71 Easy Valentine's Day Crafts for Every Age
These unique DIY projects are fun for toddlers, kids and adults.
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It's almost Valentine's Day — flowers, hearts, glitter and shades of red immediately come to mind. Celebrate the holiday of love by creating adorable home decor and personalized gifts for loved ones, like heart garlands, sparkly chocolate boxes and floral wreaths. Trust us: Nothing says "I Love You" like a homemade Valentine's Day card or thoughtful present.
The best part? You don't need to be a professional to tackle these Valentine's Day crafts — they're simple enough for your kids to join in on the fun. Whether you're planning a Valentine's Day party for the girls, a romantic night with a partner or a special day for your kids, these unique crafts will make the day feel memorable. Time to break out the scissors and some glue, so you can start brainstorming your next arts and crafts project!
Beaded Bracelets
Beaded bracelets, popular among kids and adults, have been everywhere lately. Make some fitting for the romance holiday, spelling out words like "Love," "Be Mine" or "XOXO."
Garland With Hearts and Pom Poms
Craft a simple and sweet garland to hang from your mantel. This one's made with homemade pom poms and stuffed hearts constructed of felt and embroidery floss. Everything is tied together using jute rope.
Heart Chocolate Boxes
Turn basic heart-shaped boxes into a festive present. First paint them red and adorn them in sequin trim, then fill them with decadent chocolates.
Rose Ice Balls
Keep drinks cool with these rose-infused ice balls. Use biodegradable balloons or silicone molds, filling each with red, pink and white roses. They're not intended to go in your drink, though.
Egg Carton Flowers
Brighten their space with a colorful floral arrangement that can be displayed on their dining table, bookshelf, you name it. But rather than fresh blooms, take a different approach this time around by making a picture-perfect bouquet out of painted egg cartons.
Wood Heart Napkin Ring
Using wood beads, wood hearts and twine, craft these adorable napkin rings — ideal for decorating a romantic tablescape. We love that this blogger pairs it with a pink-and-white checkerboard napkin.
Donut Pegboard
If you're hosting a Valentine's Day party, try this heart-shaped pegboard — then fill it with sprinkled donuts. Keep in mind: This craft does require the use of a jigsaw.
Sweet Photo Holders
This Valentine's Day, find a creative way to display your favorite photos. Decorate tiny wooden blocks, drawing pretty patterns with red or pink paint, then glue on mini clothespins to clip your photographs.
Glittery Pink Slime
Kids will love creating this sparkly pink slime — which takes less than 15 minutes to make, according to this blogger. It's a standard recipe (glue, baking soda and contact solution) with the addition of pink food coloring, pink glitter and sequin hearts.
Eucalyptus Heart Wreath
This lush, heart-shaped wreath uses an old wire hanger as the base. To make it, you'll need a pair of pliers, craft wire and a few faux eucalyptus stems — that's it.
Heart Pom-Poms
Make your own pom-pom ornaments in a range of warm hues. Take note from this blogger and hang them from a few branches inside a vase.
Bee Mine Chocolate Wrappers
Transform a boring chocolate bar into a buzzing bee, complete with heart-shaped wings and antlers.
Floral Napkin Rings
Turn fresh or faux flowers into pretty napkin rings to impress your guests. To complete the Valentine's place setting, add a small heart-shaped plate.
Abstract Art Valentine
Both children and adults can have fun layering a sheet of paper with paint splatters, marks and patterns. Once you love the final look, cut out heart shapes for your valentines.
Pink Rhinestone Sneakers
If you're planning to attend a Valentine's Day party, these pink sneakers will help you show up in style. Create a heart shape using mini flat-back crystals or rhinestones.
Smoochy Lip Throw Pillow
Even if you're new to sewing, these adorable lip pillows are easy to make. Just pick up your favorite fabric — whether it's velvet, boucle or cotton — and follow this simple pattern.
Tissue Paper Valentine Tree
Cut tissue paper hearts in a variety of sizes and colors, then distribute them onto real or faux branches. The end result is a one-of-a-kind decoration.
Everything Bagel Seasoning “Sand Art”
These tiny vials aren't actually filled with sand — they're layered with all of the components of everything but the bagel seasoning: poppy seeds, white sesame, black sesame, garlic, onion and sea salt.
Love Garland
Craft your own love-themed garland made from felt, pom-poms and twine. Just note, this blogger uses a Cricut to ensure consistent shapes!
Houseplant Valentine
Turn a houseplant into a crafty gift by adding a Valentine's card personalized with your child's photo — it's a genius idea for teachers!
Alyssa Gautieri (she/her) is the associate lifestyle editor for Good Housekeeping, where she covers all things home and interior design. Prior to joining GH in 2022, she wrote for publications including ELLE Decor, Chairish, BobVila.com, Unique Homes Magazine and LODGING Magazine, in addition to crafting product copy for home brands like BrylaneHome and VIGO Industries.
Mariah Thomas (she/her) is an assistant editor for Good Housekeeping, where she covers home and lifestyle content. Mariah has more than four years of editorial experience, having written for TLC, Apartment Therapy, Women's Health and Avocado Magazine. She received her master's degree in journalism at the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism and published her first book, Heart and Soul: Poems of Thoughts and Emotions, in 2019. She's also the founder of RTF Community, a platform for creatives of color to connect, learn and showcase their work.
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