With Valentine’s Day coming up, your kids are probably looking for some cute valentines cards to pass out to their friends. This year, skip the store-bought valentine cards and make these goldfish valentines using free printable Valentine cards! What kid doesn’t love Goldfish snack crackers?
Valentine’s Day class parties are right around the corner, which means it’s time for that annual “what should my kid bring for their classmates?” panic. (Just me? Doubt it.)
This year, I’ve got you covered with these adorable free printable goldfish valentines that are so easy, you might actually finish them before the night before the party. I know – revolutionary concept.
These cute valentines feature cute Valentine puns like “You are o-fish-ally the best” and “You’re a catch” that pair perfectly with those little snack packs of Pepperidge Farm goldfish crackers. The kids love them, they’re allergy-friendly (usually – always check with your child’s teacher!), and best of all? You can put these together while binge-watching your favorite show. Win-win-win.
*Check out some of our other Valentine cards like these mac and cheese valentines and these applesauce pouch valentines.
What You’ll Need to Make Goldfish Valentine Cards
The beauty of this DIY valentine idea is that you probably have most of these supplies at home already. Here’s your shopping list:
- free printable goldfish Valentine cards – Available at the end of this post!
- white card stock – Recommended for durability. I used a 65 pound white card stock for my valentine cards.
- scissors
- individual goldfish cracker packs – You can find the Pepperidge Farm Goldfish cracker packs at most grocery stores, or even use the mini cardboard milk box-style of goldfish crackers for a bigger snack.
- tape or hole punch and curling ribbon – You can use either to attach the free printable valentine cards to the snack crackers.
How to Put Together Your Goldfish Valentines
These printable valentines are so easy to make! That means your kids can easily get in on the fun and help put these cute class gifts together.
Step 1: Download and Print – Download the free printable goldfish valentine cards (scroll to the bottom for the link!) and print them on your white card stock. Make sure you print enough copies for your child’s entire class, plus a couple extras for the teacher and any siblings at home who might feel left out.
Step 2: Cut Out the Cards – Use scissors to cut along the outer borders of each card.
Step 3: Personalize the Cards – Have your child write their name on the back of each valentine card, along with the recipient’s name if you want to get specific. *TIP – Some teachers prefer that the classroom valentines NOT be labeled to speed up the process of passing them out to classmates, so check with your child’s teacher first.
Step 4: Attach to Goldfish Crackers – Use a folded over piece of tape to securely attach each valentine card to a bag of goldfish crackers. Make sure they’re stuck on well so they don’t fall off in transit – nothing worse than loose valentines floating around the bottom of 20 different backpacks.
And that’s it! Seriously. You just made an entire classroom’s worth of valentines in probably less time than it would take to drive to Target, wander aimlessly through the Valentine’s aisle, debate which character-themed valentines your kid would actually like, stand in line, and drive home.
Creative Ways to Use These Free Printable Valentine Cards
Want to mix things up? These goldfish valentine printables are super versatile and the perfect non-candy Valentine ideas. Here are some fun variations:
DIY Goldfish Snack Bags – Skip the pre-packaged goldfish and make your own custom snack bags! Fill snack-size zipper bags with any flavor of goldfish (hello, pizza-flavored!), then attach the valentine cards with tape. Or go extra Pinterest-worthy and use clear cellophane treat bags tied with ribbon. Punch a hole in the card, thread ribbon through it, and tie it to the top of the bag in a bow.
No-Snack Option for Allergy-Friendly Classrooms – More and more schools have nut-free or entirely snack-free policies. The good news? These cards are cute enough to stand on their own! Just print, cut, and have your child sign them. No goldfish crackers required. They make perfect little valentines that won’t trigger any allergies or break school rules.
Pair With Other Fish-Themed Treats – Goldfish crackers aren’t the only option! These cards work great with:
- Swedish Fish candy
- Whale crackers
- Gummy fish
- Fish-shaped cookies
Free Printable Goldfish Valentine Cards
Ready to make your own goldfish valentines? Just click the link down below to download and print the cards. The PDF will open up in a new window, and look for the download icon (arrow pointing down) to save to your device.
Download The Printable!
Click below to download your FREE Goldfish Valentine Cards
More Free Printable Valentine Cards
Want some other free printable valentines to use for your child’s classroom valentines? Check out these posts:
- Free Printable Kool Aid Valentines Cards
- DIY Slime Valentines with Free Printable Cards
- Free Printable Ring Pop Valentines
- Free Printable Monster Valentines with Mini Candy Bars
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