20 DIY Valentine Crafts that Make Great Gifts (2024)

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Valentine’s Day is here, so I thought I’d do a roundup of DIY Valentine Crafts you can do this holiday that also make great gifts! There are so many fun ideas you can do with Valentine’s Day crafts that make the whole day a lot brighter and happier.

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You can keep these DIY Valentine crafts as festive decorations in your home or give them out to friends and family. The best part is they’re super easy and inexpensive to make, making them perfect DIY projects. And who doesn’t love a homemade gift. So, if you’re ready to get some inspiration for your next Valentine’s Day craft, keep reading!

DIY Heart Acrylic Keychains by Color Made Happy

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These DIY Acrylic Keychains look super intricate yet are easy to make and perfect for any skill level. These keychains have a resin-like look without using resin, which is time-consuming and requires special protective gear. The best part is you can easily customize these keychains, making them perfect Valentine’s Day gifts! All you need are some acrylic blanks and polymer slices, and you can make these cute colorful keychains in 30 minutes or less!

Valentine Gift Chalk Board Mason Jars Crafts by Plaid Online

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If you’re into rustic farmhouse decor, you’ll love this easy craft! To make these Mason Heart Jars, cut out a heart shape and tape it to your mason jar. Then, use chalkboard spray paint to coat the mason jar. Finally, peel the heart off and reveal the goodies inside!

Tie some cord or ribbons around the top of the jar. Fill your finished mason jars with some sweets and treats. or use it to hold pencils or pens. This craft makes super cute decorations for your living room or classroom and would also be a great vase.

Rock Painting Ideas for Valentine Crafts

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This post contains twenty Valentine’s Day rock painting craft ideas to draw inspiration from! Rock painting is a great way to express your creativity and love this holiday. For example, some of the rocks have cute words painted on them, and others have beautiful designs!

From love bugs to cute valentine gnomes, there are a ton of rock painting ideas to choose from. I especially love this craft because of the different colors used besides just red and pink.

Valentine’s DIY Painted Doormat by Ashley Chaber

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This painted doormat is a great way to send a sweet message this Valentine’s Day. I love this doormat because it’s such a festive piece of decor that makes people smile as they walk through your door! This would be a cute DIY Valentine’s Day craft that you can keep for yourself too.

Valentine’s Day Flower Pot Crafts

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There mini flower pots are perfect for holding sweet treats and would make wonderful DIY Valentine gifts for your friends and family.

Paper FlowersSmall Rose Template by Abbi Kirsten

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Create a beautiful Valentine’s Day bouquet with some paper flowers. Use the rose template to create your own beautiful Valentine’s Day flowers that will be sure to last.

Hedgehog Wooden Spoon Craft by Color Made Happy

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This adorable hedgehog craft makes a cute Valentine’s decoration to put around your house. This simple craft only requires a wooden spoon and a few paint markers, making it a great project even for little hands.

Candy Pop-Tart Houses by Modern Maven

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Kids of all ages and adults will love these Pop-Tart Houses! I love this Valentine craft because you can put whatever kind of candy you want on it! You can put conversation hearts, marshmallows, gumdrops; you name it!

DIY Valentine’s Wooden Heart Pretend Cookies by Amanda Escoe

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You can skip the Valentine’s Day desserts with this craft! These Wooden Heart Pretend Cookies are the cutest little homemade crafts that make great decorations. You can keep these adorable Valentine’s Day crafts around your house or give a couple of them out to friends and family!

DIY Heart and Arrow String Art by StrungOnNails

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This DIY craft project involves making a heart by wrapping string around nails attached to a stained wood board. I love this craft because the craft supplies are provided for you, making this a great project for busy people!

Heart Valentine Crafts byColor Made Happy

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These abstract painted hearts are great crafts where you make heart art out of colorful paint and thin sheets of wood. I love this heart craft because it’s a fun way to use craft paint that will brighten anyone’s day up! If you don’t have wood slices, you could also paint the designs on cardboard.

Valentine’s Gnome Knitting Pattern by HappyDollsHandMade

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Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to just be about cupid. If you love gnomes, you’ll love this Valentine’s Gnome Knitting Pattern! This project is the perfect craft for those who love intricate crafts and want to go the extra mile this holiday! I love this craft because you can use different shades of yarn depending on what look you’re going for!

Avocado Crochet Pattern by ToysforFriends

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This adorable crochet pattern is another intricate craft that requires a lot of patience, but the reward is priceless! This craft is a lot of fun for those who aren’t afraid of commitment and will stick around for the end result!

Mini Heart Succulent Wreath by Calvsucculents

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Plant lovers will love this craft idea because it combines a succulent plant and a heart-shaped grapevine wreath! This heart wreath would be perfect for making at a Valentine’s Day party or giving to a loved one as a Valentine’s Day gift that they will cherish forever.

Polymer Clay Hearts Valentine Day Crafts by Color Made Happy

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With a few materials, you can whip up these Polymer Clay Hearts in no time! This craft is great for adults and children who are working on their fine motor skills.

Little Love Monsters by Eighteen25

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This cute craft is anything but scary! These adorable love monsters make a great addition to your home as a decoration or for giving out to friends and family as Valentine’s gifts!

Floral DIY Homemade Valentine’s Day Cards by Ellen Crimitrent

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These gorgeous watercolor Valentine’s Day Cards make colorful and thoughtful gift ideas to give to family and friends this holiday season! In addition, you can show off your creative skills and write a heartfelt message that shows your loved ones how much they mean to you! Watch the tutorial for step by step instructions on creating these cards.

Nail Polish Marbling Ring Dish by Color Made Happy

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These super colorful ring dishes that are marbled with nail polish make perfect little sweet sentiments to give out as Valentine’s Day gifts this holiday! Plus, these are so easy to make and don’t require a ton of materials!

Love Notes Decor by Average But Inspired

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This adorable Valentine craft takes love letters and glues them together to create a beautiful valentine door hanger! The best part is you can also turn these love letters into an adorable banner or garland and hang it around your house or on your door for decoration!

Heart Coloring Pages by Color Made Happy

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These coloring pages are free printables that you can color to make beautiful masterpieces! This craft works perfectly for adults who want to wind down or a classroom full of young kids as a mess free Valentine’s activity. Print these printable heart template pages out on some cardstock and create some beautiful Valentine’s Day cards. You can even cut out the designs with scissors and glue them onto colored paper.

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It doesn’t have to be February to create these easy Valentine Day crafts. Take the ideas and adjust them for different times of the year. A great place to look for supplies is at your local craft store or dollar store. I’d love to see what you create. Come share your valentines craft with my by tagging me on social media @colormadehappy.

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