Let’s make a handmade Valentine’s card! A collection of ideas that convey your feelings
Valentine’s Day is a time to share your feelings with someone special.
Have you ever wanted to include a heartfelt message along with your chocolates? A handmade Valentine’s card is perfect for moments like that.
With a handmade card, you can convey emotions that store-bought items just can’t express.
In this article, we’ll share plenty of DIY Valentine’s card ideas—from simple ones you can make easily to more intricate designs.
Give them a try for inspiration!
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Let’s make handmade Valentine’s Day cards! A collection of heartfelt ideas (31–40)
Lollipop chocolate mold card
These cute lollipop-style chocolate card designs are perfect to pair with tomo-choco or chocolates for family.
Recommended for those with nimble fingers or who are good at origami! Many people have folded heart shapes before, so if you want to make an easy message card, give this a try.
Fold a heart-shaped “chocolate” out of origami and write your message on it—it’ll look lovely! You can make the lollipop stick by folding origami, or use a wooden stick for a stylish finish.
Add a ribbon at the end to elevate the look even more!
Ice Candy Card
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The popsicle shape is so cute! Here’s a perfect card for Valentine’s Day.
You’ll need two 6×10 sheets of pink and brown construction paper, additional colored paper, a pen, popsicle sticks, and glue.
First, fold the construction paper in half.
Stack the two sheets and cut them into a popsicle shape.
On the brown paper, draw a chocolate pattern with a pen and cut it out.
Once cut, apply glue and layer it onto the other sheet of paper.
Next, draw a message card that will fit inside the popsicle.
Glue the popsicle stick and the message card inside the popsicle.
Finally, decorate the popsicle with colored paper to look like sprinkles, and you’re done!
Handprint and Footprint Card
For Valentine’s Day, how about giving a gift to Dad and Mom? Here’s a suggestion: handprint and footprint cards.
This idea involves designing a message card using handprint or footprint art.
For example, stamp two footprints on construction paper to create a heart shape.
Add a message, and it’s complete.
This way, you can share not only a message but also a sense of your child’s growth through their footprints.
You can do the same with handprints, shaping them into a heart or other designs.
Colorful Popup Card
How about a handmade Valentine’s card that looks intricate even though it uses a simple mechanism? It’s pop and colorful to look at, and it’s sure to bring a smile to whoever receives it.
When making the base pop-up, the key is not to mix up the parts you cut and the parts you leave uncut.
Once you’ve got that down, there aren’t any difficult steps—so feel free to customize it however you like! Changing the base color and decorations can completely transform the card’s vibe.
Message card with a heart-shaped window
Here’s a Valentine’s card idea where a hidden message appears when you open the heart.
The key point is that anyone can make it easily using origami! First, fold the heart section—there aren’t any particularly difficult steps.
If anything, the final part where you shape it into a neat heart might be a bit fiddly.
Next, write your message on a separate piece of paper, tuck it inside the heart, and you’re done! Kids and friends are sure to love it, so if you’re looking for a simple yet intricate-looking design, give this a try.
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Paper quilling card
If you want to make a card filled with hearts, why not try creating a Valentine’s card using paper quilling? Paper quilling is simply rolling thin strips of paper with a special tool! It may look difficult at first, but even beginners can easily create stylish and cute pieces.
If you roll the paper from both ends, doesn’t it look like a heart shape? Just stick two or three on a card and add a message for a super stylish look! Of course, you can decorate it with lots of them to express all your feelings, too.
Be sure to give it to an older partner or someone very special to you.
A heart shaped with characters
If you shape a heart with handwritten letters, it really conveys your feelings for the other person! You can easily create the design with your favorite pen, so it’s perfect for anyone who wants to add a stylish touch to a Valentine’s card.
It can be daunting to draw directly on the card, so feel free to practice several times or make a rough sketch first! Cursive English letters give it a chic look, and a design with an arrow through the heart is a lovely touch as well.
The mood also changes depending on the color of the base card, so be sure to use that as inspiration!