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)

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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.

What unique things can you make with a Cricut? ›

CUTTING FELT

You can make felt flowers and turn them into a wreath, a crown, or add them as embellishments. Make some felt banners, Christmas ornaments, or cuddly toys for the little ones. There are SO many things you can make with felt and your Cricut machine will make it so much easier.

How can I be creative for Valentine's Day? ›

Shower your better half with all the love and affection they deserve this year.
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Is Cricut no longer free? ›

Free for 1 month. Cancel any time. Cricut Access free for 30 days for new subscribers only, $9.99/month thereafter and subscription will automatically renew until cancelled. Cancel any time.

How to use Cricut without paying? ›

Free Patterns
  1. Sign in to the Design Space app.
  2. Select My Stuff.
  3. Free Projects: Select Projects. Select the filter Ready-to-Make to view your free projects.
  4. Free Images: Select Images. Select Purchased to view your free images.
  5. Free Fonts: Go to the Canvas screen by selecting New Project. ​​​Select Text on the Canvas.
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Why is Cricut charging me for a free image? ›

Each week Cricut make around 1,000 images in Design Space free for the week. You can find these under Highlighted Categories. Click on Free, to discover the selection of images that have been chosen for that period. Remember that if you use these images in projects after the free week is up, you may be charged.

What is 7 to 14 February 2024? ›

Valentine Week Calendar 2024: Valentine's Day is around the corner and the arrival of Valentine's Week brings with it the enchanting beauty of love, warmth, and passion. The most awaited Valentine's Week spanning from 7th February to 14th February fills the love air with the spirits of love.

How to make a homemade card? ›

Choose a base card and fold the paper horizontally or vertically. Using your favorite writing utensil, write a phrase such as “Wishing You Well” or “Missing You” on the front of the card. Then write out your greeting on the inside. Embellish the card with ribbons, stickers, or sequins to make it pop.

What paper is best for printing Valentine cards? ›

Letter-sized paper (white card stock paper is recommended, since it's slightly thicker than standard printer paper)

What can you design on Cricut? ›

Design Space features thousands of Ready-to-Make projects. These Ready-to-Make projects include everything from home décor to fashion to paper crafting. New projects are added on a regular basis. To make a project, all you need to do is gather your supplies and go.

How can I decorate my home for Valentine's Day? ›

Heart-shaped home decor: Hearts are the symbol of love, and incorporating heart-shaped home decor accents into your home is a perfect way to set the romantic mood. Whether it's heart-shaped pillows, wall art, or even heart-shaped wreaths, these accents add love to any room.

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