15 Valentine's Day Crafts That'll Make Their Heart Swell With Joy (2024)

Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day Crafts

Give a gift from the heart with one of our DIY crafts that celebrate all things love.

Alexandra Churchill

Alexandra is a former digital editor for MarthaStewart.com.

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Melissa Breyer

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Updated on January 26, 2024

The Beat Goes On

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What makes these hearts so awesome? They have two chambers of surprise treats inside!

Fill a pair of reusable Easter eggs with mini toys or candy.
Stick them together with a dot of hot glue, wrap crepe paper around them a few times, and tuck a V of rolled-up crepe paper into the bottom for the point. Then keep wrapping, adding flat goodies like stickers as you go.
Secure the tail with tape, and it's ready to rock and (un)roll.

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Flower Pin

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Give that "someone sent me flowers!" thrill to ladies and gents of all ages with blooms that never wilt. These fabric boutonnières come together in three steps, so you can give someone a whole bouquet or pin one on everybody at brunch.

Use the flower template to trace and cut 16 petals out of fabric. Layer them in a stack in an asterisk or flower shape.
Stitch floss through the center of petals—front to back, then back through. Repeat with a new strand of floss to make a cross. Knot the ends of the two strands together.
Cut out a circle of felt. Sew a pin onto it, then use the ends of the floss to stitch the flower onto the circle. Fluff and twist petals in opposite directions to shape the flower.

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Wooden Hearts

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Spread the love on February 14 or any special occasion: Tuck a few of these wooden hearts into unsuspecting lunch boxes or coat pockets, or dangle one from a doorknob or rearview mirror.

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Folding Envelope Hearts

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Wrapped in pretty paper, these folded envelopes (sealed with a heart sticker) are sure to send a romantic message to your valentine.

Cut a wide heart from paper that has a white side and a patterned side—wrapping paper works well.
Lay the heart with the patterned side down. Fold in sides as shown.
Fold the top down just above the middle.
Turn envelope so flap is at the top, write a message and seal with a sticker.

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A Touch of TLC

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It's a tall order to make kids' winter accessories entirely from scratch, but it's a snap to add a little sweetener to ones that are already crafted. Warm their hearts (and hands) by sewing a trio of buttons onto each mitten. Stitch pom-poms along the edge of a scarf or follow the weave of a knit hat to overstitch a heart, initial, or any other shape.

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Needle-Felted Heart Mug Cozy

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Greet someone "Good morning!" with a heart on this adorable cup sleeve. It will protect fingers from piping-hot coffee or tea.

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Crayon Hearts

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Create a curtain of glowing hearts to adorn a sunny window. These translucent hanging hearts are easy to make from waxed paper and crayons.

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Folded Paper Hearts

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Show your affection with every pleat of these hearts. The trick to our ruffled valentines is to cut the paper into a capsule shape first. Then fold them accordion-style, pinch them in half, and secure with tape. We made this blushing array from vellum, crepe paper, and pages from a drawing pad. Add a few strokes and splatters of paint, and seal each one with a kiss. Then, set your love notes aflutter.

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Painted Bangles

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These chic cuffs are so easy and inexpensive to make you can give someone a whole arm's worth. And because they're hand-painted in pretty sunset colors—salmon, blush pink, coral—she'll pile them on all year.

Using a flat paintbrush, cover lightweight wooden bangles (purchased at a craft store) of different widths and shapes in a thin coat of satin acrylic craft paint.
Working slowly and evenly, brush each in one direction vertically, not horizontally, then set it down on a surface covered in plastic wrap to dry. (To ensure a foolproof application, put your fingers through the cuff to support it and paint the outside first. Then, after it's dry, hold the outer rim to do the inside.)
For contrast, paint the interior a lighter color. Give them all a shiny finish by topping the paint with clear high-gloss varnish.

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Heart Bookmark

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This practical Valentine befits your favorite bookworm.

Create a template of a heart, about 1 1/2 inches wide.
Cut out with a utility knife, and trace onto heavy card stock.
Copy it at 80 percent, cut out, and trace onto decorative paper, such as wrapping or origami paper.
Cut out both hearts, and use a glue stick to secure smaller patterned heart to center of the larger one; let dry.
Finally, trace bottom half of inner heart with a utility knife, cutting through card stock beneath. Then your valentine can slip pages between the hearts.

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Felt Coffee Cup Sleeve

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Give a new meaning to "wearing your heart on your sleeve." A reusable coffee cup sleeve will protect fingers from piping-hot joe—and the environment from yet another discarded cardboard java jacket. All it takes is felt, pinking shears, and a quick seam.

Cut felt with fabric scissors, wrap it around a coffee cup, pin it in place, and slide the cup out.
Machine-sew the sleeve closed; trim its seam with pinking shears, leaving 1/4-inch excess.
Cut out hearts with scissors; glue to the sleeve.

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Floating Heart

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This "floating" heart makes forthe perfect Valentine's Day craft. It features pale shades of easily obtainable blossoms, such as carnations, mums, and hyacinths.

Using a variety of flowers addstextural interest. Arrange fivespiky flower frogs into an approximate heart shape, affixing them to the bottom of an empty shallow bowl with floral adhesive (or use floral foam cut into a heart).
Cut the stems of 12 to 18 assorted flowers to the same height as the rim of the bowl. Fill the bowl partially with water and insert flowers, following the heart shape.

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Heart-Shaped Pot Holders

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Creating heart-shaped pot holders is a charming way to add whimsy and color to your beloved's kitchen's décor.

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Stuffed Hearts

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Deliver pillowy treats made from pink and orange tissue paper and white parchment (yes, the kind you bake with) and stuffed with your favorite candies and a secret message.

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Heart Doilies

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Dress up a sweet tea party with handmade doilies in rosy hues—the secret material? Paper napkins!

Position a prefolded square paper napkin so that the closed corner faces you.
Fold right corner toward left corner and flatten, forming a triangle.
Fold left corner toward triangle's longest side and flatten, forming a narrower triangle.
Using scissors, cut a convex arc from triangle to create top of half a heart.
Cut off bottom of triangle from left to right to create lower heart half, leaving at least 1/4 inch intact on right edge. (Left side of triangle will be center of a heart.) Unfold.
Repeat with napkins in several colors, varying position of cuts to create doilies in different sizes.

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Valentine's Day is a special occasion to celebrate love and affection. One way to express your feelings is by creating DIY crafts that are personalized and heartfelt. These crafts can be given as gifts to your significant other, friends, or even children in a classroom setting. They are not only fun and simple to make but also guaranteed to bring joy and warmth to your loved ones' hearts.

The Beat Goes On: Surprise-filled Hearts
One of the craft ideas mentioned in the article is creating surprise-filled hearts. This involves filling reusable Easter eggs with mini toys or candy and sticking them together with hot glue. The eggs are then wrapped with crepe paper, adding flat goodies like stickers as you go. This craft is a creative and interactive way to surprise your loved ones with hidden treats.

Flower Pin: Fabric Boutonnières
Another craft idea is making fabric boutonnières in the shape of flowers. You can use a flower template to cut fabric petals and layer them together. Sew them using floss to create a cross shape, and then attach a pin and a circle of felt to complete the boutonnière. This craft is a lovely way to give someone the feeling of receiving flowers that never wilt.

Wooden Hearts: Spread the Love
Wooden hearts can be used as decorations or small tokens of love. You can tuck them into lunch boxes, coat pockets, or hang them from doorknobs or rearview mirrors. Wooden hearts are versatile and can be customized with personal messages or designs. They are a simple yet meaningful way to spread love on Valentine's Day or any special occasion.

Folding Envelope Hearts: Romantic Messages
Folded envelopes sealed with a heart sticker can be a charming way to send a romantic message to your valentine. By cutting a wide heart from paper and folding it in a specific way, you can create an envelope with a hidden message inside. These folded envelope hearts can be made with patterned paper, such as wrapping or origami paper, adding an extra touch of creativity to your Valentine's Day greetings.

A Touch of TLC: Personalized Winter Accessories
For kids' winter accessories, you can add a touch of personalization by sewing buttons onto mittens or attaching pom-poms to scarves. These small embellishments can warm hearts and hands while making the accessories unique and special. You can also stitch shapes like hearts or initials onto knit hats to add a personalized touch.

Needle-Felted Heart Mug Cozy: Adorable Cup Sleeve
Greet someone with a heart-shaped cup sleeve that protects their fingers from hot beverages. This cozy cup sleeve can be needle-felted with a heart design using wool or other felting materials. It's a cute and practical craft that can be used as a gift for coffee or tea lovers.

Crayon Hearts: Translucent Window Decorations
To create a curtain of glowing hearts for a sunny window, you can make translucent hanging hearts using waxed paper and crayons. This craft involves melting crayons between layers of waxed paper and cutting out heart shapes. When hung in a window, these colorful hearts create a beautiful display of light and color.

Folded Paper Hearts: Ruffled Valentines
Folded paper hearts can be a unique way to show affection. By cutting paper into a capsule shape and folding it accordion-style, you can create ruffled valentines. These can be made from various materials such as vellum, crepe paper, or drawing pad pages. Adding strokes of paint and sealing each heart with a kiss adds a personal touch to these fluttering love notes.

Painted Bangles: Stylish Cuffs
Hand-painted wooden bangles in pretty sunset colors can make stylish and inexpensive gifts. By covering the bangles with a thin coat of satin acrylic craft paint, you can create a trendy accessory. To achieve a professional finish, it's recommended to brush the paint in one direction vertically. Adding a shiny high-gloss varnish provides a polished look to the painted bangles.

Heart Bookmark: Practical Valentine
A heart-shaped bookmark can be a practical and thoughtful gift for bookworms. By cutting out hearts from cardstock and decorative paper, you can create a layered heart bookmark. The smaller patterned heart is glued to the center of the larger one, creating a pocket where pages can be slipped in. This craft combines functionality with a touch of romance.

Felt Coffee Cup Sleeve: Reusable and Cute
A reusable coffee cup sleeve made of felt can protect your fingers from hot beverages and reduce waste from disposable cardboard sleeves. By cutting felt and sewing it into a sleeve shape, you can create a practical and environmentally friendly accessory. Adding heart-shaped felt cutouts to the sleeve adds a charming touch to this craft.

Floating Heart: Floral Display
The floating heart craft involves arranging flowers in the shape of a heart using flower frogs or floral foam. By affixing the flower frogs or floral foam to the bottom of a shallow bowl, you can create a foundation for the arrangement. Cut the stems of assorted flowers to the same height and insert them into the bowl, following the heart shape. This craft creates a stunning floral display that can be used as a centerpiece or decorative piece for Valentine's Day.

Heart-Shaped Pot Holders: Whimsical Kitchen Decor
Heart-shaped pot holders can add a touch of whimsy and color to a kitchen's decor. These charming pot holders can be made by sewing fabric in the shape of hearts and adding insulation to protect against heat. They make a delightful gift for someone who loves cooking or baking.

Stuffed Hearts: Pillowy Treats
Stuffed hearts made from tissue paper and parchment can be filled with candies and secret messages. These pillowy treats are created by folding tissue paper and parchment into heart shapes and securing them with tape. Adding your favorite candies and a hidden message inside makes them a sweet surprise for your loved ones.

Heart Doilies: Handmade Tea Party Decor
Handmade heart-shaped doilies can be a beautiful addition to a sweet tea party. These doilies can be made from paper napkins by folding and cutting them into heart shapes. By varying the colors and sizes of the doilies, you can create a charming and romantic atmosphere for your Valentine's Day celebration.

These are just a few of the Valentine's Day craft ideas mentioned in this article. Each craft offers a unique way to express love and create memorable gifts for your loved ones. I hope this information helps you get inspired and craft something special for Valentine's Day!