30 Valentines Day Recipes and Crafts to Delight Everyone

Valentines Day is right around the corner. I love taking the opportunity to brighten up the dull winter days with some colour and fun. This year we’ll be celebrating a little early since Valentine’s Day is also Ash Wednesday but that doesn’t mean we won’t still make it a special occasion filled with love. I’ve rounded up some of my favourite recipes and crafts to add a little extra something to your Valentine celebration.

1. My dad would have loved these chocolate covered cherries from Mom Luck. https://momluck.com/chocolate-covered-cherries/
2. Chocolate and raspberry – a scrumptious combination from Growing up Gabel. https://growingupgabel.com/chocolate-raspberry-cheesecake/
3. This would be a fun way to kick off Valentine’s Day with these hot chocolate pancakes from The Holy Mess. https://www.theholymess.com/hot-chocolate-pancakes-raspberry-syrup/
4. Dancing Through the Rain shows us how to make these adorable fortune cookies. https://dancingthroughtherain.com/valentines-day-fortune-cookies/
5. Have a Beary Special Valentine’s Day with this super cute ice cream cake and card from Cutefetti. https://cutefetti.com/2016/02/beary-special-valentines-day.html

1. I’ve loved these Glitter Dipped Mugs from White House Black Shutters since the first time I saw them. In fact, we used this technique to make glitter dipped vases for my daughter’s wedding. http://www.whitehouseblackshutters.com/glitter-dipped-mug/
2. This heart carved in a Birch Pillar Candle Holder from Cutesy Crafts is just such a sweet old-fashioned idea. https://cutesycrafts.com/2014/09/birch-pillar-diy-candle-holder.html
3. These massage bars from Thrifty Northwest Mom are scented with essential oils. https://www.thriftynorthwestmom.com/diy-heart-shaped-massage-bars-with-essential-oils/
4. Got yarn? These DIY Yarn Hearts from Drugstore Divas are so simple and so colourful! http://www.drugstoredivas.net/diy-yarn-hearts-craft/
5. Your sweetie would love one of these DIY corsages from Suburban Wife City Life. https://suburbanwifecitylife.com/diy-valentine-flower-corsage/

1. Teach the kids some basic sewing while they make adorable heart necklaces for Valentine’s Day with this idea from Marino Bambinos. http://www.marinobambinos.com/2015/01/diy-heart-necklaces-sewing-with-kids/
2. Turn Oreos into Heart Eyed Emojis perfect for the occasion with Crayons and Cravings. https://crayonsandcravings.com/heart-eyes-emoji-valentine-oreos/
3. A simple and delicious Cupid’s Arrow dessert idea from Crayons and Cravings.  https://crayonsandcravings.com/cupids-arrow-valentines-dessert/
4. These DIY Valentine cards from Highlights Along the Way are super cute and super easy to make. https://highlightsalongtheway.com/diy-valentines-day-cards/
5. I’ve loved string art since I first saw it back in the 70s and this Valentine themed design from Oh So Savvy Mom doesn’t disappoint. https://www.ohsosavvymom.com/2015/01/ill-love-forever-string-art-valentine/

1. Brighten up the view from outside your home with this fun Valentine wreath from Oh So Savvy Mom. https://www.ohsosavvymom.com/2013/01/valentines-day-door-wreath-diy-craft/
2. Want a candy free option for the kids to hand out? Try these Play Doh Valentine Printables from Crayons and Cravings. https://crayonsandcravings.com/play-doh-valentine-printable/
3. Mmmm. Pink and White Chocolate Fudge recipe from Sweet and Savory Meals. https://sweetandsavorymeals.com/pink-white-chocolate-fudge/
4. The Kitchen is my Playground had me at chocolate with these Chocolate Valentine Kiss Cookies. http://www.thekitchenismyplayground.com/2013/01/chocolate-valentine-kiss-cookies.html
5. We are Minion crazy in this house so of course I just had to include these Last Minute Minion Valentines from The Tiptoe Fairy. https://thetiptoefairy.com/2015/02/last-minute-valentines-one-minion-valentine/

1. If glitter isn’t really your thing, check out these Sharpie Dotted Cups from Organized 31. https://organized31.com/sharpie-dotted-cup/
2. Adorable and easy Valentine treats from Take Time for Style. http://www.taketimeforstyle.com/2018/01/cute-easy-valentines-day-treats-kids/
3. A heart shaped cookie is sure to bring a smile to the face of anyone you present them to with this yummy recipe from Dancing Through the Rain. https://dancingthroughtherain.com/heart-shaped-valentines-day-cookies/
4. What a fun idea from The Country Chic Cottage! Present your Valentine as a Message in a Bottle. https://www.thecountrychiccottage.net/message-bottle-valentines/
5. As the Bunny Hops is one of my favourite blogs and for good reason. Super creative ideas like these Frozen Yogurt Conversation Hearts are plentiful over there! https://asthebunnyhops.com/frozen-yogurt-conversation-hearts/

1. From right here on my blog, we have this fun Sparkly Heart Wand. Little ones will have lots of fun waving their magic over the whole family! https://creativecynchronicity.com/2016/01/sparkly-heart-valentines-day-wand/
2. My dad adored fudge and I’m pretty sure my daughter has inherited her love of it from him. Both of them would be thrilled by this super tasty Red Velvet Fudge that’s quick and easy to make. https://creativecynchronicity.com/2015/02/easy-peasy-red-velvet-fudge-12-days-of-valentine-desserts/
3. Have you ever heard of a Victorian puzzle purse? It’s an old design for a greeting card that is super fun to give and open. It even functions well as packaging for small gifts like tea, seed packets, or jewelry. https://creativecynchronicity.com/2014/01/make-a-victorian-puzzle-purse-valentine-valentineshoa/
4. These coffee sleeves are super fast and easy to whip up. Made from socks (you can find really inexpensive ones at the dollar store), they make nice flat gifts to pop in the mail for someone special. https://creativecynchronicity.com/2014/01/make-a-coffee-cup-sleeve-in-under-15-minutes-valentines-day-craft-lightning/
5. Love seashells or know someone who does? You’ve got to check out these sweet Sailor’s Valentines! https://creativecynchronicity.com/2010/03/a-sailors-valentine/

There you are!  A bunch of really fun and creative ideas you can use for your Valentine celebration. So, what are your plans for Valentines Day?