Although the temperatures outside are around freezing point in February, our hearts feel really warm on February 14th. Valentine's Day is the day of love and at the same time a beautiful opportunity to show your love to your loved one in a romantic way. It doesn't have to be anything grand or expensive to make the day special and shake his/her heart out. A kind card, a bouquet of flowers or a nice gesture with a personal message of love usually expresses more appreciation than ready-made gifts. No matter how you spend the day, it is particularly important that you are in a good mood. This is ensured by a beautiful, loving decoration that you can conjure up in no time with our great Valentine's Day ideas.
Decorate the apartment for Valentine's Day!
Valentine's Day is considered worldwidethe day of lovers. If not the whole day, then at least the evening you want to spend with your partner. Even if you stay at home or are single, you don't have to miss out on beautiful decorations. With simple means, a little creativity and, above all, lots of red and pink, you can create an atmospheric, romantic atmosphere. An individual decoration, especially if it is made by yourself, is worthwhile and does not even have to be kitschy, as you might initially expect. We present 35 DIY Valentine's Day ideas.
Several Valentine's Day ideas for a good mood and romantic atmosphere
The decorationfor Valentine's Dayis also stylish and romantic at the same time. Everything doesn't have to be bright red and pink or scatter rose petals everywhere. You can also do without plush toys and plush hearts. The red/pink and white color scheme can be beautifully interpreted as a pretty wall decoration or as a table decoration without appearing pompous or exaggerated.
DIY wall decoration
If you're not really into Valentine's Day but want to decorate a little, you can choose a simple decoration. Especially in a minimalist interior, it is not difficult to add atmospheric color accents while maintaining the simple ambience. According to the motto: Less is more, you can achieve a big impact with just a few resources. A red heart made of pipe cleaners looks really atmospheric in a white room.
Decorate with flowers
Although some claim that Valentine's Day was invented by florists, the Romans celebrated February 14th. Even in Japan, female employees give chocolate on this date. Valentine's Day has also been celebrated in Germany since the Second World War. Flowers and hearts are an inseparable part of the holiday and if possible the two are even combined.
It is recommended to use artificial flowers in particular for decorative Valentine's Day ideas, as they are better suited for crafts and last a long time. In addition, you can do great things with them to creatively decorate your home. Here we present some great suggestions with artificial flowers. For the first DIY decoration, in addition to artificial flowers in any color, you also need a heart-shaped wreath blank. Use a hot glue gun to attach the artificial flowers that you have previously shortened. It is important that the individual flowers are arranged close and nicely next to each other.
Make a monogram with artificial flowers: instructions
Another particularly beautiful decoration idea for Valentine's Day is to make a monogram with artificial flowers. For this you need a decorative letter made of sturdy cardboard or papier-mâché that is hollow. You can find them in almost every craft store for around 2 - 3 euros, depending on the size. You will also need Styrofoam, a craft knife and a hot glue gun. First you have to cut the Styrofoam and use it to precisely fill the hollow monogram. Then you arrange the individual artificial flowers beautifully and fix them close to each other with hot glue.
Design your own flower box
Similarly, you can also use fresh flowers in floral sponge as oneDesign a flower box. To do this, you have to choose the individual flowers - varieties and colors, as well as the box so that they fit together. You will also need one or more pieces of sponge to fill the box with.
You first have to moisten the sponge properly and then insulate it, for example with a freezer bag or something else, so that the cardboard box doesn't get wet. The next step is to trim all the flowers and plants used in the arrangement. Now the shortened flowers are placed in the floral foam.
You can arrange the flowers in the box however you want and let your creativity and imagination run wild. However, if you want to give the flower box to someone, you should tailor the entire arrangement to the recipient's preferences - favorite flowers, favorite colors, etc.
If you want to make a flower box for yourself as an atmospheric decoration for Valentine's Day and decorate your home with it, you can include the colors in the interior or design it entirely according to your own taste.
Table decoration with spring flowers
Without a doubt, flowers are especially important on Valentine's Day. The (red) roses are the most preferred. The long-stemmed ones are considered classics, but are a cliché. If you want roses, choose ones in the form of a small potted plant. However, it is always a good idea to use seasonal plants, such as tulips.
Decorate apartment
Valentine's Day decorations mainly include flower and heart motifs. Pink and red dominate in bright nuances. It's usually enough to just put together a few small objects in these colors or with these motifs and a Valentine's Day feeling is immediately conjured up.
Thread picture with heart motif
A heart motif on a surface such as a canvas, panel or directly on the wall is not difficult to design yourself. In addition, you can choose between many different materials: from paint to paper to thread, fabric, wood, etc.
Creative garland made of playing cards
Crafting with paper is definitely a lot of fun, it's also very easy and you don't need any special skills or tools. Here we present some great Valentine's Day ideas for garlands and other decorations with heart motifs made of paper.
Heart motifs made of paper
Paper girls from Nutpaper
Paper garlands with heart motifs
Table decoration with branches
Decorate the front door with hearts
Design cup coasters
You can also make great things for Valentine's Day that not only look pretty and put you in a good mood, but also have a practical use. For example, the boring cork cup coasters that everyone has at home can be spiced up with a little color and beautifully redesigned. With hearts, lines and other motifs, they are sure to be eye-catchers on the table.
Recycling decoration: spice up metal cans
You can use color and decorative elements such as ribbons, rhinestones and othersdiscarded items such as metal cansand transform glass bottles into great pieces of jewelry. The only important thing is that you first roughen the shiny surface a little with sandpaper and then apply the paint. For a perfect finish, add some glitter and you're done.
Decorate wine bottle
In this way, screw-top jars and small flower pots can also be decorated in a playful and atmospheric way.
Mini houseplants and flower pots
screw-top jars
Make lanterns
Valentine's Day party ideas
Even if you stay at home, a small party with your best friends is always a good idea. The party accessories and decorations should not be missing. You can quickly make these yourself. Straws can be given self-adhesive hearts in a flash and it takes less than two minutes to make a headband out of pipe cleaners.
Make a headband out of pipe cleaners
Make your own t-shirt
A particularly imaginative idea is to embroider a basic T-shirt with a heart motif. This will definitely make everyone stand out from the crowd.
Decoration with balloons
What is a celebration without balloons? They are guaranteed to create a good atmosphere. Small and large, pink and red, you can never have enough of them.
Edible decoration
An edible decoration that is sure to put you in a good mood are small treats with popular motifs such as hearts, kisses and the likeArrows of Armor.
