65 Valentine's Day Crafts for Adults and Kids That Double As Sweet Gifts
Keep, gift or sell these handmade projects to make the holiday extra special and full of love.
Nothing says "I love you" like a handmade card or craft. This Valentine's Day, try your own DIY with personalized Valentine's Day cards, thoughtful gifts or cool boxes, which are all adorable enough to hold sugary treats and small trinkets, or get out the scissors and glue to whip up one of these Valentine's Day crafts and cards — most of these simple projects can be completed with inexpensive, easy-to-find materials.
This roundup of cute ideas — from heart tassel charms and sequin pins to tissue paper wreaths and air-dry clay hearts — are all colorful and easy to make. Keep in mind that some of these suggestions cater to adult crafters, but kids can still help out. They'll get a kick out of applying glue and accessories to love bug lip balms, garlands and treat bags. In fact, some of these projects, like the heart scarf and treat bags, would be perfect activities for a kids' Valentine's Day party.
So, whether you're making something for your partner, a friend or another loved one, these Valentine's Day projects will warm any heart. Get crafting!
Rainbow Valentine Card Box
Use vibrant shades of red and pink to DIY a rainbow-shaped card box that's cute enough to keep on display long after Valentine's Day. It may take time hot-gluing the cardboard pieces into a multicolored arc — but the result is worth the creativity and effort.
Air Dry Clay Hearts
You'll need salt dough or clay to make these small (and absolutely adorable!) woven hearts. Use cookie cutters for the shapes and colorful wool for the center's criss-cross design.
Sequin Heart Pins
Almost everything looks glamorous in sequins, so giving your heart-shaped pins a bit of sparkle never hurts — especially when crafting them as gifts.
Lipstick Art
Here's a craft your valentine will appreciate. All you need is a piece of white card stock and red lips for this fun wall art idea.
Handprint Card
Trace your kids' hands along the fold of your cardstock or construction paper. Your giftee will look forward to the personalized message hidden inside.
Conversation Heart Tassel Charm
Your home deserves a little bit of TLC. Luckily, these heart tassel charms will add a sweet touch to any doorknobs, walls or empty spaces in need of color.
Heart Keychain
Accessorize your keys with these faux leather keychains. They're easy to make using this blogger's heart template.
XOXO Hoop Display
There are so many ways to decorate an embroidery hoop, making them the perfect addition to your craft box. Embellish it with faux flowers and XOXO wood slices for a simple yet dramatic Valentine's Day display.
Crochet Heart Pouch
If you're interested in fun crochet projects, these heart pouches are the perfect craft for you. DIY the bags with cotton yarn and buttons, then use them to carry any small candy or treats.
Felt Fortune Cookies
DIY these red, pink and glitter felt cookies to gift to everyone on your list — valentines and galentines alike!
Heart Button Art
Gather a collection of buttons and seed beads to DIY your very own heart to frame and display. It's bold, creative and entirely made with love.
Heart Lollipop Pillow
You have to admit: DIYing your own Valentine's Day pillow sounds pretty cool. Grab your sewing machine (or sew by hand) to make a small or large lollipop heart cushion for your bed, loveseat or sofa.
Get the tutorial at Studio DIY »
Love Bug Lip Balm
Make use of your empty lip balms by turning them into love bugs. This kid-friendly project will let any little crafter dive into their creativity as they decorate their balms with fluffy antennae, googly eyes and wings.
Love Hoop Art
After filling a hoop with sheet fabric, embellish it with stickers, bows, washi tape and other V-Day-themed accessories. Place it on your mantel for an oh-so-lovely display.
"Will You Be My Valentine?" Sign
Ask someone to be your valentine with a bold sign that'll do all the talking! All you need is a frame (or square piece of wood), paint, a heart and thick letters.
Heart Pencil Toppers
Who wouldn't want a fancy pencil to show off at school? Show kids how to create these red and pink pencil toppers. Since they're made of pipe cleaners, it'll be a breeze to bend them into shape.
Watercolor Ribbon Place Cardholders
While this craft doesn't require chocolate, it does involve candy. Make place cardholders for your guests using watercolor ribbon candy and white paper cards.
Rustic Barnwood Love Sign
This blogger gave her letters a distressed look with creamy brown wax, then glued them to an old piece of barn wood to create an upcycled display worth keeping year-round.
Get the tutorial at Lolly Jane »
RELATED: Creative Upcycling Ideas That Are Also Budget-Friendly
Love Bugs
Give large toy bugs a V-Day twist with paint, rhinestones, glitter and more! Attach them to heart-shaped wooden plaques to hang on the wall.
Heart Bath Bombs
Upgrade your self-care routine with these fizzing bath bombs. You may have most of the ingredients, such as baking soda, in your kitchen, making the process simple to replicate in five steps.
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