50 DIY Valentine's Day Craft Ideas to Sweeten Your Day
Whether for yourself or someone special, these loved-themed crafts and DIY projects are easy to make and 100% Cupid-approved.

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Conversation Heart Keychain
The iconic candy now comes in keychain form. This adorable accessory's phrase, color and embellishments are totally customizable, so whip up a few for your BFF, special someone and, of course, yourself.
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Love-Themed Pun Magnets
Skip the chocolates and roses and make these punny magnets, instead. Using Shrinky Dinks sheets and a little creativity, this throwback craft is just as much fun to create as it is to gift.
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Heart-Shaped Phrase Pillow
Dress up the sofa or bed with a pillow that says "I love you" all year round. Use patterned fabric and stylish embellishments to create a special, one-of-a-kind decor piece.
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Valentine Tea Bags
These DIY heart-shaped tea bags from HonestlyYUM are sure to warm you up this Valentine's Day. Inexpensive, inventive and useful, the coffee filter tea sachets are hand-cut and sewn and filled with your choice of loose tea.
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DIY Paper Flowers
Brighten a loved one's day with a bouquet of colorful flowers — handmade paper flowers, that is. All you need is a roll of party streamers and a few supplies to craft these beautiful, long-lasting blooms.
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Fringed Heart Pinata
Easily create a custom love-themed pinata using card stock, tissue paper, adhesive and candy or small toys. Whether you use it for a game or for decoration, it's sure to be a smash hit.
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Etched Wineglasses
Surprise your sweetheart with a home-cooked meal and custom-made wineglasses this Valentine's Day. In a few simple steps, turn basic stemware into heart-accented pieces you'll use for every romantic occasion.
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Conversation Heart Bath Bombs
Nothing says Valentine's Day like conversation hearts. Take that concept to the bathtub with heart-shaped bath bombs. Once you have the basic recipe down, you can make them for every occasion.
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Biggest Fan Valentine
Show the object of your affection that you're their "biggest fan" with this clever, easy-to-make card.
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Heart Game Box
Use washi tape to easily transform the lid of a plain box into a game board the kiddos can play with after passing out Valentine's Day cards.
DIY Cupcake Bouquet
Make someone's day with a beautiful arrangement of cupcake roses in a terra-cotta pot. Create it by securing unfrosted cupcakes to a foam ball using toothpicks. Then, use a piping bag with a star-shaped tip to create rose-like frosting swirls on the cupcakes.
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String Art Heart
Make this inexpensive and modern string art heart to decorate your home for Valentine's Day. Bright, fluorescent pink and metallic gold make for a bold conversation starter that will fill your home with a dash of color.
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Valentine Pennant Flags
Let your valentine know they’re number one with these playful DIY pennant flags. Use them to shout your love, or simply pin to a wall for permanent display.
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Galentine Friendship Bangle
Celebrate your favorite gal pal this Galentine's Day with this easy-to-make friendship bangle bracelet. And don't forget to make one for yourself, too.
Ombre Cork Heart
Put all those wine corks you've been collecting to use with this cork heart wall art. Shades of pink are painted in an ombre pattern for an eye-catching and modern vibe.
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Paper Heart Garland/Chandelier
Sew paper hearts together to create a whimsical chandelier that will certainly help set the mood during a romantic meal for two.
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Heart-Shaped Marshmallows
Show your affection by topping off a mug of cozy cocoa with homemade marshmallows. Cutting them into the shape of hearts makes them the perfect treat for Valentine's Day, but let's face it, we'd devour these year-round.
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Glitter Champagne Flutes
Dress up your Valentine's Day dinner by adding a little sparkle to basic champagne flutes. Set them out for special occasions — or just because.
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Turtle Valentine's Day Card
Let that special someone know exactly how you feel with this sweet turtle card that reads, "You really bring me out of my shell."
Get the How-To: Kids' Craft: Handmade Turtle Valentine
Festive Valentine Banner
Use this cute Happy Valentine's Day banner to decorate your house or classroom. It appears like a child drew the letters, but it's actually a printable design . Download, print and have the kids cut out all of the letters. String on twine or ribbon and hang for instant decor.
Doily Treat Cups
Get the kids crafting to turn inexpensive paper doilies into cute treat cups perfect for filling with candy, cookies, small toys or a cupcake. They're a sweet surprise for Valentine's Day and make a great party favor.
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Cat Emoji String Lights Garland
Meow! Cat emoji Shrinky Dinks are glued atop a strand of LED lights to create a super fun and playful garland that can be displayed all year.
Get the How-To: Craft Throwback: Valentine’s Day Shrinky Dinks 3 Ways
Custom Mixed Candy Box
Raise the bar this Valentine's Day by making your loved ones their own personalized box of candy sweets instead of a pre-made combo. By customizing the contents to match their preferences, you're able to guarantee the recipient will love their treats.
Candy-Free Valentines
Candy gifts are at an all-time high on Valentine's Day, so why add to the noise? Gift your valentines in style this year with these adorably punny candy alternatives.
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DIY Takeout Treat Box
Surprise your sweetheart with white-chocolate-dipped fortune cookies in a crafty (and cute!) takeout box. Basic cooking skills and craft supplies are all you need, making this a great Valentine's Day craft project for kids.
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Thoughtful Teacher Journal
Show a little love to your children's teachers by creating this cute journal and pencil set. Have your child decorate the cover using a small heart stamp, and attach a pencil using washi tape or ribbon. Top with our printable teacher tag for the perfect sweet gift.
Puffy Paint Valentine
This homemade puffy paint pipes out of a plastic bag so smoothly that you'll feel like you're frosting a cake. It's fun for everyday artwork and extra fun for crafting sweet valentine's cards.
DIY Ombre Candles
Shaded from ivory to magenta, these pretty, easy-to-make ombre candles are perfect for gifting or make a stylish addition to your holiday table.
Countdown Paper Chain
Count down the days until Valentine's Day with a pink and red chain made from paper hearts. Starting Feb. 1, tear off a heart each day until the 14th.
Get the How-To: Easy-to-Make Valentine's Day Paper Chain Countdown Calendar
Felt Hearts Headband
Coming up with a kid-friendly craft for Valentine's Day that doesn't include candy can be tricky. These adorable DIY heart-themed barrettes and headbands are so sweet, you won't need the sugar.
Decorated Sugar Cookies
Say those three magic words with a batch of homemade frosted sugar cookies. HGTV Crafternoon's Marianne Canada shares how to decorate them for Valentine's Day in three different ways below.
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Folded Doily Garland
Decorate for Valentine's Day with this easy-to-create paper craft that can be whipped up in minutes. All you'll need are some doilies, ribbon, tape and hearts.
Get the How-To: 5 Last-Minute Valentine's Day Decorating Ideas
Heart-Shaped Window Clings
Entertain and delight the kids on Valentine's Day with this stained-glass window cling project. With just a few supplies, you can achieve custom-made art that they'll be proud to display.
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Valentine's Day Mints
These homemade candy hearts will surely impress your valentine. Create them with their favorite color or flavoring for an extra-special touch.
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Yarn-Wrapped Wreath
Easily create a sweet addition for your front door by wrapping thick yarn around a heart-shaped foam wreath, and craft an arrow embellishment using a dowel rod and felt pieces.
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For the Birds
Even the birds deserve a valentine. Use pinecones, seeds and peanut butter to make a tasty treat for your winter visitors.
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Fresh Rose Kissing Ball
Take advantage of the abundance of roses available this time of year, and create a beautiful Valentine's Day kissing ball for decor or a gift.
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Conversation Heart Cookies
This Valentine's Day, swap chalky conversation heart candies for colorful (and delicious!) vanilla sandwich cookies stamped with custom messages.
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Heart Balloon With Tassels
Take the standard balloon bouquet up a notch with handmade fringe tassels. Add in a custom message tag and tie it all off with a bow made of satin ribbon.
Candy Necklace Valentines
Let kids make homemade valentines this year using strawberry licorice laces and gummy ring candy, creating edible necklaces their friends will love to devour.
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Rose Petal Bath Bomb
What to do with those beautiful petals when they've fallen from the rose? Why, make bath bombs, of course. These bathtub treats are ideal for the holiday of love.
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Garland of Love
The perfect craft to get the kids involved with, this sweet Valentine's Day heart garland will liven up any space for the holiday and beyond.
Cupid's Arrow Wreath
Love is in the air, and you can let everyone know by embellishing your front door or mantel with a gold and sequined wreath caught by Cupid's arrow.
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Pretty Paper Flowers
Use color and patterned paper flowers to add style to Valentine's Day gifts, attire and hairpieces. All you need is paper, scissors and a hot-glue gun to churn out these blooming beauties.
Upcycled Heart T-Shirt Dress
Turn two old T-shirts into a child's play dress. Use a heart stamp and fabric ink to add a holiday-inspired pattern that can be worn for the big day and all year round, too.
Candy Valentines
Spread a little love this Valentine's Day with sweet, handmade cards. Create your favorite flower or garden love bug and fill it with candy for a charming gift. These are great treats for kids and adults alike.
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Love Letters
Use inexpensive chipboard or wooden letters to spell out a sweet word for your valentine. Colorful, patterned scrapbook paper dresses up each letter, creating a memorable, year-round mantel or wall display.
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Hot Pink Chalkboard
Hot pink chalkboard paint transforms a plain wooden heart from the craft store into a stylish message board. Add a couple of screw eyes to the top for hanging.
Play Dough Valentines
Skip the cheesy, store-bought valentines this year, and give these homemade gifts a try. Use a simple play dough recipe and a heart-shaped cookie cutter, and package each individually in glassine bags.
Get the How-To: Make Homemade Play Dough Valentines
Hand-Dyed Bouquet
You can never go wrong with flowers. Give them a handmade touch by hand-dying a bouquet in your sweetheart's favorite color(s).
Get the How-To: How to Create a Hand-Dyed Bouquet