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52 Cute DIY Valentine's Day Card Ideas to Give Your Sweetheart
Because a handmade card truly stands out.
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After the excitement of Christmas and New Year's, it's time for one of the more underrated holidays of the season: Valentine's Day. Between Valentine's Day recipes, Valentine's Day activities, and DIY Valentine's Day decor, there are dozens of ways to celebrate. And, no, not all of them have to do with romantic date nights. Valentine's Day is a holiday for everyone, no matter your age or relationship status. Of course, Valentine's Day cards are an integral part of the holiday for many people, and these creative Valentine's Day card ideas are a great way to show the people in your life who you care about that they're important to you.
What's more, they don't have to cost a ton of money to create. From DIY craft ideas to free printables, Valentine's Day cards are easier to create at home than ever before. Whether you're looking for homemade valentines for your kid to bring to their class, or you're hoping to find unique card options for you to give to your own family or friends, the options are endless. Whether it's a candy-themed valentine to accompany Valentine's Day gifts for kids, a punny valentine for your best friend on Galentine's Day, or a classic romantic valentine for your partner, there's something for everyone on this list of 50 DIY valentine ideas.
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Alesandra is a digital travel and lifestyle journalist based in Los Angeles whose work has appeared in Good Housekeeping, Woman’s Day, Prevention, Insider, Glamour, Shondaland, AFAR, Parents, TODAY and countless other online and print outlets. Alesandra has a masters degree in journalism with an emphasis on cultural reporting and criticism from NYU, and a bachelor’s degree from UC Berkeley. An avid traveler, she trots the globe with her husband and their twins.
Olivia Muenter is a freelance writer and former fashion and beauty editor who writes about fashion, beauty, lifestyle, relationships, travel, home decor, and more for Woman's Day and beyond. Her work has appeared in Bustle, Refinery 29, Glamour, Byrdie, Apartment Therapy, Philadelphia Magazine, and more. When she's not reading (or talking about reading on Bad on Paper, the bookish podcast she co-hosts), you can find Olivia working on her first novel, curating the perfect playlist, or shopping online.
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