30+ Ideas for Valentine's Day (Recipes, Crafts & Printables!) (2024)

If you are looking for some ideas for Valentine’s Day, I’ve got you covered in this post! With delicious sweet treat recipes, as well as romantic dinner ideas, cute crafts to make with the kids, with your partner, or to give as a lovely gift, and lots of free themed printables, this is your one-stop-shop for everything Valentine’s Day!

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Ideas for Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day always seems to be one of those holidays that creeps up on you doesn’t it? Well, it does for me!

I often find myself looking for last-minute ideas for Valentine’s Day because I have usually not realised it was February 14th already!

To save you from having to search too far, I’ve collated all of the Valentine’s Day content on The Purple Pumpkin Blog.

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So why not grab a cup of coffee (or your favorite beverage!) and go through the list I’ve curated here for you.

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Valentine’s Day Crafts

  1. Craft Stick Love Arrows With Valentine’s Day Love Messages!
  2. Valentine’s Day Gnome Craft + Free Printable Template
  3. DIY Heart Wreath Sign Craft for Valentine’s Day
  4. Decorated DIY Valentine’s Day Candle Craft
  5. How To Make a Heart-Shaped Deco Mesh Valentine Wreath
  6. How To Make Strawberry Sugar Scrub – A Great Valentine’s Day Gift!
  7. Make these cute Love Bear Cards for Valentine’s Day!
  8. Valentine’s Day Craft – Embroidery Hoop Scrabble Tile LOVE Wall Hanging
  9. Love Heart Garland
  10. Pom Pom and Pipe Cleaner Swan Craft

Valentine’s Day Printables

  1. Free Printable Valentine’s Day Bingo Cards
  2. Free Printable Couples Journal with Guided Prompts
  3. Free Printable Valentine’s Day Word Scramble
  4. Free Printable Valentine’s Day Word Search
  5. Free Printable Valentine’s Day Mazes
  6. Valentine’s Day Coloring Book
  7. 2 Free Printable Pages from My Valentine’s Day Coloring Book for Kids!
  8. Free Printable Valentine’s Day Animals Coloring Sheets
  9. Free Valentine’s Day Poster to Print
  10. LOVE Poster Printable for Valentine’s Day
  11. Happy Valentine’s Day! Free Printables
  12. Do You Want To Build A Snowman? Love Bug Olaf Edition!
  13. Do You Want To Build A Snowman? Cupid Olaf Edition!

Valentine’s Day Recipes

Sweet Treats

  1. Pink Valentine’s Day Strawberry Hot Cocoa Bombs
  2. Valentine’s Day Heart-Shaped Brownies with White Chocolate Frosting!
  3. Valentine’s Day Hot Cocoa Bombs
  4. Decadent Loaded Brownie Cupcakes For Chocolate Lovers!
  5. Decorated Valentine’s Day Sugar Cookies
  6. Make These Red Velvet Valentine’s Day Cupcakes For Your Sweet Love!
  7. Chocolate-Covered Strawberries for Valentine’s Day
  8. Valentine’s Day Popcorn! Cupid’s Popcorn Mix
  9. Sweet Love Valentines Day Cupcakes
  10. Make These Minnie Mouse Cupcakes for Valentine’s Day!
  11. Homemade Valentine’s Candies
  12. Last Minute Valentine’s Day Cookies
  13. Chocolate Fondue with Fruit Dippers
  14. Chocolate Hazelnut Truffles – A Delicious Homemade Gift!
  15. Chocolate Truffles

Dinner Recipes for a Romantic Meal

  1. Strawberry Caprese Skewers Appetizer for Valentine’s Day
  2. A Recipe For Seared Strip Steak with Sautéed Mushrooms
  3. From Scratch Strawberry Shortcake Recipe!
  4. Strawberry Feta Salad with Pecans and a Balsamic Glaze
  5. Garlic Parmesan Shrimp with Roasted Garlic Dip – Perfect for Sharing!
  6. How To Assemble a Mediterranean Meze Platter for Easy Entertaining
  7. This Classic Caprese Salad with Balsamic Glaze is Perfect for Sharing!
  8. How To Make Pizza Margherita (On A Cast-Iron Griddle)
  9. Braised Beef Burgundy Stew (Also Known as Beef Bourgignon)
  10. Broiled Crème Brûlée Recipe for When You Don’t Have a Culinary Torch
  11. Make A Hawaii Waikiki Beach! Pineapple Rum co*cktail with Blue Curaçao
  12. Passion Fruit Mango Mojito – A Tropical Twist On A Classic co*cktail
  13. Princess Aurora Sleeping Beauty co*cktail with Vanilla Vodka
  14. Lemon Herb Vodka Spritzer
  15. Mint Grapefruit Mimosas

Valentine’s Day, also called Saint Valentine’s Day or the Feast of Saint Valentine is celebrated annually on February 14. Originating as a Western Christian feast day honoring one or two early saints named Valentinus, Valentine’s Day is recognized as a significant cultural, religious, and commercial celebration of romance and romantic love in many regions around the world, although it is not a public holiday in any country.

The day first became associated with romantic love within the circle of Geoffrey Chaucer in the 14th century, when the tradition of courtly love flourished. In 18th-century England, it evolved into an occasion in which lovers expressed their love for each other by presenting flowers, offering confectionery, and sending greeting cards (known as “valentines”). Valentine’s Day symbols that are used today include the heart-shaped outline, doves, and the figure of the winged Cupid. Since the 19th century, handwritten valentines have given way to mass-produced greeting cards.

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30+ Ideas for Valentine's Day (Recipes, Crafts & Printables!) (2024)

FAQs

What is the most popular item for celebrating Valentine's Day? ›

Sure, diamonds are great, but chocolate's sweeter. This is probably why 57% of consumers buy Valentine's Day candy as a gift for their loved ones. Other popular gifts include cards (40%), flowers (37%), and an evening out (31%).

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

Here are 14 ideas to help make this Valentine's Day extra special!
  1. Make a Valentine's Day Charcuterie Board. ...
  2. Send Valentines. ...
  3. Decorate in Hearts. ...
  4. Create a Valentine's Day Scavenger Hunt. ...
  5. Have a Valentine's Day Photo Shoot. ...
  6. Surprise Your Kids with Love Notes. ...
  7. Put Up a Valentine's Day Tree. ...
  8. Break a Heart-Shaped Piñata.

How can I make Valentines Day special without gifts? ›

Free or Cheap Valentine's Day Ideas
  1. Make them a hearty, yummy breakfast.
  2. Finish their laundry the morning of V-Day.
  3. Leave a note in their coat pocket so they'll find it randomly.
  4. Surprise them with morning sex.
  5. Bake their favorite dessert.
Feb 9, 2024

How to make a Valentine's basket? ›

1. "Sweet Treats Basket" - Fill a basket with homemade cookies, chocolates, and other sweet treats for your loved one to indulge in on Valentine's Day. 2. "Cozy Night In Basket" - Create a cozy night in with a basket filled with a fuzzy blanket, scented candles, and a romantic movie for a relaxing evening together.

What to make for a Valentine's Day box? ›

Heart Sticker Valentine's Box

All you need is a shoebox and some heart-shaped stickers to create this eye-catching box. After cutting a slit into the top of the box, cover the top and bottom with pink paper. Then it's sticker time!

What are the top 3 items consumers buy for Valentine's Day? ›

Valentine's Day Spending Reaches New Heights
  • Candy (57%)
  • Greeting cards (40%)
  • Flowers (39%)
  • An evening out (32%)
  • Jewelry (22%)
  • Clothing (21%)
  • Gift cards (19%)
Feb 9, 2024

How to decorate simple in Valentine's day? ›

Consider a bowl of hearts, love quotes or even vintage cards to evoke a feeling of love as well as being easy and subtle Valentine's Day decor for your home. I filled my absolute favorite vase with some fluffy pink peony stems to give this desk end table a pretty Valentine's look.

What is Secret Valentine's? ›

Celebrate Galentine's Day with a Valentine's Secret Santa for the true loves in your life: your besties! Draw names online and find the perfect gift for your Secret Cupid. Who will be your Valentine's Secret Santa? Start a Secret Valentine gift exchange, spread the love and find out.

How to make easy Valentine's decorations? ›

Heart Branch Centerpieces

Bring a bit of nature to your Valentine's Day décor by topping foraged twigs with red, pink, and white paper hearts and placing them in your favorite vases. They'll make the sweetest centerpiece!

How to decorate simple in Valentine's Day? ›

Consider a bowl of hearts, love quotes or even vintage cards to evoke a feeling of love as well as being easy and subtle Valentine's Day decor for your home. I filled my absolute favorite vase with some fluffy pink peony stems to give this desk end table a pretty Valentine's look.

How to decorate Valentine at home? ›

19 of the Most Beautiful Valentine's Day Decoration Ideas for...
  1. 01 of 19. Wooden Hearts. ...
  2. 02 of 19. Floral Linen-Wrapped Pots. ...
  3. 03 of 19. "Be Mine" Marbleized Heart Coasters. ...
  4. 04 of 19. Flower Garland. ...
  5. 05 of 19. Dried Floral Wreath. ...
  6. 06 of 19. Crayon Hearts. ...
  7. 07 of 19. Floral Seating-Card Holders. ...
  8. 08 of 19. Scented Flowers.
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