Valentine's Day Tree

Foster feelings of love and harmony in your home leading up to Valentine's Day with this simple tradition. Count down the days until February 14th by writing love notes to family members and attaching them to your Valentine tree.

  1. Ages: 3 - 11

  2. <30 minutes

  3. A little messy

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Materials you'll need

  • tree branches (6-7 dry branches)
  • paper (various patterns and colors)
  • Glue
  • string (to attach hearts to tree)
  • vase or jar (to hold branches)
  • hole punch (punch hole in corner of each heart)

Step-by-step tutorial

  • Step 1

    Create a variety of hearts to attach to your Valentine's Day tree. Get as creative as you like or keep them simple.

    Photo reference of how to complete step 1

  • Step 2

    Beginning February 1st have family members write a note to a loved one each day on one of the hearts. Attach each heart to the Valentine tree with string and by February 14th your tree will be filled with love notes.

    Photo reference of how to complete step 2

  • Final result!

    The tree is created using dry branches arranged in a vase or jar filled with rice, beans, etc.

    Photo reference of how to complete step 3

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