10 DIY Valentine’s cards for your loved one

Get crafty this Valentine's and make your very own card.

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by Emily Gilbert |
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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!

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Totally Tea-riffic card1 of 10
CREDIT: Visual Heart

Totally Tea-riffic card

Who doesn't have a tea bag or ten lying around? We love how straightforward but quirky this card is.

Be Mine card2 of 10
CREDIT: Glitter Me Silly

Be Mine card

This card uses die-cutting for a simple but sweet effect.

Cupcake Liner Dinosaur Card3 of 10
CREDIT: Glued to my Crafts

Cupcake Liner Dinosaur Card

Little ones will love this dino card which uses brightly coloured cupcake liners to create a card in minutes.

We Just Fit card4 of 10
CREDIT: That's What Che Said

We 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.

Bug Valentine's card5 of 10
CREDIT: Non Toy Gifts

Bug Valentine's card

Kids will love making these ladybird and bee cards which requires very little materials.

Spinning Heart Valentine's card6 of 10
CREDIT: Easy Peasy and Fun

Spinning Heart Valentine's card

A unique option for your love's Valentine's card, this card has a heart that spins in the middle.

String Heart card7 of 10
CREDIT: Hello Wonderful

String Heart card

With this card, you'll use coloured string to thread in various directions.

Fingerprint Love Bug Cards8 of 10
CREDIT: Rhythms of Play

Fingerprint Love Bug Cards

Another make that's perfect for doing with your grandchildren, they'll use their thumbs and fingerprints for this cute card.

Bouquet of Hearts Card9 of 10
CREDIT: Make and Takes

Bouquet of Hearts Card

Forget real flowers and make an adorable bouquet of hearts using different colour card, some pens and ribbon.

Pop-up Valentine card10 of 10
CREDIT: Lia Griffith

Pop-up Valentine card

The striking pop-up heart balloons and bunting card is much simpler to recreate at home than you might expect.

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