Flowers, hearts, glitter and shades of red and pink define Valentine's Day — but, they're also a recipe for adorable crafts. Whether you're trying your hand at homemade Valentine's Day gifts, attempting to make your holiday decor or crafting with the intention to sell your creations, we've rounded up Valentine's Day crafts that anyone can learn to make.
Nothing says "I Love You" like a personalized Valentine's Day card or present, and we've included plenty of gift-worthy picks — think abstract heart cards, crochet heart pouches and a tic-tac-toe chocolate box. If you're planning a Valentine's Day party, we've included a range of cute decor ideas, like heart garlands, floral napkin rings, clay ornaments and tissue paper trees.
For children — whether preschoolers, kindergarten or older elementary, we've included plenty of projects they can help out with (even if it means they'll need your assistance). Plus, we've sprinkled in cool Valentine's boxes, perfect for holding sugary treats, small trinkets and romantic cards. So, whether you're making something for your partner, kid or a friend, these unique Valentine's Day crafts will warm any heart. Time to break out the scissors, glue and start brainstorming your next arts and crafts project!
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Floral Napkin Rings
Turn fresh or faux flowers into pretty napkin rings to impress your guests. To complete the Valentine's place setting, add a heart-shaped small plate.
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Heart Pom-Poms
Make your own pom-pom ornaments in a range of warm hues. Take note from this blogger and hang them from a few branches inside a vase.
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Bee Mine Chocolate Wrappers
Transform a boring chocolate bar into a buzzing bee, complete with heart-shaped wings and antlers.
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Abstract Art Valentine
Both children and adults can have fun layering a sheet of paper with paint splatters, marks and patterns. Once you love the final look, cut out heart shapes for your valentines.
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Pink Rhinestone Sneakers
If you're planning to attend a Valentine's Day party, these pink sneakers will help you show up in style. Create a heart shape using mini flat-back crystals or rhinestones.
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Smoochy Lip Throw Pillow
Even if you're new to sewing, these adorable lip pillows are easy to make. Just pick up your favorite fabric — whether velvet, boucle or cotton — and follow this simple pattern.
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Tissue Paper Valentine Tree
Cut tissue paper hearts in a variety of sizes and colors, then distribute them onto real or faux branches. The end result is a one-of-a-kind decoration.
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Everything Bagel Seasoning “Sand Art”
These tiny vials aren't actually filled with sand, they're layered with all of the components of everything but the bagel seasoning: poppy seeds, white sesame, black sesame, garlic, onion and sea salt.
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Love Garland
Craft your own love-themed garland made from felt, pom-poms and twine. Just note, this blogger uses a circuit to ensure consistent shapes!
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Houseplant Valentine
Turn a houseplant into a crafty gift by adding a Valentine's card personalized with your child's photo — it's a genius idea for teachers!
Get the tutorial at Tonya Staab »
RELATED: Best Indoor Plants for Any Room
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Straw Toppers
With these adorable printables, containing phrases like "Be Mine" and "So Sweet," you can quickly recreate these precious straw toppers.
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Heart Wall Art
Gather your favorite fabric and a bit of gold pleather (for the heart), and get to crafting. According to this blogger, each heart banner only takes 30 minutes to make!
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Valentine’s Day Sock Gnomes
Christmas gnomes were all the rage this year, so why not carry the trend into Valentine's Day? These adorable guys have faux fur beards and hats made from crew socks.
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Tic-Tac-Toe Chocolate Box
Not only does this game of tic tac toe look adorable, it's actually edible — well, partly. Use an alphabet mold to create tiny chocolates shaped as Xs and Os. Hint: Use different colors for each letter.
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Clay Heart Ornaments
Decorate a twig tree with handmade heart ornaments. These ones are made from air-dry clay and hung using natural jute twine.
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Rainbow Valentine Card Box
Use vibrant shades of red and pink to DIY a rainbow-shaped card box that's cute enough to keep on display long after Valentine's Day. It may take time hot-gluing the cardboard pieces into a multicolored arc — but the result is worth the creativity and effort.
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Baby's Breath Heart Wreath
Often used as filler in floral bouquets, baby's breath becomes the star of the show when painted red or pink.
Get the tutorial at The House That Lars Built »
RELATED: DIY Valentine's Day Wreaths for a Romantic Front Door
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Rose-Colored Glasses
You always see life through rose-colored glasses when you're with your special someone — which is why the two of you should make this fun Valentine's Day craft. Even if you don't wear them for long, these frames will create the perfect photo.
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Sequin Heart Pins
Almost everything looks glamorous in sequins, so giving your heart-shaped pins a bit of sparkle never hurts — especially when crafting them as gifts.
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Heart Lollipop Pillow
You have to admit: DIYing your own Valentine's Day pillow sounds pretty cool. Grab your sewing machine (or sew by hand) to make a small or large lollipop heart cushion for your bed, loveseat or sofa.
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Valentine's Day Crafts Overview
Valentine's Day is a time for expressing love and affection through thoughtful gestures, and crafting personalized gifts and decorations adds a special touch to the celebration. Here's a breakdown of the various concepts and crafts mentioned in the article:
Floral Napkin Rings
- Transform fresh or faux flowers into pretty napkin rings to impress your guests. Add a heart-shaped small plate to complete the Valentine's place setting.
Source:
Heart Pom-Poms
- Make your own pom-pom ornaments in a range of warm hues and hang them from branches inside a vase. Source:
Bee Mine Chocolate Wrappers
- Transform a boring chocolate bar into a buzzing bee with heart-shaped wings and antlers.
Source:
Abstract Art Valentine
- Both children and adults can have fun layering a sheet of paper with paint splatters, marks, and patterns to create unique valentines.
Source:
Pink Rhinestone Sneakers
- Create a heart shape using mini flat-back crystals or rhinestones on pink sneakers for a stylish Valentine's Day party look.
Source:
Smoochy Lip Throw Pillow
- Craft adorable lip pillows using your favorite fabric, suitable for even sewing beginners.
Source:
Tissue Paper Valentine Tree
- Cut tissue paper hearts in various sizes and colors, then distribute them onto real or faux branches to create a one-of-a-kind decoration.
Source:
Everything Bagel Seasoning “Sand Art”
- Layer tiny vials with all the components of everything but the bagel seasoning to create a unique craft.
Source:
Love Garland
- Craft your own love-themed garland made from felt, pom-poms, and twine, using a circuit to ensure consistent shapes.
Source:
Houseplant Valentine
- Turn a houseplant into a crafty gift by adding a personalized Valentine's card.
Source:
Straw Toppers
- Recreate precious straw toppers with adorable printables containing phrases like "Be Mine" and "So Sweet." Source: [11]
Heart Wall Art
- Craft heart banners using your favorite fabric and a bit of gold pleather, with each banner taking only 30 minutes to make. Source: [12]
Valentine’s Day Sock Gnomes
- Carry the Christmas gnome trend into Valentine's Day with adorable gnomes made from crew socks. Source: [13]
Tic-Tac-Toe Chocolate Box
- Create a game of tic-tac-toe using tiny chocolates shaped as Xs and Os in different colors. Source: [14]
Clay Heart Ornaments
- Decorate a twig tree with handmade heart ornaments made from air-dry clay and hung using natural jute twine. Source: [15]
Rainbow Valentine Card Box
- Use vibrant shades of red and pink to DIY a rainbow-shaped card box that's cute enough to keep on display long after Valentine's Day. Source: [16]
Baby's Breath Heart Wreath
- Paint baby's breath red or pink to create a stunning heart wreath for Valentine's Day. Source: [17]
Rose-Colored Glasses
- Create fun Valentine's Day frames for a perfect photo with your special someone. Source: [18]
Sequin Heart Pins
- Add sparkle to heart-shaped pins with sequins for glamorous and thoughtful gifts. Source: [19]
Heart Lollipop Pillow
- DIY a lollipop heart cushion for your bed, loveseat, or sofa using your sewing machine or sewing by hand. Source: [20]
These crafts offer a wide range of options for creating personalized and heartfelt gifts and decorations for Valentine's Day, catering to various skill levels and preferences. Whether it's for a partner, child, or friend, these unique Valentine's Day crafts are sure to warm any heart. It's time to break out the scissors, glue, and start brainstorming your next arts and crafts project!
