Is there anything more perfectly Valentine’s Day than conversation hearts?

I personally think they taste gross (sugary chalk, anyone?) but they are so darling that I always buy some to use as decoration or in craft projects.

And the internet is FULL of fun ways to use conversation hearts. Recipes, crafts, and games – you name it, someone has figured out a way to incorporate conversation hearts into it.

I’ve compiled 22 of my favorite ways to use them this Valentine’s season.

And if you want to eat some while you craft? You go right ahead!

22 Fun Ways to Use Conversation Hearts

Conversation Heart Napkin Rings

I love a super simple craft that costs basically nothing. And these napkin rings are easy enough for a child to make and add some festive cheer to your Valentine’s breakfast table!

Instructions for these napkin rings here

DIY Conversation Heart Earrings

How cute are these little DIY earrings? The perfect inexpensive way to add a little festive and fun cheer to a casual Valentine’s Day outfit.

Instructions at Pop Shop America

diy conversation heart sugar scrub

Looking for an inexpensive gift to give for Valentine’s Day? This is a darling option that your kids can help make.

Instructions at Simple As That

diy conversation heart photo frame

Pop in a cute photo of your child and you have Valentine’s Day for your parents all ready to go.

Instructions at Preschool Inspirations

 

DIY conversation heart tree

Turn on a good audiobook and glue, glue glue.

Instructions at Amanda Jane Brown

DIY CONVERSATION HEART VALENTINE BOUQUET

Basically, this is the best way to combine two of the most popular parts of Valentine’s Day. Grab some chocolate and you’ve got your bases covered.

Instructions at Smart School House

DIY CONVERSATION HEART EDIBLE NECKLACE

This is the perfect little project for kids to do!

Instructions at Cute Food for Kids

diy conversation heart wreath

I’m ridiculously impressed by this conversation heart wreath. It’s not hard, but . . . again, you’ll need a good audiobook.

Instruction at Crafts By Amanda

conversation heart cake topper

Make any simple cake instantly Valentine’s Day ready with this easy design.

Instructions at Twinkle Twinkle Little Party

teddy grahams holding conversation hearts

My head just exploded from the cuteness of these!

Instructions at Hello Wonderful

conversation heart ice cream

As previously confessed, I don’t actually want to eat conversation hearts, but my girls would go BANANAS for this dessert.

Instructions at Catch My Party

conversation heart pretzel bites

These are simple enough for a child to assemble and also most children, mine included, will be over the moon about these.

Instructions at Two Sisters Crafting

conversation heart hot cocoa

February calls for hot cocoa and this is the most festive hot cocoa of them all.

Instructions at Smart School House

conversation heart sugar cookies

What’s better than a cookie? One filled with both sprinkles and conversation hearts!

Instructions at Beyond Frosting

conversation heart sugar cookie bark

Sugar cookies are, admittedly, another thing I could live without, but these ones are so cute I can forgive them for not being chocolate chip cookies.

Instructions at Mom On Time Out

conversation heart strawberry melts

The simplest treat that is easy to add to any party!

Instructions at Smart School House

conversation heart white chocolate popcorn

Would my girls go wild for this? Yes, of course they would.

Instructions at Gimme Some Oven

conversation heart parfaits

I love a good parfait and these ones are extra cute (also, how darling are those little wooden spoons with conversation hearts glued to the top? Very awesome).

Instructions at Giggles Galore

conversation heart bingo cards

A little bingo game is never a bad idea.

Printables at Playground Park Bench

minute to win it with conversation hearts

You know we LOVE Minute to Win It in our house, so this one spoke to my soul.

Instructions at Makoodle

conversation heart sort and graph

Preschool AND candy? Done and done.

Instructions and printable at A Little Pinch of Perfect

conversation heart squishy bag

For the child who loves a good mess and for the mamas who want that mess contained.

Instructions at Fantastic Fun and Learning

conversation heart pre-k printable

Another fun little school activity that makes you feel like possibly conversation hearts are academic. I’m sold.

Instructions at Tot Schooling

 

Any other clever ways to use these little hearts? I’d love to hear!

 

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