Use These
Themed DIY Decoration Ideas to Spruce Up Your Space This Valentine’s Day!
Love is in
the air! With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, many are excited to
start decorating! Hearts, chocolate, cherubs, and lace – you can’t
wait to add Valentine’s Day décor to your space.
While you
can certainly purchase your Valentine’s Day decorations, it’s nice to know
there are many inexpensive DIY options to choose from as well! Crafting is a
great way to reduce stress, save money and enjoy nostalgia for the days you
used to spend making paper heart valentines for all your classmates and friends. Here are some of our
favorite DIY Valentine’s Day decor ideas.
Framed Love Letters
Turn
treasured love letters and cards into artwork by framing them! You can use
frames of all different colors, textures, and sizes to create visual appeal and
contrast. You might consider hanging your new pieces on the wall or even display
them on your mantel!
Sew Valentine’s Day Pillowcases
If you
enjoy sewing, you might be interested in making your own pillowcases! Swapping
out pillowcases is a relatively quick and easy way to change up the look of any
room! You can grab red or plaid fabric from your local craft store and make new
pillowcases for your living room throw pillows.
Hot Chocolate Bar
Nothing
feels cozier than hot chocolate on a cold February day. One way to
perpetuate this feeling, is to put together your very own hot chocolate bar!
This can be displayed in your kitchen, dining room or wherever makes sense in
your unique space. This DIY is not only
functional but extremely customizable. Try hanging your favorite coffee mugs on
a wall or on a countertop display. Then, store your family’s favorite toppings such as chocolate nibs, marshmallows,
or peppermint flakes in mason jars on a fun display. You can even add personal touches to your hot
chocolate bar such as a hand-lettered chalkboard sign or themed organizing tray.
Make a Festive Garland
You can create
a festive garland for your mantel by taking out the
heart suit from a deck of cards and pinning them to a piece of string or twine.
Then you can tie pieces of fabric strips in between the cards for added color
and texture.
DIY Love Sign
Purchase a
plain wooden sign from your local craft store. (a heart shaped piece would be a
plus but really any shape will do!) Then use stencils and acrylic paint to paint the word “Love” or hearts onto the sign. Try
using a metallic or glitter paint to make your sign really pop!
Valentine’s Day Candy Jars
One easy
DIY décor idea is to fill clear mason jars with conversation hearts or other
pink and red candies. Once filled, you can place the mason jars
out in your kitchen or on your dining room table. Take it a step further by adding lace doilies
or a burlap table runner underneath.
Valentine’s Day Tree
To make
this Valentine’s Day arrangement, start by gathering small branches and twigs from your backyard and placing them in a jar or
vase. You can then cut out individual
heart shapes from red, pink, and white construction or scrapbook paper. Attach
the paper hearts to your branches using the string or twine of your choosing. Once
your twigs and branches are all decked out, you can display the arrangement on
your table or mantel!
Repurpose Wine Bottles
To add an eco-friendly element to your décor, try recycling your
empty wine bottles! After rinsing them out, you can paint them red or pink.
Once the paint has dried, you can then spell out “Love” with white paint. If
you have multiple bottles to work with, you might try painting one letter per
bottle and lining them up. Take it a step further by filling them with flowers or even your Valentine’s Day tree from the
last craft!
Now that
you are ready to decorate for Valentine’s day with these fun and inexpensive
hacks, you might be interested in learning more about how you can save money at
home! Check out the link below for more information!
