13 DIY Valentine's Day Card Ideas

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Stephanie White
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Stephanie White
Updated 11/18/19
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Whether you need a card for your significant other, galentine, or family member, these DIY Valentine's Day card ideas range from funny to flirty, so there's one fit for everybody in your life.

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    Happy Valentine's Day Love

    Happy Valentine's Day Love Card
    Coco And Mingo

    Elegant and simple, these free printable Valentine's cards are a great gift for your significant other. Package them up with pretty twine like this crafter did for a unique finishing touch.

    Happy Valentine's Day Love from Coco and Mingo

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    You're a Gem Watercolor

    You're A Gem Watercolor Card
    Persia Lou

    Print a copy of this super cute red and black 4x6" watercolor card with a painted heart gem. 

    You're a Gem Watercolor from Persia Lou

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    Heart Shaker

    Heart Shaker Card
    Crafting Confessions

    This heart shaker card is so much fun, as you can shake the card and see the confetti hearts flutter around on the front of the card. To make your own heart shaker card you will need to use a mini heart punch to create heart confetti and create a clear pocket on the front of the card using acetate. 

    Heart Shaker from Crafting Confessions

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    You're My Person

    You're My Person Card
    Almost Makes Perfect

    Give your sweetie a photograph card of tropical leaves that says "you're my person," or if you prefer there are also photograph cards that say "I like you, no like a lot" and "you're a real cutie" with a floral background which all can be printed onto white cardstock.

    You're My Person from Almost Makes Perfect

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    You're So Freakin' Awesome

    You're So Freakin' Awesome
    Maiko Nagao

    The pink and orange script on Maiko Nagao's "you're so freakin' awesome" printable card is sure to make your boyfriend or girlfriend's​ heart melt. 

    You're So Freakin' Awesome from Maiko Nagao

  • 06 of 13

    You'll Do

    You'll Do Card
    Mmmcrafts

    Unwilling to commit to anything serious? If so perhaps the "you'll do, where is the chocolate" card by Mmmcrafts might be exactly the card you need to express your Valentine's Day expectations this year.

    You'll Do from Mmmcrafts

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    Love Card

    Love Card
    Creative Chicago

    Go classic by sending someone this printable red Valentine's Day card by Creative Chicago and a dozen red roses to show them your love.

    Love Card from Creative Chicago

  • 08 of 13

    True Love Never Having to Say a Word

    True Love Never Having To Say A Word Card
    Landeelu

    Make your husband or wife laugh with a DIY card that says "true love never having to say a word because we are both staring at our phones."

    True Love Never Having to Say a Word from Landeelu

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  • 09 of 13

    Yet It Is Only Love Which Sets Us Free

    Yet It Is Only Love Which Sets Us Free Card
    Coco And Mingo

    This beautiful calligraphy printable card by Coco And Mingo with a quote from Maya Angelou is sure to warm anyone's heart this Valentine's Day. 

    Yet It Is Only Love Which Sets Us Free from Jessica Keala

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    Hearts Stitched Together

    Hearts Stitched Together Card
    Dandee Designs

    Give cross-stitch a try with this easy to make stitched hearts card. To make your own print the template from Dandee Designs and stitch thread through all the marked dots to create a bunch of Xs using thread that forms two hearts.

    Hearts Stitched Together from Dandee Designs

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    You're a Gem

    You're A Gem Card
    Lovely Indeed

    Grab a copy of this modern free printable mini "you're a gem" card from Lovely Indeed to send to your friends this Valentine's Day.

    You're a Gem from Lovely Indeed

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    3D Hearts Card

    3D Hearts
    The Creative Place

    Get crafty this Valentine's Day by making a card covered in 3D paper hearts on the cover that is suitable to give to anyone from the love of your life, your mother, or even that hot barista at the coffee shop. Learn how to make your own 3D heart card by reading the full DIY guide by The Creative Place.

    3D Hearts Card from The Creative Place

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    You're Pretty Much My Favorite Husband

    You’re Pretty Much My Favorite Husband Card
    Landeelu

    Does your husband hate overly romantic cards? If so perhaps he might like this cheeky "you're pretty much my favorite husband" printable card by Landeelu.

    You're Pretty Much My Favorite Husband from Landeelu