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50 DIY Valentine's Day Cards to Send to Your Loved Ones

Little love notes for all your nearest and dearest.

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For every person who loves doing sweet Valentine's Day activities, there's another who says it's just a silly holiday, designed to get us to spend money on Valentines's Day cards and Valentine's Day candies. But not you, not this year! Because you know there's no better way to show you care on Valentine’s Day than by crafting one-of-a-kind, made-with-love cards for all the special someones in your life.

Check out these DIY Valentine's Day cards that you can easily make and fill with sweet nothings, Valentine's Day wishes, little toys, treats, cute Valentine's Day quotes, or maybe even an invitation to a romantic Valentine's Day dinner at home. There are DIY love notes sealed with a kiss (literally) for your one and only valentine or even 3D conversation heart cards to accompany a Galentine's Day gift. And if you need help with your message, check out some ideas on what to write in a Valentine's Day card.

Add some candy to your card addressed to your sweetheart or give some flowers along with your "roses are red, violets are blue" poem. And if you love Valentine's Day puns, then you're definitely in the right place. Your loved ones will be blown away by your DIY mini noisemaker Valentines (get it?!) or any one of the other many funny cards in this collection. No matter which project you choose, it's sure to give the lucky recipient all the feels.

There are so many ways to show your love:

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Pick-Up Line Fortune Cookie Valentines

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Club Crafted

Anyone will love cracking open these cute Valentine's Day fortune cookies for a double dose of sweetness. They're packed with cheesy pick-up lines that'll have your recipients laughing and blushing all at once!

See more at Club Crafted.

SHOP VALENTINE'S DAY SPRINKLES

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Wild About You Valentines

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Persia Lou

Get ready to take a walk on the wild side this Valentine's Day with this stylish free printable featuring a fun leopard pattern and the words "Wild About You." The design comes in two different colors, so you can choose your favorite!

See more at Persia Lou.

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Boombox Valentines

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Lemon Thistle

Pump up the jams and the romance this Valentine's Day with these adorable boombox Valentines. Use a free printable to construct them, fill them with red and pink candies, and top them off with a sweet little note that says, "You rock!"

See more at Lemon Thistle.

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Edible Conversation Heart Valentines

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Oh Joy!

What's the only thing better than a Valentine? A Valentine you can eat, of course! These adorable edible conversation hearts are so easy to make using store-bought pie crust and little letter stamps to spell out something sweet.

See more at Oh Joy!.

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Apple of My Eye Valentines

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The Merrythought

Let love grow this Valentine's Day! How? Well, you can put together a tree-to-be kit for the apple of your eye using heirloom apple seeds, coir pots, plant pellets, and soil.

See more at The Merrythought.

SHOP APPLE SEEDS

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Printable Galentine’s Day Coloring Pages

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Persia Lou

This one's for the gals! Print out these cute Valentine's Day-themed coloring pages and color them in yourself, or package them up with some sweet brush markers for all your favorite ladies!

See more at Persia Lou.

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Printable Paintbrush Valentines

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Jane Merritt

They color your world, and now you can color theirs with these vibrant paintbrush Valentines! Simply print out the brush handles, then use a stapler and a hot glue gun to attach bags of color-coordinated candy.

See more at The House That Lars Built.

8

Heart Sunglasses Valentines

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Studio DIY!

You only have eyes—er, sunglasses—for them! These cute Valentines, complete with heart-shaped sunglasses, are bound to catch your loved one's eye!

See more at Studio DIY!.

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Cake in a Cup Valentines

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Studio DIY!

Need a recipe for love? Look no further than this sweet Valentine that comes with everything they'll need to make a delicious cake in a cup! Gifting idea: include a cute mug with the card.

See more at Studio DIY!.

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Paper Lipstick Valentines

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Jane Merritt

This Valentine's Day, seal it with a kiss and a dash of DIY whimsy. These adorable paper lipstick Valentines will definitely bring a smile to your recipient's lips.

See more at The House That Lars Built.

SHOP CARDSTOCK

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Key to My Heart Valentines

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Cards and Pockets

Your V-Day cards will be on lock this year with a little help from this tutorial. Boasting a vintage laser-cut key and sweet handwritten message, your significant other is sure to treasure it forever.

See more at Cards & Pockets.

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Photo Wheel Valentines

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Craft Corner DIY

Here's an idea that's picture perfect! Make your gift oh-so-personal by including sweet memories with your message. This card features four photos that your loved one can spin through. And we promise, it's easier than it looks!

See more at Craft Corner DIY.

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Painted Flower Valentines

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My One Hundred Year Old Home

These beautiful watercolor painted cards also double as small gifts! Once you've finished creating your design, you can attach a seed packet to the paper using pretty ribbon. Might we suggest writing a poem on the back, too?

See more at My One Hundred Year Old Home.

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Pressed Flower Valentines

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Our Gabled Home

Calling all romantics! These darling designs bring pressed flowers and doilies together to make the perfect present for your significant other. Just make sure to start this craft early, as it will take several weeks to complete the flower pressing process.

See more at Our Gabled Home.

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Cherry Valentines

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The House That Lars Built

If you've got a whole bunch of loved ones in your life that you care for cherry much, try out these sweet cards! They're so cute and just as yummy. There's even a leaf template and message ideas like "I pick you" to help you get started.

See more at The House That Lars Built.

SHOP TOOTSIE POPS

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A-maze-ing Valentines

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Lemon Thistle

Here's one that the kids will love. It's super simple, too! You'll use tape to attach mazes to the free printable cards. The toys can typically be found in craft stores and dollar stores around the holiday. Then, the little ones can have some fun seeing who can beat the maze first.

See more at Lemon Thistle.

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Recipe Valentines

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Thrifty Jinxy

These would definitely make great gifts for bakers or for kiddos learning to cook. Just grab several sets of measuring spoons and attach them to the printable heart-shaped recipe cards. You can even include other kitchen related items with the gift like Valentine's Day-themed hand towels or heart-shaped cookie cutters.

See more at Thrifty Jinxy.

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Heart Shaker Valentines

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Anna Griffin

Want to shake things up this February 14? Follow the instructions linked here for an intricately beautiful card that's just as fun as it is thoughtful. And for all you artsy people, there's so many ways to make this craft your own by trying different paper layers and embellishments.

See more at Anna's Blog.

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Printable Necklace Valentines

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Sarah Hearts

Surprise your besties with this cute and colorful printable. It's fully customizable, so you can use it as a regular flat card or add a fun DIY painted wood bead necklace.

See more at Sarah Hearts.

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Sweethearts Valentines

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It's Always Autumn

These super cute cards will make Valentine's Day even sweeter for all the sweethearts out there. Perfect for school parties, this personal option involves photos of your little one to make it look like they're holding up a box of conversation hearts that are taped to the card.

See more at It's Always Autumn.

SHOP CONVERSATION HEARTS

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Tierney McAfee is a freelance writer and Country Living and The Pioneer Woman contributor who covers entertainment, holiday & entertaining, food & drinks, design ideas, DIY, and more.

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