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engrave special gift tags
We believe that just like Christmas presents, Valentine's Day gifts deserve to be on display for a few days until February 14th. Beautify your gift wrapping by starting with unique and special gift tags made from air-dried clay. After opening the gift, cherish the tag.
Get the tutorial at Everything Starts with Paint.
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Please bring me flowers that will not wither.
No matter why you don't want to display fresh flowers in your home – pets, allergies, lack of diverse flower options – you can still make an effort to make your loved one a personalized bouquet out of crepe paper. And wire. Delicate and engravable paper perfectly resembles flower petals.
Get the tutorial with Lia Griffith.
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Create a minimalist centerpiece
If you love Valentine's Day but aren't a fan of the pink and red color palette, this neutral heart-shaped centerpiece is perfect for you. It's very easy to make, but it will look like something you bought at your favorite home decor store.
Get the tutorial at Everything Starts with Paint.
buy neutral yarn
Serve fortune cookies in a bowl
These paper fortune cookies are so unique and so easy to make. The soft colors look beautiful on the bowl on your kitchen island or breakfast table, and it's a super fun way to tell your Valentine what your plans are for the evening.
Get the tutorial with Lia Griffith.
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decorate the cake
Don't let baked goods take you out of the fun. Go one step further and show your sweetheart how much you care by adding a handmade Valentine's Day cake topper to your cake with a message for him or her.
Get the tutorial at Everything Starts with Paint.
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Set mood lighting
Ditch overhead lighting and set the mood with DIY luminaria. These Valentine's Day themed lanterns are a cute and delicate way to sprinkle typical holiday colors throughout your home and give it a more romantic feel.
Get the tutorial with Lia Griffith.
buy tea lights
Don't forget about the plants too
Every corner of your home has space to insert at least some type of Valentine's Day decorations (plants included). If your partner is the one who waters the greens in the morning, surprise him with this cute and crafty stuffed heart toy that he sticks between the stems.
Get the tutorial at Everything Starts with Paint.
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Let's DIY an elegant wreath
nothing is said elegant Like a white rose. These artificial flowers will add a classy touch to your door or collection of Valentine's Day decorations, and you'll want to keep them on display all year long. Plus, it's cheaper to make than it looks.
Get the tutorial at Everything Starts with Paint.
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Let's tell you how we feel
Let's tell you how we feel
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Declare your love for your Valentine as soon as they walk in the door with this adorable balloon frame kit that spells out the word of the day. Love. It's bright enough to catch your eye right away, so it'll look great on Instagram.
safety hold
No one wants their Valentine's Day to be ruined by a house fire because someone forgot to blow out a candle. Instead of making a table centerpiece with a real fire, go the artificial route and create a heart-shaped fire ring using LED tea lights and faux rose petals.
hanging mood light
If part of your Valentine's Day plans include a romantic movie, set the scene with one of these pre-lit curtains. Constructed from a pleated sheer fabric and accented with microlights, it's the perfect touch for a no-fuss décor scheme.
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Create a photo background
Taking nice photos is always a good idea (even if it's of you and your partner, or a friend). After all, you are making memories! Don't settle for a regular fabric backdrop, create your own using metal heart-shaped balloons.
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Let's stay healthy(ish)
We're all interested in Valentine's Day edible decoration ideas. There we discovered heart-shaped strawberries dipped in melted chocolate. All you need is a box of fresh berries, chocolate chips, and skewers for dipping.
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do your best
No matter how small your space, you can create a maximalist Valentine's Day spread. Start with letter-shaped balloons, add a bright color of green, and the rest is up to you.
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add some pink
All of the Valentine's Day decorations on our list are suitable for DIY, but these hand-painted bottle brush trees are for the more experienced crafter. Get ready. This project will be quite complex, so decorating the entire reddish forest will take some time, but it's worth it.
Check out the tutorial on the South Lumina Style blog.
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dress up mason jars
Mason jars are easily available and versatile, which is why many people have a reliable container in their cabinets. If you have a few things to donate to your Valentine's Day decor, slap on a layer of matte paint and add some rustic details, including twine, stickers, and a glitter heart or two.
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decorate with candles
If your Valentine's Day plans include a romantic dinner at home, set the mood with small votive candles. Our suggestion is to wrap the perimeter with decorative tape and glue an artificial flower on one side. The best part? These candles are only $10 for a set of 45.
buy mini candles
Let's make heart art
Personalized art is always a good idea. Especially if the art is homemade. All you need is a few blank canvases and the materials you want to decorate them with. I feel the heart of Pom Pom, but each has its own heart.
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mix candy and flowers
This is one of those DIY decorations that looks complicated, but only requires 3 (or 4 depending on how much you want to make) ingredients. The first is a wide vase, the second is a bunch of heart-shaped candies, and the third is a few fresh stems of your favorite flowers. If you want to get even more extravagant, tie a ribbon all over it and place it on the dining table.
buy candy hearts
hang a minimalist wreath
A minimalist wreath is another Valentine's Day decoration that looks much more difficult than it actually is to make. All you need is a large metal ring, some artificial flowers, a slice of wood, and some ribbon to secure the whole thing to the door.
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