10 Easy DIY Valentine’s Day Decorations That You Will Fall In Love With

by John Griffith Jan 16, 2023 @ 15:00

February is just around the corner and with it – Valentine’s Day! This means it’s time to start thinking about presents, recipes, date ideas, and decorations! If you like to find ways to celebrate this love-filled holiday outside the usual v-day activities, then these easy DIY Valentine’s Day decorations are perfect. They will have your house looking as if cupid himself moved in. While there are a ton of ways to showcase Valentine’s in your home, there is nothing quite as special as doing it with your own two hands. And the best part of making your own decor is that it is unique. This means it can double as a special, one-of-a-kind Valentine’s Day gift. So, if you are in the mood for crafting, check out some of our favorite DIY Valentine’s Day decor ideas.

February is just around the corner and with it – Valentine’s Day!

It’s time to start thinking about presents, recipes, date ideas, and decorations

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Even if you are not the mushy type, Valentine’s Day has a certain charm. Plus, it’s not only for couples, it’s for everyone. It is the perfect time to tell everyone you love (family, friends, pets, significant others) how much they mean to you. Not that you shouldn’t be doing that on the daily, but it is also nice to have a holiday about it. And what better way to show the world and your favorite people your love than with some DIY Valentine’s Day crafts.

Even if you are not the mushy type, Valentine’s Day has a certain charm

#Ring Plate

If you like decorations and crafts that are both practical and pretty, then this one is a great idea. This cute little DIY ring plate is perfect for holding precious jewelry and rings. It sits great on your nightstand, or it makes a great gift, that’s up to you. And the best thing about it is how simply it is made. All you need is some modeling clay which you can make into a shallow heart-shaped plate. You can add a decorative edge, and add some writing in the middle. Then you bake it according to the instructions. You can also paint it. Truly it’s up to your imagination.

This cute little DIY ring plate is perfect for holding precious jewelry and rings

@Ian Palmer

#Pressed Flower Heart

Oh, is there anything more beautiful than fresh flowers? Sadly, you can only keep fresh flowers alive for so long. But what if we told you there is a way to make them last forever? That’s right! You can make beautiful pressed flower art displays with just a few common craft materials and some beautiful flowers. Arrange them in any form you like. This DIY works great as a gift and as decorations.

Get the tutorial at Weekend Notes.

You can make beautiful pressed flower art displays

@Weekend Notes

#Valentines Wreath

If you like having decorations on your door, then a simple heart-shaped wreath is a great idea. This super simple DIY is easy and effective. All you need is to pop in your local craft store and get a heart shaped foam. Then just wrap some strips of flannel around it to create this soft statement piece. Add some string and place it on your door. You can also make mini versions of it as ornaments around the house.

This super simple DIY is easy and effective

@Ian Palmer

#Heart Table Runner

Whether you are hosting a V-day party or just want something to look pretty on the dining room table, this table runner is the perfect decoration. It’s super simple to make and takes no more than 5 whole minutes to assemble. All you need is some foam, a hot glue gun, scissors, and a bit of free time. You can mix up as many shades of pink and red as you like or keep it monochrome, it’s up to you.

Get the tutorial at A Night Owl.

This table runner is the perfect decoration

@A Night Owl

#Mason Jar Lantern

Nothing sets a more romantic mood than candles. However, it’s even better when the candles have adorable holders. These simple little Mason jar lanterns can make a great gift or look cute on your table, mantle, desk and so on. All you need to do is grab your acrylic paints and do some stripes on the inside of the jar. Once the paint has dried, just place a little tea candle or a battery-operated one in the jar. If it is battery operated then screw the lid on and embellish it with a piece of ribbon or twine.

Nothing sets a more romantic mood than candles

@Ian Palmer

#Heart Branch Centerpiece

If you don’t want to do anything too hard, but still want something cute, this DIY is just for you. If you have access to some twigs, empty vases, colored paper, scissors, and glue, then you are already halfway there. All you need to do is cut out little hearts and then glue them on to the twigs. Place the twigs in a jar, vase, or jugs and voilà! You have a beautiful centerpiece.

Get the tutorial at Just Call Me Homegirl.

All you need to do is cut out little hearts and then glue them on to the twigs

@Just Call Me Homegirl

#Love Letter Garland

Oh, what a lovely thing it is to receive a love letter. How romantic! However, this DIY won’t be about such profound writing. rather it’s inspired by the letters. You can make cheap and simple love letter garlands with some twine, felt sheets, scissors, and a hot glue gun. It’s beautiful, simple, and very effective. Put this garland on your wall, on the mantel, above the bed, or wherever you like.

Get the tutorial at Mikyla Creates.

You can make cheap and simple love letter garlands

@Mikyla Creates

#Playing Card Wreath

If you’ve got an old deck of playing cards lying around and want to do something with it, now is your chance. From the deck take all the cards with hearts in them and glue them to form a heart. Add some red ribbon, and you’ve got a super creative Valentine’s Day wreath.

Get the tutorial at Refresh Living.

Take all the cards with hearts in them and glue them

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#Honeycomb Hearts from Paper

If you like doing creations from paper, then you will love these little honeycomb paper hearts. These small decorations are great to hang individually or make a banner of them with some twine. Not only that but they also make a really cute gift idea. You can make them any shade of pink or red you like!

Get the tutorial at Lia Griffith.

These small decorations are great to hang individually or make a banner

@Lia Griffith

#Heart Pieces

This is one of our favorite DIY Valentine’s Day decorations. It’s super easy to make and looks adorable! You can make this DIY in just mere minutes, yet you wouldn’t guess by just looking at them. You can place them above the fireplace, on the table, and so on. Uncomplicated, effective, and perfect for V-day.

Get the tutorial at Design Fixation.

This is one of our favorite DIY Valentine’s Day decorations

@Design Fixation

These were some of our favorite easy DIY Valentine’s Day decorations to make for the holiday. We hope you found this article useful. Now you have plenty of inspiration and can decorate your home beautifully.

These were some of our favorite easy DIY Valentine’s Day decorations

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John Griffith

John Griffith is a young, passionate journalist. Writing has been John’s hobby ever since he was a boy. He has worked in some of the UK’s most successful news portals over the course of his professional career but found his forever home at Archzine.