15 Valentines Crafts for Adults and DIY Gift Ideas

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and what better way to show your love and appreciation than with a heartfelt, handmade gift? DIY Valentine’s crafts aren’t just for kids; adults can dive into the fun as well, creating beautiful, and meaningful craft ideas that uniquely express their feelings.

This collection has a project for every skill level, whether you want to make them for yourself or as a beautiful handmade gift. I am certain you will find plenty of inspiration to get your crafty thoughts going. Let’s get started!

1. XO Pillow Valentine Craft

Have you ever walked through a fancy home decor shop and thought, “I could totally make that”? That’s exactly how I got inspired to create these adorable X O pillows! If you’re looking to add a personal touch to your Valentine’s decor, this homemade Valentine’s cushion is unique and in neutral colors, it can be used any time of year.

2. Dollar Store Valentine Sign DIY

These adorable little wood signs are made using Dollar Store wood frames and craft paints. With luck, you can find the pretty pom pom garlands as well. These are super cute Valentine’s crafts you can make for decor or an adorable gift for a tween girl’s bedroom.

3. DIY Wood Craft Riser Perfect for Valentine’s Day

Here is another neutral Valentine’s woodcraft in a heart shape.  The shape of a heart is perfect for Valentine’s Day, but this easy DIY Valentine’s gift could be used year-round.  I think it makes a great heartfelt gift for Moms and Grandmothers on Valentine’s Day or Mother’s Day.

4. DIY Valentine Craft Floral Hanger

This DIY Valentine’s heart can be made with or without a Cricut Machine.  I love its sweet cottage vibe, and like the previous crafts I shared, this one is neutral colored so you can use this homemade Valentine’s craft well into Spring.

5. DIY Wood Craft for Valentine’s Day Decor

This Valentine’s Day garland is a simple craft you can make with either a thrift store find or a set of cut-out wooden hearts.  Get busy with some Mod Podge add some pretty paper hearts and valentines accessories and enjoy an afternoon creating a banner you can use for years.  Keeping the wood craft in neutral colors as I did, meant you could use it for various occasions, not only Valentine’s, but birthdays, baby showers, or wedding showers.

6. Neutral Valentine’s Wreath for the Front Door

An easy-to-make neutral heart-shaped wreath for the front door made with coat hangers Dollar Tree eucalyptus branches and a ribbon I had on hand.   It’s a great way to reuse greenery, it’s simple to make and beautiful, I love all-green wreaths because they add a fresh air feel anywhere you hang them.

7. Easy DIY Wood Valentine’s Day Gift

DIY projects are a great way to tell someone they matter while keeping the cost down. DIY Valentine crafts are the easiest way to do this, aNY handmade gift is a thoughtful gift, and more than any other holiday, it’s the love that counts. This little heart hanger is a quick DIY I made for a single neighbor, I don’t think it cost me more than a purchased card would have, and I feel it has more of a personal touch.

8. A DIY Valentine’s Gift Heating Pad

This cute craft plays on giving the sweet gift of warmth.  Where I live January is always brutally cold, so the gift of warmth is MUCH appreciated.  Handmade Valentine’s Day crafts are typically thoughtful and pretty, but I thought this idea was both playful and practical.  I included the Valentine’s Day Cards as a free download as well.

9. An Easy Valentine’s Gift for Plant Lovers

Paper crafts make fantastic Valentine’s handmade gifts, I  used some pretty paper, created four different Valentine’s free printables, and added a plant as a quick and easy DIY Valentine’s gift idea.  We live close to a seniors home and I couldn’t help but think how much a simple plant in a pretty handmade package is for any family members that live in tiny spaces.

10. DIY Valentine’s Bookmark

We all need a few easy projects or ideas we can do last minute, one of my favorite ideas is homemade bookmarks.  This bookmark is made using paper and ribbon.  It’s simple but makes a lovely addition to a book gift for Valentine’s.

11. Crocheted Valentine’s Bookmark

These crocheted Valentine’s bookmarks are great gifts I made for my granddaughters.  The girls are interested in learning crochet so I love to entice them with small crochet gifts to encourage them.  The pattern is free, easy to make, and can be done in a few minutes.

12. Crocheted Valentine Face Scrubbies

Like the bookmarks, these are gifts for my tween-aged granddaughters.  Like other Valentine’s DIY gifts, you can create assorted ideas in a heart shape and it instantly becomes perfect for Valentine’s Day. The post includes a video tutorial and instructions for use and cleaning.

13. DIY Valentine Craft Wreath

Sometimes you just want to go all feminine and enjoy the pink of Valentine’s Day, this simple to make Valentine wreath is made with a heart-shaped wreath form and pretty pink yarn.  It’s the perfect way to add pink Valentine’s decor to your living area.

14. DIY Valentine Banner Free Printable Craft

This adorable Valentine’s banner is easy to create with a free downloadable template. Simply print it out, cut the hearts, and sew them onto a length of twine for a soft, romantic, and beautiful Valentine’s Day decoration.

15. Minature Valentine’s Bouquet for Galentines

These sweet DIY Valentine bouquets are meant for your girlfriends on Galentines day, each one comes with a sweet soft pink printable wrapper, and I show you how to keep the flowers fresh as well. They make simple gifts and do double duty as place settings.

I hope these 15 Valentine’s crafts have sparked your creativity and inspired you to make something special this season. Whether you’re crafting for yourself, a loved one, or simply to add a festive touch to your space, these projects are a perfect way to celebrate love and creativity. Grab your supplies, turn on some music, and enjoy. Happy crafting and Happy Valentine’s Day!

Leanna