52 Cute DIY Valentine's Day Card Ideas to Give Your Sweetheart
Because a handmade card truly stands out.
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After the excitement of Christmas and New Year's, it's time for one of the more underrated holidays of the season: Valentine's Day. Between Valentine's Day recipes, Valentine's Day activities, and DIY Valentine's Day decor, there are dozens of ways to celebrate. And, no, not all of them have to do with romantic date nights. Valentine's Day is a holiday for everyone, no matter your age or relationship status. Of course, Valentine's Day cards are an integral part of the holiday for many people, and these creative Valentine's Day card ideas are a great way to show the people in your life who you care about that they're important to you.
What's more, they don't have to cost a ton of money to create. From DIY craft ideas to free printables, Valentine's Day cards are easier to create at home than ever before. Whether you're looking for homemade valentines for your kid to bring to their class, or you're hoping to find unique card options for you to give to your own family or friends, the options are endless. Whether it's a candy-themed valentine to accompany Valentine's Day gifts for kids, a punny valentine for your best friend on Galentine's Day, or a classic romantic valentine for your partner, there's something for everyone on this list of 50 DIY valentine ideas.
Pool Float Valentines
Bring a little sunshine to the February holiday — no matter where you live — with these three-dimensional Valentines inspired by Palm Springs.
Get the Pool Float Valentines tutorial at Lovely Indeed.
La Croix Valentines
Perfect for your Galentine's Day party, these adorable printable valentines were made to attach to a can of La Croix. Who's thirsty?
Get the La Croix Valentines free printable at Studio DIY.
Clay Heart Pin Valentines
Searching for fun classroom valentines that don't include candy? Look no further than this clay heart pin DIY, complete with easy printable valentines for everyone.
Get the Clay Heart Pin Valentines tutorial at Lovely Indeed.
'Yoda Best Valentine' Cards
These Star Wars-themed cards are as easy to put together as printing them out and tying them to a fun treat. Plus, they're really cute!
Get the 'Yoda Best Valentine' Cards tutorial at See Vanessa Craft.
Cat Ear Headband Valentines
Not interested in giving out food or candy this year? These extra cute cat headband valentines are just as affordable and a whole lot more creative.
Get the Cat Ear Headband Valentines tutorial at See Vanessa Craft.
Heart Sunglasses Valentines
Sight puns are the name of the game with these fun DIY valentine cards. Use the free printable, or replicate your own version, affixing store-bought heart-shaped sunglasses for a cheeky effect.
Get the Heart Sunglasses Valentines tutorial at Studio DIY.
Cut-Paper Flower Card
This adorable and easy to make flower card only requires a few different colors of construction paper and some candy hearts (if you can stop yourself from eating them all, of course).
Get the Cut-Paper Flower Card tutorial.
Shadowbox Valentine Card
This shadowbox valentine has a bit more dimension than most Valentine's Day cards, which will help it stand out from the pack. And, its simple but colorful design means it'll never go out of style.
Get the Shadowbox Valentine tutorial.
'Wild About You' Valentines
If you're sick of giving out the same candy with your valentines, use this easy printable and pair it with some snack-sized circus cookies instead.
Get the 'Wild About You' Valentines tutorial at See Vanessa Craft.
Cassette Tape Valentines
This cute and playful throwback is a great printable option for a last-minute card.
Get the Cassette Tape Valentines tutorial at A Kailo Chic Life.
Gem-Themed Valentines
These gem-themed free printable valentine cards go great with a little corresponding gift — whether that’s jewel-shaped DIY soaps, chocolates, or actual jewelry.
Get the Gem-Themed Valentines tutorial at A Kailo Chic Life.
Button Heart Photo Card
Thanks to an easy tutorial from our friends at Country Living, this card is simple enough to do at the last minute and creative enough for a fun craft night, too.
Get the Button Heart Photo Card tutorial at Country Living.
Magic Wand Valentines
Turn ordinary pencils into magic wands using tape and black paper. Then just glue or tape them to these free printable cards with fun magic themes.
Get the Magic Wand Valentines tutorial at A Kailo Chic Life.
What could be cuter than a DIY fabric heart filled with candy? This is the perfect way to practice your sewing or do something entirely unique for the season.
Valentine's Day Sock Gift Wrappers
These cozy and cute valentines prove that socks are anything but boring, especially when they come with a sweet note.
Get the Valentine's Day Sock Gift Wrappers tutorial at See Vanessa Craft.
Yarn Ball Keychain Valentines
Get crafty with these oh-so cute printable valentines that say, "Wool You Be Mine?" and feature an adorable DIY keychain gift to boot. Bonus: This is a great way to use up leftover yarn scraps.
Get the Yarn Ball Keychain Valentines tutorial at A Kailo Chic Life.
Printable Last-Minute Valentines
Print out any of these cheeky designs onto card stock. Then simply cut around the shape and add your message for an easy last-minute card idea. Bonus: Tie them to little candies or treats for an even more fun impact.
Get the Printable Last-Minute Valentines tutorial at Studio DIY.
'I Dig You' Valentines
All you need to make these thoughtful valentines are some miniature toy shovels and your favorite nature-themed candy, like dirt-brown M&Ms and gummy worms.
Get the 'I Dig You' Valentine tutorial at Good Housekeeping.
'Star Wars' Themed Valentines
Let the force be with you this Valentine's Day. Transform ordinary Tic Tacs into a romantic Star Wars-themed handout.
Get the Star Wars Themed Valentines tutorial at The Idea Room.
'Let's Roll' Valentines
If you're giving out valentines to kids who love all things construction, trucks, and dirt, these printables (paired with mini monster trucks) are ideal.
Get the 'Let's Roll' Valentines tutorial at See Vanessa Craft.
Alesandra is a digital travel and lifestyle journalist based in Los Angeles whose work has appeared in Good Housekeeping, Woman’s Day, Prevention, Insider, Glamour, Shondaland, AFAR, Parents, TODAY and countless other online and print outlets. Alesandra has a masters degree in journalism with an emphasis on cultural reporting and criticism from NYU, and a bachelor’s degree from UC Berkeley. An avid traveler, she trots the globe with her husband and their twins.
Olivia Muenter is a freelance writer and former fashion and beauty editor who writes about fashion, beauty, lifestyle, relationships, travel, home decor, and more for Woman's Day and beyond. Her work has appeared in Bustle, Refinery 29, Glamour, Byrdie, Apartment Therapy, Philadelphia Magazine, and more. When she's not reading (or talking about reading on Bad on Paper, the bookish podcast she co-hosts), you can find Olivia working on her first novel, curating the perfect playlist, or shopping online.
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