This page contains Valentine's Day craft projects and tips.
Love MailboxThe best Valentine activity we had in high school was putting up a Love Mailbox. Receive your love notes and valentine goodies thru this cute looking mailbox.
Mini Love BanjoHere is a way to make a mini love bonjo using popsicle sticks and a jar lid.
Upcycled Valentine DecorationsIf you ever buy these seasonal Valentine Candy canes, save the packaging. Upcycle them into a backdrop decoration (like I did) or you can use for decoration at your front door.
Yarn Heart DecorationInstead of purchasing a new plant pot for a specific holiday, you could make reusable decorations.
Cute Mini XOXO Wood SignDo you have any thin/small wood scraps? You can create cute little wood signs as Valentine's decorations.
Making a Valentine Hearts Kite VaseA clear glass vase or recycled bottle can easily be transformed into a bit of Valentine's Day decor with a heart shaped kite motif. The supplies you will need and the instructions can be found below.
Making a Valentine's Day Picture FramePaint a photo frame red and then decorate it with recycled CD hearts. Follow the link in the project for instructions. It makes a fun gift. Everything you need to know can be found on this site.
Making a Heart Sticks Valentine's Day ArrangementMake this decorated jar filled with twigs from your garden, adorned with foam hearts in various sizes and colors. It is a great project to work on with your kids.
Valentine's Hanging Wall DecorationWall hangings are fun to make for different seasons and holidays. This Valentine's Day one is no exception. It is easy to construct using crafting supplies you already have. If you don't they are inexpensive to buy and add to your stash for future projects.
Hot Air Balloon Happy Valentine's Day Hanging ArtThis fun hanging hot air balloon Valentine's Day craft incorporates your child's art into a cute seasonal decoration. Follow the steps and accompanying photos to make one of your own.
Making a Simple Heart GarlandThis attractive heart garland is made with kraft paper, tissue paper, and ribbon. A heart shaped paper punch comes in handy as does a paper cutter, but are not required. Learn how to make this garland using the instructions found below.
Making a Wall Shell Decoration for Valentine's DayKids love to craft. This shell wall decoration with a Valentine's Day theme was made entirely by an elementary school child. Give your kids some craft supplies and see what happens.
Making Heart Garden StakesDon't forget to decorate outdoors for Valentine's Day. Learn how to make these fun craft stick hearts to add to your entryway planters or even to houseplants.
Transforming a Vase for Valentine's DayFor a quick, temporary Valentine's Day decoration, add hearts cut from paper doilies to some of your vases. Tie them in place with narrow ribbon or cord. They look cute and are extremely inexpensive to make.
Valentine's Day Hanging Flag BannerThis fun Valentine's Day banner is constructed from scrapbook paper, a branch, pink and red buttons, and ribbon. It is easy to make and you may even already have some of the necessary supplies.
Heart Banner as Wall DecorVertical strings of paper hearts attached to lengths of yarn can be used as a simple heart banner when decorating for Valentine's Day. Let us show you how.
Making a Tinsel Pipe Cleaner Heart GarlandThis inexpensive Valentine's Day decoration is easily made with tinsel pipe cleaners, a length of twine for hanging, some glue, and a pair of scissors. Make it as long as you like or make several.
Making a Kissmark Decorative BannerMake a fun Valentine's Day banner by applying lipstick kiss marks onto pieces of paper. Then attach those to a colored background and hang. Easy, cute, and fun to make.
Making a Paper Carnation WreathLearn how to create pretty pink paper carnations and then use them to construct a wreath. Everything you need to know about this project is detailed below.
Valentine CenterpieceI love decorating bottles. This is a Snapple bottle and a CD which I used to make this Valentine centerpiece. It could also be filled with Valentine candy.
Valentine Ceiling DecorApply magical love decor to your ceiling by using paper and branches. These can be found right in your backyard or the woods near you. Find tiny branches and start the magic.
Yarn Heart DecorationInstead of purchasing a new plant pot for a specific holiday, you could make reusable decorations.
Cute Mini XOXO Wood SignDo you have any thin/small wood scraps? You can create cute little wood signs as Valentine's decorations.
Heart Garden StakesHere is a project for making cute and thrifty heart/Valentine conversation candy inspired garden stakes. They are perfect to place as outdoor decorations for a pathway, in your planters, or even use as party decorations (place inside a vase with rocks or other decorations so the stake could stand).
Love MailboxThe best Valentine activity we had in high school was putting up a Love Mailbox. Receive your love notes and valentine goodies thru this cute looking mailbox.
