How to Make an Adorable Valentine’s Day Wreath with Cardboard Hearts and Yarn

​Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to add a little extra love to your home décor, and one of my favorite ways to do that is with a simple handmade wreath. This project is budget-friendly, incredibly cute, and uses materials you probably already have lying around the house.

The best part? The hearts are made from plain cardboard and yarn, which makes them practically free. You can customize the colors, fabrics, and textures to match your style, and the finished wreath looks like something you’d buy from a boutique!

Let’s get into how to make this adorable Valentine’s Day wreath step-by-step.

Why This DIY Wreath Is So Perfect

This craft is a win for so many reasons:

• It’s affordable and uses recycled materials
• It’s beginner-friendly (no fancy tools needed!)
• It’s customizable for any color scheme
• It makes a beautiful handmade seasonal decoration
• The cardboard hearts can be used for tons of other crafts too

If you love decorating on a budget or making meaningful handmade pieces, you’re going to love this one.

Supplies You’ll Need

Here’s what you’ll need to create your Valentine wreath:

• A wooden wreath form (thrift store find or Amazon link here)
• Cardboard (shipping boxes work great)
• Yarn in Valentine colors (pink, red, white, etc.)
• Fabric strips or ribbon (for wrapping the wreath base)
• Hot glue gun or strong craft glue
• Scissors
• Pencil or marker
• Heart template (optional, but helpful)

Step 1: Find or Choose Your Wreath Base

I found my wooden wreath form at a thrift store, which made this craft even more affordable. These wooden shapes are great because they’re sturdy, reusable, and easy to decorate.

If you don’t have a thrift store nearby, you can easily find similar wooden wreath forms on Amazon or at craft stores.

Step 2: Wrap the Wooden Wreath with Fabric

To give the wreath a soft, cozy Valentine look, start by wrapping the wooden base in fabric.

1. Cut long strips of fabric (about 1–2 inches wide).
2. Starting at one point, wrap the fabric tightly around the wreath form.
3. Continue wrapping until the entire wreath is covered.
4. Secure the ends with hot glue.

This step adds texture and makes the wreath look polished and professionally made.

Step 3: Cut Out Cardboard Hearts

Now for the fun part—making the hearts!

1. Draw heart shapes onto your cardboard.
2. Cut them out carefully with scissors.

You can make hearts in different sizes for extra visual interest. Don’t worry if they aren’t perfect—once wrapped in yarn, they’ll look amazing.

Step 4: Wrap the Hearts with Yarn

This is such a relaxing and satisfying step.

1. Pick your yarn color.
2. Tape or glue the yarn end to the back of the heart.
3. Begin wrapping the yarn around the cardboard heart in different directions.
4. Keep wrapping until the cardboard is fully covered.
5. Glue the end of the yarn to secure it.

Mix colours or make each heart a different shade for a playful Valentine vibe.

Step 5: Attach the Hearts to the Wreath

Once all your hearts are wrapped and ready:

1. Arrange them on the wreath before gluing to find the best layout.
2. Use hot glue to attach each heart securely.
3. Layer hearts slightly for dimension and fullness.

You can cluster them in the center, spread them evenly, or create a heart “rainbow” around the wreath.

Step 6: Add Optional Extra Touches

If you want to dress it up even more, try adding:

• Mini bows
• Faux flowers
• Glitter accents
• Valentine word signs like “Love” or “XOXO”
• Buttons or lace

This wreath is super versatile, so feel free to get creative!

Display Your Valentine’s Day Wreath

Once finished, hang your wreath on:

• Your front door
• A wall in your entryway
• Above the fireplace
• A bedroom door
• A Valentine-themed gallery wall

It instantly adds warmth, charm, and handmade love to any space.

Other Fun Crafts You Can Make with Cardboard Yarn Hearts

These cardboard hearts are too good to stop at just one wreath! You can also use them to make:

• Valentine garlands
• Gift toppers
• Table centerpieces
• Heart ornaments
• Kids’ craft projects
• Cute homemade cards

All with the same simple supplies—cardboard and yarn!

Final Thoughts

Making a Valentine’s Day wreath with cardboard hearts and yarn is one of the easiest and most affordable ways to decorate for the season. It’s cozy, creative, and a wonderful way to turn everyday materials into something truly special.

Whether you thrift your wreath base or grab one online, this is a craft you’ll want to make again and again—because the possibilities are endless.