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56 Easy DIY Valentine's Day Card Ideas That'll Warm Hearts on February 14
Time to spread the love!
Whether you are on the hunt for Valentine's Day card ideas for a significant other, friends, family, or your kids’ classmates, these cute homemade valentines will convey your Happy Valentine’s Day messages with style and creativity. Not crafty? Not to worry. From easy printables to simple Valentine's Day crafts to watercolor art inspiration, you’ll find ideas here for every skill level.
If you're looking for the perfect little something for children to stuff into classmates’ valentine boxes at school, set those little hands to work crafting "love bugs" (idea #26 on this list). Or, treat everyone in the class to a small gift, such as a sweet treat, cute pencil, or glow stick, along with a card bearing a clever Valentine’s Day pun to tie it all together.
Want to create a special keepsake for a loved one (or the one)? Make a DIY photo card embellished with buttons, spell out X's and O's with handmade confetti, or pull out the paintbrush for some freestyle art. The recipient will treasure your creation always, especially when you inscribe it with one of these meaningful Valentine's Day quotes. Whichever card idea you choose, one thing is for sure—it'll warm your valentine's heart on February 14.
Fabric Scrap Valentines
We can't think of a better way to use fabric scraps than this punny valentine idea.
Monogram DIY Valentines
This sophisticated, personalized valentine will earn a spot in your recipient's keepsake box.
Pressed Flower Butterfly and Heart Valentines
Of course, it would be lovely if you have pressed flowers saved from your spring and summer garden to craft these valentines—but if not, this blogger has your back with her trick for drying and pressing flowers fast.
Get the tutorial at Woodlark Blog.
Dinomite Dinosaur Valentine
How cute are these colorful dinosaurs!?
Floral Flair Studio Sunflower Valentine Template
Got a cutting machine, such as a Cricut or Silhouette? Use it to make this 3D flower with falling heart petals. Buy the template at Floral Flair Studio's Etsy shop and watch the tutorial at @floralflairstudio on Instagram.
Button Heart Photo Card
Tell your partner how much you love them by transforming a plain note card into a heartwarming photo card embellished with sweet buttons.
To make: Cut out a heart shape from the front of a plain note card. Glue a photograph to the inside of the card, centering it in the opening. Glue buttons around the outline of the heart cutout.
'Hugs & Squeezes' Applesauce Pouch Valentines
A healthy snack and valentine in one, this idea is ideal for pre-schoolers, kindergarteners, or early grade schoolers—and super easy for you to pull together thanks to the printable cards bearing a cute and punny message.
Get the tutorial at Occasions by Shakira.
Vegetable Watercolor Valentine's Card
Tell them you love them with a hand-painted card and clever saying. Make a loose watercolor drawing of fruits or vegetables on the front of blank note cards and add punny sayings—such as "You are Rooted in My Heart," "Olive You," and "I Love You From My Head Tomatoes."
Cut-Paper Flower Card
The hardest part about making this construction paper candy heart card is keeping yourself from eating all the candies.
Get the tutorial at Woman's Day.
'I Dig You' Valentine
Who wouldn't want to receive a bag filled with gummy worms and M&Ms on Valentine's Day?
Get the tutorial at Good Housekeeping.
DIY Scratch-Off Card
Customize this scratch-off card however you'd like to make it as unique as your valentine themselves.
Get the tutorial at Good Housekeeping.
Words and Vines Valentine's Day Card
If you're looking to improve your lettering and watercolor skills, then this totally customizable card craft is perfect for you.
Get the tutorial at The Postman's Knock.
Oil Pastel Heart Balloons Card
Perfect for both kids and adults, this oil pastel heart balloon card couldn't be easier to make.
Get the tutorial at The Joy of Sharing.
Accordion Envelope Valentine
Dress this cute accordion envelope card up with stickers, coupons, and love notes for a valentine that's full of surprises.
Get the tutorial at White House Crafts.
Mason Jar Valentine
Decorate a chipboard mason jar with some buttons, twine, and rhinestones to create these adorable Valentines.
Get the tutorial at The Country Chic Cottage.
Stencil Hearts Valentine's Day Card
No one will believe you made this gorgeous stencil heart card with just an old toothbrush, paint, and a piece of junk mail.
Get the tutorial at The Postman's Knock.
3D Tissue Paper Heart Card
This stunning tissue paper heart card is something your recipient will want to keep for years to come.
Get the tutorial at The Joy Sharing.
Printable Truck Valentine
Anyone who loves donuts, trucks, or puns (or all three!) will be delighted to receive this clever card.
Get the tutorial at The Country Chic Cottage.
Exploding Hearts Envelope Gift Tags
Tie these heart-filled envelope gift tags to a lollipop or a plastic bag full of candy for an extra-sweet treat.
Get the tutorial at White House Crafts.
Lollipop Heart Flower Cards
If you're a sucker for your sweetheart, then these little treats are perfect for you.
Get the tutorial at One Little Project.
Corinne Sullivan is an Editor at Cosmopolitan, where she covers a variety of beats, including lifestyle, entertainment, relationships, shopping, and more. She can tell you everything you need to know about the love lives of A-listers, the coziest bedsheets, and the sex toys actually worth your $$$. She is also the author of the 2018 novel Indecent. Follow her on Instagram for cute pics of her pup and bébé.
Terri Robertson is the Senior Editor, Digital, at Country Living, where she shares her lifelong love of homes, gardens, down-home cooking, and antiques.
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