Try These DIY Valentine’s Day Crafts With the Whole Family (2024)

Looking for the perfect accessory to up your Valentine's Day outfit? Take matters into your own hands with these easy pipe cleaner heart rings that kids and adults will enjoy making and wearing. To make them, all you need are red or pink pipe cleaners!

Get the tutorial at One Little Project.

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Of the many Valentine's Day wreath tutorials on this list, this one has to be the easiest — and most adorable! To make these pint-sized wreaths, all you need is acrylic paint, tiny wooden hearts, glue, and a ribbon or cord. Sprinkle these mini wreaths around your house for a subtle burst of love. They look so sweet hanging from cabinet handles, around the neck of a bottle, or strung in front of a mirror.

Get the tutorial at Lovely Indeed.

Put your fine motor skills to the test with this origami heart basket. They're made simply using paper squares or old paper bags and a little patience. Use these baskets to give Valentine's Day treats to a friend or as a minimalistic Valentine's Day decoration around your house!

Get the tutorial at The Craft Patch.

This DIY Valentine's Day gift will be the key to your heart (literally!). It's so easy to make this adorable heart-shaped keychain using faux leather, cord, embroidery floss, and a split key ring.

Get the tutorial at Dream a Little Bigger.

A box of chocolates is always a classic Valentine's Day gift, but it'll be even more special when you dress it up with some lace, buttons, fabric, paper, or whatever scraps you have. After all, nothing makes the heart grow fonder like chocolate!

Get the tutorial at Delia Creates.

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For most kiddos, the best part of February 14 has to be the Valentine's Day candy! Make the holiday even sweeter when you help them make these candy dogs that double as a snack and craft! To get started, you'll need Smarties, Hershey’s Kisses, googly eyes, pom poms, and a hot glue gun.

Get the tutorial at Kid Friendly Things to Do.

Here's an easy way to fill your home with hearts, candlelight, and plenty of glitter. Begin with inexpensive glass candles that you can find at any store or Ikea, then affix a wax heart cutout to the center of the candle and decorate them to your heart's content with glitter! Remove the heart cutout and fill it with a contrasting color of glitter for an extra pop of color.

Get the tutorial at Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom.

This pretty pink slime is the ultimate craft for the slime-loving kiddo. Not only is it cute as can be, but it provides endless sensory play. To spruce up your slime Valentine's Day style, all you need are sequin hearts, fine pink glitter, and pink food coloring!

Get the tutorial at Crafts by Amanda.

Check out this simple way to decorate your home for Valentine's Day. With candy hearts, lollipops, mini balloons, and some non-edible items like wax lips, you and your little love bugs can make these sweet candy terrariums.

Get the tutorial at Design Improvised.

Ree Drummond admits that she loves mason jars for so many reasons. "They're indispensable," she says. Channel the usefulness of the simple household object with this fun and festive marbled painted Valentine's Day mason jar craft. All you need is contact paper and inexpensive acrylic paints to make these abstract jars that'll hold all your favorite Valentine's candies!

Get the tutorial at Mason Jar Crafts Love.

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Up your V-Day party photo booth game with these glittery X's and O's. To make these fun props, all you need are smoothfoam letters, Mod Podge, and lots of glitter, of course.

Get the tutorial at Studio DIY!.

You don't have to go to the woods to carve your and your sweetheart's initials into a tree this Valentine's Day! Recreate the romantic act from the comfort of your own home with this lovely wood slice emblazoned with your initials and anniversary date.

Get the tutorial at Average But Inspired.

Along with flowers and chocolates, jewelry is up there as one of the most classic and sweet Valentine's Day gifts. Ensure that your Valentine's Day accessories are one of a kind with these DIY heart-shaped stud earrings that make a perfect Galentine's Day gift or companion to your Valentine's Day outfit.

Get the tutorial at Fall for DIY.

Add some whimsy to your coffee table or Galentine's Day party decor with these adorable conversation heart coasters. To bring your favorite Valentine's Day candy to life, you just need some wooden hearts, paint, stickers, and sealant.

Get the tutorial at The Crafted Life.

Nothing screams Valentine's Day more than a bottle of wine and a box of chocolates. Sip in style this February 14 with these hand-painted Valentine's wine glasses. Opt for acrylic enamel paints to complete the task successfully. Outline the design depicted here using tape, or let your creativity flow by crafting your own Valentine's Day pattern.

Get the tutorial at Crafts By Amanda.

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Flowers are nice and all, but succulents last longer—and they come in the cutest pots. These pretty plants will look lovely on your Valentine's windowsill.

Get the tutorial at A Night Owl Blog.

These DIY balloon "tails" will be the talk of any Galentine's Day party—and they couldn't be easier to throw together, either.

Get the tutorial at Design Improvised.

Got any old sweaters lying around? Repurpose them with this easy, fluffy craft.

Get the tutorial at Eighteen 25.

Get this: There's actually a vase full of water hidden within those conversation hearts. It's the dreamiest optical illusion!

Get the tutorial at Smart School House.

This darling framed heart is made of nothing more than shiplap and a few quick coats of paint! Gorgeous, right?

Get the tutorial at A Wonderful Thought.

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