60 Easy DIY Valentine's Day Gifts for Every Special Person in Your Life
Get inspired to make one of these cute handmade crafts that are packed with love.
Valentine's Day is all about showing your favorite people — your partner, co-worker, a friend or even your child's teacher — just how much you care. And what better to show a little extra love than a unique DIY Valentine's Day gift? Whether you're a novice or expert crafter, there's something special about putting in the extra effort to create a handmade V-Day-themed craft, and we have a range of projects to choose from — some even kids can make! A few are edible, like the colorful arrow cookies and coffee mug mixers, while others — a plush heart-shaped pillow, tassel charms and festive Valentine's Day wreaths — make for unique home decor. The best part is that even when the Big Day has passed, your loved one can still keep the gifts on full display.
So, if you want a sugary treat, a small item to pair with a DIY Valentine's Day Card or even a fun keychain, tassel charm or bookmark, browse these ideas to make anyone on your love list smile.
DIY Conversation Heart Tassel Charm
With a few supplies, including felt, embroidery floss, yarn and pom-poms, you can make these cute heart-shaped doorknob charms. They're just the thing to add a heart-shaped touch to their home.
Felt Fortune Cookies
Use a mix of red, pink and glitter felt to make these fun fortune cookies. Tuck a sweet and personalized saying in each one to gift a loved one.
SHOP GLITTER FELT SHEETS
Get the tutorial at Ruffles and Rain Boots »
Pink Fur Heart
Gift your sweetheart or galentine a furry, heart-shaped work of art. This statement piece is made using faux Mongolian fur and a heart guide.
Heart-Shaped Floral Wreath
Attach an eye-catching assortment of artificial rose stems to a heart-shaped wreath form to create a present they can admire long after Valentine's Day is over.
Chocolate Heart Boxes
For this craft, start by decorating red heart boxes with sequin trim. They'll make great storage for any homemade chocolate truffles or Valentine's Day desserts.
Conversation Marble Magnets
Easily DIY these magnets using flat glass marbles, a black Sharpie and pastel paper. Tuck them inside your Valentine's Day cards for loved ones to showcase on their refrigerator door.
SHOP FLAT GLASS MARBLES
Get the tutorial at Crafts by Amanda »
Heart Key Chain
Here's something they can take with them everywhere they go. Draw your own heart or use this blogger's template to create faux leather key chains. And if you can't choose a color, make one for every key on their ring.
Valentine Paper Heart Wreath
All it takes is a passion for crafts, especially those made of paper and pom-poms, to create this wreath. The heart cutouts make it even more on-theme for the season.
Heart Lollipop Pillow
DIY a small or large heart pillow for their bed, couch or loveseat. This is a great craft if you're looking to practice your sewing skills, with or without a sewing machine.
Heart Valentine Treat Buckets
If you're unsure of what to buy them for Valentine's Day, don't fret. A personalized container full of their favorite treats can appease any sweet tooth. Simply use gloss enamel paint in varied colors to spruce up a basic tin bucket with a heart design.
Heart Button Art
Easily glue buttons to a heart-shaped foam core board. Fill any empty spaces with small seed beads and use patterned paper as your background.
Peaches and Cream Soap
Gift your loved one this homemade peaches and cream soap. It smells delicious and can be made in just 10 minutes.
Geometric Heart Flower Vase
This vase is unique, colorful and made out of a paper mâché heart box. It's also super-easy to create.
Valentine Balloon Craft
This idea is kid-friendly and a fun one to make with others. Take a picture of you (or your kids) pretending to hold a balloon to get this craft started. Family and friends will love the creativity.
Resin Conversation Heart Paperweights
Gift these adorable resin conversation heart paperweights to your friends or your valentine. Adding a heartwarming (or funny) message gives it a special touch.
Rae Dunn Clay Mug Candy Arrangement
Gift them all of their favorite things with this clay mug candy arrangement. Using a Rae Dunn clay mug (or one of your choosing), stuff it with a bunch of goodies and treats (don't forget the chocolate!).
Heart Bookmark
Bookmarks always make great gifts (especially if they're book fanatics). Making one that's small, colorful and heart-shaped is the perfect Valentine's Day gift. When they use it to save their page, they'll always think of you.
Jelly Bean Box
Do you or your kids have a favorite teacher (with a sweet tooth)? Gift them this jelly bean box. Include a variety of jelly bean colors and choose a red or pink ribbon for a sprinkle of Valentine's Day flair.
Valentine Arrow Cookie Picks
Bake your own colorful macarons or purchase them at the store. Making these cute arrow picks adds an extra sweet touch.
Amanda Garrity is a lifestyle writer and editor with over seven years of experience, including five years on staff at Good Housekeeping, where she covered all things home and holiday, including the latest interior design trends, inspiring DIY ideas and gift guides for any (and every) occasion. She also has a soft spot for feel-good TV, so you can catch her writing about popular shows like Virgin River, Sweet Magnolias, Hallmark Channel’s When Calls the Heart and more.
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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