There are only two opinions about conversation hearts: You either love to eat ’em or love to craft with them. Personally, I’m in the second group. I don’t love the taste of these Valentine’s Day staples, but I do love the way they look, which is why I’ve got more than enough ways for you to craft your way through the V-Day season with these little pieces of heart-shaped goodness.
Check out some of the most epic conversation hearts craft projects in the slideshow.
More Valentine’s Day Crafts:
- 20 Printable Valentine’s Day Cards for Kids & Classrooms
- 15 Valentine’s Day Treats
- 30 Creative Valentine’s Day Treats for Kids to Bring to School
DIY Conversation Hearts Craft Projects
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Conversation Heart Magnets
These easy-to-make conversation hearts magnets are the perfect way to punch up the color on your fridge all through February.
Photo and full tutorial: This Heart of Mine
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Heart Envelopes
Don't let your valentines be mistaken for bills! Stash them in these free printable conversation heart envelopes.
Photo and full tutorial: This Heart of Mine
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Nuts About You
Sure, walnuts are healthy, but candy is awesome. Create these easy treats to let your valentine know how you really feel.
Photo and full tutorial: The Merrythought
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Conversation Macarons
I've never met a macaron that I didn't love, and these macarons will love you back! Check the video tutorial to learn just how to make them yourself.
Photo and full tutorial: Sugar & Cloth
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Heart Balloons
These are so easy and so fun. Forgo the flowers and deliver a bouquet of balloons.
Photo and full tutorial: Studio DIY
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Drink Stirrers
Escape the kids for a bit and stir up a cocktail for Valentine's Day. Nothin' says lovin' like something boozy, right? These conversation heart stirrers will make that drink feel a lot more LOVE-ly. Get it?!
Photo and full tutorial: Squirrelly Minds
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Conversation Treat Bags
Treat bags are always a safe way to go, especially for handing out favors to the classroom kids. Make a bunch of these simple bags for this year's celebration.
Photo and full tutorial: Sarah Hearts
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Leather Hearts
This leather craft project a totally fresh and new take on conversation hearts that you'll carry around all year long.
Photo and full tutorial: Polka Dot Chair
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Salt Dough Hearts
Kids love Play-Doh---it's a fact. But can you guess what they love more? Making their own version and turning it into conversation heart tags.
Photo and full tutorial: Pint Sized Treasures
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Homemade Conversation Hearts Recipe
I love the idea that you can actually make conversation hearts that are delicious to eat. Whip up a batch and save the store bought ones for crafting.
Photo and full tutorial: My Crazy Blessed Life
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Printable Gift Bag Toppers
Printables are the way to go when it comes to last minute Valentine's Day favors, and these are too cute to pass up.
Photo and full tutorial: Makoodle
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Baby Onesie
If you're a mama of an itty-bitty babe, then turn that little one into a conversation heart in just a few steps. And take plenty of photos to show off when that baby is a teenager!
Photo and full tutorial: Madigan Made
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Resin Paperweights
Paperweights have never been so perfectly lovely. Customize your own to say whatever you want.
Photo and full tutorial: Lovely Indeed
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Snarky Cookies
These cookies are not only delicious but the perfect platform for your snarky Valentine's Day sayings.
Photo and full tutorial: Lovely Indeed
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Conversation Heart Bark Recipe
Pretty and delicious, this conversation heart bark has it all covered. The ribbons of pink marble make it too pretty to eat...not really!
Photo and full tutorial: Life Love and Sugar
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Heart Confetti
Confetti has a million uses! Print out this conversation heart confetti and sprinkle it into a few valentine envelopes for an extra little surprise.
Photo and full tutorial: A Joyful Riot
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Printable Heart Art
Get your house in the Valentine's Day spirit with these simple but so so pretty printable valentines.
Photo and full tutorial: I Heart Naptime
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Heart Pinata Cake
A cake that opens up to a bunch of candy? Sign me up! Make your own pinata cake for Valentine's Day, and you'll be everyone's favorite person.
Photo and full tutorial: Hungry Happenings
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Heart Cheesecakes
These adorable little cheesecakes use natural coloring, which obviously makes them health food...so bake up a bunch and enjoy!
Photo and full tutorial: Hungry Happenings
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Printable Conversation Hearts Throwback Box
Remember those little boxes of conversation hearts? Well, you can print out a bigger version to fill with your own goodies. The result is so impressive and so cute.
Photo and full tutorial: The House That Lars Built
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Stiched Hearts
Feeling a little sarcastic about Valentine's Day? Then these felt cuties are the project for you.
Photo and full tutorial: Honey Thistle Designs
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Homemade Ginger Gold Convo Hearts
Gold is always a safe bet when you're on the hunt for awesome craft ideas. These gold hearts from Homemade Ginger make for the perfect home decor for the Valentine's Day season.
Photo and full tutorial: Homemade Ginger
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Conversation Candles
Bring on the romance with candlelight and candy. Make these easy candles so that if your romance falls flat, you've got snacks at the ready.
Photo and full tutorial: Gimme Some Oven
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Conversation Heart Boxes
A box of chocolates is great, but a hand crafted box of hearts is cuter and you have way more bragging rights. With just a little paint you can create these heart boxes for all your GALentines!
Photo and full tutorial: Damask Love
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Conversation Pencils
What about a totally different way to make conversation? These pencils have all the looks of a conversation heart but with a twist that adults and kids will both love.
Photo and full tutorial: Damask Love
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Conversation Crossbody
Crossbodies meet conversation hearts in this DIY project is great for little kids and big kids alike. It's perfect for toting around that Valentine's Day stash.
Photo and full tutorial: Damask Love
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Convo Heart Bingo
If the cold weather has you stuck in the house, break out this conversation heart bingo to keep the kids entertained.
Photo and full tutorial: Create Craft Love
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Heart Wreath
With Christmas just behind us, we are still in a wreath state of mind. Craft up a wreath worthy of Valentine's Day so you don't go through wreath withdrawals too quickly.
Photo and full tutorial: Crafts Unleashed
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Paper Cupcake Toppers
Top off your cupcakes and candies with these paper conversation hearts. And, yes, it's totally acceptable to use store bought cupcakes. I won't judge.
Photo and full tutorial: Craftaholics Anonymous
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Heart Shaped Soap
Coax those kids into bath time with heart shaped soap. You may just get 'em to stay in there until their fingertips get wrinkly!
Photo and full tutorial: Bitz & Giggles
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DIY Leggings
Conversation hearts meet...leggings?!? Considering that leggings are already part of my daily uniform, these DIY leggings are so very necessary.
Photo and full tutorial: Studio DIY