juicy take on Valentine's Day! Just print, cut and attach to a delicious healthy snack.

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Pixie Sticks Printable

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DIY Valentine gifts just got so much easier and sweeter! Label someone as your sweetie with this free download and attach to PixyStix candies ($9 for 35, Walmart).

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