February 2025

Hi everyone!

Valentine's Day is just around the corner and whether you're gifting a loved one or adding a little extra cheer to your home, crafting is the perfect way to show some love. From heartwarming home décor to fun classroom projects, here are 10 amazing Valentine's Day craft ideas you can create with sublimation or your Cricut!

1. Mugs - What better way to spread the love than with a custom mug? Using sublimation, you can print a heartfelt design or a cute Valentine's quote on a mug. If you have a Cricut, consider adding a personalized vinyl decal for a more playful touch. Perfect for sipping cocoa on chilly February nights or gifting to a friend!

2. Keychains - Small but meaningful, keychains are a fantastic way to add a personal touch to any gift. Whether you use sublimation to print a photo or a Cricut to cut out fun designs, keychains are an easy way to share the love. Try making heart-shaped keychains or ones with romantic sayings for that extra thoughtful detail.

3. Tumblers - A Valentine's Day tumbler is both practical and personal. With sublimation you can transfer beautiful designs like hearts, roses or even cute gnomes (because who doesn't love gnomes?) If you're using Cricut, cut out fun vinyl shapes or letters to create a custom tumbler that'll make anyone smile. You can even create a waterproof sticker to apply to your tumbler.

4. T-shirts - Create the perfect Valentine's Day shirt for yourself, your partner or even a group of friends! Use sublimation to transfer vibrant designs of love, hearts or sweet sayings onto shirts. Cricut users can easily make custom iron-on designs with heat transfer vinyl. Whether it's a funny or sweet message, this is one craft you'll wear proudly.

5. Cards - Crafting a Valentine's Day card shows your loved ones how much you care. This is a fun paper project to do with your Cricut, adding intricate cutouts, layered details and more for a unique, personalized card. It's a great way to bring your paper crafting skills to life!

6. Pillow Cover - Turn your couch into a cozy love seat with a custom pillow cover! Use sublimation to print on fabric, transferring romantic or sweet designs onto your pillow covers. Cricut users can cut out beautiful vinyl designs or use heat transfer vinyl (HTV) to make your pillow the perfect addition to your home décor for the season.

7. Candy Holder - Valentine's Day is all about sweet treats! Why not make it extra special by crafting your own candy holders? You can create adorable candy boxes and bags with Cricut's paper designs, or use HTV for a more durable and festive approach. It's a sweet way to wrap up love in a fun, crafty way.

8. Kitchen Towel and Cutting Board - You can make fun items for your house. I decided to spruce up my kitchen for the holiday with custom kitchen towels and a cutting board. Use sublimation to transfer fun or romantic designs onto towels-perfect for adding a dash of love to your kitchen. For the cutting boards, Cricut users can use HTV to create fun designs that will make your kitchen sparkle with love.

9. Gift Card Holder - Gift cards are always appreciated, but packaging them in a personalized holder makes them even more special. This is a fun paper craft that's easy to create with Cricut. You can design and cut out custom gift card holders with love-themed designs, and even do this as a project with the kids! It's a thoughtful way to present your gift.

10. Kids Crafts for the Classroom - Bring the joy of crafting to the classroom with fun and easy Valentine's Day projects for kids! Use Cricut to cut out heart shapes, cute animals and other fun designs for the kids to decorate their own cards or gift bags. For sublimation, consider making simple bookmarks or small gifts the children can exchange, helping them celebrate love in a creative and personal way.

There you have it -10 creative Valentine's Day craft ideas that are perfect for showing love and spreading joy. THANKYOU5 Whether you're working with sublimation or your Cricut, these projects will add a personalized touch to your celebrations.

Be sure to check out my February schedule - several of my upcoming classes are perfect for Valentine's Day décor. Plus, there are several classes in the video library that coordinate with these themes. So, grab your supplies and start crafting because love is in the air!

Much Love,

Dawn