75 Easy Valentine’s Day Crafts for Kids and Adults to Make With Love
Heart-shaped décor, DIY jewelry, candy crafts, and more!
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When we think of Valentine's Day, visions of flowers, chocolates, and romantic date nights come to mind. But in addition to the wining and dining aspect, the holiday of love also involves lots of crafting! After all, those heart-shaped pink and red decorations that color your home and Valentine's Day parties don't exactly make themselves. All you need is a little glitter, glue, and paint to make most of the easy DIY Valentine's Day craft ideas we've compiled here.
Whether you're looking to make affordable Valentine's Day gifts that come from the heart or simply need a festive craft that doubles as a snow day activity to do with your kids, you'll be all set with this list. Many of these crafts are perfect if you're a newbie to DIY projects, because they're simple and call for easy-to-find materials. For instance, you can make pretty DIY Valentine's Day wreaths or Valentine's Day boxes for the kids to keep their cards in.
Crafting some of these knickknacks like the mason jar heart vase or origami heart basket will be the perfect Valentine's Day activity for the little ones. Or, try making the heart table runner and doily-stamped napkins to create a Valentine's tablescape. Your Valentine's Day desserts will look beautiful among your DIY Valentine's Day decorations! So, gather your craft supplies and read on for the most fun Valentine's crafts for any age—they're sure to spread lots of love!
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Sweetheart Gnomes
The sweetest part of these sweetheart gnomes? They're a no-sew project! You'll just use felt sheets, yarn, and of a wooden bead to craft the little guys.
Get the tutorial at Sustain My Craft Habit.
Heart Button Art
This craft is cute as a button! Grab an old picture frame to house your artwork consisting of a variety of red buttons glued on pretty patterned scrapbook paper.
Get the tutorial at Dream A Little Bigger.
Valentine’s Day Bracelets
Pair them with your festive February 14 outfit or make them as gifts for your gals, either way, these clay bead bracelets are just fabulous—and totally customizable with letter beads and charms.
Get the tutorial at Happiness Is Homemade.
Heart Suncatcher
Let both the love and the light in with this simple but cute craft. You'll need clear contact paper, tissue paper, and construction paper to create the suncatcher. To hang it up, just add some adhesive on the back.
Get the tutorial at The Best Ideas For Kids.
Catnip Conversation Heart Cat Toys
Happy Meowentine's Day! If a little kitty has stolen your heart this February, treat them to these DIY catnip-stuffed conversation heart toys. They'll have just as much fun playing with them as you do making them.
Get the tutorial at Dream A Little Bigger.
Pipe Cleaner Heart Rings
Looking for the perfect accessory to up your Valentine's Day outfit? Take matters into your own hands with these easy pipe cleaner heart rings that kids and adults will enjoy making and wearing. To make them, all you need are red or pink pipe cleaners!
Get the tutorial at One Little Project.
Mini Valentine Wreaths
Of the many wreath tutorials on this list, this one has to be the easiest — and most adorable! To make these pint-sized wreaths, all you need is acrylic paint, tiny wooden hearts, glue, and a ribbon or cord. Sprinkle these mini wreaths around your house for a subtle burst of love.
Get the tutorial at Lovely Indeed.
Origami Heart Basket
Put your fine motor skills to the test with this origami heart basket. They're made simply using paper squares or old paper bags and a little patience. Use these baskets to give Valentine's Day treats to a friend or as a minimalistic Valentine's Day decoration around your house!
Get the tutorial at The Craft Patch.
Valentine Heart Key Chain
This DIY Valentine's Day gift will be the key to your heart (literally!). It's so easy to make this adorable heart-shaped keychain using faux leather, cord, embroidery floss, and a split key ring.
Get the tutorial at Dream a Little Bigger.
Decorated Chocolate Heart Boxes
A box of chocolates is always a classic Valentine's Day gift, but it'll be even more special when you dress it up with some lace, buttons, fabric, paper, or whatever scraps you have. After all, nothing makes the heart grow fonder like chocolate!
Get the tutorial at Delia Creates.
Valentine’s Candy Dog
For most kiddos, the best part of February 14 has to be the Valentine's Day candy! Make the holiday even sweeter when you help them make these candy dogs that double as a snack and craft! To get started, you'll need Smarties, Hershey’s Kisses, googly eyes, pom poms, and a hot glue gun.
Get the tutorial at Kid Friendly Things to Do.
DIY Glitter Heart Candles
Here's an easy way to fill your home with hearts, candlelight, and plenty of glitter. Begin with inexpensive glass candles, then affix a wax heart cutout to the center of the candle and decorate them to your heart's content with glitter! Remove the heart cutout and fill it with a contrasting color of glitter for an extra pop of color.
Get the tutorial at Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom.
Valentine Slime
This pretty pink slime is the ultimate craft for the slime-loving kiddo. Not only is it cute as can be, but it provides endless sensory play. To spruce up your slime Valentine's Day style, all you need are sequin hearts, fine pink glitter, and pink food coloring!
Get the tutorial at Crafts by Amanda.
Valentine’s Day Candy Terrariums
Check out this simple way to decorate your home for Valentine's Day. With candy hearts, lollipops, mini balloons, and some non-edible items like wax lips, you and your little love bugs can make these sweet candy terrariums.
Get the tutorial at Design Improvised.
Marbled Painted Valentine’s Day Mason Jar
Ree Drummond admits that she loves mason jars for so many reasons. "They're indispensable," she says. Channel the usefulness of the simple household object with this fun and festive marbled painted Valentine's Day mason jar craft. All you need is contact paper and inexpensive acrylic paints!
Get the tutorial at Mason Jar Crafts Love.
Glitter Valentine's Day Photo Props
Up your V-Day party photo booth game with these glittery X's and O's. To make these fun props, all you need are smoothfoam letters, Mod Podge, and lots of glitter, of course.
Get the tutorial at Studio DIY!.
Carved Heart Wood Slice
You don't have to go to the woods to carve your and your sweetheart's initials into a tree this Valentine's Day! Recreate the romantic act from the comfort of your own home with this lovely wood slice emblazoned with your initials and anniversary date.
Get the tutorial at Average But Inspired.
DIY Heart Wire Earrings
Along with flowers and chocolates, jewelry is up there as one of the most classic and sweet Valentine's Day gifts. Ensure that your Valentine's Day accessories are one of a kind with these DIY heart-shaped stud earrings that make a perfect Galentine's Day gift or companion to your Valentine's Day outfit.
Get the tutorial at Fall for DIY.
Conversation Heart Coasters
Add some whimsy to your coffee table or Galentine's Day party decor with these adorable conversation heart coasters. To bring your favorite Valentine's Day candy to life, you just need some wooden hearts, paint, stickers, and sealant.
Get the tutorial at The Crafted Life.
Painted Valentine's Day Wine Glasses
Nothing screams Valentine's Day more than a bottle of wine and a box of chocolates. Sip in style this February 14 with these hand-painted Valentine's wine glasses. Opt for acrylic enamel paints to complete the task successfully. Outline the design depicted here using tape, or let your creativity flow by crafting your own Valentine's Day pattern.
Get the tutorial at Crafts By Amanda.
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