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A special store-bought gift is a great way to express your love this Valentine's Day, but it's the thought that counts, especially on this holiday. This year, why not go one step beyond the gift receipt and make your own DIY Valentine's Day gift for your loved one? Pair it with a handwritten card, and you'll have a heartwarming surprise for your significant other, Galentine's Day crew, or kids.
You don't need to be a DIY expert to pull off these fun gifts and decorations. We found craft kits, tutorials, and supplies fit for every level of crafter, including total beginners. If your partner loves quality time or shared experiences, you could even just buy the craft kit and make something fun together. Other ideas, like a table runner made of hearts and a gold-leaf vase perfect for that Valentine's Day bouquet, can double as home decor. Cute Valentine's Day crafts like candy heart cards and beaded friendship bracelets are great for your little one to make and give to their classmates and teachers to show their appreciation.
To help you share your love in style, we've rounded up 80 DIY Valentine's Day crafts that would impress even St. Valentine himself. Diamonds may be a girl's best friend, but there's nothing like a sentimental and highly personalized craft tailored just for them. Read on for the best Valentine's Day crafts to make the holiday even more special.
Custom Candy Hearts
Craft your own sincere (or silly) Valentine's Day cards by writing messages on giant paper hearts. These cutouts look just like the sweet old-fashioned candies.
Valentine Mail Bag
Instead of making a mailbox this year, why not make a Valentine's Day mail bag? Gift it to a kiddo, and they can strut around after class with a cool bag filled with Valentines. Get the tutorial at Julep.
Felt "Be Mine" Garland Kit
This DIY kit makes it easy to whip up a tie-dyed felt garland that you can string across your fireplace mantel or drape above a doorway to kick off Valentine's Day or decorate for dinner.
Valentine's Day Rainbow Craft Kit
This kit includes all the tools you need to create a simple craft for a loved one. It's quick and easy, but it still counts as handmade.
Punch Needle Coaster Kit
These adorable coasters are such a fun project to make with friends. The design is printed on the shape, and the kit includes all the supplies, including yarn and punch needles. Just add good company and conversation!
DIY Beaded Bracelet Valentines Kit
This is such a fun gift for a jewelry lover (or Swiftie). All the x's and o's they need to make stylish necklaces and bracelets for their Galentines come neatly organized in a sturdy tackle box.
Valentines Sharpie Mug
Make your sweetie's cup of hot cocoa extra special by adding a personalized design using metallic permanent markers. Get the tutorial at Life Is Sweeter by Design.
Valentine Keychain Craft Kit
This easy DIY keychain is infinitely customizable: Personalize it with glitter, paint, and of course sequins (all included), then gift it to your sweetie to clip onto their purse or backpack.
Heart Balloons String Art Kit
Use a step-by-step guide to create string art ready to display and gift to your Valentine. It's as fun to make as it is to give!
Valentine Gnome Cookie Kit
We're into cute gnomes year-round, and these tasty cookies are fun to frost and decorate with someone special.
Paint Your Own Valentines Cards Watercolor Kit
Make your Valentines extra special this year by hand painting them with watercolors. This kit includes three cards printed on lightly textured paper that looks handmade too.
No-Sew Heart Tote Bag
The next time you leave the house to run errands, make your trip extra sweet with a handmade tote created from ribbon remnants. Get the tutorial at Atta Girl Says.
Valentine's Day Cookie Dish
Homemade cookies will taste all the sweeter when you serve them on a handmade plate. Get the tutorial at Delineate Your Dwelling.
Sweater Heart Pillow
Put that old sweater to good use by reimagining it as a Valentine's Day throw pillow, and toss it on your favorite chair. Get the tutorial at Eighteen25.
"You Mean The World To Me" Globe
The perfect craft for the jet-setter in your life: Write a love letter in hearts and gold-foil letters, and they'll treasure this craft forever. Get the tutorial at Made in a Day.
Valentine's Day Terrarium
Looking for the perfect Valentine's Day craft for a plant lover? This terrarium that they can fill with colored sand, stones, and air plants can't miss. Get the tutorial at Sugar and Charm.
Love Potion Bath Bombs
Transform your sweetie's bath into a spa with handmade bath bombs. Choose their favorite scent to personalize it. Get the tutorial at Atta Girl Says.
Round Love Sign
Create an artful testament to your feelings with some painters tape and craft paint. Get the tutorial at Landeelu.
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Valentine's Day Stamped Wrapping Paper
Mix and match your paint colors using DIY foam heart stamps to make wrapping paper for Valentine's Day this year. Get the tutorial at It All Started With Paint.
"Lots of Love" DIY Tiered Tray
The holiday is a good excuse to put a snack and drinks tray to a sweet new use. Pick a kit with love letters, hearts, and other wooden Valentine's silhouettes, then paint them yourself.
Redwood Succulent Heart Kit
For the happy plant parent, offer up some new plant babies to arrange to their liking in this heart-shaped vessel and then display near a windowsill in their home office.
Candy Bouquet
If you can't decide between candy and flowers, opt for both. All you need is glittering felt, a glue gun, and, of course, lollipops to make this sweet arrangement. Get the tutorial at The Keeper of the Cheerios.
Pink Bunny Tail Grass Wreath
Contrary to popular opinion, wreaths are appropriate all year long. We love this easy-to-make one that's made of pink dried bunny tail grass stems and finished with a silk ribbon. Get the tutorial at Happy Happy Nester.
Hanging Door Decor
Keep it simple this year and opt for an oversize charm to hang from your front door. It adds just enough color to spruce up your porch without going overboard. Get the tutorial at Lia Griffith.
Mantle Decorations
If your mantle could use a little love, you can't go wrong with these DIY hearts, which are propped up with wine corks. All you need is construction paper, skewers, and, of course, corks. Get the tutorial at Design Fixation.
Heart-Shaped Personal Pizzas
There's no rule stating that Valentine's gifts can't be edible, so why not craft a crowd-pleasing dish: heart-shaped pizzas. If you want to go the extra mile, cut the pepperonis into hearts too. Get the recipe at Cool Mom Eats.
Puzzle Wreath
If you have any lockdown-era puzzles you're not ready to part with, consider turning them into this craft project. Paint the back of each piece a different color (stay on theme with white, pink, and red), and glue them together in the shape of a big heart. Get the tutorial at The Soccer Mom Blog.
Baby's Breath Wreath
There's no such thing as too many heart-shaped wreaths, but some of them can be a little cheesy. This one made of pink baby's breath is elegant in all the right ways. Get a few bunches of the tiny flowers and stick them into floral foam arranged in the shape of a heart—done! Get the tutorial at The House That Lars Built.
Petal Soap Pops
Besides being gorgeous, these fun soap pops release the sweetest aromas as they melt, thanks to real flower petals. Get the tutorial at Fall for DIY.
Rose Petal Garlands
A few of these rose petal garlands make the perfect backdrop for a romantic dinner at home. Peep the tutorial from Homey Oh My.
DIY Wall Hanging Kit
Make a pretty piece of art for Valentine's Day with this colorful macramé wall hanging kit that includes step-by-step instructions.
Heart-Shaped Linzer Cookie Kit
A fun DIY for the whole family, this kit comes with almost everything you need to make delicious jam-filled cookies. Just add butter and eggs to the mix!
Woven Ribbon Heart Baskets
Pass out your Valentines in woven baskets made of ribbon—they double as cute little purses! Get the tutorial at Lia Griffith.
Neon Art
Use neon wire to create a heart-shaped sign for your wall. If you prefer words, create a "love" sign. Get creative with it!
Yarn-Wrapped Cardboard Hearts
Whether you use these as Valentines or place them in a bowl as part of a tablescape, they're cute and super easy to make. Get the tutorial at Crafty Morning.
Heart-Shaped Bath Bombs
Love taking baths? Make a few of these easy heart-shaped bath bombs, and display them in a bowl near your tub or gift them to a a friend who could use a nice soak. Get the tutorial at A Cultivated Nest.
Heart Dream Catcher Craft Kit
A heart-shaped dream catcher is a cute Valentine's Day accent if you're into neutral or boho decor. This kit comes with a link to a video tutorial, so you'll be done in no time.
Succulent Valentines
A perfect little gift for the plant lovers in your life, one of these easy and inexpensive planters will add texture and a pop of color to their day. Get the tutorial at A Night Owl Blog.
Cement Valentine Hearts
The best thing about these adorable hearts is that you can inscribe them with a cute message or word. Gift them to friends, family, and your significant other, or put them in a catchall tray for a cute Valentine's Day display. Get the tutorial at Lovely Indeed.
DIY Carved Candle With Initials
This rustic candle is easy to personalize and shows that special someone just how much you care. Get the tutorial at Hello Glow.
Giant Party Fans
Made by simply folding colorful paper and taping it into a circle shape, these giant fans make the prettiest backdrop. Get the tutorial at Sugar and Charm.
Rose-Colored Glasses
Forget party hats—these heart glasses with tissue-paper lenses will get you in the Valentine's Day spirit instantly. Get the tutorial and downloadable template at Lovely Indeed.
Date Idea Arrows
Bring Cupid home with these adorable arrows attached to date night tags. Get the tutorial at Sugar & Cloth.
Felt Succulents Kit
Create a floral arrangement that your sweetheart can treasure long after Valentine's Day has passed.
Heart Balloon Backdrop
All you need to make this stunning balloon arch is chicken wire and a glue gun (and balloons, of course). It's the perfect backdrop for a romantic celebration or fun party. Get the tutorial at The House That Lars Built.
Valentine’s Card Display
Showcase all your love notes, Valentine's Day cards, and photos on this adorable pink frame.
Valentine’s Day Mason Jar Bouquets
If you're looking for a DIY that's as simple as it is pretty, you'll love these Mason jar bouquets. Just swirl craft paint inside the glass mugs and let it dry, then add a gold heart sticker and fill them with fresh flowers.
Candy Heart Garland
Get the conversation flowing with this sweet paper garland by Tell Love and Party.
Mini Bouquets
These adorable bouquets are the perfect gift to give friends and family on Valentine's Day.
Pipe Cleaner Hearts
These pipe cleaner hearts created by Tell Love and Party add a sparkly touch to your beloved's gift. You can also make them into a long garland and hang them around your home.
DIY Wooden Heart
Everyone in the family can easily personalize a wooden heart with paint and art supplies. If you're feeling fancy, write a special personal message too.
Crazy Hearts Cake Topper
Baking something sweet? Add some love to your cake with this colorful hearts topper. Get the tutorial at Tell Love and Party.
Conversation Hearts Magnets
Stick your love letters to the fridge with sweet magnets that look just like candy but are made of quick-drying plaster of paris. Get the tutorial at DIY Candy.
Concrete Copper Candles
Considering that this DIY makes six candles, we think we've found your Valentine's Day gift for all the girls. Get the tutorial at I Spy DIY.
Miscellaneous Heart Art
Take a hint from blogger Haeley Giambalvo and elevate the space above your desk with heart-covered canvases. With a workspace this pretty, there's nothing you can't do. Get the tutorial at Design Improvised.
Hanging Heart Floral
The only thing more beautiful than crisp morning light spilling through a window is crisp morning light illuminating this stunning floral heart hanging. The best part? This DIY uses fake flowers, so you'll be able to display it every Valentine's Day. Get the tutorial at A Beautiful Mess.
DIY Conversation Heart Piñatas
Don't go breakin' my heart—unless it's a fringed pastel piñata filled with my favorite sweets. If that's the case, go for it. Get the tutorial at Studio DIY.
Heart Bouquets
Forget the flowers this year—show your love with a bouquet of hearts that never wilts. Get the tutorial at Fun365.
Gold Leaf Vase
Have a plain, clear vase from the florist around the house? Upgrade it for Valentine's Day with a simple gold leaf heart. It's minimal enough to keep out year-round. Get the tutorial at The Sweet Escape Creative Studio.
Paper Love Lanterns
Your lighting will be a lot warmer this Valentine’s Day with these paper love lanterns made with vellum. Get the tutorial at Lia Griffith.
Tiny Triptych
Giambalvo used grapevine heart wreath forms and faux flowers from the Dollar Store to create this stunning trio. Get the tutorial at Design Improvised.
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Geometric Wall Art
Minimalists, look no further: This honeycomb tissue diamond display, in traditional red and pink, is the pop of wall art you need this Valentine's Day. Get the tutorial on Julep.
Cupid's Leather Pouch
These little heart-shaped chachkas crafted from strips of leather make the perfect carrier for a love note or small piece of candy. Get the tutorial at The House That Lars Built.
Pom-Pom Tablecloth
Here's the easiest project on this list: Simply hot-glue pom-poms—you choose the color scheme—of all different sizes to a plain cream tablecloth. So cute! Get the tutorial at The Sweetest Occasion.
Love Tree
Use branches from the backyard and paper heart cutouts to craft this pretty tree—bonus points if you can get your family to write little love notes on a few! Get the tutorial at The House That Lars Built.
Rose Sugar Scrub
This delicately scented sugar scrub is formulated to exfoliate dry winter skin, with rich coconut and vitamin E oils to replenish much-needed moisture. Get the tutorial at A Blossoming Life.
Valentine’s Foam Finger Cards
Tell your loved ones you're their number-one fan with these playful foam finger cards.
Pink Apples Valentine’s Day Craft
Update your faux fruit basket for Valentine's Day with rose gold plated faux apples. The best part? You can make a dozen in less than 30 minutes. Get the tutorial at My One Hundred Year Old Home.
Lip Balm Making Kit
Get those lips ready to pucker up with a lip balm kit. It makes up to 10 lip balms, so you can gift them to your loved ones too.
DIY Heart Coaster Kit
A craft that will let someone special sip and stitch in style, this macramé coaster kit is a relaxing gift with a sweet result.
Silicone Heart Mold
Make a bunch of mini hearts inscribed with silly phrases out of candy, chocolate, air-drying clay, you name it, and gift them to all your friends.
Sculpd Candle Making Kit
For a loved one who appreciates candles and a good laugh, this kit will give them all they need to make their very own cheeky candle.
DIY Heart Tassel Charm
You can personalize this adorable heart-shaped door knob charm with any phrase. Get the tutorial at Studio DIY.
DIY Valentine's Day Chocolate Boxes
Make your own gourmet chocolate boxes with your bestie's favorite treats inside. All you need is a heart-shaped box and lots of sequins. Get the tutorial at Artfully Alissa.
DIY Heart Lollipop Pillow
Have some hot-pink velvet you don't know what to do with?Transform it into a cute pillow to gift someone special. Get the tutorial at Studio DIY.
Felt Fortune Cookies
Share good fortune with your friends and family by handing out these felt fortune cookies that are a cinch to make. Get the tutorial at Ruffles and Rain Boots.
Geometric Heart-Shaped Vase
This vibrant craft is so cute you'll put flowers in it all year long. Get the tutorial at A Kailo Chic Life.
Valentine’s Day Heart Bookmark
For the book lover, here's a craft they'll enjoy every time they open up a novel and sit down to read and relax. Get the tutorial at Hey, Let's Make Stuff.
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