Show Your Home Some Love With These DIY Valentine's Day Decorations (2024)

A punch tool makes quick work of the most tedious part of this craft—cutting out all of the hearts from neon cardstock. The rest is easy, simply cut out triangles, glue on the hearts, and string onto twine or ribbon, alternating colors.

Get the tutorial at Lemon Thistle.

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With just a bit of cardboard (use leftover boxes!) and your choice of yarn, you can make sweet and sophisticated Valentine's Day decor for your coffee table in a flash.

Get the tutorial at Home Made Lovely.

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Though this Valentine's Day craft is easy enough for kids to nail—there's no science to positioning the tissue paper!—the result is pretty enough to display proudly in your windows.

Get the tutorial at The Turquoise Home.

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Though you'll need a cutting machine, like the Cricut, to get this banner just right, you could also use a variety of smaller stamps and stenciled letters to create a similar piece for your space.

Get the tutorial at Lemon Thistle.

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With just 10 minutes to spare, even a novice crafter can make this cute Valentine's Day decor. Simply send a threaded needle through coordinating felt balls until you have the right size garland for your space.

Get the tutorial at The Turquoise Home.

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For stunning wall art you can keep in place well into spring (and even beyond!), consider recreating this faux floral monogram. For a unique touch, hang the finished product inside of a vintage frame. Or, add a string and use it as a wreath on your front door.

Get the tutorial at Home Made Lovely.

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Turn any small glass vessels you may have on hand into festive table decor for your romantic dinner. Go simple with glue and glitter, or try something a little more intricate by placing stickers or washi tape down before applying the sparkles.

Get the tutorial at Squirrelly Minds.

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If you're counting down the days to the love-filled holiday, make it official with this fun paper craft.

Get the tutorial at Crafting Cheerfully.

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Though this heart-shaped decor looks like something you'd buy in the store, you only need a few supplies, like cardboard and LED lights to make it yourself.

Get the tutorial at Oh Oh Deco.

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For a bouquet that will last forever, swap roses for cleverly-shaped paper hearts.

Get the tutorial at Design Improvised.

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This banner, which looks great strung along the mantle, banister, or bookshelf, plays on a craft as old as time: the love letter.

Get the tutorial at Crafting Cheerfully.

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Give handled mason jars new life as table decorations with a simple coat of paint and a metallic heart-shaped decal.

Get the tutorial at A Night Owl Blog.

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Though a paper wreath won't fare so well outdoors, it's a great option for indoor areas, like your bedroom door.

Get the tutorial at White House Crafts.

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For easy DIY decor you can pull out year after year, opt for something a little sturdier—like a felt banner.

Get the tutorial at Happiness Is Homemade.

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This craft is as simple as you can get: Grab a few candles from the dollar store, then apply the downloadable decal to the outside. If you don't have a cutting machine, you can find similar stickers at any craft store.

Get the tutorial at A Pumpkin and a Princess.

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One of the easiest ways to decorate for any holiday? Swap out pre-existing framed pictures for themed artwork.

Get the printable at Fox + Hazel.

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Re-home small houseplants, like succulents, into heart-shaped vases made out of clay. Bonus: These make great last-minute Valentine's Day gifts, too.

Get the tutorial at The Paper Mama.

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For something a little more sophisticated that doesn't immediately scream Valentine's Day, try this trio of arrows on the wall.

Get the tutorial at Craftberry Bush.

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When decorating, don't forget small often-overlooked areas, like your bedroom door. This DIY tassel looks super cute, and has a life well beyond Valentine's Day.

Get the tutorial at Studio DIY.

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If you don't have the sewing know-how to create your own pillow from scratch, use iron-on vinyl to embellish a simple store-bought option.

Get the tutorial at Sarah Hearts.

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