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Easy DIY Valentine’s Day Ideas (Recipes, Decorations, Crafts and More!)

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Check out this ultimate list of easy DIY Valentine’s Day ideas!

Whether you’re planning a party, a romantic dinner, or need festive decorations, we’ve got you covered with simple and affordable do-it-yourself crafts and recipes.

Use these ideas to make Valentine’s Day special for all your loved ones!

Table Of Contents
  1. Best Valentine's Day Recipes
  2. Valentine's Day Activities
  3. DIY Valentine's Day Party Ideas
  4. DIY Valentine's Day Decoration Ideas
  5. More Like This

Best Valentine’s Day Recipes

Below you’ll find easy and delicious dishes to serve for Valentine’s Day breakfast, dinner, or dessert.

Start and end your day with the perfect Valentine’s Day meals and treats!

Breakfast

Raspberry pasty bread with raspberry garnish on a white plate.
Cherry chocolate chip muffins on a white plate with pink glaze.
Several mulberry puff pastry Danishes on a baking sheet.
A stack of red velvet pancakes on a white plate with cream cheese glaze.

Here are some of our favorite breakfast recipes to serve for Valentine’s Day!

They’re not only delicious but also feature the colors pink and red!

Dinner

Salmon and orzo pasta in a skillet with arugula and bacon.
Several scallops on a white plate with green garnish and sauce.
Pork loin on a plate with white mash and greens.
Clams oreganata in a pot with lemon and green garnish.
Shrimp in tomato sauce over pasta with green garnish and parmesan cheese on top.

These romantic dinner ideas are easy to make and sure to impress.

Whether you prefer a light seafood dinner or a hearty and meaty dish, there’s something for every dinner table below!

Desserts and Treats

Dragon fruit whipped cottage cheese in a white glass with pink garnish.
Heart-shaped popcorn cake with Valentine's Day sprinkles on a white plate.
Chocolate covered raspberry brownies with pink sprinkles on a cooling rack.
Two red velvet mug cakes with whipped cream on top.

Valentine’s Day desserts are arguably the best part of the day.

Try one of these treats to complete your festivities!

Valentine’s Day Activities

DIY hot air balloon Valentine's Day cards.
DIY Valentine's Day candle jars with pink and red decorations.

Here are some of our favorite DIY Valentine’s Day activity ideas for kids and families.

You can enjoy these experiences at home, preschool, or kindergarten for a fun and festive day.

A heart made out of pink and red buttons on a pink background.
Hearts with googly eyes and hearts for mouths on a background with smaller hearts.
Pink and yellow puffy hearts made from felt.
Pink and red heart-shaped confetti cut out of construction paper.
Overlapping multi-colored hearts create a stained glass effect over a white background.
DIY heart-shaped Valentine's Day cards from felt and construction paper.

And here are some fun ideas from Pinterest!

DIY Valentine’s Day Party Ideas

Planning a Valentine’s Day party?

We’ve got you covered!

Below you’ll find the best DIY Valentine’s Day party ideas, including party food, kid-appropriate songs, classroom valentine gifts, and gifts for everyone on your list.

Party Food

DIY Valentine's Day hot chocolate bombs on a white serving platter.
DIY Valentine's Day Charcuterie board with cheese, crackers, and sweets.
DIY Valentine's Day cupcakes with toppers and white frosting.
Valentine's Day Cake pops with pink sprinkles on parchment paper.

From DIY hot cocoa bombshells to homemade Valentine’s Day-themed donuts, these yummy party foods don’t disappoint!

Valentine’s Party Day Songs

You can’t have a party without some festive tunes.

These are our top 10 party songs for at home or the classroom:

  1. L-O-V-E – Nat King Cole
  2. I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch) – The Four Tops
  3. Put a Little Love in Your Heart – Jackie DeShannon
  4. All You Need is Love – The Beatles
  5. I Love You Baby – Frankie Valli
  6. Better Together – Jack Johnson
  7. A Bushel and A Peck – Vivi Melody & Family
  8. No Such Thing as a Broken Heart – Old Dominion
  9. You’ll Be in My Heart – Phil Collins
  10. One Love – Bob Marley

Get the full list here!

Gifts

A kid's valentine with a cute quote and blue scented marker.
Free printable Aussie animal Kid's Valentines.

These creative and unique Valentines and gifts are sure to make your loved ones smile!

You’ll find something for everyone with these incredible ideas!

DIY Valentine’s Day Decoration Ideas

Below you’ll find simple and affordable DIY Valentine’s Day decorations.

From garland and wreaths to confetti and balloon arches, these festive decor ideas will make your home fit for the holiday.

A twig wreath with mini Valentine's Day puff hearts.
DIY Heart button wreath with red twine on a wood surface.
A heart-shaped wreath made from red roses hangs from a front door.
Valentine's Day Balloon arch with pink, white, and red balloons.
DIY Valentine's Day garland made from twine and paper hearts.
Red wooden hearts tied to twine to make a DIY Valentine's Day garland.
Pink checkered heart-shaped pillows on a white plank wood floor.
I love you spelled out on cards and secured to twine by clothes pins.
Felt heart cutouts made into a Valentine's Day garland on a white background.
Colorful DIY Valentine's Day fabric heart wreath.
Pink, white, and gold balloon garland on a white wall.
Twig wreath with small red and pink hearts and a large fabric heart in the middle.
Pink, red, and white heart-shaped confetti on a white surface.
DIY Valentine's Day heart-shaped wreath with green foliage and pink roses.

More Like This

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