“Extra” Awesome Valentine & Free Printable
You Are EXTRA Awesome! The Easiest Gum Valentine Kids Will Love
Valentine’s Day at school should feel fun, simple, and stress free. That is why we love easy classroom valentines with a playful twist. Today we are sharing a free valentine printable that kids adore. It pairs perfectly with mini packs of Extra gum.
This EXTRA Awesome Valentine is cute, affordable, and quick to assemble. Even better, kids can help make them. If you are short on time, this idea is for you. If you want something non-candy, this idea is also for you.
Why We Love This EXTRA Gum Valentine Idea
Class valentines do not need to be complicated. They just need to make kids smile. This printable uses a simple pun. Kids love wordplay and silly messages.
“You Are EXTRA Awesome Valentine” always gets laughs. It feels fun without being over the top. Gum is also a great alternative to candy. Teachers often appreciate that small swap. This valentine works for boys and girls. It also works for any grade level.
A Simple Valentine’s Day Class Valentine
Valentine’s Day celebrations at school move fast. That is why quick prep matters. This valentine takes only minutes to assemble. You can prep an entire class set quickly. All you need is the printable and gum. No fancy tools required.
Because the printable is free, it stays budget friendly. That makes it perfect for large classes.
What You’ll Need to Make EXTRA Awesome Valentines
This project keeps supplies minimal. You probably already have everything on hand. This post contains affiliate links.
Project Supply List:
- Double-sided tape or glue dots
- Free EXTRA Awesome Valentine printable
- Mini packs of Extra gum
- Scissors or paper cutter
- Printer
- White cardstock (recommended for best results)
How to Assemble the EXTRA Awesome Valentine
This Valentine’s Day project is quick and easy. You can prep everything in one sitting.
Step 1: Download and Print
First, download the free valentine printable. Print it on white cardstock for durability. Cardstock helps the printable hold the gum better. It also looks cleaner in Valentine’s Day treat bags.
Step 2: Cut Out the Valentines
Next, cut out each valentine. Older kids can help with this step. This is a great chance to practice cutting skills. It also keeps kids engaged and excited.
Step 3: Attach the Extra Gum
Then, attach one mini pack of Extra gum to each valentine. Use double-sided tape or glue dots. Tape works great for classroom use. Glue dots offer extra hold if backpacks get stuffed.
Make sure the gum stays centered. This keeps the valentine looking neat.
A Fun Valentine’s Day Idea for School
These EXTRA gum valentines are perfect for classrooms. They are simple, cute, and easy to personalize. Kids can write their name in the provided spaces. That makes each valentine feel more special.
This is also a great last-minute option. You can assemble these the night before school. They fit easily into backpacks or Valentine boxes. Nothing spills or melts.
Why This Valentine Is Teacher Approved
Teachers love quick and tidy valentines. This one checks all the boxes. These aren’t messy. There is no noise. It also avoids excess sugar. That is always a win in classrooms. The message is positive and encouraging. Every child loves feeling EXTRA awesome.
Download Your Free EXTRA Awesome Valentine Printable
To grab your free printable, click the download link below. The file will open in a new window.
Save this printable as a PDF file. It prints easily from any home printer.
All printables and downloads designed by The Crafting Chicks are for PERSONAL USE ONLY. Please do not alter or claim as your own. This file is not intended for resale, nor are the printed versions of this file. Feel free to link back to www.thecraftingchicks.com if you like our printables, and we’d appreciate a comment if you download.
Looking for more fun Valentine ideas? In charge of class parties? Be sure to check out our Valentine Party Pack!
This so extra awesome, I had to share it on my Facebook page! Love it!
These Valentines are adorable. What a great idea. Thanks
This is great! Thanks!
Is there anyway you can put it into a google docs or adobe or Word file? I can’t open it as a picture 🙁
Christa have you unzipped the file? Just right click on it and choose unzip from the options. You should be able to open it after that. Thanks!
I see the “Download Here” button, but it only links to an image, not a zip file.
Can you provide the link in text as well?
Where did you find the mini packages of Extra gum?
amazon.com
dollar store
So cute! Will be making these for my Sunday School kids.
We’re going to do this for our Valentine’s!! Thanks so much!!
I can’t find the small packages of Extra gum. I can only find the larger packs. 🙁 Any suggestions on where to look?
Dollar tree has 4 for $1. That’s where I got mine.
This is such a cute idea! Thanks, Crafting Chicks
I found 4 packs of the Extra Classic Bubble gum with 5 sticks at Dollar Tree. 😉
Im trying to download it on my tablet to send to wireless printer and it won’t download, any suggestions?
I downloaded it, but it said I couldn’t print it. Do you know why?
Anna,
You need to unzip the file. Just right click on it and choose unzip and then you should be all set.
Thanks!
Tried to unzip by right clicking but that wasn’t an option given. Any other suggestions? Already bought the gum but unable to print it. 🙁
is Extract an option? That is what you want if unzip isn’t and option.
I’m having the same problem as Amy, haveiunzipped but over the jpg is opened printing is a highlighted option…please help, I too have bought the supplies….tia!
Tracey–I’m not sure. I just tried to download it and it worked great for me. Nikkala just wrote a post today about how to work with printables. Go here: https://thecraftingchicks.com/2014/02/tips-for-printable-success.html and see if reading over that will help at all.
Thanks!
I love these Valentines. My girls are going to use them. Thank you for the free download – you are much appreciated!
What a great idea, thank you for sharing!
I agree with many other comments! Unfortunately, this document is a pain to reach and print. This is frustrating and very disappointing. I highly recommend you begin saving your products as pdf. This will make it much easier for the users.
I’m sorry you are having a hard time Serena. Many of our readers prefer jpg files for the ease of uploading and having the files printed through a photo lab. You may find this post helpful https://thecraftingchicks.com/2014/02/tips-for-printable-success.html.
Thank you so much! I printed with ease and had no problems! I am having trouble finding the small packs of gum and am going to look at Dollar Tree tomorrow! Thanks so much!!
Love this printable!! Thank you so much!! I hope my co-workers enjoy these as much as I do!!!
I finally went to file and clicked on extract all to get it to work. My girls are so excited!!!
or should I say they are “EXTRA” excited!:)
Thanks! My fourth grader is excited to give these as her Valentine this year. I’m happy to be giving gum instead of candy 🙂 We found the small packs of Extra at the Dollar Tree, too! Print out worked well for me. Woot Woot!
Thank YOU! My nine year old is so excited to hand these out.
Many thanks for this extra cute Valentine!! I also bought gum at Dollar Tree, but in the past have seen the small packs at Wal-mart hanging in the candy section.
Love these. My daughter is planning on using them. Adorable. Thank you.
Thanks for the great valentine idea! Very cute! Thanks for sharing the printable.
Thank you so much for sharing this! Very Cute!
Very cute idea, but very hard to download to print. I wasn’t able to download.
I just wanted to quickly write to thank you for this printable! I had my 2-year-old use the blue ones to give to his 2 grandpa’s on Valentine’s Day 🙂 They turned out super cute!
hi – these are so cute and all four of my kids like them (that is: only one Valentine’s craft, instead of up to four). The link seems to be disabled. Would you be able to repost?
Many thanks,
Cynthia
Fremont, CA
Hi – I love this idea, and want to use it for my kiddo’s this year. Could you please repost the link to the printable, or send it to me in email?
Thank you SO much!
I love these valentines but can’t seem to find the link to the printable. is it still available? Can you re-post or send to me? Thanks!
Ack! I can’t find the link to download. Trying to get a head start on the next holiday 😉
Thanks!!!
Would you mind sharing what font the to and from are? I want to edit them using the same font with my child’s name and her classmates. This is so cute and perfect for a 3rd grader that didn’t want anything to “babyish”.
Thanks so much,
Lisa
This valentine is extra cool
I love these, absolutely adorable! 🙂 I included them in a roundup of our favorite classroom valentines for this year. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for including us!
Thanks.
I too, couldn’t figure out how to print but I got it!
Right click Extract
and Windows will walk you through the process from there!
Easey peasey.
Also, I’m suing this to send to the pool of secretaries that work in our schools. I think they are often overlooked on holidays. And I appreciate all the “extra” they do!
I too am attempting to print from an iPad with no success, any suggestions?
when I click the download now button, it says “sorry but we can’t preview zip files” Then it says to download below, I click again and it isn’t downloading anything. Is there another way to access this file? I’ve read through the help website posted above and nothing.
I cannot download. Mac user here. Any suggestions? This is so cute!
Is the download working properly? I get directed to the download page, but nothing happens when I click Download. I will try restarting my computer later, but figured I should ask in case anyone else is having trouble getting the download. Thanks-cute printable, my second grader loves it!
I can’t get it to work either and both my girls would love to pass these out — such a cute printable! Any help would be appreciated!
Hi! I can’t seem to download it properly. I can print it, but it is way too big for the sheet.
Thank you so much for sharing this great printable! My 4th grader is so excited to use this as his valentine this year!
I found this cute idea and want to print the tags but I too am not able to. Any suggestions. It doesn’t give me an option to download or extract. These are too cute and I really want to use this this Valentine’s.
My 11 year old daughter is so excited to use these for her class. Thank you so much! They are adorable!
I love the extra bubble gum Valentine’s Day card idea. I can’t wait to make them!
Is anyone else seeing that the blue To/From words are getting cut off at the bottom of the letters? The pink ones look fine.
What type of paper did you use?
We too have tried everything and have read all the above comments and are unable to download and print. Any way you can send a PDF version to my e-mail. It is super cute and we would so love to use it, if we can get it to download! 🙂 Thanks!
When you click on the download link you’ll need to then right click on the image to save it to your desktop and print from there.
I loved this printable. Then I couldn’t find the small packs of Extra gum. The larger packs are a little too expensive for my budget. Back to the drawing board.
This is such a cute idea! we are loving it.
Thanks so much for the extra awesome valentine download! Especially awesome since telling someone they are “extra” is apparently really cool, according to my teenagers!
My print shop says that the image is too blurry to print. I clicked on the download link, then right clicked on the image and saved it to my pc (as a jpg). Any advice, or can you email me the original file? I’ve already purchased the gum (Dollar Store for the win!) so I hate to go back to the drawing board …
Hi Carol- I just emailed you the file. Sorry you are having issues.
These are super cute and ones my 5th grade son is happy to send out. 🙂
What kind of paper did you print it on?
Just on cardstock but you could use regular copy paper.
I just wanted to say thanks for this awesome Valentine. We are literally on year 4 of using them and my daughter requests this one every year! Dollar Tree always has these packs of gum! Thanks for a great printable! 🙂
This is so cute!