Valentine Hot Air Balloon Handprint Craft | Up Up and Away Valentine Printable for Kids

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a sweet hot air balloon handprint craft featuring the playful message “Up, up, and away… delivering Valentine love!” With watercolor heart-shaped hot air balloons, soft clouds, tiny hearts, and cheerful Valentine colors, this printable makes an adorable February keepsake for little ones.

Children can add their painted handprint beneath the large heart hot air balloon to complete the design. This easy, low-prep Valentine activity is perfect for preschool, Pre-K, kindergarten, daycare, homeschool, classrooms, or a fun Valentine craft at home.

What's Included

• Page 1: Design with no handprint
• Page 2: Design with handprint
• PDF File

Activity Details

• Add a painted handprint beneath the heart-shaped hot air balloon
• Use red, pink, or the child’s favorite paint color
• Simple, low-prep Valentine’s Day craft
• Features a playful hot air balloon Valentine theme
• Creates a special keepsake featuring the child’s handprint
• Display the finished artwork or give it as a Valentine gift

HOW TO USE

• Download and print
• Paint child’s hand (washable paint recommended)
• Press handprint onto the page
• Let dry and display or gift as a Valentine keepsake

Printing Tip: Prints beautifully on cardstock for added durability.

Educational Benefits

• Supports fine motor development
• Encourages creativity and hands-on learning
• Provides an engaging sensory art experience
• Supports hand-eye coordination
• Encourages self-expression through color and painting
• Creates an opportunity for a fun Valentine-themed classroom activity

Perfect For

• Valentine’s Day handprint crafts
• Preschool Valentine activities
• Pre-K Valentine crafts
• Kindergarten activities
• Daycare Valentine projects
• February classroom crafts
• Homeschool activities
• Toddler handprint keepsakes
• Valentine gifts for parents and grandparents
• Hot air balloon themed activities
• Valentine classroom keepsakes

The “Up, up, and away… delivering Valentine love!” message paired with the heart-shaped hot air balloons makes this a playful way for children to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Once their little handprint is added, the finished artwork becomes a special keepsake families can treasure.

Important Information

• Digital download only; no physical item will be shipped.
• Print on 8.5 × 11 paper or cardstock.
• Paint and other craft supplies are not included.
• Colors may vary by printer settings.
• Frame is not included.
• Tip: Younger toddlers may need a little extra assistance with handprint placement. Don't worry if it's not perfect—every keepsake is unique!