Show Your Home Some Love With These DIY Valentine's Day Decorations

Even if you waited until the last minute, there's no time like the present to whip up some easy DIY Valentine's Day decorations. After all, who couldn't use an infusion of bright heart-shaped decor this otherwise dreary time of year?

It's one of the simplest holidays to decorate for, too. Flowers (think: roses and carnations), can be purchased at the grocery store and provide instant festivity. And, there are plenty of things you can craft yourself like wreaths, Zoom-friendly banners, table decorations (don't skimp on the scented candles) and centerpieces using basic supplies—paper, paint, and yarn—that you can get at the Dollar Tree.

No matter what area of your home your targeting—your dining room, kitchen, office, bedroom, or even an outdoor area like the porch—turn on some festive Valentine's Day tunes and let these romantic and surprisingly elegant DIY Valentine's Day decorations set the tone for your V-Day party or virtual Galentine's Day gift exchange.

A punch tool makes quick work of the most tedious part of this craft—cutting out all of the hearts from neon cardstock. The rest is easy, simply cut out triangles, glue on the hearts, and string onto twine or ribbon, alternating colors.

Get the tutorial at Lemon Thistle.

SHOP HEART PUNCH

With just a bit of cardboard (use leftover boxes!) and your choice of yarn, you can make sweet and sophisticated Valentine's Day decor for your coffee table in a flash.

Get the tutorial at Home Made Lovely.

SHOP YARN

Though this Valentine's Day craft is easy enough for kids to nail—there's no science to positioning the tissue paper!—the result is pretty enough to display proudly in your windows.

Get the tutorial at The Turquoise Home.

SHOP TISSUE PAPER

Though you'll need a cutting machine, like the Cricut, to get this banner just right, you could also use a variety of smaller stamps and stenciled letters to create a similar piece for your space.

Get the tutorial at Lemon Thistle.

SHOP CRICUT

With just 10 minutes to spare, even a novice crafter can make this cute Valentine's Day decor. Simply send a threaded needle through coordinating felt balls until you have the right size garland for your space.

Get the tutorial at The Turquoise Home.

SHOP FELT BALLS

For stunning wall art you can keep in place well into spring (and even beyond!), consider recreating this faux floral monogram. For a unique touch, hang the finished product inside of a vintage frame. Or, add a string and use it as a wreath on your front door.

Get the tutorial at Home Made Lovely.

SHOP FAUX FLOWERS

Turn any small glass vessels you may have on hand into festive table decor for your romantic dinner. Go simple with glue and glitter, or try something a little more intricate by placing stickers or washi tape down before applying the sparkles.

Get the tutorial at Squirrelly Minds.

SHOP GLITTER

If you're counting down the days to the love-filled holiday, make it official with this fun paper craft.

Get the tutorial at Crafting Cheerfully.

SHOP SCRAPBOOK PAPER

Though this heart-shaped decor looks like something you'd buy in the store, you only need a few supplies, like cardboard and LED lights to make it yourself.

Get the tutorial at Oh Oh Deco.

SHOP LIGHTS

For a bouquet that will last forever, swap roses for cleverly-shaped paper hearts.

Get the tutorial at Design Improvised.

SHOP PAPER

This banner, which looks great strung along the mantle, banister, or bookshelf, plays on a craft as old as time: the love letter.

Get the tutorial at Crafting Cheerfully.

SHOP RIBBON

Give handled mason jars new life as table decorations with a simple coat of paint and a metallic heart-shaped decal.

Get the tutorial at A Night Owl Blog.

SHOP MASON JARS

Though a paper wreath won't fare so well outdoors, it's a great option for indoor areas, like your bedroom door.

Get the tutorial at White House Crafts.

SHOP PAPER

For easy DIY decor you can pull out year after year, opt for something a little sturdier—like a felt banner.

Get the tutorial at Happiness Is Homemade.

SHOP FELT

This craft is as simple as you can get: Grab a few candles from the dollar store, then apply the downloadable decal to the outside. If you don't have a cutting machine, you can find similar stickers at any craft store.

Get the tutorial at A Pumpkin and a Princess.

SHOP STICKERS

One of the easiest ways to decorate for any holiday? Swap out pre-existing framed pictures for themed artwork.

Get the printable at Fox + Hazel.

SHOP FRAMES

Re-home small houseplants, like succulents, into heart-shaped vases made out of clay. Bonus: These make great last-minute Valentine's Day gifts, too.

Get the tutorial at The Paper Mama.

SHOP CLAY

For something a little more sophisticated that doesn't immediately scream Valentine's Day, try this trio of arrows on the wall.

Get the tutorial at Craftberry Bush.

SHOP ALUMINUM SHEET

When decorating, don't forget small often-overlooked areas, like your bedroom door. This DIY tassel looks super cute, and has a life well beyond Valentine's Day.

Get the tutorial at Studio DIY.

SHOP FELT

If you don't have the sewing know-how to create your own pillow from scratch, use iron-on vinyl to embellish a simple store-bought option.

Get the tutorial at Sarah Hearts.

SHOP VINYL

Another fun idea for the couch in your living room or office? Cheeky DIY conversation heart pillows with modern messages.

Get the tutorial at Aww Sam.

SHOP IRON-ON LETTERS

If you're hosting a party, make this elegant oversized flower-embellished heart. Though you can use real flowers, faux blooms ensure you can keep the masterpiece from year to year.

Get the tutorial at A Beautiful Mess.

SHOP FAUX FLOWERS

A wire hanger makes a great base for a romantic heart-shaped wreath, since you can easily bend it to suit your needs.

Get the tutorial at Oh Oh Deco.

SHOP EUCALYPTUS

Brighten up unexpected spots—like the bathroom—with fun DIY soap. For a great gift, you can also package a few in clear cellophane bags.

Get the tutorial at A Pumpkin and a Princess.

SHOP HEART-SHAPED MOLD

Whether you're setting up a photo booth for a Galentine's Day party or simply want to dress up your dining space for the holiday, a vertical rose garland is a sophisticated choice to add a little romance.

Get the tutorial at Homey Oh My.

SHOP SILK ROSE PETALS

If you really want to make a statement with your DIY Valentine's Day decor, opt for a sequined marquee heart.

Get the tutorial at Sugar and Cloth.

Give a stack of old books new life with a fresh coat of paint and a sweet message on the spines. If you don't want to paint books permanently, you can always wrap them with paper instead.

Get the tutorial at Craftberry Bush.

SHOP PAINT

Add a little cheer to your office with adorable resin paperweights that look so professional you could easily gift them.

Get the tutorial at Lovely Indeed.

SHOP RESIN

If you're all about practicality, try this fun wooden craft. It's great for those who live in small spaces that lack storage, since you can easily swap out the letters for just about any holiday.

Get the tutorial at The Craft Patch.

SHOP GLITTER PAPER

This easy craft proves that sometimes the most unexpected materials—like recycled plywood—make the best blank canvases.

Get the tutorial at Persia Lou.

SHOP PAINT

Break free from the traditional red and pink decor with this graphic, but just as festive, embroidery craft.

Get the tutorial at Delineate Your Dwelling.

SHOP EMBROIDERY HOOPS

Arranging balloons into the shape of a heart is almost as easy as clustering them together in the traditional manner, but way more festive.

Get the tutorial at Studio DIY.

SHOP PINK BALLOONS

String art is one of the easiest crafts to customize. For a more rustic look, opt for regular stained wood and white yarn. Or, for a more whimsical approach, paint the wood white and use bright pink yarn.

Get the tutorial at Dream a Little Bigger.

SHOP WHITE YARN

Put a modern spin on holiday garland with metallics and geometric shapes.

Get the tutorial at Love the Day.

SHOP METALLIC PAPER

Here's a fun party idea (and something you can even do as a group via Zoom!): Give everyone a blank canvas and supplies like pom-poms, glitter, doilies, and felt, then let them express themselves by creating their very own heart-shaped art.

Get the tutorial at Design Improvised.

SHOP CANVASES