Hey bestie,
Let’s talk about Valentine’s Day crafts.
Most of them are either:
- Couple-focused (heart-shaped everything for “him”)
- Elementary school vibes (construction paper and glitter glue)
- Pinterest fails waiting to happen (12 steps, 47 supplies, ends up looking nothing like the photo)
None of that is giving that girl energy.
That girl on Valentine’s Day:
- Creates aesthetic moments for HERSELF
- Romanticizes her own space
- Makes self-love visual and tangible
- Does crafts that actually look good (not just “good for DIY”)
These 12 valentine crafts are different.
Easy enough you’ll actually do them. Aesthetic enough they’re Instagram-worthy. Meaningful enough they enhance your that girl era instead of just collecting dust.
Whether you’re single, taken, or it’s complicated – these crafts are about romanticizing YOUR life. Making your space beautiful. Creating rituals that feel special.
No hot glue gun disasters. Just 12 simple ways to make February feel like your main character month.
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Let’s craft our way into the best Valentine’s season yet.
WHY THAT GIRL DOES VALENTINE CRAFTS
It’s not about being “crafty.” It’s about intention.
When you CREATE something beautiful for your space or routine, you’re:
- Investing time in making your environment special
- Building rituals that feel meaningful
- Proving you deserve beautiful things (even DIY ones)
- Romanticizing the process, not just the result
That girl doesn’t buy all her aesthetic. She creates some of it too.
12 VALENTINE CRAFTS FOR THAT GIRL ERA
ROOM AESTHETIC CRAFTS (1-4)
1. Dried Rose Petal Jar Display
The vibe: Romantic, vintage, timeless aesthetic for your vanity or shelf
What you need:
- Clear glass jar or apothecary jar
- Roses (grocery store bouquet works)
- String or ribbon
How to make it:
- Buy or use roses from bouquet
- Hang upside down to dry (7-10 days)
- Once dried, gently remove petals
- Layer in glass jar
- Tie ribbon around jar neck
- Display on vanity, shelf, or nightstand
Why it’s that girl: Preserved beauty, romantic without being cheesy, elevates any space
2. Love Letter to Yourself Wax Seal Display
The vibe: Main character energy, vintage aesthetic, self-love made tangible
What you need:
- Pretty stationery or cardstock
- Wax seal kit (Amazon, $15-20)
- Frame (5×7 or 8×10)
- Your favorite pen
How to make it:
- Write love letter to yourself (what you love about you, what you’re proud of, your dreams)
- Fold like traditional letter
- Seal with wax seal
- Frame it (can open and read when needed)
- Display on desk or wall
Why it’s that girl: Self-love as art, conversation piece, reminder of your worth
3. Aesthetic Heart Garland
The vibe: Subtle Valentine’s without being over-the-top
What you need:
- Cardstock (pink, white, cream, red)
- Heart template or cookie cutter to trace
- Scissors
- Twine or ribbon
- Tape or mini clothespins
How to make it:
- Trace and cut 10-15 hearts
- Attach to twine with tape or mini clothespins
- Hang across window, mirror, or headboard
- Keep it simple and cohesive colors only
Why it’s that girl: Festive but tasteful, easy to customize to your aesthetic, temporary decor
4. Candle Holder Transformation
The vibe: Elevated everyday items into Valentine aesthetic
What you need:
- Glass candle holders or votives (Dollar Tree works)
- Pink or red paint pen OR ribbon
- Tea lights or small candles
How to make it:
- Draw small hearts or “love” on glass with paint pen
- OR wrap ribbon around holder and tie bow
- Add candles
- Group 3-5 together on tray for vanity or coffee table
Why it’s that girl: Instant atmosphere, customizable, makes evenings feel special
SELF-LOVE RITUAL CRAFTS (5-7)
5. Love Affirmation Mirror
The vibe: Daily self-love reminder you actually see
What you need:
- Bathroom or vanity mirror you use daily
- Dry erase markers OR sticky notes
- Affirmations list
How to make it:
- Write 5-10 self-love affirmations
- Write on mirror with dry erase marker OR
- Write on sticky notes and place around mirror edge
- Read daily during morning/evening routine
- Change weekly or when you need new energy
Why it’s that girl: Functional self-love practice, visible reminder, easy to update
6. Self-Care Sunday Box
The vibe: Organized ritual space for weekly reset
What you need:
- Small box or basket
- All your self-care favorites (masks, bath items, candles, journal, etc.)
- Optional: ribbon or label
How to make it:
- Gather all self-care items in one place
- Organize in pretty box or basket
- Keep in bathroom or bedroom
- Every Sunday, use items from box for ritual
- Restock as needed
Why it’s that girl: Makes self-care easy (no hunting for items), dedicated ritual space, visual reminder
7. Gratitude Heart Wall
The vibe: Visual gratitude practice that fills your wall with love
What you need:
- Small paper hearts (pre-cut or DIY)
- Pen
- Washi tape or removable adhesive
- Wall space
How to make it:
- Cut 28 small hearts (one per day through February)
- Each day: write one thing you’re grateful for
- Tape to wall creating heart shape or random pattern
- By end of month: wall full of gratitude
- Save in journal or toss at month end
Why it’s that girl: Daily practice, grows over time, tangible reminder of abundance
PLANNING & ORGANIZATION CRAFTS (8-10)
8. Valentine Vision Board
The vibe: Visual manifestation meets aesthetic decor
What you need:
- Poster board or large cardstock
- Magazines, printed Pinterest images, or digital collage app
- Glue stick and scissors
- Frame (optional)
How to make it:
- Choose theme: love life, dream life, 2026 goals, etc.
- Cut out images that represent what you want
- Arrange on board aesthetically
- Glue down
- Frame or hang on wall
- Look at daily
Why it’s that girl: Manifesting meets action, pretty reminder of goals, Valentine’s twist on vision work
9. Love Goals Tracker
The vibe: Practical self-love accountability that looks cute
What you need:
- Cardstock or printable template
- Markers or pens
- Frame with glass OR laminate
How to make it:
- Create list of February self-love goals (drink water, move body, journal, etc.)
- Design it aesthetically with hearts, pink/red colors
- Frame with glass OR laminate
- Use dry erase marker to check off daily
- Wipe clean each week or month
Why it’s that girl: Accountability meets aesthetic, reusable, tracks self-love actions
10. Month of Love Calendar
The vibe: Daily intentional self-love action plan
What you need:
- Blank calendar template or create your own
- 28 self-love actions (one per February day)
- Pretty pens
How to make it:
- List 28 small self-love actions (bubble bath, face mask, journaling, walk, etc.)
- Write one on each calendar day
- Decorate with hearts or keep minimal
- Hang where you’ll see it
- Complete each day’s action
- Check off as you go
Why it’s that girl: Structured self-love, daily small actions, visual progress
GIFT & SHARE CRAFTS (11-12)
11. Friendship Love Notes Jar
The vibe: Modern friendship love language
What you need:
- Small jar per friend
- Cardstock cut into strips
- Pen
- Optional: ribbon
How to make it:
- Cut 10-15 small strips of cardstock
- Write why you love each friend (one reason per strip)
- “I love how you always make me laugh”
- “Your advice always hits different”
- Roll strips and place in jar
- Tie ribbon around jar
- Give to friends
Why it’s that girl: Meaningful over material, spreads love, personal touch
12. Self-Love Coupon Book
The vibe: Permission slips for treating yourself well
What you need:
- Cardstock or pretty paper
- Hole punch
- Ribbon or ring to bind
- Pen
How to make it:
- Cut paper into coupon-sized rectangles
- Write self-love “coupons”:
- “30 minutes guilt-free reading”
- “Order favorite meal without guilt”
- “Skip one obligation for rest”
- “Buy yourself flowers”
- “Cancel plans for self-care”
- Punch hole in corner
- Bind with ribbon or ring
- Use throughout year when needed
Why it’s that girl: Permission to prioritize yourself, tangible self-love, reusable concept
HOW TO ACTUALLY MAKE THESE (NOT JUST PIN THEM)
Don’t try to do all 12 this weekend. That’s overwhelming.
Instead:
Choose 2-3 that genuinely excite you
One room aesthetic craft (#1-4)
One self-love ritual craft (#5-7)
One planning craft (#8-10)
OR
All room crafts if you’re decorating
All self-love crafts if you’re focusing on rituals
One each week through February
The goal: Make crafting feel GOOD, not like another task on your to-do list.
CRAFTING TIPS FOR THAT GIRL
Keep it simple:
- Don’t overcomplicate with too many supplies
- Use what you have first
- Dollar stores are your friend
- Imperfect is fine (handmade charm is part of it)
Make it your aesthetic:
- Stick to your color palette (not just Valentine’s red/pink if that’s not you)
- Neutral with hints of pink works
- Monochrome is valid
- Match your existing decor
Quality over quantity:
- Better to make 2 crafts really well than 12 half-done
- Choose crafts you’ll actually use/display
- Don’t make something just to make it
Document the process:
- Take photos for your own memories
- Create content if that motivates you
- Journal about the experience
YOUR VALENTINE CRAFTING ACTION PLAN
This Week:
- Read through all 12 crafts
- Circle 2-3 that sound fun (not just impressive)
- Check what supplies you have
- Order/buy what you need
Next Weekend:
- Set aside 2-3 hours
- Put on playlist
- Make your favorite drink
- Craft with intention, not rush
Through February:
- Display/use what you made
- Notice if it enhances your space/routine
- Make more if inspired
- Share with friends if it feels right
The goal: Use crafting to romanticize your that girl era, not create more clutter.
START WITH ONE CRAFT TODAY
Don’t wait for “the perfect crafting day.” Start small.
Today: Pick the easiest craft that excites you
This week: Gather supplies
This weekend: Make it
Next month: Enjoy having created something beautiful for yourself
That girl doesn’t just consume aesthetic content. She CREATES it.
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12 crafts. Infinite that girl energy. All created by YOU.
Make this Valentine’s season your most creative yet.
Xo,
Chelsea Elise
