75 DIY Valentine’s Day Gifts to Make for Your Sweetheart

Shoot an arrow through their heart (literally) with this whimsical Cupid’s arrow collar pin. It’s so easy to craft with polymer clay and a needle to make the perfect wearable Valentine’s Day gift.

Get the tutorial at The House That Lars Built.

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Cherries are a quintessential symbol of Valentine’s Day, and these giant ones make the perfect present. All you need are red plastic bowls, green pipe cleaners, cardstock, and ribbon. The best part? You can fill them with even more Valentine’s Day gifts, like candies or trinkets. It’s the gift that keeps on giving!

Get the tutorial at The Craft Patch.

These subtly embellished candles double as decór! Adorn the glass candle holders with heart-shaped designs and sayings, then give them to your loved one to light up their night.

Get the tutorial at A Pumpkin and A Princess.

Instead of buying them a bouquet that’s fated to fade, crochet one that’ll last forever! This tutorial includes a free printable crochet rose pattern to craft your own eternal rose in just a few steps.

Get the tutorial at One Little Project.

What better way to decorate your wall than with your sweetheart’s smooches? Gather your favorite pink and red lipsticks and get to work on a piece of cardstock, artfully placing lip prints across its surface. Then frame it for a pretty print you can display all year long!

Get the tutorial at A Beautiful Mess.

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For a practical present, jazz up a tote bag with rhinestone Valentine’s Day designs! Use assorted gemstones to craft hearts or lips on a tote bag using glue. You can even fill it with your partner’s favorite Valentine’s Day candy to double the love!

Get the tutorial at The House That Lars Built.

It’s never a bad idea to wear your heart on your sleeve—or your ears, for that matter! Your new favorite pair of earrings starts with a heart pom-pom maker and yarn. Once the hearts are crafted to your liking, attach them to earring backs and enjoy!

Get the tutorial at Aww Sam.

Treat your favorite pet parent or furry soulmate to a DIY conversation heart-shaped toy. You can customize them with colorful felt and iron-on letters and even fill them with catnip for a special surprise.

Get the tutorial at A Beautiful Mess.

Those cute conversation heart phrases will look just as sweet on bracelets as they would on candy. They’re so easy to make with beads and cording, so you can easily craft one for everyone on your list.

Get the tutorial at Ruff and Renew.

Get thready to wow your Valentine with a custom portrait embroidery hoop. Not sure where to start? This kit includes everything you’ll need to hand-stitch your work of art, including easy-to-follow instructions for any beginners out there.

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These charming heart-shaped magnets are perfect for showcasing Valentine’s Day cards on the fridge. Simply shape them from air-dry clay, attach the magnets to the backs with a glue gun, and then paint them in lovely shades of red and pink to complete the look.

Get the tutorial at Idle Wife.

Give your loved one the gift of self-care with these mini apothecary bottles filled with their favorite bath salts or scrubs. For a personal touch, decorate the bottles with sparkling glitter and cute pom-pom gift tags.

Get the tutorial at Sugar & Cloth.

This one’s for all the letter lovers! Create a DIY Valentine’s Day frame featuring a photo of your special someone, then personalize it with festive duct tape and a heartfelt message spelled out with Scrabble tiles.

Get the tutorial at DIY Candy.

Looking for a gag gift for your girlfriends? Whip up these hilarious DIY bath bombs to give them on Galentine’s Day. As the heart dissolves, it reveals a tiny muscular man—your very own “grow-a-boyfriend!”

Get the tutorial at Studio DIY.

These pretty pink Valentine’s Day baskets were made for the apple of your eye! Fill them with lollipops dressed up to look like mini apples, trimming most of the stick to craft the apple’s “stem.”

Get the tutorial at The House That Lars Built.

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This creative candle is the closest it gets to carving your names on a tree. Top it off with a tea light and celebrate Valentine’s Day with a romantic, candlelit evening.

Get the tutorial at DIY Candy.

Throwing a girly Galentine’s Day gathering? Hand everyone a half-heart necklace to spread the love.

Get the tutorial at Aww Sam.

Help them get into the Valentine’s Day spirit with this stunning, heart-shaped chandelier made from a wreath form, paper straws, twine, and scrapbook paper. They’ll be absolutely wowed by the wonderful decoration!

Get the tutorial at The House That Lars Built.

If pink and red aren’t their style, make them this modern, geometric heart pillow in chic neutral tones. The best part? It’s totally no-sew!

Get the tutorial at Mod Podge Rocks.

For a heartfelt gift that doubles as a heart-shaped decoration, deck out a tabletop tree with playful pink pom-pom hearts. It’ll make for the most striking centerpiece!

Get the tutorial at The House That Lars Built.

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