Heart-Felt Valentines

Craft-a-Day book cover

If you like to keep busy and enjoy making things with your own two hands, then you’ll love the 365 craft ideas in Craft-a-Day by Sarah Goldschadt. We’ve got six heart-shaped craft projects from her book to get you started—just in time for Valentine’s Day!


three paper hearts strung together on top of cake
Mini Heart Garland Cake Topper from Craft-a-Day by Sarah Goldschadt

Mini Heart Garland Cake Topper

These felt and string cake toppers are both easy to make and reusable. You can also customize them to fit any size treat, large or small.


Heart Photo Stick
Heart Photo Stick from Craft-a-Day by Sarah Goldschadt

Heart Photo Stick

Take a cue from the photobooth-at-a-wedding craze and make these photo props for a splash of whimsy in your Valentine’s Day snapshots.


heart-shaped gift tag tied onto package
Heart Gift Tag from Craft-a-Day by Sarah Goldschadt

Heart Gift Tag

Skip the traditional sticker tags, and send your love with these simple, heart-shaped gift tags.


Heart stitched on card
Heart-Felt Card from Craft-a-Day by Sarah Goldschadt

Heart-Felt Card

Make your greeting cards more lively with this cute and colorful design.


felt heart-shaped ornament
Felt Heart Ornament from Craft-a-Day by Sarah Goldschadt

Felt Heart Ornament

Invest in these homemade ornaments instead of the store-bought variety, and you’ll have cute decorations that are usable year-round.


three hearts hanging on a string
Felt Heart Mobile from Craft-a-Day by Sarah Goldschadt

Felt Heart Mobile

String these felt hearts together for whimsical decorations that you can hang outside or anywhere around your home.


When you’ve finished with this heart-y supply of crafts, check out the Craft-a-Day Winter Edition app ($2.99, iTunes). Crafts and photos excerpted from Craft-a-Day: 365 Simple Handmade Projects by Sarah Goldschadt.