14 FAVORITE VALENTINE CRAFTS & DIY GIFTS WITH IOD

Whether you have a Valentine, a Galentine, a Palentine, or just someone who needs a little extra love in your life, here’s all the inspiration you need for Valentine crafts and DIY gifts this year!

From DIY jewelry to faux florals to sweet treats and more, here’s our favorites.

Grab your IOD products and supplies by using the store locator and finding a stockist near you.

1. UPCYCLE THRIFTED BOOKS INTO DARLING VALENTINE'S TABLE DECOR

These charming books make us giddy! We just love how the top frame is filled by the sweetest roses from our Melange transfer. Whether you keep these books for yourself or gift them to someone special, they'll surely bring a touch of love to your Valentine's Day decor.

2. VINTAGE WREATH OF ROSES DIY WALL ART

This DIY wall art is beautiful year-round, but even more so when handmade and given as a Valentine’s gift. Made by Vintage Restore & More in Inman, NC using the new Harper mould and the Heirloom Roses mould. (Heirloom Roses is retired, but can be replaced with the Roses Mould instead.)

3. SHABBY CHIC ROSE GALLERY WALL

This DIY Valentine’s decor combines to create a lovely gallery wall uisng the IOD Harper Mould, Trimmings 2 Mould and the Fleur Di Lis Mould. Made by Ellen J Goods showing how to make each piece.

SWEET TREATS FOR ALL THE SWEETIES IN YOUR LIFE

These fancy confections look difficult to make, but really, they’re SO EASY! People keep telling us how they made them with their kids and grandkids!

4. SUGAR COOKIES WITH CHOCOLATE EMBELLISHMENTS

Chocolates are a traditional Valentine’s gift, but you KNOW we had to mix it up by doing moulded chocolate beautiful moulded chocolate on sugar cookies.

5. SUGAR ENCRUSTED COOKIES

Created by Milton’s Daughter in Brooklyn, NY, watch this 5 minute tutorial on how to use IOD moulds to make sugar encrusted Valentine’s cookies.

For more ideas for how to use IOD in the kitchen, join our Sugar Arts group on Facebook by clicking here.

NOTHING SAYS “I ❤️ YOU” LIKE DIY JEWELRY

Diamonds have nothing on the sentimental value of handmade jewelry. Here are some Valentine crafts and gift ideas that even a beginner can make.

6. BRACELET WITH IOD MOULD

Making a two tone bracelet with IOD's Trimmings 2 mould. Created by Boutique Paint.

7. FLOWER CHARM EARRINGS

Can you believe these precious earrings were made using an IOD Trimmings Mould? Created by Boutique Paint.

8. EASY DIY WRIST CUFFS WITH RESIN

Vintage Retail Therapy shows how to make this wrist cuff with quick cure resin and a Trimmings mould.

DIY VALENTINE'S GIFTS PEOPLE CAN ACTUALLY USE

Tokens of love are lovely but gifts that people can actually use are EVEN BETTER because they keep giving all year long.

9. REUSABLE STAMPED TOTE

Eco-tote stamped with the Kindest Regards by Boutique Paint.

10. DIY VALENTINE’S TIC TAC TOE BOARD

Created using an IOD Wood Art Panel, the Bohemia Stamp, and the Fleur de Lis Mould by The Reclaimed Treasures.

WOODEN HEARTS IN EVERY STYLE FOR YOUR DIY VALENTINE CRAFT

You can never have too many beautiful decorative hearts to remind someone you’re thinking of them – ALL. YEAR. LONG. 😆

11. COLORFUL & DIMENSIONAL HEART ORNAMENTS

How beautiful are these wooden heart ornaments mad with an assortment of IOD Moulds? Perfect for inscribing a love note on the back – made by The Painted Photographer.

 12. FARMHOUSE STYLE WOODEN HEART

This classic Farmhouse style wooden heart adorned with Classic Elements and stamped with Kindest Regards was made by Vintage Restore & More.

 13. BOHO-INSPIRED TASSELED HEARTS

Boho-inspired tasseled hearts featuring the newest IOD letter moulds – Harper and Victoria. Made by Fruitful Life Studio.

14. ANTIQUE WHITE WOODEN AGED AND STAMPED

Antique white wooden aged and stamped with Bohemia made by Vintage Restore & More.

What DIY Valentine Crafts and Gifts are you making? Let us know in the Creative Tribe, or better yet, post your final projects there!

If you're just kicking off your creative journey, have no fear — our Product 101 pages are packed with straightforward techniques to set you up for success. We're thrilled to accompany you as you explore and create. For more how-tos and creative inspo, make sure to browse through the rest of our blog.

Once you've crafted your final piece, share it with our Facebook Creative Tribe! This community is not just a showcase but also a supportive hub for when you hit those creative roadblocks. And remember, your local stockist is always ready to assist with IOD supplies and expert advice. We're excited to see what you'll bring to life!