Even if you waited until the last minute, there's no time like the present to whip up some easy DIY Valentine's Day decorations. After all, who couldn't use an infusion of bright heart-shaped decor this otherwise dreary time of year?
It's one of the simplest holidays to decorate for, too. Flowers (think: roses and carnations), can be purchased at the grocery store and provide instant festivity. And, there are plenty of things you can craft yourself like wreaths, Zoom-friendly banners, table decorations (don't skimp on the scented candles) and centerpieces using basic supplies—paper, paint, and yarn—that you can get at the Dollar Tree.
No matter what area of your home your targeting—your dining room, kitchen, office, bedroom, or even an outdoor area like the porch—turn on some festive Valentine's Day tunes and let these romantic and surprisingly elegant DIY Valentine's Day decorations set the tone for your V-Day party or virtual Galentine's Day gift exchange.
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Neon Heart Banner
A punch tool makes quick work of the most tedious part of this craft—cutting out all of the hearts from neon cardstock. The rest is easy, simply cut out triangles, glue on the hearts, and string onto twine or ribbon, alternating colors.
Get the tutorial at Lemon Thistle.
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Yarn-Wrapped Hearts
With just a bit of cardboard (use leftover boxes!) and your choice of yarn, you can make sweet and sophisticated Valentine's Day decor for your coffee table in a flash.
Get the tutorial at Home Made Lovely.
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Tissue Paper Stained Glass
Though this Valentine's Day craft is easy enough for kids to nail—there's no science to positioning the tissue paper!—the result is pretty enough to display proudly in your windows.
Get the tutorial at The Turquoise Home.
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Kiss Banner
Though you'll need a cutting machine, like the Cricut, to get this banner just right, you could also use a variety of smaller stamps and stenciled letters to create a similar piece for your space.
Get the tutorial at Lemon Thistle.
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Felt Garland
With just 10 minutes to spare, even a novice crafter can make this cute Valentine's Day decor. Simply send a threaded needle through coordinating felt balls until you have the right size garland for your space.
Get the tutorial at The Turquoise Home.
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Floral Monogram
For stunning wall art you can keep in place well into spring (and even beyond!), consider recreating this faux floral monogram. For a unique touch, hang the finished product inside of a vintage frame. Or, add a string and use it as a wreath on your front door.
Get the tutorial at Home Made Lovely.
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Glittery Candle Votives
Turn any small glass vessels you may have on hand into festive table decor for your romantic dinner. Go simple with glue and glitter, or try something a little more intricate by placing stickers or washi tape down before applying the sparkles.
Get the tutorial at Squirrelly Minds.
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Valentine's Day Countdown
If you're counting down the days to the love-filled holiday, make it official with this fun paper craft.
Get the tutorial at Crafting Cheerfully.
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Heart Marquee Sign
Though this heart-shaped decor looks like something you'd buy in the store, you only need a few supplies, like cardboard and LED lights to make it yourself.
Get the tutorial at Oh Oh Deco.
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Origami Heart Flower Bouquet
For a bouquet that will last forever, swap roses for cleverly-shaped paper hearts.
Get the tutorial at Design Improvised.
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Love Letter Banner
This banner, which looks great strung along the mantle, banister, or bookshelf, plays on a craft as old as time: the love letter.
Get the tutorial at Crafting Cheerfully.
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Mason Jar Bouquets
Give handled mason jars new life as table decorations with a simple coat of paint and a metallic heart-shaped decal.
Get the tutorial at A Night Owl Blog.
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Paper Heart Wreath
Though a paper wreath won't fare so well outdoors, it's a great option for indoor areas, like your bedroom door.
Get the tutorial at White House Crafts.
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Felt Wall Banner
For easy DIY decor you can pull out year after year, opt for something a little sturdier—like a felt banner.
Get the tutorial at Happiness Is Homemade.
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Valentine's Day Candles
This craft is as simple as you can get: Grab a few candles from the dollar store, then apply the downloadable decal to the outside. If you don't have a cutting machine, you can find similar stickers at any craft store.
Get the tutorial at A Pumpkin and a Princess.
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Printable Valentine's Day Wall Art
One of the easiest ways to decorate for any holiday? Swap out pre-existing framed pictures for themed artwork.
Get the printable at Fox + Hazel.
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DIY Heart-Shaped Planter
Re-home small houseplants, like succulents, into heart-shaped vases made out of clay. Bonus: These make great last-minute Valentine's Day gifts, too.
Get the tutorial at The Paper Mama.
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Modern Arrow Wall Art
For something a little more sophisticated that doesn't immediately scream Valentine's Day, try this trio of arrows on the wall.
Get the tutorial at Craftberry Bush.
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Conversation Heart Tassel Charms
When decorating, don't forget small often-overlooked areas, like your bedroom door. This DIY tassel looks super cute, and has a life well beyond Valentine's Day.
Get the tutorial at Studio DIY.
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DIY Gold Heart Pillow
If you don't have the sewing know-how to create your own pillow from scratch, use iron-on vinyl to embellish a simple store-bought option.
Get the tutorial at Sarah Hearts.
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This article discusses DIY Valentine's Day decorations and provides ideas for easy crafts that you can make at home. Let's go through some of the concepts mentioned in the article:
DIY Valentine's Day Decorations
The article focuses on do-it-yourself (DIY) Valentine's Day decorations. DIY refers to activities where you create or modify something yourself rather than buying it ready-made. The article suggests that making your own decorations can be a fun and creative way to add a personal touch to your Valentine's Day celebrations.
Crafts and Supplies
The article mentions various crafts and supplies that you can use to create the decorations. Some of the crafts mentioned include:
- Neon Heart Banner: This craft involves cutting out heart shapes from neon cardstock and stringing them together to create a banner.
- Yarn-Wrapped Hearts: Using cardboard and yarn, you can create heart-shaped decorations.
- Tissue Paper Stained Glass: This craft involves arranging tissue paper to create a stained glass effect.
- Kiss Banner: This craft requires a cutting machine or smaller stamps and stenciled letters to create a banner with the word "kiss."
- Felt Garland: By threading felt balls onto a string, you can create a garland.
- Floral Monogram: This craft involves creating a monogram using faux flowers.
- Glittery Candle Votives: You can decorate small glass vessels with glue, glitter, stickers, or washi tape to create festive candle votives.
- Valentine's Day Countdown: This craft involves creating a paper craft to count down the days to Valentine's Day.
- Heart Marquee Sign: Using cardboard and LED lights, you can create a heart-shaped marquee sign.
- Origami Heart Flower Bouquet: Instead of using real flowers, you can fold paper hearts to create a bouquet.
- Love Letter Banner: This craft involves creating a banner with love letter-themed decorations.
- Mason Jar Bouquets: By painting mason jars and adding metallic heart-shaped decals, you can create decorative bouquets.
- Paper Heart Wreath: This craft involves creating a wreath using paper hearts.
- Felt Wall Banner: A more durable option, this craft involves creating a banner using felt.
- Valentine's Day Candles: You can transform dollar store candles by applying downloadable decals or stickers.
- Printable Valentine's Day Wall Art: You can swap out framed pictures for printable themed artwork.
- DIY Heart-Shaped Planter: By using clay, you can create heart-shaped vases for small houseplants.
- Modern Arrow Wall Art: This craft involves creating a trio of arrows as wall decorations.
- Conversation Heart Tassel Charms: A cute and versatile decoration, this craft involves creating tassels.
- DIY Gold Heart Pillow: You can use iron-on vinyl to embellish a store-bought pillow with a gold heart design.
These are just a few examples of the DIY Valentine's Day decorations mentioned in the article. Each craft requires different supplies and techniques, but they are generally described as easy and accessible for beginners.
Remember, when attempting any DIY project, it's important to follow the instructions carefully and prioritize safety. Enjoy the process of creating your own personalized decorations for Valentine's Day!
