Sure, heart-shaped crafts are great for Valentine's Day. But the heart is a timeless symbol of love that can inspire cheerful DIYs all year long, too. These heart projects offer creative fun for all kinds of crafters, from kid-friendly ideas (even some for the toddler set), as well as more sophisticated projects for experienced DIYers. And many use simple, affordable supplies you may already have around the house.
These clever heart craft ideas include cards, ornaments, gifts, decor, and more. And — unlike a store-bought box of candy hearts — you can customize these projects however you like, whether you're going for a sentiment that's cute, romantic, or downright cheeky.
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Heart Art
Buy a set of small canvases at the craft store to create Valentine's Day decorations that you'll never want to take down. Use heart doilies, foam heart stickers, heart confetti and other cheerful details for an eye-catching gallery wall.
Get the how-to at Design Improvised»
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Salt Dough Heart Ornament
Salt dough is simple and affordable to make; in this project, it becomes charming heart-shaped photo frames. Cut the dough with heart cookie cutters, and decorate with paint and glitter.
Get the how-to at The Best Ideas for Kids»
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Fabric Heart Valentines
Use felt and fabric to create these charming heart-shaped gifts for Valentine's Day. Fill them with fiberfill and lavender so the sachets smell divine.
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Heart Valentine Ornaments
Use felt and ribbon to create an abundance of heart-shaped ornaments perfect for decorating your home or adding extra sweetness when tied into the ribbons on a wrapped gift.
Get the how-to at Cutesy Crafts»
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Linked Hearts
Mere strips of ordinary paper turn into the sweetest heart-shaped Valentine’s Day decor in this project. Bonus: It’s easy enough for all ages, and doubles as an engineering lesson for kids.
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Heart Straws
Punch up your Valentine's Day drinks with this five-minute DIY. Just use a hole punch to thread colorful card stock hearts onto paper straws, and up your serving game big time.
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Valentine Heart Bouquet
Fresh flowers are beautiful — but they just don't last. Instead, give a gift of homemade plush hearts that will endure, like a long, lingering hug for the ones you love. Finish the rustic look with a wood planter box and mason jars.
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Conversation Heart Banner
When you give store-bought candy hearts, you're limited to the messages in the box. But make this charming felt conversation heart banner with any custom messages you like.
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Heart Rag Wreath
This beautiful heart-shaped wreath is deceptively simple to make: All you need are a pile of fabric scraps and a heart wire wreath form on which to tie your rag strips.
Get the how-to at Polka Dot Chair»
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'90s Heartthrob Pins
The dreamiest of '90s heartthrobs on heart-shaped pins? Yes, please! Make a set to give as gifts, or customize your own denim jacket with the faces of the ones you love(d growing up).
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Heart Sun Catcher
Use colorful tissue paper between clear contact paper to create heart-shaped sun catchers. This DIY is easy enough for kids of all ages.
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Conversation Heart Pillows
You don't need much sewing skill to whip up a batch of these candy heart pillows. Customize them with cheeky messages like "Follow Back," "Pizza Forever" — or anything your heart desires.
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Clothespin Heart Wreath
This eye-catching project is super easy and affordable to make using everyday supplies. All you need to pull it together are clothespins, a wire hanger and colorful tape.
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Heart Cards
Folded card stock transforms into the sweetest heart-shaped photo cards. Kids of all ages can participate; their painted fingerprints make for cherished keepsakes.
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Heart Bath Bombs
These luxurious bath bombs double as a fun science lesson and a great Valentine’s gift. Citric acid, baking soda, and coconut oil are the simple key ingredients.
