36 Creative Valentine's Crafts for Kids, Teens, and Adults

Crafts for kids are always great, but they don’t have to be just for little ones.

What are some good Valentine’s crafts?

(Do be sure little ones are supervised at all times while crafting.)

4 DIY Valentine’s crafts coasters in heart and circle shapes with pastel colors and glitter, two of them with clear cups on top

Photo: Philip Friedman

Younger children will enjoy helping you or working on a few crafts by themselves.

Pick your craft, gather your crafting supplies, and get started!

Gold Tone Box

Any time is a good time for color-blocking.

Valentine’s Craft: Gold & White Tone Box Open with Chocolates Inside, Another Gold Tone Box Closed Showing the Diagonal Design

Philip Friedman

Make a color-blocked box for a modern-looking gift that fits into even the most minimalist home.

What You’ll Need

Steps

Craft developed by Morgan Levine.

Conversation Heart Brooches

Colorful enamel pins have once again become a go-to accessory.

Conversation Heart Wood Pins Made into Brooches

Philip Friedman; Styling: Blake Ramsey

Create a fun version for Valentine’s that will look right at home on a jean jacket or backpack.

Candy Heart Balloons

Customize balloons for a more personalized set of decorations for your V-Day party.

Craft developed by Blake Ramsey.

Three Heart Balloons Reading “Text Me,” “Hugs,” and “Be Mine”

Philip Friedman

Glitter Box

We could all use more glitter in our lives.

Use a durable box for your base for a long-lasting bit of sparkle.

To make this a gift for them, stencil their initials or name.

Gold Glitter Box with Red Border Holding Candies

Philip Friedman

Heart Top Truffle Box

Gift homemadechocolate trufflesin a homemade boxwhat could be more apt?

Handmade Valentine’s Day Party Invite

Even a low-key get-together should be unforgettable.

Valentine’s Day Party Cup Stickers

Every festive occasion needs a signature drink.

Long rectangular white box with lid decorated with pop-up hearts in various colors (red, pink, orange, white); Candies surrounding box

Philip Friedman

Blooming Cupcake Liners

Roses are red, violets are blueyour little Romeo is ready to woo.

How can they prove that their love is for keeps?

Start with a handmade bud that will stand the test of time.

Five Heart Key Chains in the Style of Valentine’s Conversation Heart Candy

Philip Friedman; Styling: Blake Ramsey

(Pro tip: It’s best to keep this flower out of water.)

Pixie Stick Hearts

Cupid has some cute competition.

X and O Treats

Snacktime just got mushy.

Round Box with Fringed Design on Lid and Candies Inside

Philip Friedman

With these festive-shaped treats, it’ll be love at first bite on Valentine’s.

Sweetheart Hair Pin

Surprise your little one with a new accessory that coordinates with the party theme.

Pasta Valentines

Playing with food is strongly encouraged for this crafting session.

Canvas Tote Bag with Blue Heart that Reads “Dream Big”

Philip Friedman; Styling: Blake Ramsey

Heart-Sewn Valentines

There’ssewmuch love that goes into making this pint-size paper heart.

(It’s quite simple if you download our easy-to-print templatepromise.)

you could set this craft up and kids can do the sewing themselves.

Small Clear Glass With Initials R&S Around a Heart Etched On It

Emily Kinni

They’ll love it as a keepsake either way.

Then paint the entire cork square with one color of paint.

Once dry (about 1 hour), remove the stickers to reveal your design.

Four small boxes with pop-up hearts on top, three closed and one open with a candy inside

Philip Friedman

Cupcake Toppers

Dress up tasty cupcakes with this simple DIY.

Decorative Flower Vase

Same old pink stems?

This bunch of roses is arriving in a creative container.

Five Crayons Molded in Style of Conversation Heart Candy with Construction Paper

Philip Friedman; Styling: Blake Ramsey

Frame with Chalkboard Paint

Doodles today, “I love you!”

This is the perfect Valentine’s Day craft for someone who likes to change things up daily.

This idea works with all kinds of papereven your kids' artwork.

Rectangular Box Decorated With Floral Washi Tape, Open Showing Candies Inside

Philip Friedman

Paper Flower Wreath

Think tissue paper is only destined for gift boxes?

Think again: This winter, we’re putting it on display.

Philip Friedman

Six Gift Boxes That Look Like Conversation Heart Candies

Philip Friedman; Styling: Blake Ramsey

Handmade Valentine’s Day Party Invite on Pink Cardstock With White Handprints and Text and Red Envelope, Reading “Give us a hand celebrating Valentine’s Day”