Crafting hearts is a lovely way to express your creativity. Whether you want to make something sweet for Valentine’s Day, create a personal little gift or simply enjoy a relaxing DIY project, heart crafts offer endless possibilities. In this blog you’ll discover different ways to make your own hearts — from paper to macramé and from wooden beads to folded money.

If you’re looking for even more Valentine’s projects, take a look at our Valentine’s crafting page and get inspired.

Folding a paper heart

A paper heart is a timeless classic: simple, quick and always charming. With just a strip of paper or cardstock you can create an elegant heart that’s perfect for cards, gift tags, garlands or decorations. Ideal when you want to get started right away and achieve a subtle, stylish result.
⁠View the step-by-step guide for folding a paper heart.

Make a macramé heart keychain

If you love warm, natural materials, a macramé heart is a wonderful project. With a simple knotting technique you can create a beautiful heart that works perfectly as a keychain, bag charm or decorative accent in your home.
⁠Choose a macramé cord colour that matches your style — soft nude, deep red or natural. It’s a relaxing project with a handmade look you’ll enjoy for a long time.
⁠View the step-by-step guide for the macramé heart.

Puzzle piece heart decoration

In the mood for something playful and surprising? This puzzle piece heart hanger is perfect. You don’t use a real puzzle: instead, you punch the puzzle shapes yourself using a puzzle-piece punch.
⁠Punch several pieces in colours and patterns you like, then attach them one by one to a metal heart frame. The result is a cheerful, layered heart hanger — great for using up paper scraps and perfect as wall décor, door décor or a personal handmade gift.
⁠Watch the full tutorial in the video below.

Folding a heart from money

Would you like to give money in a more original and personal way? With a banknote you can fold a beautiful little heart — perfect for weddings, birthdays, gift tags or of course Valentine’s Day.
⁠It adds a thoughtful touch and turns a simple amount into something special. Combine the money heart with a card or place it in a gift box for a unique surprise.
⁠View the step-by-step guide for folding a money heart.

Heart tags for Valentine's day

Heart-shaped gift tags are a simple yet charming way to make presents, flowers, treats or cards feel extra loving. With a heart punch, pretty cardstock and perhaps some stamps or ribbon, you can create sweet labels in no time.
⁠Keep them simple in one colour or mix things up with glitter cardstock, pastels or handwritten messages. Perfect for children and adults — and great for using up paper scraps creatively.

Wooden bead heart hanger

If you love natural materials, a wooden bead heart hanger is a beautiful DIY project. By stringing beads onto wire or sturdy cord, you create a minimalist, calming decoration that suits any interior style.
⁠Play with different bead sizes for a playful look, or choose one size for a clean finish. These heart hangers look lovely on a door handle, hanging from a branch, in the Christmas tree or as a sweet décor piece in a child’s room.

Make heart branches

Heart branches make a warm, seasonal decoration that works in many settings. Take a few sturdy branches and attach paper hearts, tags, wooden hearts or small DIY pieces. Place the branches in a vase and you instantly create a cheerful and stylish arrangement for Valentine’s Day, spring, weddings or baby showers.
⁠This project encourages creativity: mix colours, let the hearts dangle at different lengths and add dried flowers for an extra romantic touch.

Christmas card with a tree made of hearts

Crafting hearts isn’t only for Valentine’s Day — you can use them beautifully for Christmas too! A Christmas card with a tree made from heart shapes is original, loving and surprisingly easy to make.
⁠Punch or cut hearts in different sizes and arrange them layer by layer into a tree shape. Choose classic Christmas colours or go modern with pastels, gold or minimalist white. A perfect card to send warm wishes during the holidays.
⁠View the step-by-step guide for the heart Christmas card.

FAQ about crafting hearts

How do I make a paper heart?

With a strip of paper, a few scoring lines and some simple folds, you can create an elegant heart — perfect for cards, garlands or gift tags.

Which materials can I use for heart crafts?

Paper, cardstock, macramé cord, wooden beads, wire, paper punches and even banknotes can all be transformed into beautiful hearts.

Are these projects suitable for children?

Absolutely! Paper hearts, tags and puzzle-piece heart hangers are very child-friendly. Macramé and money folding are a bit more advanced but fun for older children or adults.

How do I make hearts suitable for holidays?

Choose colours that match the occasion: red and pink for Valentine’s Day, green and gold for Christmas, pastels for spring and weddings.

Love is in the little crafts

Crafting hearts is one of the sweetest ways to combine creativity and love. Whether you choose paper, macramé, wood, puzzle pieces or even money, each handmade heart carries a warm, personal touch.

Feeling inspired? Explore more Valentine’s gift crafts or discover how to make your own Valentine’s cards for a truly handmade gesture.

Enjoy creating something beautiful — for yourself or someone you love.