Now that Christmas and New Years are over, it is time to start thinking about the next holiday …. Valentine’s Day! Wouldn’t it be nice if time could just stop for one second so we can catch our breath??
Well, as we all know, it doesn’t stop. Last year, I got into making my own greeting cards and now I am totally hooked!
For a little inspiration, I went in search of some different valentine’s day card ideas and I think you will love what I found.
Make sure and see my Valentine’s Craft Ideas for decorations and gifts.
I absolutely love making personalized, unique Birthday and Christmas cards. What better way to say I Love You than with a Happy Valentine card that you made yourself?
So, this year I will try my hand at making some handmade Valentine’s Day cards.
You don’t have to spend a ton of money to make your own greeting cards, either.
There are blank card kits which include both the card and matching envelope or you can simply buy cardstock paper and make your own fun envelopes.
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Here, you will find super adorable monster cards which are perfect for kids as well as several paper quilling ideas. The mixed media card was made using old book pages, lace and buttons …. cool!
There is also a cute Valentine card idea that your toddler can help with! So, without further ado, check out these fun homemade cards:
12 Ideas for DIY Valentine’s Day Cards
Cute Handmade Valentine's Day Card Ideas
Aluminum Foil Heart Card
I absolutely love this idea! You can recycle an old aluminum foil dish and add a shiny heart to your handmade Valentine Cards!
Cute "I Lava You" Valentine Card
You can recreate this super cute card by hand or download the design and print it at home.
Creative Multi Media Greeting Card
You can use just about any scrap fabric, ribbon, buttons, paints and magazine pages to make these super cool mixed media Valentine's Cards. A fun way to say Happy Valentine's Day to your loves.
Unique Gel Printed Valentines
Gel printing is such a fun way to create unique DIY Valentine Cards! No two prints are ever alike!
Paper Quilled Hearts make this a 3D Valentine's Card
The craft of paper quilling has enjoyed a bit of a resurgence in recent years. These Valentines are super cute with the paper quilled hearts.
"You Make Me Purr, Valentine"
And you don't have to stick with heart shapes for Valentine's Day, either. These little quilled cats are also adorable.
Fun Little Monster Valentines for Kids
How adorable are these little Monster Valentines? What kid wouldn't love to make or receive one of these cards? All you need is some cute googly eyes
"No Mess" Cards the Kids can make
You can get the kids involved in the card making process with these cute toddler friendly, mess free, DIY Painted Valentine's Day Cards
Red thread heart shaped Valentine
Here is a creative way to make a heart card with embroidery thread. This would also work well with other Holiday cards such as a bunny or egg shape for Easter.
Fun 3D Valentine card idea for kids
Here's a cool idea for you .... a 3 dimensional Valentine card with a spinning heart shape!
DIy mosaic heart card
Or how about a unique mosaic card? This fun heart is made with small, thin wooden squares but you could easily use cardstock paper or even tissues.
paper quilled rosette heart card
Create Your Own DIY Rosette Heart Valentine's Day Card
What do I write in a Valentine’s Card?
Here are a few little suggestions for your Valentines:
What to write in a Valentine Card for a guy:
- You are my Heart!
- Yoda one for me
- You are my sun, my moon and all the stars
- To my Happily Ever After
For your kids:
- Some Bunny loves you!
- You are my sunshine
- I love you berry much
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