Cricut Valentine Ideas: 16 Free Projects, Cards, & Crafts (2024)

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!

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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!

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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!

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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!

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Cricut Valentine Idea #13: Hearts in Flight Lanterns

These heart-themed lanterns go great with LED candles. Get the full tutorial here!

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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!

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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.

Cricut Valentine Ideas: 16 Free Projects, Cards, & Crafts (2024)

FAQs

How do I get free Cricut projects? ›

Sign in to Design Space. Select New Project. From your Canvas, select Images on the design panel to the left. Select Free under Highlighted Categories.

Can you make Valentines cards with Cricut? ›

Handmade valentines are the best! If you're looking for fun DIY valentine's day projects, these homemade card ideas with your Cricut are perfect. I've compiled lots of different cards so you can find the perfect card for your favorite valentine!

What crafts can I make for Valentine's Day? ›

  • Pom-Pom Valentine's Day Cards Craft Project. Stuffed Paper Hearts. King and Queen of Hearts Costumes. ...
  • How to Make a Valentine's Day Envelope Mailbox. Kraft Heart Box. Learn How to Make the Very Same Valentine's Day Gifts Martha Is Giving Her Friends and Family. ...
  • Valentine's Day Treat Bags. Needle-Felted Heart Mug Cozy.

How can I make a Valentines card? ›

How to make a Valentine's Day card
  1. Open Canva. Open Canva and search for "Valentine's Day Card." Click "Create a Design" to begin with a blank page.
  2. Find the ideal template. Browse through Canva's hundreds of Valentine's Day card templates. ...
  3. Explore features. ...
  4. Keep customizing. ...
  5. Share or print.

How do I find Cricut projects? ›

Windows/Mac: From the Design Space Canvas page, you can select Projects and scroll through the thousands of Ready-to-Make projects. To select a project category, use the Categories menu or search bar located at the top of the screen on a Windows/Mac computer.

Can you download Cricut projects? ›

All images, fonts, and projects that you own or have the rights to can be downloaded for offline use. This includes uploaded images and Cricut Access images while your membership is active. Handpick what you download so only the images, fonts, and projects you need most are saved on your device.

How do you make a romantic Valentine's Day? ›

15 Fun Date Night Ideas for a Romantic Valentine's Day
  1. Enjoy an Outdoor Movie Night. ...
  2. Arrange a Romantic Dinner. ...
  3. Go on a Picnic. ...
  4. Try Wine Tasting. ...
  5. Take a Cooking Class Together. ...
  6. Plan an Art Night. ...
  7. Go Stargazing. ...
  8. Set up a Romantic Spa Night.
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How do you make Valentine's special on a budget? ›

Valentine's Day On A Budget
  1. 2| Flowers From The Heart. ...
  2. 3| Valentine's Day Scavenger Hunt. ...
  3. 4| Recreate Special Memories. ...
  4. 5| Best Friends Date Night. ...
  5. 7| Create An Edible Bouquet. ...
  6. 8| Valentine's Day Playlist. ...
  7. 9| Create A Valentine's Photo Book. ...
  8. 10| Pancakes in Bed.

What is the best app to make Valentine cards? ›

Promeo is the best Valentine's Day card maker app because it has a wide selection of templates available and you can customize your card in a few taps. You can also find even more templates that other users have shared and share your own!

What is the app that makes Valentine cards? ›

Valentines Card Creator! provides FREE digital postage to send your own custom made Valentines Card to that special someone. Pick your background, add some stickers, write some text and email it off. Even post it to Facebook to show all your friends how you feel about that special someone.

How do I use Cricut design space without paying? ›

You can also upload your own images and use them for free in Design Space. However, if you want to unlock the Cricut Access images and fonts in Design Space (denoted by a small green “a” symbol in the corner), then you will need to purchase a subscription plan.

Can you get Cricut design space for free? ›

Design Space (our full-featured design app that connects to any Cricut smart cutting machine) is free and you can jump in right away to start making. With Access, you get all the perks listed above. Those new to Cricut can (and we highly recommend) take advantage of the free 30-day trial to Access.

Is there an app for free Cricut designs? ›

Ideas start here.

Design Space®† is our full-featured design experience that connects to any Cricut smart cutting machine. Get inspired, design from anywhere, and make almost anything — for fun or for work.

How do I get free SVG on Cricut? ›

When it comes to free SVG files for Cricut, LoveSVG is a favourite amongst crafters. With over 11,000 designs, there are plenty of free designs on this SVG site. If you like the site, you're also able to sign up for a membership to access more premium designs.

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