14 Budget-Friendly DIY Valentine Cards

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14 DIY Valentine Cards That Are Both Cheap and Adorable

Get ready for Valentine’s Day with these 14 Budget-Friendly DIY Valentine Cards. With the romantic holiday only a few months away, these sweet DIY ideas make great projects to prepare and make your celebration extra special.

There’s nothing like that personal touch, after all. You get to tweak the design, throw in your favorite colors, and add bits that remind you of your favorite moments together.

It’s like a little art project that ends up saying exactly what you feel. And the best part? You don’t need to splurge on materials – use stuff lying around or snag some budget-friendly craft supplies. Easy on the wallet, big on the heart.

But what really gets me is the thoughtfulness behind it all. Taking the time to create something from scratch screams, “I care.” It’s not your run-of-the-mill store-bought card; it’s a piece of you.

And with these DIY Valentine’s cards, you get to be as unique as you want to be. Your style, their personality – blend them together, and you’ve got a card that’s as special as your connection.

In this roundup, I gathered 14 of the most budget-friendly cards you can create on Valentine’s Day. There are classic ones designed with lots of hearts in pink and red because I know you couldn’t go wrong with such styles.

In addition to those timeless cards, I also included fun and adorable Valentine’s cards with pizza, Pokemon, monster, and unicorn themes. These crafts are also kid-friendly, so you can adapt them to different occasions like Mother’s Day or birthdays.

With a broad range of patterns and constructions, these DIY Valentine cards are something people of all ages will enjoy. Whether it’s a family crafting session or an individual project, making cards can be a delightful way to celebrate the holiday.

So, grab your glue, raid your craft stash, and dive into the world of DIY Valentine cards. Cheers to handmade love!

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Check Out The Easy and Fun DIY Valentine’s Card Ideas Below

Ready to create some heartwarming DIY Valentine cards that won’t break the bank? Check out the amazing collection of creative inspirations below.

Whether you’re interested in infusing your cards with a personal touch, designing a special greeting that screams ‘you’re loved,’ or simply want to enjoy a little Valentine’s project, these tutorials are here to guide you.

Each tutorial comes complete with pictures of the finished cards and other handy details about the craft. Just click on the link below each description, and you’ll be directed to the creator’s page, where the full tutorial awaits.

If you’ve already tried making any of these heartfelt cards, consider spreading the love!

Let’s hear about your crafting adventures! Leave a comment on the creator’s pages or share this post on social media. Happy card-making!

Yarn Heart Card For Valentines

11. YARN HEART CARD FOR VALENTINES - 14 Budget-Friendly DIY Valentine Cards - Arty Crafty Crew

A super quick and easy Valentine’s card created using yarn—perfect craft for young crafters.

Designer: Emma (former Adventures and Play) for Red Ted Art
Materials Used:

  • Card 
  • Yarn 
  • Scissors
  • Sellotape

Size: Varies
Format: Written

Easy Pop-Up Bear Heart Card

2. EASY POP UP BEAR HEART CARD - 14 Budget-Friendly DIY Valentine Cards - Arty Crafty Crew

Another Valentine’s Day card suitable for children, featuring an adorable bear holding a pop-up heart. This card can also be adapted for other occasions.

Designer: Maggy of Red Ted Art
Materials Used:

  • Cardstock paper
  • Red paper
  • Contrasting paper
  • Pen
  • Scissors
  • Glue stick
  • Stickers, gems, confetti, colored pencils, or markers (optional)

Size: Varies
Format: Written + Video

Pokemon Valentine Cards

3. POKEMON VALENTINE CARDS - 14 Budget-Friendly DIY Valentine Cards - Arty Crafty Crew

A DIY Pokemon-inspired Valentine’s card made with construction paper and can be filled with candies.

Designer: Mandee Thomas of Designs By Miss Mandee
Materials Used:

  • Construction paper
  • Glue
  • Candy
  • Cricut Maker

Size: Small
Format: Written

Bear Heart Card

4. Bear Heart Card - 14 Budget-Friendly DIY Valentine Cards - Arty Crafty Crew

Want to make someone feel loved? This bear-themed card is super easy to make and perfect for any special day, not just Valentine’s Day!

Designer: Stef of Non-Toy Gifts
Materials Used:

  • Bear card template
  • Cardstock paper
  • Scissors
  • Black marker
  • Glue

Size: Small
Format: Written + Video

Easy Heart Pop-Up Cards

5. EASY HEART POP UP CARDS - 14 Budget-Friendly DIY Valentine Cards - Arty Crafty Crew

An easy, fun tutorial that shows you how to make a beautiful heart chain pop-up card.

Designer: Maggy of Red Ted Art
Materials Used:

  • A5 Card
  • Construction paper
  • Scraps for additional decorating
  • Scissors
  • Glue stick

Size: Varies
Format: Written + Video

Pop Up Heart Cards

6. Pop up heart cards - 14 Budget-Friendly DIY Valentine Cards - Arty Crafty Crew

Learn how to make a simple and elegant 3D heart card in just a few steps.

Designer: Mas and Pas
Materials Used:

  • Card or paper
  • Scissors
  • Glue
  • Fine black pen

Size: Varies depending on the size of the paper
Format: Written

DIY Paper Doily Unicorn Valentine Card

7. Paper Doily Unicorn Cards w_Chocolate Noses - 14 Budget-Friendly DIY Valentine Cards - Arty Crafty Crew

Create adorable and whimsical paper doily unicorn valentines for your loved ones this Valentine’s Day by following this DIY tutorial.

Designer: Stacey Gibbon of Glued to My Crafts Blog
Materials Used:

  • Paper doilies (any size)
  • Colored construction paper (any colors)
  • Googly eyes
  • Glue
  • Scissors
  • Markers

Size: Varies depending on the size of the paper doily
Format: Written + Video

Heart-Shaped Pizza Card

8. HEART SHAPED PIZZA CARDS - 14 Budget-Friendly DIY Valentine Cards - Arty Crafty Crew

If you know someone who loves pizza more than anything else, then the perfect card for them would be this DIY pizza-themed one.

Designer: This Crafty Family
Materials Used:

  • Colored card
  • Scissors
  • Glue

Size: Any size card
Format: Written

Valentine’s Day Pop Up Card

9. VALENTINE’S DAY POP UP CARD - 14 Budget-Friendly DIY Valentine Cards - Arty Crafty Crew

Create a colorful and festive Valentine’s Day card with this easy 3D design.

Designer: Super Simple
Materials Used:

  • Construction paper
  • One sheet of white paper
  • Scissors
  • Tape
  • Glue stick
  • Daubers

Size: Any size card
Format: Written

DIY Cricut Monster Valentine Candy Cards

10. DIY CRICUT MONSTER VALENTINE CANDY CARDS - 14 Budget-Friendly DIY Valentine Cards - Arty Crafty Crew

Craft cute monster Valentine candy cards using your Cricut machine by following this tutorial.

Designer: Mariah of Giggles Galore
Materials Used:

  • Cricut Maker
  • Scoring Wheel
  • Standard Grip Mat
  • Cardstock
  • Black Fine Point Pen
  • Monster Candy Card SVG (available inside the tutorial)
  • Cricut Essential Tool Kit
  • Glue
  • Glue Dots
  • Mini Twix Candy Bars

Size: Any size card
Format: Written

DIY Folded Heart Card

11. DIY Folded Heart Card - 14 Budget-Friendly DIY Valentine Cards - Arty Crafty Crew

One of the most budget-friendly cards on this list, this Valentine’s card only requires supplies you already have at home: paper, scissors, glue, and pens.

Designer: Michelle of Crafty Morning
Materials Used:

  • Paper / Cardstock
  • Pencil / Pen
  • Scissors
  • Glue
  • Ribbon

Size: Any size card
Format: Written

Squishy Valentine Cards

12. Squishy Valentine Cards - 14 Budget-Friendly DIY Valentine Cards - Arty Crafty Crew

Make your loved ones feel special this Valentine’s Day with squishy Valentine cars – cute, unique, and handmade!

Designer: Brenda of Paper Heart Family
Materials Used:

  • Squishies
  • Scissors or a paper cutter
  • Glue dot
  • Heavy cardstock

Size: Any size card
Format: Written

Fun Fold Valentine Cards

13. Fun Fold Valentine Cards - 14 Budget-Friendly DIY Valentine Cards - Arty Crafty Crew

Put your cutting and folding skills to the test with these DIY fun fold Valentine cards.

Designer: Jessica Taylor of Ink It Up With Jessica
Materials Used:

  • Cardstock / Pattern paper
  • Scissors
  • Glue / Tape
  • Heart-shaped stamp

Size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″
Format: Written + Video

DIY Valentine Cat Card

14. DIY VALENTINE CAT CARD - 14 Budget-Friendly DIY Valentine Cards - Arty Crafty Crew

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with your kids by creating a lovely DIY cat card using a free printable template.

Designer: Agnes Hsu of Hello Wonderful
Materials Used:

  • Cardstock or construction paper
  • Googly eyes
  • Scissors
  • Pencil
  • Glue stick
  • Black marker
  • Printable template (available inside the tutorial)

Size: Any size card
Format: Written + Video

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