Everybody loves hearts – how could you not? These heart crafts for adults are perfect for Valentine’s Day, or just to show your affection.
Remember the days when hearts were synonymous with over-the-top girly and Lisa Frank’s rainbow unicorns? Well, time flies, tastes evolve, and here I am, having a change of heart about, well, hearts!
Gone are the days when I viewed them as just a Valentine’s Day cliché. Nowadays, I see hearts as charming, versatile symbols that can add a dash of warmth and love to any day of the year.
But don’t worry, I’m not talking about those fluffy, frilly hearts that might make your inner minimalist cringe.
We’ve graduated to sleek, modern heart crafts that even your chic, sophisticated self can’t help but adore. It’s all about striking that perfect balance between sweet and stylish, sentimental and contemporary.
So, if you’re looking to infuse a little love into your crafting sessions without turning your home into a Valentine’s Day explosion, you’ve come to the right place.
I’ve scoured the crafty corners of the internet and gathered over 20 heart craft ideas that are perfect for adults. These projects are the epitome of modern elegance, with just the right touch of whimsy to keep things interesting.
From sophisticated home decor to stylish accessories, these heart-inspired crafts are perfect for any time of year.
Whether you’re a hopeless romantic or just looking for a fun way to spruce up your space, there’s something here for everyone.
Ready to embark on a heart-filled crafting journey that promises to be anything but boring? Grab your favorite crafting tools, and let’s dive into these creative, contemporary heart projects.
Scroll down to explore the collection and discover the perfect craft that’ll make your heart skip a beat – or at least make your crafting afternoon a whole lot more fun!
Looking for a new way to show your love or decorate for Valentine's Day? Here are 20+ valentine crafts for adults you'll definitely love!
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Heart Marquee
Photo Credit:Jen Hadfield
This awesome marquee was made using supplies from the hardware store. I love the beadboard background of this unique heart craft.
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Valentine Heart Sweatshirt
Learn how to make a Valentine's Day sweatshirt using transfer material or vinyl, in three easy steps!
3
Wall Art
Learn how to make this hexagon wall art using small ceramic tiles! You can make any geometric pattern you like - we choose to do a heart craft.
4
Page Markers
Photo Credit:craftandcreativity.com
These cute little DIY bookmarks can be made with any scrap paper that you have on hand. I love the white edging that makes them look a little bit more finished.
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Conversation Heart Hair Bows
Learn how to make DIY hair bows for Valentine’s Day, featuring clay conversation hearts! These are so cute and perfect for the holidays.
6
Geometric Pillow
Photo Credit:Natalie Wright
I love that the standard heart gets a modern twist with this cute pillow. Get the free printable used to create this pillow with Mod Podge photo transfer medium.
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Fingerless Gloves
Photo Credit:juliemeasures.com
What a sweet pair of tiny heart gloves! Find out how to knit them yourself. You can pick any primary and secondary color you like (these would look cute in pink!).
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Pom Pom Beanie
Want a hat to go along with your fingerless gloves? This tutorial uses an existing beanie. You can make the hearts and the pom pom any color you like.
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Wood Gift Tags
Photo Credit:eighteen25.com
I love the contrast of these bright glitter tones with the stained wood tags – just add ribbon! Not only would they be cute gift tags, they'd also be fun ornaments on a valentine tree.
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Coin Purse
Photo Credit:fabricpaperglue.com
I’ve never tried using a button stud closure, but this heart coin purse is the perfect reason to start.
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Painted Napkins
Photo Credit:www.minted.com
Freezer paper stencils are one of the easiest ways to get a design on fabric without spending a lot of money. An ombre technique is what makes this craft so pretty!
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Appliqué Tote Bag
Make this DIY tote bag using scrap fabric and a reverseappliqué technique. This sweet heart is perfect for Valentine’s Day or any time of year!
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Heart Key Holder
Photo Credit:francinesplaceblog.com
I love the minimal look of this key holder. Why not make this and give someone the key to your heart (ba dum tss).
14
Pom Pom Wreath
Photo Credit:designimprovised.com
Haley re-used pom-poms that she made for her Christmas tree for this awesome DIY wreath.
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Sequin Candles
Photo Credit:stuffstephdoes.com
You can use loose sequins and sequin trim to decorate candles. If you're planning on burning them, you can do something similar with non-flammable glitter (get it online).
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Hot and Cold Packs
My favorite way to help with boo boos are these heart DIY hot and cold packs. Made from upcycled shirts and rice, they’re an easy way to soothe kids
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Fingerprint Necklace
Photo Credit:raegunramblings.com
Create a clay heart necklace with your fingerprint and the fingerprint of your sweetheart. This would also make a nice keychain idea!
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Wooden Heart
Photo Credit:newlywedsurvival.com
Get out your miter saw for this cute wood project! Leave it as-is or paint it to match your décor. Stain would look pretty too!
19
Valentine Magnets
Profess your love for conversation hearts! I make some colorful little Valentine’s Day magnets! What a great gift idea, and so easy.
20
Heart Wall Decals
Learn how to make wall decals the easy way! Customize with any shape and the best part - they are removable.
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Cord Wrap
Photo Credit:idlewife.blogspot.com
Use air dry clay and cookie cutter to make this useful heart shaped cord wrap. This is such a great gift idea for a teen for Valentine's Day!
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Valentine Pom Pom Garland
Make a Valentine's Day pom pom garland for your holiday decor. The heart poms are easy to create.
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Origami Bookmark
Learn how to make an origami heart bookmark in a matter of minutes! This is so easy, you'll want to make hundreds of them.
24
Valentine Tin
Instead of spending a lot on a paper box of chocolates,repurpose any tin and decorate it to give your valentine their own stash of sweets.
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Paper Decorations
Hang them up in clusters or add a single one to a doorknob, however you use your paper heart decorations, they’re bound to make your heart smile!
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Easy Heart Art
Photo Credit:Steve Carrell
Make this simple and pretty Valentine’s Day art using a wood pallet and Duck Tape! So easy, even a kid can do it. Use this faux cross stitch idea for a variety of designs.
If you aren’t nearly done looking at heart crafts for adults, you might also like these other project ideas:
- Paper Heart Decorations for Fun Holiday Decor
- Heart Crafts for Kids (Over 40 Ideas!)
- This DIY Valentine’s Day Arrow Art is So Easy to Make!
- Vintage Style Valentine Wreath in 15 Minutes!
- Cross Stitch Quote on Canvas (Easy to Customize!)
