Need some fresh ideas for Valentine’s Day projects and gifts? Make one of these 16 Cricut Valentine ideas with project tutorials from start to finish!
A Cricut cutting machine is the perfect DIY tool for Valentine’s Day gifts and decorations! Over the years I’ve made many fun Valentine’s Day projects on my Cricut, from Valentine’s Day cards to pretty heart-shaped gifts to gorgeous home and party decor. Here are my 16 favorite Cricut Valentine Ideas you can make today, with easy step-by-step directions, full material lists, and free patterns. There are five Cricut Valentine cards, three Valentine lanterns and luminaries, four home decor and wall art ideas, and four special gift boxes. And if you don’t have a Cricut yet, every project comes with a printable PDF so you can cut by hand instead.
Cricut Valentine Idea #1: Heart Mandala Shirt
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Glitter iron on vinyl is perfect for this heart mandala shirt! All you need is a roll of glitter iron on vinyl, a weeding tool, a T-shirt, and an iron or an EasyPress. Makes a great gift! Get the full glitter iron on shirt tutorial here!
Cricut Valentine Idea #2: 3D Heart Lantern
Just two sheets of cardstock is all it takes to make this pretty paper heart lantern. Use it as a centerpiece or hang it up, with or without LED lights. Get the full heart lamp tutorial here!
Cricut Valentine Idea #3: Layered Paper Heart Mandala
This 6-layer mandala is so pretty and easy — make it as a Valentine’s Day card or frame it as a gift! Get the full heart mandala tutorial here!
Cricut Valentine Idea #4: “Love” Shaker Card
Shake things up with this fun “Love” card you can fill with confetti, glitter, or whatever little thing you want! Get the full shaker card tutorial here!
Cricut Valentine Idea #5: Heart Explosion Box
Give a Valentine’s Day card they will never forget. Get the full heart explosion box tutorial here!
Cricut Valentine Idea #6: Paper Heart Tree Art
A super easy canvas with both vinyl and paper — another great beginner project. Get the full paper heart tree tutorial here!
Cricut Valentine Idea #7: Hugs & Kisses (“X” and “0”) Wall Art
Make these layered “hugs” and “kisses” in any colors you want! Get the full layered paper art tutorial here!
Cricut Valentine Idea #8: Paper Heart Envelope
Just one sheet of cardstock makes this fun, folding heart card + envelope. Get the full tutorial here!
Cricut Valentine Idea #9: Butterfly Heart
My paper butterfly heart is a fun and easy Valentine’s Day project, perfect for beginners. Get the full paper butterfly heart tutorial here!
Cricut Valentine Idea #10: Secret Heart Boxes
Easy and fun heart box, with a place for a secret message. Get the full tutorial here!
Cricut Valentine Idea #11: Cutwork Heart Box
This gorgeous cutwork heart box is the perfect thing for that special gift. Get the full tutorial here!
Cricut Valentine Idea #12: Pop-Up Heart Card
Pop up a rainbow of hearts with this simple-to-make Valentine’s Day card. Get the full tutorial here!
Cricut Valentine Idea #13: Hearts in Flight Lanterns
These heart-themed lanterns go great with LED candles. Get the full tutorial here!
Cricut Valentine Idea #14: Happiness Jar with Paper Hearts
Use these simple hearts to write messages of love and happiness. Get the full tutorial here!
Cricut Valentine Idea #15: Filigree Cards
These intricate cards and envelopes are gorgeous! Get the full tutorial here!
Cricut Valentine Idea #16: Treat Boxes & Luminaries
These easy favor boxes can also be luminaries. Get the full tutorial here!
Get my free Cricut Valentine Idea patterns and SVG cut files!
Which one will you make? I’d love to see your Cricut Valentine’s Day projects, and I hope you’ll share your photo in my helpful Cricut Facebook group or tag me on social media with #jennifermaker.
Love,
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Jennifer
Jennifer Marx is a designer, an enthusiastic crafter, a lifelong teacher, and a proud overcomer of a variety of life's challenges. In her spare time she loves to play D&D and video games, garden, sew 16th c. costumes, and go to Disney. She lives a full, happy life in beautiful Ann Arbor, Michigan with her partner Greg, her teen daughter Alexa, and their two dogs, Hunter and Chloe.
