Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, spread some love with these adorable Penguin Valentine’s Day Cards. Whether you are looking for unique valentines to pass out to classmates, or a simple card for your kids, these cute penguins will make your heart melt.
I love surprising my kids with little cards and treats throughout the month of February. It’s a simple way that I can encourage them and show them just how much they are loved. What says have a great day more than a cute and cuddly penguin with chocolate?
My Cricut makes it easy to create one-of-a-kind cards for any occasion, and this DIY Cricut Made Penguin Valentine Card is perfect for Valentine’s Day!
DIY Penguin Valentine Card Supplies
- Cricut Maker
- Scoring Wheel
- Standard Grip Mat
- White, Black, Orange, and Pink Cardstock
- Red Fine Point Pen
- Penguin Card Design File
- Cricut Essential Tool Kit
- Glue
- Glue Dots
- Mini Chocolate Heart Candy
- FREE Printable Penguin Valentine Tags
How to Make Cricut DIY Penguin Valentine Card
Step 1
Open up Cricut Design Space and the free Penguin Card Design File.
Step 2
Place your cardstock on the standard grip mat and load it into the machine when prompted. Select the correct material and press the flashing button to start the cutting. Remove the pieces from the mat with the Cricut spatula tool.
Step 3
You will be prompted to insert the Red Fine Point Pen to create the saying “Happy Valentine’s Day” on the card.
Step 4
Once all the pieces have been cut it’s time to start putting your Penguin Card together. Start by gluing each of the pieces on the card and folding the penguin arms on the score lines.
Step 5
Place a glue dot on the back of heart-shaped chocolate candy. Place the candy in the middle of the penguin card.
Step 6
Fold the arms of the penguin at the score lines and wrap them over the candy, use glue dots to secure in place.
Step 7
Print out the free Penguin Valentine’s Day Printable Tags and attach it to your penguin valentine card.
Tuck this cuddly valentine into your kid’s lunchbox or backpack for a sweet surprise. These playful penguins are sure to make you the cool mom this Valentine’s Day!
I love how easy these cards are to make with the Cricut, you could easily make 20-30 in less than 30 minutes. If you are looking for other creative valentines you can make with your Cricut be sure to check out these projects.
Alison says
I cannot find the Penguin card in Design space at all.
Mariah says
Hi Alison, the link for the project is here https://design.cricut.com/landing/project-detail/5e3466e1a1c0cd06aaab9cb1. You should be able to open the file and “Make It” or click “Customize” to edit and personalize how you want. Let me know if you continue to have problems with the link. Thanks!
Cherie Gibson says
Such a darling penguin! Thank so much for sharing it!
Mariah says
Thank you, I’m so happy you can use our project to create your own sweet Valentine cards! Be sure to share a picture with us on social media of your finished project.
Kari says
Is there a place to get this svg so I can make it with a silhouette cutting machine?