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These Sweet and Simple Valentine's Day Decorations Will Make Your Heart Skip a Beat
Love is in the air, you've been working on those DIY Valentine's Day cards for weeks, and February 14 is just around the corner. So to celebrate the big day, why not fill your house with Valentine's Day decorations fit for the season? Whether you're in the market for romantic bedroom ideas or cute, simple Valentine's Day crafts for kids, you've come to the right place. We've rounded up our all-time favorite easy projects for Valentine's Day, and we can practically guarantee there's at least one idea on our list you'll be excited to start working on .
How can we be so sure that these are the best DIY Valentine's Day decorations around, you ask? Well, for starters, they're just plain adorable—that's how! But the most interesting thing about them (and the reason why we know you'll love having them in your home!) is that you can easily extend their lifespan well beyond Valentine's Day, and even past the winter season. Transform old, chipped siding into a "wooden kiss," for instance, and you'll have a gorgeous, rustic decor piece that doesn't only have to function as part of your Valentine's Day party backdrop. Turn a treasured love letter into a stunning, framed work of art, and you've got yourself a Valentine's Day craft (that can also be a Valentine's Day gift) so beautiful, it might just end up being passed down from generation to generation! There are also heart shaped wreaths, cookie cutter wind chimes, and hand formed ring bowls. Like we said - the best Valentine's decorations around!
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Heart-Shaped Rag Wreath
Wrap strips of soft flannel around a heart-shaped foam wreath form to create a soft statement piece that says "I love you!"
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DIY Ring Plate
Ideal for holding rings or other jewelry, this DIY ring plate in simply fashioned from oven-baked clay and will remind that special someone how you feel about them every time they use it.
To make: Shape modeling clay in a shallow heart-shaped plate. Add a decorative edge and etch a saying in the bottom of the plate with a skewer or sculpting tool. Bake as directed.
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Love Message Iron-on Dishtowels
Beautiful and utilitarian, these custom dishtowels will bring love and joy to the most used room in the house—the kitchen.
To make: On your computer, design imagery including photographs, if desired. Print on iron-on transfer paper. Cut out around imagery and iron on cotton dishtowels per manufacturer's directions.
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Heart-shaped Cookie Cutter Wind Chimes
Transform humble cookie cutters into cheery wind chimes that are ideal for hanging above a bed or on the front porch.
To make: Fashion a 10- to 12-inch length of wire into a heart shape; wrap with red twine, set aside. Make a clay heart with oven-baked modeling clay; punch a hole in the top for hanging and write a phrase (if desired) before baking, and set aside. Punch holes in the crook and point of 3 large, 3 medium, and 3 small heart-shaped cookie cutters. Cut three lengths of twine. Working with one length at a time, thread a large, medium, and small cookie cutter onto twine, knotting above and below each cutter so that it stays in place. Repeat with remaining twine and cookie cutters. Wrap twine lengths (making sure the hearts are facing the correct direction) around wire heart; gather twine lengths at the top and tie in a knot for hanging. Knot twine lengths at the bottom and trim. Thread a short length of twine through the ceramic heart and tie to knot at the bottom of the wine chime, and hang.
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Painted Mason Jar Lantern
Give the gift of light and love with this simply decorated glass jar.
To make: Paint stripes on the inside of a mason or other glass jar with acrylic paint. Once dry, place a battery-operated tea light in the jar. Screw on lid and embellish with a piece of colorful twine or ribbon.
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Gingham Wrapped Heart Shaped Wreath
Hang this cheerful gingham-wrapped wreath on the front door or over a headboard.
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DIY Kiss Balloons
Got lipstick? Then you've got nearly all the supplies you need to create this fun Valentine's Day decoration, which will be a huge hit with all your guests.
Get the tutorial at Studio DIY.
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DIY Valentine's Day Globe
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Candy Heart Garland
We love that this garland takes cues from those classic conversation heart candies. Bonus points if you include a few inside jokes of your own amongst the messages!
Get the tutorial at Tell Love and Party.
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Conversation Heart Balloons
Okay, this is officially our new favorite Valentine's Day craft! Plus, it couldn't be easier—or more fun—to throw together.
Get the tutorial at Studio DIY.
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DIY Heart Garland
Make this garland, and you'll be halfway to a more Valentine-ified house! It's way easier than it looks.
Get the tutorial at The Real Thing With the Coake Family.
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Thumbprint Mason Jars
Here's a cute idea: Have your partner lend their thumbprint to half of each of the painted hearts on this Mason jar!
Get the tutorial at It All Started With Paint.
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Heart Doily Balloon Tails
These doilies are an easy way to spiff up heart balloons this year.
Get the tutorial at Design Improvised.
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DIY Succulent Valentines
You don't have to give away these succulent Valentines—though it's certainly an option! They'll look pretty sitting together on a windowsill in your own home.
Get the tutorial at A Night Owl Blog.
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DIY Conversation Heart Tassel Charms
When it comes to romance, it's all about the first impression! Give your guests something to talk about as soon as they walk in the door with this sweet craft.
Get the tutorial at Studio DIY.
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Wooden Kiss Valentine Decor
This blogger transformed old, chipped siding into rustic Valentine's Day decor fit for a farmhouse.
Get the tutorial at My Soulful Home.
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Love Letter Artwork
Turn a treasured love letter into a work of art that you can display year-round—but especially on Valentine's Day. An arrow that nods to Cupid is just a plus.
Get the tutorial at We Lived Happily Ever After.
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Valentine’s Day Mantel Decor
A framed heart made of shiplap and vases of faux flowers serve as the focal point for this beautiful Valentine's Day mantel display.
Get the tutorial at A Wonderful Thought.
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Yours and Mine Pillows
For a romantic touch in the bedroom, paint pillows with "Yours" and "Mine" designations.
Get the tutorial at Lemon Thistle.
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DIY Floral Hearts
Use bunches of artificial flowers to make elegant wreaths for your walls or front door.
Get the tutorial at Design Improvised.
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Valentine's Day Pillow
Pair this handmade love pillow with red and plaid ones for a festive Valentine's couch.
Get the tutorial at The Idea Room.
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Hot Chocolate Bar
Nothing warms the heart more than a customized cup of hot cocoa.
Get the tutorial at Clean And Scentsible.
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Candy Heart Valentine Bouquet
A vase of water is actually hidden underneath a pile of conversational hearts.
Get the tutorial at Smart School House.
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Valentine Glitter Votives
Spruce up your spare Mason jars with glitter to create the cutest candles for Valentine's Day.
Get the tutorial at Mason Jar Craft Love.
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Heart Cards Garland
A deck of cards becomes a lovely decoration for the Queen of Hearts.
Get the tutorial at Happiness Is Homemade.
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Blossoming Letter Monogram
This flower-filled monogram letter will add a delicate touch to any room in your house.
Get the tutorial at Lulu's.
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String Heart Picture
Pull on the heart strings of your loved one with this lovely piece of art. Just latch red string around nails arranged in a heart shape.
Get the tutorial at Green Wedding Shoes.
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Heart Branch Tree
Grab a few twigs out of your yard and spray paint them white, then cut small hearts out of colorful construction paper and hang from the branches with twine.
Get the tutorial at The House the Lars Built.
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Love Scrabble Coasters
How do you spell L-O-V-E? With these giant Scrabble coasters. Use a stain marker to get the depth of color and texture on the wood pieces.
Get the tutorial at Blue I Style.
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Yarn Wrapped Ombre Monogrammed Letter
Use your darling's first initial to make this cute ombre display.
Get the tutorial at Catch My Party.
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Ballon Heart Backdrop
Hosting a Valentine's Day party? This balloon heart will make an awesome backdrop for a photo station.
Get the tutorial at The House That Lars Built.
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Valentine Yarn Wrapped Trees
Yarn bomb a few styrofoam cones from the craft store, and you have a cute Valentine's Day mantel display.
Get the tutorial at Shaken Together Life.
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Sweater Heart Pillows
Don't throw out your old sweaters! Put them to good use and create these warm and fluffy sweater pillows.
Get the tutorial at Eighteen 25.
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Button Burlap Heart Picture
Remember all those spare buttons you've been saving? Now you can put them to good use.
Get the tutorial at Uncommon Designs.
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Because heart balloons are just the tip of the iceberg.
