50 DIY Valentine's Day Crafts for Toddlers, Kids + Adults

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.

This Valentine's Day, swap chalky conversation heart candies for colorful (and delicious!) vanilla sandwich cookies stamped with custom messages.

Skip the chocolates and roses and make these punny magnets, instead. Using Shrinky Dinks sheets and a little creativity, this throwback craft is just as much fun to create as it is to gift.

Make someone's day with a beautiful arrangement of cupcake roses in a terra-cotta pot. Create it by securing unfrosted cupcakes to a foam ball using toothpicks. Then, use a piping bag with a star-shaped tip to create rose-like frosting swirls on the cupcakes.

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.

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.

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.

Entertain and delight the kids on Valentine's Day with this stained-glass window cling project. With just a few supplies, you can achieve custom-made art that they'll be proud to display.

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.

Easily create a custom love-themed pinata using card stock, tissue paper, adhesive and candy or small toys. Whether you use it for a game or for decoration, it's sure to be a smash hit.

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.

Nothing says Valentine's Day like conversation hearts. Take that concept to the bathtub with heart-shaped bath bombs. Once you have the basic recipe down, you can make them for every occasion.

Show the object of your affection that you're their "biggest fan" with this clever, easy-to-make card.

The iconic candy now comes in keychain form. This adorable accessory's phrase, color and embellishments are totally customizable, so whip up a few for your BFF, special someone and, of course, yourself.

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.

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.

Use washi tape to easily transform the lid of a plain box into a game board the kiddos can play with after passing out Valentine's Day cards.

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.

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.

Let your valentine know they’re number one with these playful DIY pennant flags. Use them to shout your love, or simply pin to a wall for permanent display.

Celebrate your favorite gal pal this Galentine's Day with this easy-to-make friendship bangle bracelet. And don't forget to make one for yourself, too.

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.

Sew paper hearts together to create a whimsical chandelier that will certainly help set the mood during a romantic meal for two.

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.

Let that special someone know exactly how you feel with this sweet turtle card that reads, "You really bring me out of my shell."

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.

Even the birds deserve a valentine. Use pinecones, seeds and peanut butter to make a tasty treat for your winter visitors.

Meow! Cat emoji Shrinky Dinks are glued atop a strand of LED lights to create a super fun and playful garland that can be displayed all year.

Raise the bar this Valentine's Day by making your loved ones their own personalized box of candy sweets instead of a pre-made combo. By customizing the contents to match their preferences, you're able to guarantee the recipient will love their treats.

Candy gifts are at an all-time high on Valentine's Day, so why add to the noise? Gift your valentines in style this year with these adorably punny candy alternatives.

Puffy paint is so fun and easy to work with, even for kids. Try some for everyday artwork and as well as crafting sweet Valentine's cards.

Shaded from ivory to magenta, these pretty, easy-to-make ombre candles are perfect for gifting or make a stylish addition to your holiday table.

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.

Count down the days until Valentine's Day with a pink and red chain made from paper hearts. Starting Feb. 1, tear off a heart each day until the 14th.

Coming up with a kid-friendly craft for Valentine's Day that doesn't include candy can be tricky. These adorable DIY heart-themed barrettes and headbands are so sweet, you won't need the sugar.

Decorate for Valentine's Day with this easy-to-create paper craft that can be whipped up in minutes. All you'll need are some doilies, ribbon, tape and hearts.

Turn your children's old clothes into a special Valentine's Day outfit. Use a heart stamp and fabric ink to add a holiday-inspired pattern that can be worn for the big day and all year round, too. The stamps are a great way to cover stains too!

These homemade candy hearts will surely impress your valentine. Create them with their favorite color or flavoring for an extra-special touch.

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.

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.

Take advantage of the abundance of roses available this time of year, and create a beautiful Valentine's Day kissing ball for decor or a gift.

Take the standard balloon bouquet up a notch with handmade fringe tassels. Add in a custom message tag and tie it all off with a bow made of satin ribbon.

Let kids make homemade valentines this year using strawberry licorice laces and gummy ring candy, creating edible necklaces their friends will love to devour.

What to do with those beautiful petals when they've fallen from the rose? Why, make bath bombs, of course. These bathtub treats are ideal for the holiday of love.

The perfect craft to get the kids involved with, this sweet Valentine's Day heart garland will liven up any space for the holiday and beyond.

Use color and patterned paper flowers to add style to Valentine's Day gifts, attire and hairpieces. All you need is paper, scissors and a hot-glue gun to churn out these blooming beauties.

Spread a little love this Valentine's Day with sweet, handmade cards. Create your favorite flower or garden love bug and fill it with candy for a charming gift. These are great treats for kids and adults alike.

Use inexpensive chipboard or wooden letters to spell out a sweet word for your valentine. Colorful, patterned scrapbook paper dresses up each letter, creating a memorable, year-round mantel or wall display.

Hot pink chalkboard paint transforms a plain wooden heart from the craft store into a stylish message board. Add a couple of screw eyes to the top for hanging.

Skip the cheesy, store-bought valentines this year, and give these homemade gifts a try. Use a simple play dough recipe and a heart-shaped cookie cutter, and package each individually in glassine bags.