50 Homemade Valentine's Day Card Ideas to Impress Your Loved Ones
Try your hand at one (or two!) of these DIY cards to make February 14 feel extra festive.
With February 14 right around the corner, you'll want to start thinking about which Valentine’s Day crafts you'd like to tackle this year. Whether you're making valentines for your own friends and loved ones or are helping your kids prep cards for their class, you can't go wrong with a handmade gift. Cue up your favorite playlist of love songs, brew a seasonal beverage and plan for a crafty afternoon at home with your crew. Below, we're sharing homemade Valentine's Day card ideas that will put a smile on children's and adults' faces alike.
No matter if you're looking to take an old-school approach with construction paper and doilies or are interested in trying something more tech-y (like a printable card paired with a DIY gift), you'll find plenty of inspiration for everyone in your life. Now is the time to stock up on everything you'll need to take your cards from good to great — think glitter paper, watercolor paints and maybe even some mini donut erasers (you'll see what we mean in a moment!). Your recipients will look forward to displaying these creations in their home all year long.
We hope you absolutely love the clever ideas below. Once you're done making cards for everyone on your list, take some time to design a cute Valentine's Day box to house the special cards you'll inevitably be receiving on February 14, too!
Simple Paper Heart Valentines
Take things back to the good ol' days by cutting out simple, heart-shaped paper valentines and adorning them with doilies, stickers, glitter and more. Kids of all ages will enjoy getting their crafting on with all sorts of fun materials.
Robot Valentine's Day Card
The robot-obsessed will fall head over heels for these adorable cards that may look high-tech, but are actually quite simple to make using construction paper, sequins, glitter and googly eyes. Kids and adults alike will get a kick out of these whimsical designs.
Watercolor and Glitter Paper Card
Who doesn't go wild for polka dots? Surprise a pattern-loving friend with a card like this one. Simply grab a Q-tip and dip it in watercolor paint to create the dotted design. Then, cut a heart out of glitter paper and glue it to the top for the perfect sparkly accent.
Magic-Themed Valentine
If, in the words of Taylor Swift, you were simply "enchanted to meet" the many valentines in your life, you'll need to hand out these darling magic wand-themed cards. They're truly too precious to tuck away in a box — in fact, your recipient could place the stick inside a plant pot to admire your handiwork all month long.
Banana Valentine Card
If you or your valentine simply can't resist a good pun, you'll need to make them one of these colorful banana-themed cards. Choose your favorite phrase and get to work using some vibrant card stock and a craft knife.
Printable Valentine's Card
Candy is great, but let's face it: Chocolate often doesn't last long! On the other hand, your pals can flaunt a DIY necklace for months to come. Once you make one of your own, attach it to a special card that takes it to the next level. Thankfully, this blogger provides a printable template that you can download in a snap.
Sand Art Valentine's Cards
While you may normally think of sand art as being messy, using a special sealant will help to preserve your handiwork so that you can pass out these darling cards this Valentine's Day. Colorful sand and some wood letters are what you'll need to bring a design like this one to life.
Watercolor and Letter Card
Use watercolors to create an ombré effect as seen here for the front of your card. Then, take letter stickers in the color of your choosing and spell out a Valentine's Day-appropriate phrase (you could also do "XOXO" or "ILY") to give your lucky recipient all of the feels.
Printable Valentine with Star Stamp
If you're looking for a printable card with a small DIY component, this is the solution for you. Use a cookie cutter to craft a heart shape out of a potato (yes, you read that correctly!), which you can then stamp directly onto your printed cardstock. Even sweeter is the cherry (Starburst) on top!
Donut Valentine's Cards
Like bananas, donuts also come with their fair share of adorable puns. These printable cards will brighten up any dessert lover's V-Day. Add mini donut erasers on top for a colorful finishing touch.
Origami Heart Card
In less than five minutes, you can create a sweet origami heart that will wow your valentine. When you're done, it's your choice whether you'd like to glue your heart to a piece of larger paper and make a foldable card or present it to a loved one on its own, perhaps with a small note written on the back.
Cactus Printable Cards
These cactus-themed printables are great to gift on their own, or you could pair them with a small potted cactus or accessory related to the plant. Everyone loves receiving a small trinket!
Marbleized Valentine's Card
This tutorial teaches you how to create your very own marbleized card, which you can make using any hues that speak to you. Take your creation to the next level by including the phrase, "I've lost my marbles over you," on the inside, as blogger Kate suggests.
Abstract Heart Valentine's Cards
Who doesn't love abstract art (or in this case, an abstract heart!)? Wow your loved ones with these gallery-worthy, mixed media cards made from paint, pastels and markers.
String Heart Valentine Cards
Hello, Wonderful blogger Agnes decided to entertain her kids during Valentine's Day with this fine motor skills craft that's as colorful as it is fun. Grab some yarn, cardstock and a threading needle to teach them sewing basics. Use different colors to represent each family member.
Tootsie Roll Pop Valentine Cards
Transform classic Tootsie Roll pops into cherries in an instant. Follow the blogger's tutorial to wrap green crepe paper on the lollipop sticks and attach leaf-shaped notes to complete your creation.
Cat Ear Valentine's Day Printable
With blogger Vanessa's "Meowentine" printable, you can easily attach a loving message to any gift, including adorable pink headbands for kids. The idea is easy, affordable and cute.
Love Bug Valentine Card
There's more to this love bug craft than meets the eye. Lift up the wings to reveal hidden messages only for your special someone to see. Once you've made your love bug's body, decorate it with googly eyes, pipe cleaners and heart stickers.
Donut Valentine Card
This Valentine's Day, gift the joy of a hilarious and romantic donut pun to go with any mouth-watering donuts you decide to gift. This design requires a Cricut and patterned cardstock.
You Make My Heart Pop Valentine Card
Have you ever loved someone so much that they make your heart pop? Well, that's exactly what this craft is meant to portray, all while satisfying your giftee's popcorn obsession. Simply download the blogger's printable template and wrap it around a bag of popcorn. Personalize the back with your own sweet message.
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