25 DIY Valentine's Day Decor Projects & Ideas to Try (2024)

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Updated on 05/08/20

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Sweet treats, hearts, and red and pink garlands can only mean one thing: Valentine's Day is here. Express your romantic side by decorating your home for Valentine's Day with these love-themed DIYs that are perfect for celebrating the holiday.

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    DIY Mini Heart Cake Stands

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    Serve up dessert at home on cute heart mini cake stands that are an adorable way to up your presentation of the grand finale of your Valentine's Day meal. To make your own attach a wooden heart plaque and candlestick together and paint them both a solid color to create your own mini cake stand.

    DIY Mini Heart Cake Stands TutorialfromSay Yes

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    DIY Forever Ever Pillow

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    If you have a Silhouette machine you can recreate this forever ever pillow by downloading the free cut files fromCraftaholic Anonymous which can be used to cut white and gold heat transfer vinyl that you can iron onto any accent pillow.

    DIY Forever Eve Pillow Tutorial fromCraftaholic Anonymous

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    DIY Birch Candle Holder

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    Recreate the look of when you were younger and carved into a tree the initials of you and your love by crafting a birch bark candle holder complete with a hand carved heart.

    DIY Birch Candle Holder Tutorial fromCutesy Crafts

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    DIY Red Glitter XO

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    Have your children help to make these eye-catching red glitter XO using paper mache X and O available at craft stores which can be painted in Mod Podge and covered in red glitter for an easy Valentine's Day decor. painted in Mod Podge and covered in red glitter for an easy Valentine's Day decor.

    DIY Red Glitter XO Tutorial fromMake Life Lovely

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    DIY Leather Heart Placemats

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    Set the table this Valentine's Day by making these modern white leather placemats that are shaped like hearts. The best part of this DIY is it only takes minutes to do and does not require any sewing to make your own set of placements!

    DIY Leather Heart Placemats Tutorial fromOh So Beautiful Paper

  • 06 of 25

    DIY Decorative Cork Heart

    Love wine? If so decorate your home by making a heart accent out of corks that would look amazing when paired on a tray of champagne and chocolate covered strawberries this Valentine's Day.

    DIY Decorative Cork Heart from​Sand And Sisal

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    DIY Heart Wreath

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    Hang this soft fluttery heart wreath in your home this Valentine's Day. To make your own cut out a large heart out of cardboard and cover the cut heart using small circles of red tissue paper.

    DIY Heart Wreath Tutorialfrom Stephanie White

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    DIY Heart Accent Pillow

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    This DIY heart pillow is so fun that you might want to keep it on your sofa all year round.

    DIY Heart Accent Pillow TutorialfromDesign Love Fest

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  • 09 of 25

    DIY Industrial XO

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    If you are looking for a way to decorate your home for Valentine's Day try adding this set of industrial X and O letters which can be made out of paper mache letters and would be perfect on a bookcase, mantel or coffee table.

    DIY Industrial XO Letters TutorialfromDolen Diaries

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    DIY Washi Tape Wall Art

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    Create a stunning temporary heart wall art using strips of washi tape to create a giant heart.

    DIY Washi Tape Wall Art Tutorial fromThe Proper Pinwheel

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    DIY Fabric Heart Garland

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    Use up some of your extra bits of fabric from various crafts by creating a Valentine's Day garland that you can use year after year.

    DIY Fabric Heart Garland TutorialfromHow About Orange

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    DIY Kiss Art

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    What is there not to love about a simple DIY? Make your own romantic art by putting on various shades of lipstick and kissing a sheet of paper to create your own kiss art.

    DIY KissArt Tutorial from Stephanie White

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    DIY Edible Dish Paint

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    Surprise the love of your life by painting edible hearts onto their plate by creating your own edible paint out of sugar, water and food coloring.

    DIY Edible Dish Paint TutorialfromHow About Orange

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    DIY Faux Fur Heart Pillow

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    Toss a luxurious faux fur heart pillow onto your bed or couch to add some romantic flair to your home for your Valentine's Dayat home date night.

    DIY Faux Fur Heart PillowatThe Merry Thought

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    DIY Painted XOXO Throw Blanket

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    Spend your Valentine's Day snuggling with your special someone on the sofa a homemade xoxo throw blanket while watching Netflix.

    This adorable throw is made by painting Xs and Os on a muslin blanket with craft paint, and all the easy to follow DIY details can be found atLovely Indeed.

    DIY Painted XOXO Throw BlanketfromLovely Indeed

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    DIY Heart Tea Towels

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    They say the way to someone's heart is through their stomach, so what better way to spend Valentine's Day together thancooking up a romantic meal together at home? To get ready for your date night in the cooking together, add some cute romantic decor to your kitchen such as these handmade heart tea towels to add some Valentine's Day flare.

    Heart Tea Towel TutorialfromSay Yes

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    DIY Washi Tape Wall Art

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    Grab a roll of your favoritewashi tapeand make a decorative heart wall art that is simple to create and is perfect if you want to do some last minute Valentine's Day decorating. The geometric heart design looks so chic that you might just want to leave it up on your wall all year round.

    DIY Washi Tape Wall Art fromHomey Oh My

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    DIY Wire Heart Photo Holders

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    Showcase your favorite memories together as a couple by using copper wire to build a heart photo holder that can hold a single photo. Either build oneor create a few photo holders for a small grouping that would look perfect on a desk, mantel or as a centerpiece for your Valentine's Day dinner at home.

    DIY Wire Heart Photo Holders fromHomemade Ginger

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    DIY Heart Glasses

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    Toast to your love for each other on Valentine's Day with these super cute heart glasses that would be the perfect way to serve co*cktails.

    To make your own grab theheart template atSarah Heartswhich you can use to cut the vinyl heart that can be temporarily placed on stemless glasses.

    DIY Heart Glasses fromSarah Hearts

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    DIY Glitter Love Sign

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    Decorate your home by making a sparkling script love sign to hang in your home.

    DIY Glitter Love Sign fromSister's Suitcase

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    DIY 3D Hearts Backdrop

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    Are you going to be spending Valentine's Day apart from your love? If so why not video chat them with this super cute 3D heart background behind you.

    Make your own inexpensive heart background for all your Valentine's Day pictures or video chats by readingthe full tutorial atHow About Orange.

    DIY 3D Hearts BackdropfromHow About Orange

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    DIY Pixel Heart Wall Decor

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    Fill up one of the empty walls in your home by making this pixel heart wall decor that is made by sticking washi tape in a grid format to form a heart shape.

    DIY Pixel Heart Wall DecorfromA Beautiful Mess

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    DIY Fabric Hanging Valentine

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    Get ready for Valentine's Day by assembling your own fabric hanging art that reminds your love to kiss you.

    DIY Fabric Hanging Valentine fromSay Yes

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    DIY Modern Heart Art

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    Cut triangles out of all your leftover colored scrapbooking paper and assemble them to form a giant heart which you can frame and hang on your walls for easy non-cheesy Valentine's Day decor.

    DIY Modern Heart Art fromAlice And Lois

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    DIY Gold Leather Heart Pillow

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    Update one of your old fabric toss pillows to be more romantic by adding a giant gold leather heart in thecenter of it.

    DIY Gold Leather Heart Pillow fromSarah Hearts

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DIY Projects:

DIY stands for "Do-It-Yourself," and it refers to activities where individuals create, modify, or repair things on their own, without professional assistance. DIY projects can range from home improvement tasks to crafting and creative endeavors.

Valentine's Day Crafts:

Valentine's Day crafts are creative projects specifically designed to celebrate Valentine's Day, which is observed on February 14th each year. These crafts often involve making decorations, gifts, or cards with romantic themes, such as hearts, love symbols, and red or pink colors.

Heart-Shaped Mini Cake Stands:

These DIY mini cake stands are heart-shaped stands used to serve desserts. To make them, you can attach a wooden heart plaque to a candlestick and paint them in a solid color. This creates a cute and festive way to present your Valentine's Day treats.

Forever Ever Pillow:

The Forever Ever Pillow is a DIY project that involves using a Silhouette machine to cut white and gold heat transfer vinyl. The cut vinyl can then be ironed onto an accent pillow, creating a personalized and romantic design.

Birch Candle Holder:

The DIY Birch Candle Holder is a craft project that recreates the nostalgic act of carving initials into a tree. By crafting a candle holder from birch bark and adding a hand-carved heart, you can create a rustic and romantic decoration for Valentine's Day.

Red Glitter XO:

The Red Glitter XO is a DIY project that involves making eye-catching red glitter X and O shapes. Paper mache X and O letters, available at craft stores, can be painted with Mod Podge and covered in red glitter. This creates a simple and festive Valentine's Day decor.

Leather Heart Placemats:

The Leather Heart Placemats are modern white leather placemats shaped like hearts. This DIY project is quick and easy, as it doesn't require any sewing. These placemats can add a romantic touch to your Valentine's Day table setting.

Decorative Cork Heart:

The Decorative Cork Heart is a DIY project that involves creating a heart accent out of corks. This craft idea is particularly suitable for wine lovers and can be a charming addition to a tray of champagne and chocolate-covered strawberries on Valentine's Day.

Heart Wreath:

The Heart Wreath is a soft and fluttery wreath that can be hung in your home on Valentine's Day. To make your own, you can cut out a large heart from cardboard and cover it with small circles of red tissue paper. This creates a delicate and romantic decoration.

Heart Accent Pillow:

The Heart Accent Pillow is a fun DIY project that results in a heart-shaped pillow. This pillow can be a playful and charming addition to your home decor, and you might even want to keep it on your sofa all year round.

Industrial XO Letters:

The Industrial XO Letters are a DIY project that involves making X and O letters out of paper mache. These letters can be used to decorate bookcases, mantels, or coffee tables, adding an industrial and romantic touch to your Valentine's Day decor.

Washi Tape Wall Art:

Washi Tape Wall Art is a DIY project that uses strips of washi tape to create a giant heart shape on a wall. This temporary wall art can be a simple and stylish way to decorate your space for Valentine's Day.

Fabric Heart Garland:

The Fabric Heart Garland is a DIY project that allows you to use up extra bits of fabric by creating a garland of fabric hearts. This garland can be used as a Valentine's Day decoration year after year.

Kiss Art:

Kiss Art is a simple DIY project that involves putting on various shades of lipstick and kissing a sheet of paper to create your own romantic art. This personalized artwork can be a unique and sentimental gift for your loved one.

Edible Dish Paint:

Edible Dish Paint is a DIY project that allows you to paint edible hearts onto plates. By creating your own edible paint using sugar, water, and food coloring, you can surprise your loved one with a personalized and romantic touch during a special meal.

Faux Fur Heart Pillow:

The Faux Fur Heart Pillow is a luxurious pillow made of faux fur in the shape of a heart. This pillow can add a touch of romance and comfort to your bed or couch for a cozy Valentine's Day at-home date night.

Painted XOXO Throw Blanket:

The Painted XOXO Throw Blanket is a DIY project that involves painting Xs and Os on a muslin blanket with craft paint. This personalized throw blanket can be a cozy and romantic addition to your Valentine's Day snuggle session.

Heart Tea Towels:

Heart Tea Towels are handmade tea towels with heart-shaped designs. These cute and romantic kitchen decorations can add a festive touch to your Valentine's Day cooking and meal preparation.

Wire Heart Photo Holders:

Wire Heart Photo Holders are DIY photo holders made of copper wire in the shape of a heart. These holders can showcase your favorite couple memories and add a sentimental touch to your Valentine's Day decor.

Heart Glasses:

Heart Glasses are stemless glasses decorated with vinyl hearts. By using a heart template, you can cut vinyl hearts and temporarily place them on the glasses. These glasses can be a cute and festive way to serve Valentine's Day co*cktails.

Glitter Love Sign:

The Glitter Love Sign is a sparkling script sign that can be made to hang in your home. This DIY project involves creating a love sign using glitter, adding a romantic and glamorous touch to your Valentine's Day decor.

3D Hearts Backdrop:

The 3D Hearts Backdrop is a DIY project that creates a heart-shaped background for Valentine's Day pictures or video chats. This backdrop can be made inexpensively and adds a cute and festive touch to your virtual celebrations.

Pixel Heart Wall Decor:

Pixel Heart Wall Decor is a DIY project that involves creating a heart shape on a wall using washi tape in a grid format. This decorative wall art can fill up empty walls and add a touch of creativity to your home decor.

Fabric Hanging Valentine:

The Fabric Hanging Valentine is a DIY project that assembles fabric hanging art with a romantic theme. This hanging art can serve as a reminder of love and can be a charming addition to your Valentine's Day decorations.

Modern Heart Art:

Modern Heart Art is a DIY project that involves cutting triangles out of colored scrapbooking paper and assembling them to form a giant heart. This heart art can be framed and hung on your walls for easy and non-cheesy Valentine's Day decor.

Gold Leather Heart Pillow:

The Gold Leather Heart Pillow is a DIY project that adds a giant gold leather heart to an old fabric toss pillow. This romantic and glamorous pillow can be a stylish addition to your home decor for Valentine's Day.

I hope this information helps you understand the concepts used in the article about DIY Valentine's Day crafts! Let me know if there's anything else I can assist you with.

25 DIY Valentine's Day Decor Projects & Ideas to Try (2024)

FAQs

How can I decorate my home for Valentine's Day? ›

Consider a bowl of hearts, love quotes or even vintage cards to evoke a feeling of love as well as being easy and subtle Valentine's Day decor for your home. I filled my absolute favorite vase with some fluffy pink peony stems to give this desk end table a pretty Valentine's look.

How to make a simple Valentine gift? ›

Your take on homemade Valentine's gifts might mean an easy craft (anything heart-shaped will do), a sweet treat (think chocolates, pink candies or homemade donuts) or a DIY Valentine's Day card. Whatever your style, this roundup proves it's easier than expected to make your own presents.

How to decorate a table for Valentine's Day? ›

I love to use books or different sized items in my centerpieces. I also use items in odd numbers like 3's or 5's to create balance and visual interest. Adding in colorful straws, florals, cake stands, books or a variety of desserts helps the table feel festive!

How to decorate your home with simple things? ›

11 DIY Home Decorating Tips
  1. Set The Tone at The Front Door. ...
  2. Let The Sun Shine In Your Kitchen. ...
  3. Hang at Least One Mirror in Every Room. ...
  4. Scale Artwork to Your Wall. ...
  5. Anchor Rugs Under Furniture Feet. ...
  6. Call in a Pro to Declutter. ...
  7. Use Visual Tricks to Raise The Ceiling. ...
  8. Give Old Finishes The Cinderella Treatment.

What decorations are used for Valentine's Day? ›

19 of the Most Beautiful Valentine's Day Decoration Ideas for...
  • 01 of 19. Wooden Hearts. ...
  • 02 of 19. Floral Linen-Wrapped Pots. ...
  • 03 of 19. "Be Mine" Marbleized Heart Coasters. ...
  • 04 of 19. Flower Garland. ...
  • 05 of 19. Dried Floral Wreath. ...
  • 06 of 19. Crayon Hearts. ...
  • 07 of 19. Floral Seating-Card Holders. ...
  • 08 of 19. Scented Flowers.
Jan 10, 2023

What are the colors for Valentine's Day decor? ›

30 best Valentine's Day color schemes with the red of love, pink for gentleness, gold for trust, lavender for passion, burgundy for care and much more.

What should I make my crush for Valentine's Day? ›

Some beautiful ideas for making a Valentine's Day gift for your crush are giving a handwritten note with gifts for your crush such as flowers, gifting chocolates or cake, journals or mugs with romantic quotes on them, and taking out your crush for a date.

How to make a cute Valentine's Day box? ›

  1. Gather your materials. Find a box that's big enough to slip cards & special treats leading up to Valentine's Day. ...
  2. Cover box with colored paper. We started off by covering our box on all sides with our colored cardstock. ...
  3. Add paper hearts. ...
  4. Decorate box. ...
  5. Let dry. ...
  6. Fill up your mailbox!
Feb 7, 2024

How can I make my table cute? ›

You can match the colors of the plates and dishes with fresh flowers and table linen. A quick and easy way to liven up a table and add focus to a room is with a table runner, such as this beautiful yellow and green example, easily complemented with a matching citrus-based fruit bowl.

How to make Valentine's Day special on a budget? ›

Celebrating Valentine's Day on a budget doesn't have to disappoint.
  1. 1| Weekend Away At InTown Suites.
  2. 2| Flowers From The Heart.
  3. 3| Valentine's Day Scavenger Hunt.
  4. 4| Recreate Special Memories.
  5. 5| Best Friends Date Night.
  6. 6| Share Love Notes & Memories.
  7. 7| Create An Edible Bouquet.
  8. 8| Valentine's Day Playlist.

What can I give for Valentine's Day besides candy? ›

Other ideas include a book, a spa gift card or basket, a custom photo album or engraved jewelry. Of course, objects can't compare with the gift of experience; some ideas are a concert, cooking class, wine tasting, movie night or weekend getaway.

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