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 costumes, and go to Disney. She lives a full, happy life in beautiful Ann Arbor, Michigan with her partner Greg, her daughter Alexa, their two dogs, Hunter and Chloe, and their sassy orange cat, Butterscotch.

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? ›

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!

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? ›

Yes. Cricut Access images can be downloaded while your membership is active. These images can be used without an Internet connection for 30 days or until the subscription renewal date, whichever comes first.

How do you get free designs on Cricut Design space? ›

Open up a new project, then head to images in Cricut Design Space. You'll find this in the left-hand bar in the Desktop version or in the tool bar at the bottom of your screen on the app. Free is the first category to choose to browse free images.

How do I use Cricut design space without paying? ›

Yes, you can! Cricut Design Space itself is free and you do not need to pay the monthly subscription. However, many people find it frustrating some of the projects and images on Cricut Design Space cost money. There ARE some free Cricut fonts and images that can be a great place to start.

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.

Are any designs for Cricut free? ›

If you're looking for new Cricut projects, free designs are a great way to go! I offer many of my own SVG cut files here on JenniferMaker, mostly in the form of tutorials with free SVG designs.

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