Adorable Felt Valentine Envelopes Kids Will Treasure (With Free Love Mail Printable!)
Valentine’s Day always feels like a bright, happy pause between Christmas and spring. January can feel long, cold, and gray. That is exactly why we love adding cheerful Valentine traditions to our family calendar.
At our house, Valentine’s Day is not only about romance. Instead, it is about celebrating love with our kids in simple, meaningful ways. Over the years, we have played Valentine Bingo, shared pink dinners, and made sweet cupcakes with treat toppers together. Each activity adds excitement and connection during the winter months.
This year, we wanted a fun craft project that could become a tradition. That is when we discovered the idea of a felt Valentine envelope. These adorable felt envelopes are perfect for holding notes, goodies, and surprises. Even better, they can be reused every Valentine’s Day.
We also included a free printable love mail to tuck inside each envelope. It is a simple way to share kind words and sweet handwritten notes with kids of any age.
Let’s walk through this DIY step by step.
Why Felt Valentine Envelopes Are a Must-Make
First, felt envelopes are durable and soft. They feel special and handmade.
Second, they are inexpensive and easy to customize.
Third, kids love receiving mail made just for them.
This project works well for many kids’ ages. You can help younger kids while older kids complete most steps independently. Either way, everyone has much fun creating something meaningful.
Most importantly, these envelopes encourage connection. A sweet handwritten note can mean everything to a child.
I LOVE IT! It came together easily and inexpensively—I’m talking under $5 for sure! You could even make these with your kids’ help (especially if you use regular glue instead of hot glue).
I’ll tell you how I made my felt Valentine envelope without the Pottery Barn Kids pricetag. 🙂 Peeps, this is a no sew project! If you can cut with scissors, use a glue gun and a ruler then you are set. It really is very simple with an adorable outcome!
Supplies Needed for Felt Valentine Envelopes
Before starting, gather your materials. You can find most of these supplies at any craft store.
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- Felt in colors of your choice
- Scissors and/or pinking shears
- Pencil
- Ruler
- Hot glue gun or tacky glue
- Embroidery floss and needle
- Ribbon for hanging
- Velcro dots
- Fabric embellishments/Decorative trim (such as ric-rac, ribbon, ruffles, lace, etc.)
- Free printable love mail cards
You may also use sewing stitches instead of glue if desired. However, this tutorial works perfectly as a no-sew project.
Step 1: Cut the Felt Pieces
Start by selecting felt colors that fit your Valentine theme. Red, pink, and white are always classic choices. However, you can mix in any colors you love.
Cut one piece of felt measuring 9 x 12 inches. This will become the front of the envelope.
Next, cut another piece measuring 12 x 18 inches. This will form the back and flap.
Using a pencil, lightly mark your measurements. Then, cut carefully with scissors or pinking shears.
Step 2: Create the Envelope Opening
Now, shape the front of the envelope. This step helps kids easily grab their goodies.
Use a round object to trace a half circle near the top. A dinner plate works perfectly. Cut along the line to create a smooth opening.
Set this piece aside for now.
Step 3: Shape the Flap
Next, work on the larger felt piece. Fold it in half lengthwise. Scoring lightly with a ruler helps create clean folds.
Mark the center at the top edge. Then, measure about one and a half inches downward. Connect angled lines from that point to each side.
Cut along the lines to create a triangular flap. This flap gives the felt envelope its classic shape.
Here are the two pieces that make up the envelope: the back piece with the envelope flap, and the front piece with the half-circle.
Step 4: Add Decorative Stitching (Optional)
At this point, you can keep things simple. Glue the pieces together and decorate later. Just hot glue (or sew) ric-rac, ribbon, lace or any trim you like along the edges of the envelope, and add hearts cut from scrap pieces of felt. That is what I did for these 3 envelopes! These were done in no time, I kept them very simple and sweet!
However, stitching adds beautiful detail.
Thread embroidery floss through a needle. Use basic stitches around the edges of the felt pieces. Running stitches or blanket stitches work well.
This step takes time, but the result is worth it. The stitches add charm and texture to the felt envelope.
Step 5: Add Embellishments
Now comes the fun part. Decorate the envelope before assembling.
Cut scalloped edges from contrasting felt. Glue them along the flap and front opening. Add hearts, ribbons, or fabric trims.
This is a great step for kids. They love choosing embellishments and placing them creatively.
Encourage creativity and personal expression. Each envelope should feel unique and special.
Step 6: Assemble the Felt Envelope
Once decorated, it is time to assemble. Place the front piece on top of the back piece. Align edges carefully.
Apply hot glue or tacky glue along the sides and bottom. Leave the top open to create the envelope pocket. Press firmly and let dry completely.
Attach Velcro under the flap to keep the envelope closed.
Step 7: Add a Hanging Ribbon
Cut a piece of ribbon to your desired length. Glue it to the back of the envelope.
These envelopes look adorable hanging on doors. They also work well on hooks or wall pegs. Hanging envelopes add excitement each day.
It would be fun to let your kids decorate their own envelopes, or you could add fabric rosettes, monograms, or even your child’s name with embroidery or heat transfer paper. Oh the possibilities! I think later on I will add my kids’ initials or names to personalize their envelopes.
Here is a closeup of the one I cut out with pinking shears, to create a fun decorative edge.
Free Printable Love Mail Cards
Now let’s talk about the freebie. The printable love mail cards make this project extra special.
Each sheet includes four cards. They measure 3.5 x 5 inches. Print on white cardstock for best results.
Write your child’s name on the front. Add a sweet handwritten note on the back. Slip the card inside the felt envelope.
You can add notes daily leading up to Valentine’s Day. This creates a new tradition kids will love.
{“Love Mail” cards: 3.5 x 5 inches}
Just click on the imae above and save to your computer or photos.
Ways to Use Felt Valentine Envelopes
These envelopes are incredibly versatile. Here are a few fun ideas:
- Daily love notes in February
- Valentine’s Day surprises
- Small goodies and treats
- Classroom Valentine exchanges
- Front door decorations
They also work well for siblings, cousins, or friends.
Why Kids Love This Craft Project
Kids love crafts that feel grown-up. Using felt, scissors, and glue feels exciting. They also love creating something functional.
This project builds fine motor skills. It also encourages creativity and patience. Plus, kids feel proud using something they made.
Tips for Crafting With Kids
- Pre-cut felt for younger kids
- Smaller size of felt for kids.
- Use tacky glue instead of hot glue when needed
- Let kids choose their colors and embellishments
- Work together and enjoy the process
Crafting together creates lasting memories.
Make This Valentine’s Day Extra Special
This DIY felt Valentine envelope is affordable, adorable, and full of heart. It encourages connection, creativity, and kindness. Plus, the free printable love mail makes it even better.
Whether you craft with kids or surprise them later, this project spreads love. It is a fun craft project you will want to repeat every year.
Valentine’s Day traditions do not need to be complicated. Sometimes, a handmade envelope and a sweet note are more than enough.
Totally love these! Been making some for my boys, hope they turn out this good!
Love these! Thanks for the tutorial and printables 🙂
I LOVE these! Wow, super cute! Thank you for the tutorial and printables! This is def going on my “to do” list! 🙂
This is perfect! I always like to get my kids a little something for V-day, and this would be a great little holder for each little one. Thanks for sharing your tutorial, it turned out so cute! Lucky for me, I just bought lots of red felt! 🙂
I absolutely LOVE this….thanks for sharing , my daughter is so excited to make these!
I love this! So cute. Thanks for the tutorial!
I love these I think I might do these with my little sister! She is always into crafty things and would love something like this to make for the parents on vday and I can make one for the boyfriend just for fun. Thanks for the tutorial!
Oh…these are sooo cute! My daughter’s are not here this year, so this will make the perfect gift for them! They love handmade crafts and I can’t wait to make some! I better get on the ball…I have 4 to make!
Those are adorable, just like everything else you do! How fun to be on Fresh Living, I’ll totally watch! I’m actually going to be on the show Thursday…crossing my fingers that I don’t sound like a big dufus. Good luck!
Mariel
http://www.oneshetwoshe.com
This is adorable! I sure would like to feature this on my blog. Would it be okay to copy and paste the pic of the finished product, and put your link to this post on my blog?
Kathy
Sure, Kathy! That would be so nice of you! 🙂
very cute! just might have to find time to make these!
Fabulous! I think even I could make this 😀
Love this!! And it seems SO easy!!! 🙂
WOW cute!!
Melissa frances from Naches, WA
Love these…so so cute..Cant wait to make these for my boys!!
Brooke, Brooke, Brooke! I love this. And do you know how many times I’ve picked up that stiff felt stuff and wondered what I could make with it? I loved the polka dot kind you showed on the show today. I might have to try that one! You lil cuties were so great on the show! I loved the plate. Those funny little tricks that you do at home….I loved that you did it on there too! So great. And you all looked stunning.
My only complaint is that you said you were going to be dorky. And I was left with no dorkiness. No laughs. What the heck? Next time be dorkier. Yes?
Congrats!!
You must not have seen the very end of the show. Dancing a leprechaun jig? I was definitely DORKY!
I love these! I am thininking of making a Star Wars themed one that I can put on my son’s door. OR wouldn’t these make an nice temporary wall hanging arrangement where people could leave notes for each other up to Valentines day?? Or where you could store school papers near the door that your child needs! The uses are many! Thanks a million!
Great ideas! You can totally change it up for any occasion!
Very cute idea…plan to start these this weekend…I would like to know if you bought or made the little fabric roses with the pearl in the middle. If you made them PLEASE tell me how…too cute!
Melanie, I actually did make those fabric rosettes….they are so easy! I don’t think we’ve ever done a tutorial on how to make them but there are LOTS of tutorials on various blogs, a Google search should bring up a whole bunch of good ones. Mine are no-sew and I use hot glue to keep it together. 🙂
I think yours is much cuter! Love it! Featured it on my blog, come by and grab a button if you would like!
Thank you! And thanks for the feature! 🙂
I think yours are actually cuter than the Pottery Barn version! Love these… great job!
Mary
Oh my heck these are so stinkin’ cute! {And I agree better than the PB version!} I’ll definitely be making these with my kids and I love your printable postcards! What a great idea! Just featured this!
Ah, thank you so much!!
This is a delightful! I love the pink “You’ve Got Mail” felt bundle set. How fun for Valentine’s Day! Thanks for sharing!!!
I will enjoy making these rather than buying things. Thank you so much for sharing this great idea!
These are adorable – thanks for sharing.
How very pretty. Just what i needed for our grandchildren. Thank you for the idea. Love never fails.
I cannot wait to try this! Best tutorial yet for this Valentines. Very creative.
Wow, thank you so much!!
i LOVE THESE BUNDLES ESPECIALLY THE RED & WHITE ONE. THANKS FOR YOU R TUTORIAL, CUTE IDEA!
lOVE the felt valentine envelopes! thanks for the tutorial!
Thank you so much for the cute Valentine Idea using the wool felt bundles from Prairie Point Junction! The tutorial as well as the easy directions will be a great help!! Cute idea for teachers to use in their classroom or parents to use with their children to give as Valentines in their classroom as well! In this day of mass production, what a great way to spend quality time with your child as well as providing something unique to a classroom!
Thank you so much for the really great idea. I am a teacher and it would be a great fine motor skill for the children to use. I am very excited to teach them. Thanks again!!!!
Cutest Valentine I have seen in a very long time. Thank you for the great instructions. Enjoyed your website.
This is such a cute project! Love It! Thanks for sharing!
I made these a few years back. I would say the sewing part takes a while, although very cute. But I’ll be making them again, but doing a different approach. I’m creating the stitches by using a thin tip paint pen marker. See how that goes. It’ll give it the same look but less time consuming.
I love this cute felt Valentine envelope! Can’t wait to make some for my grandkids. Thanks for this cute project!
MoGo LOVES these envelopes. What a cute inexpensive project! Thanks for share it with us!
How did you do the scalloped edge?
I made a little template and traced the shape and cut it out with scissors from the white stiff felt. You could just free-hand cut out the scallops as well.
So dang cute! I LOVE them!
I love this! I just finished one for my son! Thank you! Everything I found in the stores was too girlie, and besides, I am a psycho DIY craft girl at heart so I loved doing this!! Thank you, thank you!!
These are so cute!! Amazing what you can do with some felt and glue sticks.
Brooke, these are so, so cute! Would you mind if I include this idea on my annual valentines post of crafts around blogland? It will feature a photo and a link back to your blog. Just love this idea!!
Lovely idea.
I will post you tomorrow in my blog:
http://licenciaparacoser.blogspot.com
Thanks for creating such a nice tutorial.
Ana
Wow, this is some nice tutorial. I love felt crafts and step by step tutorial that you made make this easy to be followed. Thank’s for this good tutorial
HI!
What a great tutorial! Can I grab some photos (with your links) and share it with my readers?
Thanks,
Fara
Thanks for the great tutorial!
I’ve been wanting to make these for all major holidays! Thank you so much for the great tutorial. I thought I’d make them for my sons first Valentine’s Day party at school (he’s almost 2) and after making the first one, I realized I probably should’ve looked into it further before agreeing. LOL But I hope the other kids will love them and keep them from year to year like we plan too.
Thanks again,
Dominique
How did you scallop your felt? With a tool or by hand?
This is fabulous! Thank you so much for sharing! I am definitely going to give this a try tomorrow! Thanks again!