Receiving Valentine’s Day cards is a lovely childhood memory and making those handmade Valentine’s Day cards is a thoughtful gesture for kids of all ages.
It’s not necessary to spend a lot of money on store-bought cards. With some basic craft supplies like markers, stamps, construction paper, and lace, it is possible to create something heartfelt and affordable.
This page is full of ideas for adults and kiddos to create special cards for friends and family.
Handmade cards show that a lot of effort, time, and care were involved. The fact that someone would take the time to create something personal shows how much the recipient is valued.
This makes homemade cards far more personal and special than store-bought cards.
Although some of the ideas below involve some extra time and effort, there are also links to projects that are quick and easy.
This list is full of over 50 Valentine’s Day card ideas for both adults and kids to make for this special day.
What is the advantage of homemade Valentine's Day cards?
Store-bought cards can be beautiful, but they don’t offer the same level of uniqueness as the ideas on this page. The recipient will feel the love and effort that went into making the cards and receiving them will be much more special.
The greatest advantage of making Valentine’s Day cards as opposed to purchasing them from a store is that creating a card offers the freedom to be creative.
The crafter can design the perfect card to reflect the recipient’s personality, shared memories, or inside jokes.
Whether it’s through custom illustrations, colors, or handwritten messages, the possibilities are endless.
What to write in a Valentine's Day card?
There are many creative ideas for Valentines Day card messages. Here are a few to choose from:
- I met you. I liked you. I love you. I'm keeping you.
- My favorite place in the world is next to you.
- The best things in life are better with you.
- Every love story is beautiful, but ours is my favorite.
- Who needs a Valentine when I have a best friend like you?
- Love you more than ever, Mom and Dad.
- Thank you for everything you've done for me.
Looking for DIY cards for other holidays? Take a look at our Mothers' Day cards, Christmas cards, and Fathers' Day cards!
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This is a creative, "no card" card idea for a child's classroom. Fill sandwich bags with "candy dirt" and a toy shovel. Attach the tag and you have a fun party favor.
Good Housekeeping
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Here are instructions on how to make your own DIY Valentine's Day cards with blank cards, stick-on “googly eyes,” paint, and a small paintbrush.
Kendall Jackson
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With these instructions, the free printable and a heart-shaped potato stamp, kids can make fun cards for their classmates.
It's Always Autumn
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Express your affection with a delightful 3D Heart Card, a simple and enjoyable homemade craft that serves to express your feelings for Valentine's Day or Mother's Day.
The Creative Place
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Here are five adorable and very simple designs for handmade cards that showcase different watercolor paint techniques.
A Beautiful Mess
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In this tutorial, you'll choose your favorite pun phase and work using vibrant cardstock and a craft knife to create a banana-themed card for your Valentine.
Club Crafted
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Make this adorable homemade heart bouquet card with this free tutorial. Finish with a sweet message inside. And give to someone special this happy Valentine’s Day!
Makes and Takes
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Send love to your Valentine by creating this DIY button art on the front of the card and then write a sweet message inside the card.
One Little Project
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Check out this cute cat quilling Valentine’s Day card you can made for someone special in your life with the free instructions.
Confessions of an Over Worked Mom
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Here’s a quick idea for a DIY Valentine’s Day card - grab a hole puncher and punch away, then use glue to make a heart of "XO" on a piece of card stock and sprinkle on the confetti. Voilà, you have a card.
Design Improvised
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A collection of 12 Free Digital Scrapbook Papers to print and use for scrapbooks and small projects.
Hands In The Attic
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With minimal supplies—a post-it note, watercolor paper, fine-tip markers, and a watercolor paint set—you can make a simple watercolor card that is suitable for watercolorists of all skill levels.
Kwerner design
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Sweet Donut Valentine’s Day Cards are the perfect option for kids to give to classmates or as party favors. These printable cards, topped with mini donut erasers, are a fun project suitable for all ages.
Happiness Is Homemade
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A free craft card idea for toddlers is so much fun.
Kiddy Charts
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How to make a Valentine's Day homemade card with scrap fabric.
Needlepointers.com
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Kids will love making these fingerprint cards that only need a few supplies for friends, parents or grandparents.
The Best Ideas for Kids
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For this card, you make a beautiful flower with paper hearts. It is the perfect homemade Valentine's card for anyone in your life.
MomDot
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On this blog post, 3D paper hearts are the centerpiece of the cards. Simple supplies are all that is needed.
The Chronicles of Home
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In just a few minutes, you can create heart and balloon cards using only your fingers, without any special tools. Kids can easily make these as well.
My Growing Creative Life
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This tutorial is for a hand-drawn heart balloon card. Since it features a heart motif, it can be used for various occasions, such as Valentine's Day, anniversaries, friendship, birthdays, and so on.
Needlepointers.com Associate
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This DIY Quilled Heart Balloon Card is a perfect choice for teaching tweens or upper elementary kids how to paper quill.
Big Family Blessings
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This delightful preschool Valentine’s Day craft card is not only fun but also a fantastic way to engage young children. By using paper hearts, googly eyes, and markers, kids can develop essential fine motor and pre-writing skills while expressing their creativity.
No Time For Flash Cards
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For this card, all you have to do is either make (tutorial provided) or purchase a heart necklace, print out the free download and you have a cute adorable card.
Cherished Bliss
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For this Valentine's card, you will cut out a heart, punch shapes, and use Mod Podge to create a fun window card. It's easy for both kids and adults to make, and it requires just a few supplies.
Mod Podge Rocks Blog
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Simple project for children of all ages.
Family Education
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While this quilled card looks very detailed, even tweens and teens can make this card by following the directions.
Big Family Blessings
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Kids will love making this cute Quilled Hot Air Balloon Valentine’s Day Card as their next winter craft project.
Frugal Mom Eh
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Send them this homemade hugs and kisses card to that special someone in your life.
Craft Bits
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This creative "no card" idea demonstrates how to make small wooden heart pins and attach them to printable mason jar Valentines, creating a unique gift for someone special.
My So Called Crafty Life
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Here is our kite Valentine's Card for you - pop along and see how to make it.
Kiddy Charts
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This llama Valentine craft for kids is simple, fun, and requires just a few craft supplies.
Simple Everyday Mom
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Lollipop Valentine cards are very simple to create.
Enchanted Learning
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Looking for a last-minute Valentine's gift? This is not a card, but a fantastic gift idea for kids, family, and friends.
mmm crafts
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This personalized monogram Valentine is a great DIY Valentine’s Day card to make for teens.
Merriment Design
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In less than five minutes, you can create sweet origami paper hearts by following easy step-by-step photo and video instructions. Then, wow your valentine by adding the hearts to a piece of cardstock.
One Little Project
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To make the butterfly and heart-pressed flower valentines, you'll need to print the pattern which includes both the butterfly and heart shape, as well as phases to attach to them, along with instructions for drying and attaching flowers.
Woodlark Blog
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These adorable and sparkly robot Valentines are perfect for any child, whether a boy or a girl! Use simple supplies like construction paper, sequins, and glitter to create your own fun robot designs.
Crafts by Amanda
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This Valentine's Day card project is a creative way to send someone a love note. Simply pour sand over the sticky heart.
Design Improvised
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Here you will find a collection of love-themed sentimental Valentine's Day patterned paper to download.
Gather How
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This is a super quick and easy tutorial for a DIY Valentine card you can craft together with your baby or toddler.
All About Baby Blog
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Older kiddos can create something beautiful for Valentine's Day with this free card tutorial.
Kiddy Charts
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On Valentine's Day, give your valentine some sweetness with this jar of hearts; sprinkling hearts and "love you" spelled out with tiny letter stickers.
Lawnscraping Challenges
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Gather the kids along with some yarn, cardstock, and a threaded needle to teach them sewing basics while creating beautiful and colorful textured Valentine's Day cards.
Hello Wonderful
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Kids can show their appreciation to their teachers, and any special teacher in your life really, with these free printable Valentine’s Day cards for teachers.
Kiddy Charts
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Gather the materials and follow the step-by-step instructions to make two different design cards - Emoji or Penguin Valentine cards.
Lake Champlain Chocolates
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Here’s a super quick idea for a Valentine Card.
Sum of Their Stories
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A cute card project using buttons.
Craftbits.com
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Here are two sweet card ideas using simple supplies you probably already have on hand.
The Effort Less Chic
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Looking for something novel for the kids to exchange at Valentine's Day? This fun DIY Valentine's Day kids' craft is such a cute greeting card that anyone would love to receive!
Needlepointers.com
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Follow this step-by-step guide to create a photo card or scrapbook page that beautifully captures your love.
Crafter's Companion
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These paper quilled hearts are a great art project for kids to make while learning quilling.
Red Ted Art
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This free tutorial will show how to make a Valentine's Day card with pom poms. Easy enough for toddlers and older kiddos will also enjoy this project.
Lil Tigers
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This Valentine's Day card tutorial will help you practice various lettering styles while teaching basic watercolor skills.
TPK
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Create heartfelt DIY XO Valentine card that is not only simple and budget-friendly but also filled with love. All you need is simple supplies to make a meaningful message to make someone's day special!
Zevy Joy
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This is a free printable Valentine's card that kids will enjoy getting. Print the fun "You Make My Heart POP" tag and attach it to a bag of popcorn. Wonderful gift for kids to give or as a party favor.
Crazy Little Projects
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For a quick and unique Valentine’s Day card, download this printable heart gem painting.
Persia Lou
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