11 Handmade Valentine's Day Cards

Skip the store and show your valentine just how much you care with a one-of-a-kind, handmade card. We have 11 adorable ideas to try.

By: Kayla Kitts 
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Photo By: Kori Clark

Photo By: Emily Fazio

Photo By: Kori Clark

Sweet Turtle Shell

Muster up the courage to let your crush know just how you feel with this bold card that reads, "You really bring me out of my shell." Get the instructions.

Candy Necklaces

Kids will love making these fun and easy edible valentines for their friends using licorice laces and gummy ring candy. Get the instructions.

Cupid's Arrow

Send off your tasty homemade treats with a trendy Cupid's arrow card tucked inside.

Made From Scratch

Host a Valentine's Day card-making party with a group of your dearest friends, and use a variety of craft supplies to create one-of-a-kind cards for loved ones.

Covered in Glitter

Made + Remade blogger Emily Fazio says, "while an unofficial poll of six year olds tells me that store-bought packs of cards are the way to go in the public school system, I still think our friends and family really appreciate and adore our DIY efforts." We love them, too!

Get Creative

Use Scrabble tiles, Bingo boards, postcards and sparkling gems to decorate card stock, creating unique homemade cards they'll cherish for years to come.

Biggest Fan

Send a loving and heartwarming message to your sweetheart with a homemade card from their "biggest fan." Get the instructions.

Play Dough Hearts

Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to turn homemade play dough into adorable valentines for kids to hand out to friends and classmates. Get the instructions.

Be Mine

Craft up a handmade gift, then attach one of these stylish "be mine" cards for a sweet finishing touch.

Bejeweled Hearts

Download and print this elegant valentine for that special someone, then embellish with ribbon and rhinestones.

Love Birds

This darling card is perfect for your other half. Simply download and print onto card stock, then embellish with ribbon and a button.

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