20 DIY Valentine’s Day Cards For Kids And Adults

diy valentine's day cards for kids and adults

Valentine’s Day is coming, and it’s high time to choose some favors, menus and party decor if you are going to throw one. The most popular thing on this day is a Valentine card because even if you don’t exchange gifts, a card is always a great and budget-friendly idea. We’ve prepared a whole bunch of DIYs that you may like and may want to make yourself – they are pretty easy but look very awesome. Ready to see them all?

Kids-Friendly Cards

This craft is for kids, they will be delighted to make it! it’s a footprint bee card with googly eyes. Let your kids paint the body, attach the wings, a heart, googly eyes and heart-shaped horns. The colors are up to you!

DIY Valentine's Day footprint bee card (via nontoygifts.com)

DIY Valentine's Day footprint bee card (via nontoygifts.com)

Here’s another kid-friendly craft that any school kid will like. These are library cards with embroidery, add inscriptions that you like! The embroidery is pretty simple to make, and you’ll like the result – these cards won’t require much time to make. What an easy last-minute craft!

DIY embroidered library cards for Valentine's Day (via thehousethatlarsbuilt.com)

DIY embroidered library cards for Valentine's Day (via thehousethatlarsbuilt.com)

Kids’ cards are welcome! This tutorial includes not only instructions for making a cool card with a unicorn but also a bookmark – make both and excite someone! The main skill you need here is folding paper, which isn’t hard, and the result is super cute.

DIY unicorn folded cards (via www.willowday.net)

DIY unicorn folded cards (via www.willowday.net)

Make some kids’ Valentine cards using photos! Take kiss candies and some toys – not only those that are here but other ones, too, and take pics of them. Make as many cards as you need using these photos, and attach these candies to them if you want.

DIY kids' photo Valentines (via www.cozyreverie.com)

DIY kids' photo Valentines (via www.cozyreverie.com)

Adult Cards

These minimalist cards are very stylish! They are made using grey cardboard and gold or copper lacing. The lacing is shaped as hearts with cool beams coming inside, and they look really great – such a card is great for both a guy or a girl, and making it will take just some minutes.

DIY grey cards with gold and copper lacing hearts (via kraftandcarat.com)

DIY grey cards with gold and copper lacing hearts (via kraftandcarat.com)

This heart card looks cute and cool thanks to the textural heart on its top. The piece is made using a red paper heart, which is cut out and then attached to the card. The tutorial is very simple and is connected with mostly cutting out, so be careful, don’t cut yourself!

DIY simple papercut heart card for Valentine's Day (via www.creabeacards.com)

DIY simple papercut heart card for Valentine's Day (via www.creabeacards.com)

A heart rain cloud card is another cute idea for Valentine’s Day. The piece features a cloud that is attached so that it looks 3D, and hearts are made easily using a simple punch. The craft is great for both kids and adults – making it won’t take much time or effort.

DIY heart rain clous card (via www.creabeacards.com)

DIY heart rain clous card (via www.creabeacards.com)

Here’s a whole group of original embroidery cards. They are made using simple colorful stitching, the second features a cool cactus with embroidery, and the third is with the traditional letters XO, a heart and colorful beads. Read the tutorial and make them all!

DIY embroidered cards in three different ways for Valentine's Day (via www.bhg.com)

DIY embroidered cards in three different ways for Valentine's Day (via www.bhg.com)

This simple card is a stylish way to greet someone. All you need is some cardboard, pink hearts and gold paper or foil. Attach the hearts to the card and decorated them with gold touches for a more glam look. the craft is super easy and won’t take much time, and its cool look will excite the recipient.

DIY paper cut Valentine's Day cards with gold touches (via tinselandtrim.com)

DIY paper cut Valentine's Day cards with gold touches (via tinselandtrim.com)

These bold cards are amazing! They are colorful and fun, and are made using paint brushes – make paint brushstrokes. Cut out hearts and put the brushstroke part inside – watch the tutorial to make the pretty card. Each of them will be different because of various paints and brushstrokes. Enjoy!

DIY brushstroke painted Valentine's Day heart cards (via tinselandtrim.com)

DIY brushstroke painted Valentine's Day heart cards (via tinselandtrim.com)

I’m totally in love with this gorgeous card! This is a red cardboard card with LOVE word covered with sprinkles. It looks so yummy, so original, so cool, that I bet you’ll want to make it immediately – everybody knows that love is sweet! Read the tutorial to make it.

DIY red cardboard card with sprinkle covered LOVE (via www.elsarblog.com)

DIY red cardboard card with sprinkle covered LOVE (via www.elsarblog.com)

These stylish cards incorporate two different trends: geometric decor and moody florals. Each cards shows off a geometric heart of dark moody floral paper – adhesive or not, it’s up to you. The cards are very stylish, and both a guy and a girl will be happy to get one.

DIY geometric moody floral heart cards (via www.dekotopia.net)

DIY geometric moody floral heart cards (via www.dekotopia.net)

These super cute and fun cards are amazing both for kids and adults. These are boys and girls with large google eyes and the text ‘Eye Love You’. don’t worry, you won’t have to draw these figures, there are free printables to use. Just paint them, attach the eyes and hearts – that’s it!

DIY eye Valentine's Day cards (via www.hellowonderful.co)

DIY eye Valentine's Day cards (via www.hellowonderful.co)

I’m head over heels about this gorgeous feather love card set. It’s made using cold pressing, glitter and some more things, and though it will take some time to make, it’s definitely worth it. The style of these pretty cards, a fantastic combo of navy, gold and turquoise is all you need for someone really special.

DIY feather love card set with cold pressing (via www.yanasmakula.com)

DIY feather love card set with cold pressing (via www.yanasmakula.com)

It’s time to get some watercolor because what can be more natural than this when the spring is coming? These three beautiful watercolor cards will be nice for both adults and kids, and they are bold-looking, even kids can make them themselves. Read how to!

DIY watercolor Valentine's Day cards (via www.foxandhazel.com)

DIY watercolor Valentine's Day cards (via www.foxandhazel.com)

This is a special card – embroidery on a breadboard! Looks cool, unique and rustic and is worth making. Such a card will be a nice idea for a guy, and you may add various details to it. Black isn’t a must, try red or pink yarn to make the card look cuter.

DIY embroidered heart on breadboard card (via www.dekotopia.net)

DIY embroidered heart on breadboard card (via www.dekotopia.net)

This Valentine card is ideal for those who love crocheting or knitting – both a maker and a recipient. The cards feature yarn balls with needles and the words ‘Wool You Be My Valentine?’. This is a very original and cute idea, and making the cards won’t take much time, just take bold yarn to give them a contrasting look.

DIY wool yarn ball cards for Valentine's Day (via www.allaboutami.com)

DIY wool yarn ball cards for Valentine's Day (via www.allaboutami.com)

These cute Valentine cards are made using arrow stamps, and there are cool coral-colored envelopes with kiss covers. Add glitter, glitter hearts, XO letters and other decor you like and give such simple and cute cards to those who you love!

DIY arrow stamped cards for Valentine's Day (via www.goldstandardworkshop.com)

DIY arrow stamped cards for Valentine's Day (via www.goldstandardworkshop.com)

Like embroidery? Make an original card with a red felt heart and a silver bead arrow! It looks modern and not hacky – no hearts, no XO, no kisses, just an arrow on a red backdrop. Embroidering it isn’t difficult, so you’ll love making it. Read the tutorial and go make one!

DIY bead arrow and red felt Valentine's Day card (via makeandfable.com)

DIY bead arrow and red felt Valentine's Day card (via makeandfable.com)

This super creative heart card is an amazing shaker one! It features a red heart with little hearts that can be shaken – looks so awesome! This is a fresh take on a traditional heart card, and I bet you’ll like it very much, considering the fact that the tutorial is very easy.

DIY heart shaker card (via www.creabeacards.com)

DIY heart shaker card (via www.creabeacards.com)