14 Last minute DIY Valentine Crafts that are Better than Chocolate
Grab your crafting supplies and get ready for the best ever Valentine’s Day. Each of these DIY valentine projects will make thoughtful gifts and sweet decorations. Use these free ideas and patterns to create something handmade and add the touch of love you’re looking for this year.
We all know that chocolate is a staple for Valentine’s Day, but since we love to give handmade gifts (and we’re trying to stay away from the junk food) we’re going a step further than buying a bag of confections. I’m sure you’ll love these projects as much as I do.
Sweet Gnomes
You know I love a good gnome pattern! These sweet valentine gnomes are dying for a space in your home this year.
Puffy Heart Ornaments
Show someone how much you love them with a puffy heart ornament. These cute hearts are easy to sew with a couple of heart-shaped fabrics and some polyfill stuffing.
Handmade Gift Tags
Sew your own special gift tags using the free pattern from Polka Dot Chair. These will add that special handmade touch to any gift.
Scrappy Heart Garland
Use scraps, string, and a little bit of sewing to make a darling heart garland. It’s perfect for Valentine’s Day but also for birthdays and anniversaries!
Fabric Envelope
It won’t take much sewing to create a unique fabric envelope using the free sewing pattern. It would make a cute decoration just as well as a lovely gift.
Paper Heart Doilies
Learn how to fold and cut traditional paper heart doilies. This fun craft is easy enough for kids to try, too. They would look beautiful covered in Mod Podge, or hanging from a garland. What will you do with this DIY Valentine idea?
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Stitched Heart Bookmarks
Take just a few minutes and make these adorable bookmarks this year, and it’s so easy that your kids can make them too!
Washcloth Teddy Bear
These washcloth teddy bears are a no-sew project that you can include in your handmade gift basket. It’s a charming way to give a new mom some extra washcloths.
Accordion Heart Wreath
You won’t believe how easy it is to make this accordion heart wreath out of paper, ribbon, and glue gun!
Easy Heart Pom Poms
Learn how to make easy heart pom poms! These adorable charms can go on everything from a Valentine’s tree to Valentine’s cards.
Bold and Graphic Heart Pillow
Throw pillows are a great way to say I love you because they can be used all year! For a bold graphic heart pillow that’s easier to sew than the previous one, don’t miss this super easy tutorial from Coral and Co.
Pink Bunny Treat Bags
Sew up some bunny treat bags in pink (and little pink heart pillows) to prove your love. This sewing project is easy enough for a beginner or for learning to use a sewing machine.
St. Valentine Gnomes
Cute gnomes are perfect for any time of the year! Use a free sewing pattern to make pink and purple gnomes and name them all St. Valentine. Add as many hearts as you need to make the season come alive.
Valentine’s Day Sweatshirts
Cut up some felt and make cute DIY valentine sweatshirts to wear on Valentine’s Day. They are much better than any themed sweatshirts you’ll find at the store.
Tootsie Roll Pop Cherries
Nothing is sweeter than these adorable Tootsie Roll Pop Cherries! I especially like the love notes written on the leaves. Give this cute Valentine to everyone from kids to grandpas.
Heart Fabric Rag Wreath
This adorable rag wreath is easy to make and lets you use all your red and pink fabric scraps. Don’t miss this easy tutorial.
Heart Friendship Bracelets
Cute friendship bracelets with a heart design are the perfect gift to make last minute. All you need is embroidery thread!
Candy Heart SVG File
Nothing brings back Valentine’s Day nostalgia like candy conversation hearts. Make some cute t-shirts, pillows, cards, or whatever with a free candy heart SVG file from Coral and Co.
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