20 Easy DIY Valentine’s Day Crafts for Romance
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and there’s something magical about making your own decorations and gifts. Skip the crowded stores and expensive price tags this year.
Creating handmade Valentine’s crafts brings so much more heart to the holiday. Plus, it’s a fun way to spend time with kids or surprise someone special with something truly personal.
From simple paper hearts to cozy felt pillows, these 20 DIY projects work for any skill level. Most use supplies you probably already have at home. Get ready to spread the love with crafts that come straight from the heart.
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1 Paper Heart Wreath
Making a heart wreath is easier than you think! Skip the fancy wreath form and grab a paper plate instead.
Cut out different sized hearts from colorful paper. Make them big, small, pink, red – whatever makes you happy. Remove the center of your paper plate so only the rim remains.
Now comes the fun part. Glue your hearts all around the rim in any pattern you like. There’s no wrong way to do this.
Add a ribbon loop at the top for hanging. Kids love adding sparkles or writing sweet messages on their hearts too.
2 Paper Strip Hearts
These charming hanging hearts cost almost nothing to make. Grab any paper you have at home – old magazines, colorful scraps, or gift wrap all work great.
Cut your paper into six thin strips for each heart. Mix different colors and patterns to make them pop. Stack the strips together and staple one end, then gently bend them into a heart shape.
A tiny dab of glue keeps everything in place. Thread some string or ribbon through the top and you’re ready to hang your sweet creations anywhere you want a touch of love.
3 Marbled Mason Jars
These pretty jars start with regular Mason jars and turn them into something special with a marble pattern. You’ll need marbling medium and a few paint colors to create the swirled effect.
Fair warning – this craft gets messy fast! Cover your workspace and have the kids wear old clothes or aprons.
The best part? These jars work great for storing candy now and can hold small items like jewelry or hair ties later. It’s a craft that keeps giving long after Valentine’s Day ends.
4 Heart Caterpillar Craft
This adorable wiggly friend is perfect for little hands to create! Kids will have a blast making their own love bug using just paper hearts, googly eyes, and a few basic supplies.
Start by cutting out six hearts – five small ones for the body and one bigger heart for the head. Line up the small hearts and glue them together to make the caterpillar’s segments. Attach the large heart at the front.
Add googly eyes to bring your caterpillar to life. Use a black marker to draw on tiny legs, antennae, and a sweet smile. Your heart caterpillar is ready to crawl into someone’s heart this Valentine’s Day!
5 Painted Heart Rocks
Remember pet rocks? Here’s a sweet Valentine’s twist that’s perfect for kids and adults alike.
Grab some smooth, flat rocks and red paint. Press your thumb into the paint, then onto the rock to create heart shapes. Let them dry completely.
Use a black marker to draw cute faces, tiny arms, and legs on your painted hearts. Add sweet messages like "You rock my world" or "Our love rocks."
These little gems make perfect gifts tucked into lunch boxes, left on desks, or paired with handwritten notes. They’re simple, personal, and guaranteed to make someone smile.
6 Wrapped Yarn Hearts
Create charming yarn-wrapped hearts that bring cozy vibes to any space. Cut heart shapes from thin foam using a cookie cutter as your guide.
Pick your favorite yarn colors and start wrapping. Go every direction – up, down, sideways, and around. Keep wrapping until the foam disappears under layers of soft yarn.
Try a color theme like soft pastels for spring feels or bright rainbow shades for fun energy. These sweet hearts look amazing in glass bowls, on wreaths, or strung together as garland.
Dab a little glue where the yarn ends to keep everything in place. Simple, cute, and totally yours.
7 Fox Craft Sticks
These cute fox crafts are perfect for little hands to make! Simply glue three craft sticks into a triangle shape, then let kids cut out fox faces from colorful paper.
Kids love painting the sticks to match their fox’s colors. Add paper ears, eyes, and a tiny nose to bring each fox to life.
The best part? These foxes work anywhere. Stick a magnet on back for the fridge, add ribbon to hang them up, or pop them in a small frame for a sweet Valentine’s gift.
8 Valentine Fabric Pillow
Transform your living space with a handmade Valentine pillow that’s both cozy and festive. This project lets you mix and match fabric scraps to create a charming heart garland design.
You’ll need basic sewing skills and supplies, but the results are totally worth it. The best part? You can customize colors and patterns to match your style perfectly.
This sweet pillow makes a thoughtful gift for teachers, friends, or anyone who deserves a little love. Plus, it’s much more personal than store-bought decor and costs way less too.
9 Painted Mason Jars
Mason jars make perfect Valentine’s Day decor that won’t break the bank. Grab some latex paint and a brush to give your jars a fresh new look.
Once the paint dries, have fun adding your own touches. Wrap twine around the rim, glue on glitter hearts, or add ribbon bows. The options are endless.
Mix different jar sizes and colors for a charming display. These sweet containers look great filled with flowers or candles on your mantel or dining table.
10 Felt Heart Candy Box
This adorable felt candy holder makes the perfect gift for little ones. You’ll create a soft, huggable box using colorful felt pieces in pink, red, and other bright colors.
The project needs heart-shaped buttons, clear vinyl, and basic sewing supplies. Templates make cutting the felt shapes easy, even for beginners.
Simply stitch the pieces together following the pattern guide. Once complete, fill your cozy container with chocolates or small treats. Kids will love both making and receiving this sweet Valentine’s surprise.
11 Heart Canvas Craft
Need a quick Valentine’s craft that looks amazing? This heart canvas project is perfect for busy crafters.
Grab a small canvas, some fake flowers, colorful paper, and glue dots. Print the heart template and cut it from pretty paper. Stick your flowers right onto the paper heart.
Cover your canvas with background paper, then add your flowery heart on top. Let everything dry and you’re done! You’ll have sweet wall art that took almost no time to make.
12 Stuffed Felt Hearts
These adorable puffy hearts are perfect for beginners who want to try their hand at basic stitching. All you need is some colorful felt, cotton stuffing, and simple decorating supplies like buttons or ribbon.
Cut out two heart shapes using a template, then stitch them together by hand, leaving a small opening. Fill with cotton stuffing and close the gap. Add cute touches like embroidered details or tiny bows to make each one special.
Hang them at different heights for a sweet display, or tuck them into gift bags as heartfelt surprises.
13 Candy Rose Craft
Who says you can’t play with your food? This sweet craft turns regular lollipops into beautiful roses that look good enough to eat—because they are!
Grab some foam glitter hearts, Tootsie Pops, and a hot glue gun. Layer the hearts around the candy base, working your way up until you’ve got a perfect flower shape.
Kids love making these because they get to help create something pretty and sneak a taste later. Pop one on a Valentine’s card or give a whole bouquet to someone special.
14 Heart Wind Chimes
These charming wind chimes bring love and music to your outdoor space. Kids can help create colorful heart shapes by melting plastic beads in silicone molds.
Use red, pink, or clear beads for a romantic look. Once the melted hearts cool down, string them on ribbon and tie to a wooden stick.
Hang your finished chimes outside where the breeze can catch them. The gentle clinking sound creates a sweet melody that celebrates the season of love.
15 Burlap Heart Pillow
This sweet pillow craft works perfectly whether you grab an old pillow or make one from scratch using burlap fabric. The best part? Zero sewing skills needed.
Simply cut out a heart shape and attach it to your pillow using colorful ribbon. Just poke the ribbon through the fabric and tie it in place for a charming rustic look.
Your cozy Valentine’s Day accent piece will add warmth to any room. Plus, it’s quick enough to finish in one afternoon.
16 Yarn Pom-Pom Monsters
Who says monsters can’t spread love? These adorable fuzzy friends are here to make your Valentine’s Day extra special.
Grab some colorful yarn, a pom-pom maker, and basic craft supplies like googly eyes and pipe cleaners. Start by creating big, fluffy pom-poms in sweet Valentine colors like pink or red.
Add wiggly pipe cleaner antennas on top with tiny foam hearts attached. Stick on googly eyes to give your monster personality. Make sure your pom-pom is thick enough so your cute creature can stand up on its own and greet everyone with Valentine cheer.
17 Heart Paper Wreath
This sweet wreath makes the perfect welcome for guests at your front door. You only need a few basic supplies: foam wreath form, colorful paper, pins, scissors, and ribbon.
Cut your paper into thin strips about half an inch wide. Use scissors to curl each strip into cute little spirals. Pin these curly pieces all around your foam base until every spot is covered.
The best part? You can match your ribbon and paper colors to any theme you want. Hang it up and watch everyone smile when they see your handmade creation.
18 Burlap Grapevine Wreath
This rustic wreath will fool everyone into thinking you bought it from an expensive boutique. You only need a grapevine base, some burlap ribbon, wooden hearts, and Valentine picks to make it happen.
Wrap the burlap around your grapevine form, letting the natural texture do most of the work. Tuck in your decorations and picks wherever they look good to you.
The best part? There’s no wrong way to style this craft. Just keep adding elements until it feels right for your space.
19 Ombre Paper Hearts
Create stunning Valentine trees with a gorgeous ombre effect using paper hearts. Start with foam cone shapes on small candlesticks as your base.
Cut out hearts in red, pink, and white paper. Glue them in rows around the tree, working from dark to light colors. Point each heart downward as you layer them up the cone.
Finish with a big heart at the top for extra charm. Try different color combos like purple shades or even black to gray for a modern twist. Group several trees together for a sweet table display.
20 Wooden Letter Sign
Store-bought letter signs can cost a fortune, but making your own is surprisingly easy. Grab wooden letters from any craft store and spell out "LOVE" or your favorite romantic word.
Give them a fresh look with spray paint in your chosen color. Once dry, lightly sand for that perfect weathered finish.
The fun part comes next – cover each letter with big, shiny sequins using small tacks. Gold looks stunning, but silver, pink, or red work just as well. This simple project takes less than an hour but looks like you spent way more effort on it.
