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DIY Valentine’s Day Decor You’re Going to Love

If you want some quick and easy ideas for DIY Valentine’s Day decor, these 35 projects are perfect! Getting your home ready for Valentine’s Day is a breeze.

DIY Valentines Day Decor Ideas

Embarking on the annual quest to sprinkle a bit of love and sparkle around the house for Valentine’s Day, I found myself in a bit of a pickle. Taking a look around, it dawned on me—my space was noticeably lacking in the Valentine’s decor department.

This realization set off a whirlwind of questions in my mind, primarily focusing on what kind of love and heart-infused projects I could tackle to fill the gap.

The answer, it seemed, was dangling right before my eyes – or, more accurately, hanging on my walls. Swapping out wall art emerged as the most straightforward solution. The beauty of wall art, aside from its aesthetic appeal, lies in its simplicity of interchange.

If you’re nodding along, finding echoes of your own situation in my story, then boy, do I have a treat for you! I’ve scoured the depths of creativity to bring you over 35 DIY Valentine’s Day decor ideas that are bound to elevate your space from ‘meh’ to ‘wow’!

From heart-shaped wreaths whispering sweet nothings to your entryway, to cheeky, cupid-inspired wall hangings casting a spell of love on your living room, these projects are not just crafts; they’re love letters to your home.

What’s even more exciting is that these DIY Valentine decorations don’t demand you to be a craft wizard.

Whether you’re a DIY novice with two left thumbs or a seasoned pro with a glue gun, these projects are designed to inspire, delight, and infuse your space with a hefty dose of Valentine’s cheer.

And who knows? You might find yourself so enchanted by these additions that they become permanent fixtures in your home.

So, let’s roll up our sleeves, spread out the craft supplies, and turn our homes into bastions of love, one DIY project at a time. After all, nothing says ‘I love you’ quite like a piece of decor made with your own two hands.

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DIY temporary wall decals with a green couch and a black and white rug

Heart Wall Decals

Learn how to make wall decals the easy way! Customize with any shape and the best part – they are removable.
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2
Angie Holden

Love Pallet Art

This project comes together in minutes! Using an already made heart-shaped pallet and wood finishing cloths means you can make this in under 15 minutes.
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3
Cross Stitch Quote on Canvas (Easy to Customize!)

Quote on Canvas

Put your favorite quote on canvas using this simple tutorial. This cross stitch quote can be customized and it’s so fun (and easy) to make!
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4
valentines day gnomes

Valentine’s Day Gnomes

Learn how to make gnomes for your Valentine's Day decor with a few simple craft store supplies.
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5
Farmhouse Valentines Garland
www.salvagesisterandmister.com

Farmhouse Style Stamped Garland

Use up some scrap fabric and yarn for this project. This garland would look great hanging on your mantle, above a doorway, or anywhere you want a reminder of the holiday.
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glitter garland
Chelsea Foy

Glittery Garland

This is a super simple glitter project that really packs a punch! Hang it on a mirror, picture, or right on the wall. You could even use it as a gift wrapping decoration.
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7
wood plank cross stitch heart
juliemeasures.com

Wood Plank Cross Stitch

Now this is an easy cross stitch—no little needle going through tiny holes! Drilling the holes is the most time consuming part of this project.
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8
Amy Buchanan

Conversation Heart Centerpiece

Conversation hearts are a staple of Valentine's Day, so it makes sense that you should have some decor that uses these candies!
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This DIY Valentine's Day arrow art is easy for anyone to make - no nails required, and you can grab a free printable to help you. So cute!

Easy Arrow Art

This DIY Valentine’s Day arrow art is easy for anyone to make – no nails required, and you can grab a free printable to help you. So cute!
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10
pom pom garland for Valentine's Day

Valentine Pom Pom Garland

Make a Valentine's Day pom pom garland for your holiday decor. The heart poms are easy to create.
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11
3D Steampunk heart
uniquecreationsbyanita.com

Steampunk Heart

This 3D steampunk heart would look great as part of a mantle display. I love how the heart is the only thing in color to bring your eye right to it!
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12
deco mesh valentine heart wreath

Valentine Mesh Wreath

Learn how to make a deco mesh valentine wreath using a heart shaped wreath form.
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13
sustainmycrafthabit.com

Crochet Heart Garland

This is an easy weekend Valentine's Day decor project. You can use whatever colors to crochet that you like. Wouldn't an ombre effect using red, pink, and white look nice?
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How To Make Scandinavian Embroidered Hearts Decorations
Claire Armstrong

Embroidered Hearts

Simplicity is a hallmark of Scandinavian design. This craft shows how simple doesn't mean boring! This DIY Valentine's Day decor would look great on a mantle.
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15
Giant Wall Heart
oleanderandpalm.com

Geometric Heart

All you need to make this heart is ten sheets of paper, a paper cutter, and glue dots. If you like modern Valentine's Day decor, this is such a cute option!
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16
madeinaday.com

Fur Heart

If you like giant hearts, you'll love this faux fur project. Put it in a frame (as shown) or hang it right on the wall.
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17
DIY Valentine's Day Frame

Picture Frame

Do you love duck tape crafts? Create a simple Valentine’s Day frame using patterned tape and Scrabble letters. Makes such a sweet gift!
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heart book bunting
sumoftheirstories.com

Book Bunting

Old book pages make great craft supplies! This Valentine's Day bunting is easy to make with simple stamps and pages cut to size.
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19
jamonkey.com

Shadow Box

A simple craft shadow box gets a makeover as a fun Valentine's Day decoration! I really like the wood bead heart.
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20
Repurposed-Cutting-Board-Decor-–-Valentine’s-Day-upcycled
mixedkreations.com

Repurposed Wall Art

Take an old cutting board and give it new life with this wall art project. I can't believe that the heart is actually made from cardboard!
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21
come away with me art
lanaredstudio.com

Glass Panel

The effect of this metallic painted art is super cool on a glass panel. Grab some glass paint to make this unique Valentine's Day art that makes a perfect gift.
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22
www.loveourreallife.com

String Heart Garland

This garland project uses the super easy process of wrapping string around hearts. I like that April used colors that would go well with any other room decor. Not everything has to be bright red for V-Day!
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23
thriftyjinxy.com

Clothesline Heart Frame

Pick out your favorite scrapbook paper to cut out hearts for this DIY Valentine's Day decor. I love the tiny little clothespins!
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24
wall of paper hearts
Jessica Jones

Three Dimensional

You can make a fun wall of hearts that pops just by cutting, folding, and hanging. Kids will love doing this for Valentine's Day in their rooms.
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25
Vintage Style Valentine Wreath in 15 Minutes!

Valentine Wreath

Learn how to make a Valentine's Day wreath in a few easy steps! This is perfectly pretty for the holiday.
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26
Time for love pink striped clock
Amy Buchanan

Pallet Clock

Valentine's Day is definitely the time for love! This simple painted pallet clock can help you keep track of that time.
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27
Steve Carrell

Wood Pallet Heart Decor

Learn how to make this wood pallet heart decor for Valentine’s Day! This is the perfect easy project for rustic or farmhouse decor.
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28
newlywedsurvival.com

Rustic Wood Heart

Get out your miter saw for this heart project. You can leave the heart unfinished, or you can stain or paint it. This would look cute on a holiday shelf display.
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29
Button Art Heart Decor
www.thefrugalnavywife.com

Button Art

Canvas, paint, buttons and glue – all you need to complete this DIY Valentine's Day decor! I love the way this unique heart canvas turned out.
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30
DIY paper heart decorations

Paper Hearts

Hang them up in clusters or add a single one to a doorknob, however you use your paper heart decorations, they’re bound to make your heart smile!
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31
craftingintherain.com

Faux Marquee

Steph made this look like a real marquee by using mini Christmas ornaments. This DIY Valentine’s Day decor is brilliant!
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Taryn Whitaker

Mini Pallet

Taryn used a pack of wood shims for contractors to create this unique ombre pallet art. It would be fun to make something larger with paint sticks, or even adapt this idea to a real pallet!
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33
Mason Jar vase
decorchick.com

Heart Mason Jar

This is adorable! It would make a cute vase for any Valentine's Day flowers you receive. All you need are a mason jar, heart stickers, and spray paint.
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34
Shimmering Red Pink Tassel Garland
www.ellemariehome.com

Tassel Garland

This shimmering red and pink tassel garland has a nice amount of sparkle! You can buy the tassels premade to save time, or make them yourself.
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35
Bee my valentine scrap wood decor
How Does She

Scrap Wood Decoration

Leave sweet messages for your family with this love note Valentine’s Day décor, built with scrap wood and decorated with pretty papers.
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36
Rustic Heart Branch
fleecefun.com

Rustic Heart Branch

I really like the simple design and natural wood used in this wall art. Angel includes a cut file in case you aren't great with cutting out hearts with scissors!
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What are your favorite DIY valentine decorations? Let me know in the comments! I’d also love for you to check out these Valentine Crafts For Kids They’ll Love to Make!

Linda Stevens

Saturday 26th of January 2019

I love your idea's~ thank you for sharing