30 Valentine’s Day Crafts, Recipes, Free Printables and More!

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With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, I wanted to share some of my favorite Valentine’s Day crafts, recipes, free printables, home decor and more!

To be honest, I’m not the biggest Valentine’s Day fan. I love the color pink, though. So, it’s a great excuse for me to decorate with pretty pinks in the middle of winter. 🙂

From creating heart-shaped wreaths to baking the dreamiest desserts, these ideas are full of love, creativity and crafting ideas. Let’s spread some Valentine cheer!

30 Fabulous Crafts, Recipes, Free Printables and More

And all of this amazing inspiration is starting to get my creative Valentine’s Day juices flowing. Enjoy!

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Easy Valentine’s Day Crafts

Nothing says “I love you” like something handmade! Whether you’re crafting alone for some “me-time” or bringing the kids in on the fun, these Valentine’s crafts will brighten your space and your loved ones’ hearts.

1. DIY Valentine’s Heart Trees

Add elegance to your table with these fun and festive heart trees. Simply wrap a Styrofoam cone atop a glass candlestick in cardstock cutouts of hearts and secure with double-sided tape—voilà, instant romance!

DIY Valentine's Heart Trees
DIY Valentine’s Heart Trees from Crafts by Courtney

2. Valentine’s Day Coffee Cup Sleeve

Keep your coffee cozy while sharing the love. Use felt or patterned fabric to create a personalized coffee sleeve perfect for chilly mornings.

Valentine's Day Coffee Cup Sleeve
Valentine’s Day Coffee Cup Sleeve from Sunny Stitching

3. Wood Shims Mini Pallet Sign

For a rustic charm, make a mini pallet sign with wood shims. Paint it in shades of red, pink, and white, then stencil a romantic heart or word like “LOVE.”

Wood Shims Mini Pallet Valentine's Day Sign
Wood Shims Mini Pallet Sign from DIY Beautify

4. Valentine Ampersand Thumbtack Art

Feeling adventurous? Cover a blank canvas in the shape of an ampersand with gold or red thumbtacks for a unique, metallic shine that screams love!

Valentine Ampersand Thumbtack Art
  Valentine Ampersand Thumbtack Art from Live Love DIY

5. DIY Heart Crayons

Gather those broken crayons you’ve been meaning to toss and repurpose them into adorable heart-shaped versions! Use silicone molds, bake at 230°F, and voilà—cute, colorful gifts for little ones to hand out at school.

DIY Heart Crayons
DIY Heart Crayons from Happily Eva After

6. DIY Rustic Valentine Countdown Calendar

Countdown to Valentine’s Day with a cute DIY advent-style calendar garland. Fill it with mini love notes, treats, or small tokens for your special someone.

DIY Rustic Valentine Countdown Calendar
DIY Rustic Valentine Countdown Calendar from Twelve O’ Eight

Valentine’s Day Wreaths

Nothing warms up a door quite like a Valentine’s wreath! Here are some stunning options to make your guests feel the love.

7. Cupcake Liner Pink Heart Wreath

Who knew cupcake liners could double as decor? Fold them and attach them to a foam wreath base for a frilly, feminine flair.

Cupcake Liner Pink Heart Wreath from Atta Girl Says

8. DIY Felt Heart Wreath

Attach red and pink felt hearts onto a wire wreath form for a soft and romantic vibe. You can pick up the supplies for this at your local craft store.

DIY Felt Heart Wreath from Country Peony

9. Simple Grapevine Valentine’s Day Wreath

Keep it simple with a heart-shaped grapevine wreath and a touch of red and pink roses. A minimalist’s dream!

Valentine's Day Wreath
Valentine’s Day Wreath from Delineate Your Dwelling

10. Heart Ribbon Wreath

Got leftover ribbons lying around? Tie them into knots around a wreath frame, mixing shades of red, pink, and white for a charming, shabby-chic effect.

Heart Ribbon Wreath from Hallmark

Valentine’s Day Garlands

Garlands make festive additions to mantels, walls, or tabletops. These DIY garlands will add that extra touch of love to your space!

11. DIY Rag Garland

Repurpose old fabric into a shabby-chic garland to hang over your fireplace or along the staircase.

12. Valentine’s Paper Strip Heart Garland

Use strips of scrapbook paper to create heart shapes and string them together. It’s fun and perfect for kids to help with!

DIY paper heart garland
Valentine’s Paper Strip Heart Garland from The Idea Room

13. Paper Heart Garland

Cut out hearts from cardstock and attach them with string for a simple and sweet decoration.

Paper Heart Garland
Paper Heart Garland from Cats on the Homestead

14. Valentine’s Book Page Garland

Got an old book lying around? Turn its pages into a beautiful garland by cutting out heart shapes and stringing them up.

Valentine's Book Page Garland
  Valentine’s Book Page Garland from Restoration Redoux

Recipes for Valentine’s Day

Whip up something sweet with these delicious Valentine’s Day recipes! Perfect for parties or a cozy night in.

Create a giant cookie cake layered with frosting in the shape of a heart. It’s a show-stopping centerpiece for any Valentine’s table.

16. Valentine Red Velvet Brownies

These rich and gooey brownies are perfect for Valentine’s Day—especially with a touch of heart-shaped candies on top!

Valentine Red Velvet Brownies
Valentine Red Velvet Brownies from Kleinworth & Co.

17. Strawberry Cheesecake Bites

Mini cheesecake bites topped with fresh strawberries are as cute as they are delicious.

Strawberry Cheesecake Bites
Strawberry Cheesecake Bites from Organizer By Day

18. Chocolate Cherry Cordial Fudge

A combination of chocolate and cherries makes for an irresistible treat.

Chocolate Cherry Cordial Fudge
Chocolate Cherry Cordial Fudge from Lemon Tree Dwelling

19. Valentine’s Pink Peppermint Hot Chocolate

Turn up the romantic vibes with a mug of pink hot chocolate topped with whipped cream and heart-shaped sprinkles.

Valentine's Pink Peppermint Hot Chocolate
Valentine’s Pink Peppermint Hot Chocolate from The Moon and Me

Valentine’s Day Home Decor

Transform your home into a love-filled haven with these easy DIY home decor projects.

20. Easy DIY Heart Pillow Cover

Use a stencil or stitch a simple cut-out heart onto pillow covers to add a subtle yet festive accent to your sofa.

21. Pop of Pink

Add pink accents, such as throw blankets or vases filled with roses, to brighten up any room … or choose a pink patterned pillow like this one!

Pop of Pink
Pop of Pink from Southern State of Mind

22. Valentine’s Day Mantel Decor

Dress up your mantel with faux flowers, pink accents, and framed love-themed artwork.

Valentine's Day Mantel
Valentine’s Day Mantel from Craftaholics Anonymous

23. Valentine’s Day Mantel

A few simple touches—like a heart-shaped wreath and pink topiaries—go a long way in creating a warm and romantic ambiance.

Valentine's Day Mantel from My Blessed Life
Valentine’s Day Mantel from My Blessed Life

DIY Valentine’s Cards

Nothing beats heartfelt, handmade cards for Valentine’s Day!

24. Accordion Valentine’s Card

Craft an accordion-style card with multiple layers of hearts—it’s a sweet surprise for your friends or loved ones.

Accordion Valentine's Card
Accordion Valentine’s Card from Ashbee Design

25.  “Main Squeeze” Valentine Printable Gift Card

Attach this adorable card to an applesauce packet for a fun, pun-filled treat.

26. “Write” to the Point – Candy-Free Valentine’s

Focus on sweet words instead of sweet treats by gifting a bundle of colorful pens with this pun-filled card.

"Write" to the Point - Candy Free Valentine's
“Write” to the Point – Candy Free Valentine’s from Liz On Call

Valentine’s Day Free Printables

Short on time? These free printables will save the day!

27. Love One Another Free Printable

Frame this cute print as a reminder to spread love all around.

28. Free Printable Earring Valentine’s Cards

Perfect for gift-givers! Attach cute earrings to these free printable cards—it’s a gift and a card in one.

Free Printable Earring Valentines
  Free Printable Earring Valentine’s Cards from Persia Lou

29. I Love Everything Coloring Printable Page

Keep the kiddos entertained with this printable coloring page filled with hearts and fun designs.

I Love Everything Coloring Printable
I Love Everything Coloring Printable Page from Tried and True

30. Valentine’s Subway Art

Add a sweet touch to your decor with subway art that features Valentine’s-inspired quotes and phrases.

Valentine's Subway Art
Valentine’s Subway Art from Bonjour! Blog

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8 Comments

  1. Thank you for including my M&M Cookies! These are all great ideas. I need to do some Valentine’s Day decorating!

    1. You’re so welcome! I could have featured a few more of your Valentine’s posts, so it was hard to narrow it down to one. Great content!! 🙂

  2. Thanks so much for including my Chocolate Cherry Cordial Fudge, Laura! What a FABULOUS collection you’ve put together!!

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