50 DIY Valentine's Day Crafts for Toddlers, Kids + Adults
Whether you're looking to make something special for your sweetie, bestie, kids or their teacher, these homemade gifts and DIY projects are easy to make and 100% Cupid-approved.
Crafts and Recipes for Every Skill Level
Even if you’re not a crafter, we have easy, budget-friendly handmade projects and recipes that are sure to impress your loved ones. If your kids need a gift for their teacher or a treat bag for the class party, we have budget-friendly ideas you can help them make. For the competent crafter, we have unique ideas to show off your skills and talent. If you still need a little store-bought something for the sweeties on your list, check out our under-$25 gift guide and our affordable Valentine's Day gift ideas for kids. Also, take a look at our collection of Valentine's desserts and sweet treats. And for the adults, try one of these delectable Valentine cocktails.
Valentine Tea Bags
These DIY heart-shaped tea bags from HonestlyYUM are sure to warm you up this Valentine's Day. Inexpensive, inventive and useful, the coffee filter tea sachets are hand-cut and sewn and filled with your choice of loose tea.
DIY Paper Flowers
Brighten a loved one's day with a bouquet of colorful flowers — handmade paper flowers, that is. All you need is a roll of party streamers and a few supplies to craft these beautiful, long-lasting blooms.
Heart-Shaped Marshmallows
Show your affection by topping off a mug of cozy cocoa with homemade marshmallows. Cutting them into the shape of hearts makes them the perfect treat for Valentine's Day, but let's face it, we'd devour these year-round.
Thoughtful Teacher Journal
Show a little love to your children's teachers by creating this cute journal and pencil set. Have your child decorate the cover using a small heart stamp, and attach a pencil using washi tape or ribbon. Top with our printable teacher tag for the perfect sweet gift.
Etched Wineglasses
Surprise your sweetheart with a home-cooked meal and custom-made wineglasses this Valentine's Day. In a few simple steps, turn basic stemware into heart-accented pieces you'll use for every romantic occasion.
Heart-Shaped Phrase Pillow
Dress up the sofa or bed with a pillow that says "I love you" all year round. Use patterned fabric and stylish embellishments to create a special, one-of-a-kind decor piece.
Festive Valentine Banner
Use this cute Happy Valentine's Day banner to decorate your house or classroom. It appears like a child drew the letters, but it's actually a printable design. Download, print and have the kids cut out all of the letters. String on twine or ribbon and hang for instant decor.
Decorated Sugar Cookies
Say those three magic words with a batch of homemade frosted sugar cookies. HGTV Crafternoon's Marianne Canada shares how to decorate them for Valentine's Day in three different ways below.
String Art Heart
Make this inexpensive and modern string art heart to decorate your home for Valentine's Day. Bright, fluorescent pink and metallic gold make for a bold conversation starter that will fill your home with a dash of color.
Ombre Cork Heart
Put all those wine corks you've been collecting to use with this cork heart wall art. Shades of pink are painted in an ombre pattern for an eye-catching and modern vibe.
Paper Heart Garland/Chandelier
Sew paper hearts together to create a whimsical chandelier that will certainly help set the mood during a romantic meal for two.
Glitter Champagne Flutes
Dress up your Valentine's Day dinner by adding a little sparkle to basic champagne flutes. Set them out for special occasions — or just because.
Doily Treat Cups
Get the kids crafting to turn inexpensive paper doilies into cute treat cups perfect for filling with candy, cookies, small toys or a cupcake. They're a sweet surprise for Valentine's Day and make a great party favor.
Cupid's Arrow Wreath
Love is in the air, and you can let everyone know by embellishing your front door or mantel with a gold and sequined wreath caught by Cupid's arrow.
DIY Takeout Treat Box
Surprise your sweetheart with white-chocolate-dipped fortune cookies in a crafty (and cute!) takeout box. Basic cooking skills and craft supplies are all you need, making this a great Valentine's Day craft project for kids.
Yarn-Wrapped Wreath
Easily create a sweet addition for your front door by wrapping thick yarn around a heart-shaped foam wreath, and craft an arrow embellishment using a dowel rod and felt pieces.
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