Send Some Love This February with These Sweet DIY Valentine's Day Cards (2024)

Send these love notes to all of your nearest and dearest. 💌

By Tierney McAfee
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For every person who loves doing sweet Valentine's Day activities, there's another who says it's just a silly holiday, designed to get us to spend money on Valentines's Day cards and Valentine's Day candies. But not you, not this year! Because you know there's no better way to show you care on Valentine’s Day than by crafting one-of-a-kind, made-with-love cards for all of the special someones in your life. And no matter how you feel about the holiday, we can all agree on that! So check out these DIY Valentine's Day cards that you can easily make and fill with sweet nothings, little toys, cute Valentine's Day quotes, or maybe even an invitation to a romantic Valentine's Day dinner at home.

Check out these DIY date night coupons for your one and only valentine or even the "girl power" cards to accompany a Galentine's Day gift. Add some conversation hearts candy to your card addressed to your sweetheart or give some flowers along with your "roses are red, violets are blue" poem. And if you love Valentine's Day puns, then you're definitely in the right place. Your loved ones will be blown away by your DIY mini noisemaker Valentines (get it?!) or any one of the other many punny cards in this collection. No matter which project you choose, it's sure to give the lucky recipient all the feels.

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Pick-Up Line Fortune Cookie Valentines

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Anyone will love cracking open these cute Valentine's Day fortune cookies for a double dose of sweetness. They're packed with cheesy pick-up lines that'll have the recipient laughing and blushing all at once!

See more at Club Crafted.

SHOP VALENTINE'S DAY SPRINKLES

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Wild About You Valentines

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Take a walk on the wild side this Valentine's Day with this stylish free printable featuring a fun leopard pattern and the words "Wild About You." This design comes in two different colors so you can choose your favorite!

See more at Persia Lou.

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Boombox Valentines

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Pump up the jams and the romance this Valentine's Day with these adorable boombox Valentines. Use a free printable to construct them, fill them with red and pink candies, and top them off with a sweet little note that says, "You rock!"

See more at Lemon Thistle.

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Edible Conversation Heart Valentines

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What's the only thing better than a Valentine? A Valentine you can eat! These adorable edible conversation hearts are so easy to make using store-bought pie crust and little letter stamps to spell out something sweet.

See more at Oh Joy!.

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Apple of My Eye Valentines

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Let love grow this Valentine's Day! Put together a tree-to-be kit for the apple of your eye, with heirloom apple seeds, coir pots, plant pellets, and soil.

See more at The Merrythought.

SHOP APPLE SEEDS

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Printable Galentine’s Day Coloring Pages

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This one's for the gals! Print out these cute Valentine's Day-themed coloring pages and color them in yourself, or package them up with some sweet brush markers for all your favorite ladies!

See more at Persia Lou.

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Printable Paintbrush Valentines

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They color your world, and now you can color theirs with these vibrant paintbrush Valentines! Simply print out the brush handles and then use a stapler and a hot glue gun to attach bags of color-coordinated candy.

See more at The House That Lars Built.

8

Heart Sunglasses Valentines

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You only have eyes—er, sunglasses—for them! These cute Valentines complete with heart-shaped sunglasses are sure to catch your loved one's eye!

See more at Studio DIY!.

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Cake in a Cup Valentines

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Need a recipe for love? Look no further than this sweet Valentine that comes with everything they'll need to make a delicious cake in a cup!

See more at Studio DIY!.

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Paper Lipstick Valentines

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This Valentine's Day, seal it with a kiss and a dash of whimsy. These adorable paper lipstick Valentines are sure to bring a smile to your recipient's lips.

See more at The House That Lars Built.

SHOP CARDSTOCK

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Cherry Valentines

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If you've got a bunch of loved ones in your life that you care for cherry much, try out these sweet treat cards! They're so cute and just as yummy. There's even a leaf template and message ideas like "I pick you" to help you get started.

See more at The House That Lars Built.

SHOP TOOTSIE POPS

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Key to My Heart Valentines

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Your V-Day cards will be on lock this year with a little help from this tutorial. Boasting a vintage laser-cut key and sweet handwritten message, your significant other is sure to treasure it forever.

See more at Cards & Pockets.

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Photo Wheel Valentines

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We think this one is picture perfect! Make your gift oh-so-personal by including sweet memories with your message. This card features four photos that your loved one can spin through. And we promise, it's easier than it looks!

See more at Craft Corner DIY.

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Painted Flower Valentines

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The beautiful watercolor painted cards here also double as small gifts! Once you've finished creating your design, you can attach a seed packet to the paper with pretty ribbon. Might we suggest writing a poem on the back, too?

See more at My One Hundred Year Old Home.

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EOS Lip Balm Valentines

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It takes less than 15 minutes to craft this "wheelie" easy card. You'll just use the free printable provided at the link, cut out the wheels, and purchase some EOS lip balms to place inside.

See more at The Country Chic Cottage.

SHOP EOS LIP BALM

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Pressed Flower Valentines

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Calling all romantics! These darling designs bring pressed flowers and doilies together to make the perfect present for your significant other. Just make sure to start this craft early as it can take several weeks to complete the flower pressing process.

See more at Our Gabled Home.

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A-maze-ing Valentines

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Here's one that the kids will love. It's super simple, too! You'll use tape to attach mazes to the free printable cards. The toys can typically be found in craft stores and dollar stores around the holiday. Then, the little ones can have some fun seeing who can beat the maze first.

See more at Lemon Thistle.

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Recipe Valentines

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These would definitely make great gifts for bakers or for kiddos learning to cook. Just grab several sets of measuring spoons and attach them to the printable heart-shaped recipe cards. You can even include other kitchen related items with the gift like Valentine's Day-themed hand towels or heart-shaped cookie cutters.

See more at Thrifty Jinxy.

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Heart Shaker Valentines

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Want to shake things up this February 14? Follow the instructions linked here for an intricately beautiful card that's just as fun as it is thoughtful. And for all you artsy people, there's so many ways to make this craft your own by trying different paper layers and embellishments.

See more at Anna's Blog.

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Sweethearts Valentines

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These super cute cards will make Valentine's Day even sweeter for all the sweethearts out there. Perfect for school parties, this personal option involves photos of your little one to make it look like they're holding up a box of conversation hearts that are taped to the card.

See more at It's Always Autumn.

SHOP CONVERSATION HEARTS

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Tierney McAfee

Tierney McAfee is a freelance writer and Country Living and The Pioneer Woman contributor who covers entertainment,holiday & entertaining, food & drinks, design ideas, DIY, and more.

Send Some Love This February with These Sweet DIY Valentine's Day Cards (2024)

FAQs

How to make a card for Valentine's Day easy? ›

Start by folding a piece of card stock to create the card. Cut a heart out of the card stock in a contrasting color. Glue the heart to the front of the card. Attach raw macaroni around or inside the card stock heart using craft glue dots.

How to make a scratch off Valentine's Day card? ›

Instructions
  1. Fold a piece of paper in half to make a card. ...
  2. Cut a piece of packing tape to fit over what you wrote. ...
  3. Mix 2 parts paint with 1 part dish soap together. ...
  4. Paint over the tape. ...
  5. Let it dry. ...
  6. Give it to your recipient and scratch away at the paint to reveal your message!
Feb 2, 2022

How do you make a secret message for Valentines? ›

For each valentine, draw a heart on white construction paper and cut it out. Use a white crayon to decorate the heart with designs and a message. Press hard. On the back of the heart, use a pen to write: “Brush the other side with pink watercolors to find a secret message in invisible ink!”

What is a short sweet Valentines quote? ›

Sweet Valentine's Day Messages

Whenever I'm with you, wherever we are, I'm home. The best things in life are better with you. Thanks for being you and for being mine. Every love story is wonderful but ours is my favorite.

What is the best message for valentine Day? ›

Cute Valentine's Day Messages
  • Happy Valentine's Day! ...
  • You are my sunshine, my only sunshine.
  • You may hold my hand for a while, but you hold my heart forever.
  • I love you more than coffee.
  • Thank you for being mine.
  • You make me feel like the heart-eye emoji.
  • The best things in life are better with you.
  • I met you.
Jan 3, 2024

How do you write a Sweet Valentine card? ›

Write as much, or as little, as you'd like in your Valentine's Day messages. After all it can be anything, as long as it comes from you and only you! A few simple sentences that describe that person, how grateful you are, and everything you love about them is what really matters.

How to make romantic Valentine's Day? ›

15 Fun Date Night Ideas for a Romantic Valentine's Day
  1. Enjoy an Outdoor Movie Night. ...
  2. Arrange a Romantic Dinner. ...
  3. Go on a Picnic. ...
  4. Try Wine Tasting. ...
  5. Take a Cooking Class Together. ...
  6. Plan an Art Night. ...
  7. Go Stargazing. ...
  8. Set up a Romantic Spa Night.
Dec 27, 2023

How can I make Valentines Day the best? ›

The Most Romantic Ideas for Celebrating Valentine's Day at Home
  1. 01 of 10. Make Plans for the Kids. ...
  2. 02 of 10. Decorate Your Space. ...
  3. 03 of 10. Prepare a Special Meal. ...
  4. 04 of 10. Mix Up Specialty co*cktails. ...
  5. 05 of 10. Play Some Music and Dance Without Phones. ...
  6. 06 of 10. Plan Light-Hearted Activities. ...
  7. 07 of 10. ...
  8. 08 of 10.
Feb 5, 2024

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 do you make a Valentine card step by step? ›

  1. Step 1: Print your Valentine's card template. Print the Valentine's card template onto white card or paper. ...
  2. Step 2: Colour in your card. ...
  3. Step 3: Cut out the template. ...
  4. Step 4: Fold your template and coloured card. ...
  5. Step 5: Stick your template to your coloured card. ...
  6. Step 7: You've finished your DIY Valentine's card.

How do you say will you be my valentine in a romantic way? ›

Here are a few alternative ways to ask someone to be your Valentine:
  1. "Would you do me the honor of being my Valentine?"
  2. "I can't think of anyone else I'd rather spend Valentine's Day with. ...
  3. "I'd love to make this Valentine's Day special with you. ...
  4. "I hope you'll be my Valentine and make my heart skip a beat."
Feb 4, 2023

How do you send a happy Valentine's text? ›

To my friend-Valentine: Thank you for all you do to make my life wonderful! Happy Galentine's Day to my favorite girlfriends! Wishing you all a beautiful, love-filled day. Wishing a very happy Valentine's Day to the person who always has my back.

How do you send a valentine's text message? ›

Even just wishing a happy Valentine's Day can be something special with texts like these: You are beautiful inside and out. You are my forever Valentine, without a doubt. Valentine, you take my breath away, every single day.

What to do for Valentine's Day over text? ›

“I wish I could tell you in person, but Happy Valentine's!”

“Even though we're not together this Valentine's, I'm still thinking of you.” “I'd love to see you today, but at least I can say Happy Valentine's here!” “I don't know how I can survive Valentine's Day without seeing your face.”

How do you write Happy Valentine's Day in short? ›

Happy Valentine's Day 2024: Wishes, messages and greetings
  1. Wishing you a day filled with love, laughter, and cherished moments. ...
  2. You are the love of my life, I thank you for bringing so much love and endless joy. ...
  3. Your love is my greatest treasure. ...
  4. I met you. ...
  5. Sending you heartfelt wishes on this day of love.
Feb 14, 2024

How do you send a happy valentine's text? ›

To my friend-Valentine: Thank you for all you do to make my life wonderful! Happy Galentine's Day to my favorite girlfriends! Wishing you all a beautiful, love-filled day. Wishing a very happy Valentine's Day to the person who always has my back.

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