30+ Easy DIY Valentine's Day Decoration Ideas (2024)

Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching and yet it feels like we just took down the Christmas tree.

Certainly, we are always looking for fun and creative DIY Valentine’s Day decoration ideas for our homes.

With this in mind, we collected the best crafts and DIY Valentine decoration ideas from our creative blogging friends.

Plus we threw in a few of our own favorite craft projects for Valentines as well.

These simple DIY crafts and ideas are easy to make and easy on the budget, with some using dollar store supplies.

You’ll find ideas for your front porch, ideas with paper hearts, 3 dimensional hearts, wreaths, wall decor, garlands, and more.

So grab a cup of hot cocoa, sit back and enjoy some inspiration.

IN THIS POST:

  • How can I Decorate My Home for Valentine’s Day?
  • DIY Outdoor Valentine’s Day Decorations
  • 3 Dimensional Hearts
  • Decorate for Valentine’s Day with Paper Hearts
  • DIY Valentine’s Day Garland Decoration
  • Heart String Art
  • DIY Valentine’s Day Decoration with Faux Fur
  • Heart Decoration with Buttons
  • DIY Valentine’s Day Decoration with Pallet Wood
  • When Should You Start Decorating for Valentine’s Day?

How can I Decorate My Home for Valentine’s Day?

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Have you ever wondered how you can decorate your home for Valentine’s Day easily and on a budget?

Decorating for Valentine’s Day can be as simple as adding a fun heart pillow, or adding candles and rose petals.

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Certainly one of our favorite ways to bring in a little seasonal decor is with FREE printables.

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Print this “love” word art for free.

Simply print, frame and hang!

Click on the link to the FREE printable post to download yours today.

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Add a few large conversation hearts to a flocked pine tree from Christmas and you have instant Valentine’s day decor.

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DIY Outdoor Valentine’s Day Decorations

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Personally I think decorating your front door for Valentine’s day is the perfect way to greet your guests.

Check out this fun farmhouse style burlap heart wreath!

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Keep up the Christmas tree for a few more weeks, add a few hearts and you’ve got quick and easy Valentine’s Day decor.

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If you’re looking for unique Valentine’s day decorations, swag a red boa on your door with a few red heart playing cards.

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Attach pallet wood letters and a love song themed record cut in a heart shape, to an old shutter.

Now that’s Valentine’s day decorations on a budget!

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Another fun DIY idea is this Valentine’s day decor sign.

Simple stencils and paint is all it takes.

DIY Valentine’s Day Wreath & Wall Hanging Decoration

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DIY festive Valentine’s day wreath with fabric remnants.

The perfect decoration for any holiday.

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Of course you don’t need to spend a lot of money on Valentine’s decorations.

Would you believe this pom pom heart was made with a dollar store Valentine’s day decoration?

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Personally, I think this cupid’s arrow is so stinkin’ cute!

Certainly an easy DIY decoration for Valentine’s day that anyone can make.

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This delightful wreath also started with 2 dollar tree heart forms.

Click on the link and DIY one for your home today.

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Without a doubt, I love the luxurious feel of this Valentine’s day heart decoration.

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More hearts to DIY !

Check out this pretty rosette heart wreath with cupid’s arrow for Valentine decor.

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And for all you coastal lovers out there, check out this DIY oyster shell heart decoration for Valentine’s day!

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Looking for something that’s not the traditional red, white or pink?

Then try this french country inspired heart wreath.

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For a modern minimalist heart for Valentine’s Day we love this DIY copper wreath decor.

3 Dimensional Hearts

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You’ve gotta love this creative DIY Valentine’s day decoration.

Click on Clair’s link and see what she used to make this 3-D heart.

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These simple yarn hearts would be pretty in a bowl, or strung together as a garland.

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For a more elegant Valentine decoration, try your hand at gold leafing.

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Confetti and scrabble tiles create unique Valentine’s day decor for your home.

Decorate for Valentine’s Day with Paper Hearts

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These intense colors on this Valentine’s day wall decoration are so beautiful.

And, also learn how to make pâpermachè.

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Not only is this idea from Maria so pretty, but it’s also cheap!

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Similarly this DIY Valentine’s day decor can be made with just scraps and yet its just so pretty.

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This classic black, white and red Valentine decoration is a simple DIY you can put together in no time at all.

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I believe this Valentine’s day decoration made with recycled paper is so pretty.

DIY Valentine’s Day Garland Decoration

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And another recycling idea, create a Valentine’s day garland with scraps of fabric, or old clothes.

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Try a neutral Valentine garland for a more chic and elegant feel.

This garland is created with vintage lace and brooches.

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Create a simple garland bunting recycling cereal boxes.

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Use leftover fabric scraps and a dollar store bunting and create a fabric garland.

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This creative DIY garland for Valentine’s day resembles pink sugar cookies.

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Or try a garland with beads and velvet hearts.

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And everything used to decorate this mantle for Valentine’s day was found around the house.

Including this cute garland!

Gotta love that!

Heart String Art

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This glowing string art really is intriguing.

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DIY Valentine’s Day Decoration with Faux Fur

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I love this cozy DIY Valentine heart mounted on the rustic pallet wood.

What a great combination!

Heart Decoration with Buttons

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Do you have jar a vintage buttons?

Then put them to good use and DIY a charming Valentine’s day decoration.

DIY Valentine’s Day Decoration with Pallet Wood

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Pallet wood is so versatile!

Simple X’s and O’s can be crafted in a matter of minutes.

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This unique Valentine decor idea is made with tea leaves.

How creative is that?!

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When Should You Start Decorating for Valentine’s Day?

I believe you really can’t start too early.

Once the Christmas decorations are put away, your home may feel a little blah.

So why not add in a little Valentine’s day decor and spread the love.

I feel you should have them up by February 1st.

If not you really won’t have any time to enjoy them.

So grab a few ideas, start decorating your home for Valentine’s day and feel the LOVE!

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FAQs

How can I decorate my home for Valentine's Day? ›

Heart-shaped home decor: Hearts are the symbol of love, and incorporating heart-shaped home decor accents into your home is a perfect way to set the romantic mood. Whether it's heart-shaped pillows, wall art, or even heart-shaped wreaths, these accents add love to any room.

How to make a simple Valentine gift? ›

Handled Glass Mug Decorated with a Dot Heart

The sweet tea drinker in your life will be reminded of your love for them every time they use this inexpensive DIY Valentine's mug. Get the kids to help make these for grandparents. To make: Use paint pens to draw dots into the shape of a heart on the outside of a glass mug.

How can I make Valentines Day special without gifts? ›

Free or Cheap Valentine's Day Ideas
  1. Make them a hearty, yummy breakfast.
  2. Finish their laundry the morning of V-Day.
  3. Leave a note in their coat pocket so they'll find it randomly.
  4. Surprise them with morning sex.
  5. Bake their favorite dessert.
Feb 9, 2024

How do you make Valentine's special on a budget? ›

Valentine's Day On A Budget
  1. 2| Flowers From The Heart. ...
  2. 3| Valentine's Day Scavenger Hunt. ...
  3. 4| Recreate Special Memories. ...
  4. 5| Best Friends Date Night. ...
  5. 7| Create An Edible Bouquet. ...
  6. 8| Valentine's Day Playlist. ...
  7. 9| Create A Valentine's Photo Book. ...
  8. 10| Pancakes in Bed.

What can I make her for Valentines Day? ›

30 Cutest DIY Valentine's Day Gifts You Can Make for Cheap
  • Snickers Bouquet. Yes, flowers are a nice gift, but bring them to the next level by literally wrapping them in candy! ...
  • Romantic Cork Board. ...
  • Photo Box. ...
  • Memories Shadow Box. ...
  • Kisses Jar. ...
  • Bath Bomb Valentine. ...
  • Heart-Shaped Bath Bombs. ...
  • Felt Heart Mobile.
Feb 5, 2020

How to make a perfect Valentine's Day? ›

10 Ways to Make Valentine's Day Extra Special
  1. Celebrate Your Favorite Memories With a Photo Collage. ...
  2. Bake Their Favorite Treat. ...
  3. Create a Personalized Valentine's Day Card. ...
  4. Relive Your Favorite Date. ...
  5. Plan a Weekend Away. ...
  6. Turn Your Favorite Photo Together Into Digital Art. ...
  7. Volunteer Together for a Good Cause.

How to make a Valentine's Day basket? ›

Fill your gift basket with a variety of packaged sweets: we suggest popcorn drizzled with Candy Melts candy or candy-coated pretzels. Complete your basket with a few romantic DVD's and a big, cozy blanket!

How do you make a Valentine mailbox shoebox? ›

To make: Cut a slit in the top of a shoebox, then cover the top and bottom of the box with pink paper. Then cover it with heart-shaped stickers.

How to decorate a bedroom for Valentine? ›

To bring in some Valentine's accents I added fresh white hydrangeas in pink ginger jars. I also added pink flowers around the room to give it a little more hint of pink. For the Valentine's day mantel decorations, I kept is super simple by adding this garland.

What can I make for a Valentine's gift? ›

Valentine's gift recipes
  • Salted caramels. A star rating of 4.7 out of 5. ...
  • Fortune cookies. A star rating of 3.8 out of 5. ...
  • Strawberry gin. A star rating of 4.9 out of 5. ...
  • Prosecco truffles. A star rating of 3.7 out of 5. ...
  • Rhubarb gin. ...
  • Gin & tonic truffles. ...
  • Florentine biscuits. ...
  • Homemade raspberry vodka.

What are the three most common gifts during Valentine's Day? ›

If you're unsure about what to get your special someone for Valentine's Day, the survey says that the most traditional gifts are the most desired: 48% want a nice dinner at a restaurant. 34% want chocolates. 31% want flowers.

How to set up a room for Valentine's Day? ›

A Reading Space For DIY Valentine's Day Decoration

You can place Valentine's special handmade greeting cards and photo frames on the shelf. You can choose to display books with pink, red and white covers, or you can simply dramatise the space by going over the top with cliche Valentines room decorations.

How to decorate your house on special occasion? ›

To decorate your home, Candles always gave a warmness and soften the room. Candles with scents such as cinnamon/vanilla around the home usually evoke the feeling of comfort. You can place candles in front of a mirror to blow up the warmness, brightness & reflection in a room.

What are the colors for Valentine's Day decor? ›

What are the three colors of Valentine's Day? Even though Valentine's Day is traditionally decorated with red, pink, and white, those colors really just don't go with the aesthetic of our home.

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