Sending a Valentine's card is a sure-fire way to make someone special in your life smile, but instead of heading to the shops to pick one up, why not create your own?
Any card will be well received but spending the time to make a DIY Valentine's card will not only give you a fun craft to do one afternoon but is a really thoughtful way of showing someone you care enough to make them something with your own two hands.
That's why we've selected ten adorable DIY Valentine's cards for you to create with just a few materials.
And don't forget, these cards don't have to be given to a significant other. Why not make a few for your closest friends? We've no doubt they'll be delighted!
Best DIY Valentine's Day card ideas
1 of 10Totally Tea-riffic card
Who doesn't have a tea bag or ten lying around? We love how straightforward but quirky this card is.
2 of 10Be Mine card
This card uses die-cutting for a simple but sweet effect.
3 of 10Cupcake Liner Dinosaur Card
Little ones will love this dino card which uses brightly coloured cupcake liners to create a card in minutes.
4 of 10We Just Fit card
If you can bear to part with a couple of puzzle bits, you're onto a winner with this Valentine's card.
5 of 10Bug Valentine's card
Kids will love making these ladybird and bee cards which requires very little materials.
6 of 10Spinning Heart Valentine's card
A unique option for your love's Valentine's card, this card has a heart that spins in the middle.
7 of 10String Heart card
With this card, you'll use coloured string to thread in various directions.
8 of 10Fingerprint Love Bug Cards
Another make that's perfect for doing with your grandchildren, they'll use their thumbs and fingerprints for this cute card.
9 of 10Bouquet of Hearts Card
Forget real flowers and make an adorable bouquet of hearts using different colour card, some pens and ribbon.
10 of 10Pop-up Valentine card
The striking pop-up heart balloons and bunting card is much simpler to recreate at home than you might expect.
Features & Reviews Editor Emily Gilbert has been a journalist since 2015 and has worked across a variety of specialist and lifestyle brands both in print and online. Specialising in travel content and product reviews, Emily is the first to know about all the exciting new releases, her favourite being gadgets for the home.