Send Some Love This February with These Sweet DIY Valentine's Day Cards
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For every person who loves doing sweet Valentine's Day activities, there's another who says it's just a Hallmark holiday, designed to get us to spend money on Valentines's Day cards and Valentine's Day candies. But not you, not this year! Because you know there's no better way to show you care on Valentine’s Day than by crafting one-of-a-kind, made-with-love cards for all of the special someones in your life. And no matter how you feel about the holiday, we can all agree on that! So, ahead, you'll find tons of DIY Valentine's Day cards for both kids and adults that you can easily make and fill with sweet nothings, little toys, cute Valentine's Day quotes, or maybe even an invitation to a romantic Valentine's Day dinner at home.
From DIY date night coupons for your one and only valentine, to "girl power" cards to accompany a Galentine's Day gift, there are ideas in here for every object of your affection. Add some conversation hearts candy to your card addressed to your sweetheart or give some flowers along with your "roses are red, violets are blue" poem. And if you love Valentine's Day puns, then you're definitely in the right place. Your loved ones will be blown away by your DIY mini noisemaker Valentines (get it?!) or any one of the other many punny cards in this collection. No matter which project you choose, it's sure to give the lucky recipient all the feels. When you're done, post your DIY cards on Instagram with cute Valentine's Day captions to spread a little extra sugar this year!
Pick-Up Line Fortune Cookie Valentines
Anyone will love cracking open these cute Valentine's Day fortune cookies for a double dose of sweetness. They're packed with cheesy pick-up lines that'll have the recipient laughing and blushing all at once!
See more at Club Crafted.
SHOP VALENTINE'S DAY SPRINKLES
Wild About You Valentines
Take a walk on the wild side this Valentine's Day with this stylish free printable featuring a fun leopard print and the words "Wild About You." This design comes in two different colors so you can choose your favorite!
See more at Persia Lou.
Boombox Valentines
Pump up the jams and the romance this Valentine's Day with these adorable boombox Valentines. Use a free printable to construct them and then fill them with red and pink candies. Top it all off with a sweet little sign that says, "You rock!"
See more at Lemon Thistle.
Edible Conversation Heart Valentines
What's the only thing better than a Valentine? A Valentine you can eat! These adorable edible conversation hearts are so easy to make from store-bought pie crust and little stamp letters to spell out something sweet.
See more at Oh Joy!.
Apple of My Eye Valentines
Let love grow this Valentine's Day! Put together a tree-to-be kit for the apple of your eye, with heirloom apple seeds, coir pots, plant pellets, soil.
See more at The Merrythought.
Printable Galentine’s Day Coloring Pages
This one's for the gals! Print out these cute Valentine's Day-themed coloring pages and color them in yourself or package them up with some sweet brush markers for all your favorite ladies!
See more at Persia Lou.
Printable Paintbrush Valentines
They color your world, and now you can color theirs with these vibrant paintbrush Valentines! Simply print out the brush handle and then use a stapler and a hot glue gun to attach bags of color-coordinated candy.
See more at The House That Lars Built.
Heart Sunglasses Valentines
You only have eyes—er, sunglasses—for them! These cute Valentines complete with heart-shaped sunglasses are sure to catch your loved one's eye!
See more at Studio DIY!.
Cake in a Cup Valentines
Need a recipe for love? Look no further than this sweet Valentine that comes with everything they'll need to make a delicious cake in a cup!
See more at Studio DIY!.
Paper Lipstick Valentines
This Valentine's Day, seal it with a kiss and a dash of whimsy. These adorable paper lipstick Valentines are sure to bring a smile to your recipients lips.
See more at The House That Lars Built.
Cherry Valentines
If you've got a bunch of loved ones in your life that you care for cherry much, try out these sweet treat cards! They're so cute and just as yummy. There's even a leaf template and message ideas like "I pick you" to help you get started.
See more at The House That Lars Built.
Key to My Heart Valentines
Your V-Day cards will be on lock this year with a little help from this tutorial. Boasting a vintage laser-cut key and sweet handwritten message, your significant other is sure to treasure it forever.
See more at Cards & Pockets.
Photo Wheel Valentines
We think this one is picture perfect! Make your gift oh-so-personal by including sweet memories with your message. This card features four photos that your loved one can spin through. And we promise, it's easier than it looks!
See more at Craft Corner DIY.
Painted Flower Valentines
The beautiful watercolor painted cards here also double as small gifts! Once you've finished creating your design, you can attach a seed packet to the paper with pretty ribbon. Might we suggest writing a poem on the back, too?
See more at My One Hundred Year Old Home.
EOS Lip Balm Valentines
It takes less than 15 minutes to craft this "wheelie" easy card. You'll just use the free printable provided at the link, cut out the wheels, and purchase some EOS lip balms to place inside.
See more at The Country Chic Cottage.
Pressed Flower Valentines
Calling all romantics! These darling designs bring pressed flowers and doilies together to make the perfect present for your significant other. Just make sure to start this craft early as it can take several weeks to complete the flower pressing process.
See more at Our Gabled Home.
A-maze-ing Valentines
Here's one that the kids will love. It's super simple, too! You'll use tape to attach mazes to the free printable cards. The toys can typically be found in craft stores and dollar stores around the holiday. Then, the little ones can have some fun seeing who can beat the maze first.
See more at Lemon Thistle.
Recipe Valentines
These would definitely make great gifts for bakers or for kiddos learning to cook. Just grab several sets of measuring spoons and attach them to the printable heart-shaped recipe cards. You can even include other kitchen related items with the gift like Valentine's Day-themed hand towels or heart-shaped cookie cutters.
See more at Thrifty Jinxy.
Heart Shaker Valentines
Want to shake things up this February 14? Follow the instructions linked here for an intricately beautiful card that's just as fun as it is thoughtful. And for all you artsy people, there's so many ways to make this craft your own by trying different paper layers and embellishments.
See more at Anna's Blog.
Sweethearts Valentines
These super cute cards will make Valentine's Day even sweeter for all the sweethearts out there. Perfect for school parties, this personal option involves photos of your little one to make it look like they're holding up a box of conversation hearts that are taped to the card.
See more at It's Always Autumn.
Printable Necklace Valentines
Surprise your besties with this cute and colorful printable. It's fully customizable, so you can use it as a regular flat card or add a fun DIY painted wood bead necklace.
See more at Sarah Hearts.
Tear-Away Joke Valentines
Make your loved one laugh with this funny tear-away joke card. Create it with a Cricut maker or DIY your own made-with-love version!
See more at Lemon Thistle.
Spec-Tacular Valentines
We have heart eyes for this card! 😍Not only is it sweet and funny, but it even comes with a wearable Valentine's Day-themed accessory!
See more at Persia Lou.
Pool Float Valentines
If you can't be poolside this Valentine's Day, bring the pool to you (and your boo) with these adorable pool float cards. The card itself is a printable so all you'll need to do is secure a mini flamingo or swan figurine with a glue dot.
See more at Lovely Indeed.
Soap Valentines
Pair these punny printables with heart-shaped bars of soap that are sure to come in handy. You can even learn how to DIY your own mini soaps in this tutorial!
See more at Club Crafted.
Popcorn Valentines
Planning a Valentine's Day movie night with your loved one? Then these popcorn-themed Valentines will be just the ticket!
See more at Club Crafted.
Dynamite Valentines
These adorable "dynamite" Valentines are packed with love notes and pretty surprises that are sure to blow your loved one away! These cuties can be crafted from an old food container or a mailing tube.
See more at Sugar & Cloth.
Tic-Tac-Toe Valentines
Challenge your significant other to a flirty game with these printable tic-tac-toe Valentines. Include a bag of pink and red M&M's to play with.
See more at Skip to My Lou.
Thumbprint Valentines
These DIY Valentines get a big thumbs-up from us! Your kids will have so much fun using their little thumbs to make these cute Valentines for their friends.
See more at Old Salt Farm.
Why I Love You Valentines
How do you love your significant other/friend/child? These DIY cards will let you count the ways! The best thing about this project is that it allows you to add new heart-shaped love notes every day—not just on Valentine's Day.
See more at The Homes I Have Made.
Mini Noisemaker Valentines
Make some noise for the one you love! And to really impress them with your word play, attach these cute little DIY party horns to cards that say "I'm blown away by you."
See more at A Joyful Riot.
Love Bird Valentines
Valentine's Day is for the birds—love birds, that is! These paper clip love birds are so cute, and easy to create using household items.
See more at The Craft Patch.
Spinning Top Valentines
For a Valentine who's "the tops"! These printable cards feature colorful spinning tops and a clever nod to the hit '80s song "You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)."
See more at Simply Designing.
Washi Tape Doughnut Valentines
Is it just us or is Valentine's Day as much about celebrating puns as it is about celebrating love? Here's another punny, cute card that incorporates your greatest love of all (doughnuts).
See more at Two Purple Couches.
Modern XO Pop-Up Valentines
Tired of the traditional pink and red heart Valentine's Day Cards? For a fresh, modern take on Valentines, try these XO pop-up cards featuring a lovely gold, mint green, and blush pink color palette.
See more at Lovely Indeed.
"I'm Nuts About You" Walnut Valentines
Show the special someone in your life that you're nuts about them with these cute DIY cards attached to candy heart-filled walnuts. You can even sand and paint the inside for an extra cute touch.
See more at The Merrythought.
Celery Heart Valentines
Who knew celery could be so sweet?! To make these DIY cards, just cut off the ends of a few celery stalks, brush paint onto the ends, and stamp away.
See more at The Merrythought.
Adult Coloring Valentines
Help your loved ones de-stress this Valentine's Day with these fun coloring cards. Create your own custom design or use these free printables from The Craft Patch.
See more at The Craft Patch.
Lovefool Valentines
Calling all '90s kids! These Valentines are inspired by the hit 1996 song "Lovefool" by the Cardigans, and they even include fool's gold (pyrite) for a touch that's sure to dazzle the object of your affection. Basically, you'd be a fool not to make these!
See more at A Joyful Riot.
Cookie Valentines
Everyone knows the way to the heart is through the stomach, so why not give your special someone a sweet "baked with love" Valentine? The secret ingredient? Homemade cookies, of course!
See more at Hostess with the Mostest.
Printable Pin Valentines
Back in the day, teenagers once "pinned" their sweethearts to show their devotion. Now, you can "pin" your significant other—or even just a friend—with these pastel printable cards. Just attach some cute pins and you're all set!
See more at Club Crafted.
Pencil Arrow Valentines
These pencil arrows make the perfect non-candy Valentine for kids to give their friends. You can use Valentine's Day-themed pencils for an added festive touch.
See more at The Homes I Have Made.
Clay Heart Pin Valentines
Dress your Valentine up in your love with homemade clay heart pins! Attach the pins to cute little cards for easy delivery.
See more at Lovely Indeed.
Kiss Valentines
Seal your Valentine's Day cards with a kiss—literally! All you need to create these cute kiss cards are card stock, some red lipstick, and of course, your lips!
See more at Lemon Thistle.
Jane Austen Silhouette Valentines
Even Mr. Darcy himself would ardently admire and love these Valentines! Made from homemade watercolor paper, these romantic Valentine's Day cards are sure to sweep your significant other off their feet.
See more at Two Purple Couches.
Bee Mine Valentines
Could these cards "bee" any cuter? Create a buzz this Valentine's Day with these bumblebee-themed cards, complete with Burt's Bees lip balm!
See more at Polkadot Chair.
Rose-Filled Heart Valentines
Everything's coming up roses this Valentine's Day, thanks to this romantic red rose-filled heart card. The paper flowers may look intricate but they're super easy to create, and they make such a sweet statement.
See more at Easy Peasy and Fun.
Finger-Painted Valentines
Get your little ones in on the Valentine's Day fun by helping them finger-paint cards for grandma, grandpa, and everyone else on their list. This tutorial also teaches you how to make edible finger paint from flour, water, and gel food colors!
See more at Lemon Thistle.
Over-the-Moon-Pie Valentines
If there's a better way than chocolate to show someone you love them to the moon and back, then we don't want to know about it. These moon-themed Valentines have yummy moon pies hidden underneath for a surprise treat for your sweet.
See more at A Joyful Riot.
Coffee Lover Valentines
Perk up the coffee lover in your life this Valentine's Day with these cute, coffee-themed cards. And if you really want to impress your Valentine, The Merrythought also has a tutorial for roasting your own coffee!
See more at The Merrythought.
Pop-Up Valentines
These pop-up heart cards are a sweet and simple way to spread a little love on Valentine's Day. Use the downloadable template to create your cards on solid, patterned, or glitter paper.
See more at Oh Joy!.
3D Conversation Heart Valentines
Share your true feelings with these 3D conversation heart Valentines. Their larger size means the object of your affection can also put them on display in their home for some festive Valentine's Day decorations.
See more at The Craft Patch.
I Woof You Valentines
Celebrate your puppy love with these adorable "I woof you" Valentines!
See more at Easy Peasy and Fun.
Banana Valentines
These DIY cards might be the best of the bunch! Let your loved one know you're bananas about them with these fun Valentines. Use this free printable or make your own cards using banana stickers or wrapping paper.
See more at Club Crafted.
Lollipop Butterfly Valentines
Set hearts aflutter with these cute butterfly Valentines. Add a red or pink lollipop to the middle to sweeten the deal!
See more at Skip to My Lou.
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