Celebrate love with easy Valentine’s craft ideas

Homemade Valentine’s gifts are a wonderful way to show your loved ones how much they mean to you. With the Cocreator in Microsoft Paint¹ feature in Windows, available on Copilot + PCs², you can easily design unique and heartfelt Valentine’s cards, along with other fun gifts. Here’s a quick guide to making your own cards, as well as some creative ideas to inspire your crafting journey.

Quick steps for making homemade Valentine’s cards

Cocreator in Microsoft Paint in Windows, available on Copilot + PCs, can help you to create stunning Valentine’s artwork with a little help from AI. With Cocreator you can start drawing on the Microsoft Paint canvas, and Cocreator will whip up beautiful visuals based on your input as you go. Here, we’ll show you how to use it to craft your very own Valentine’s card:

1. Choose your card size: Open Microsoft Paint and start with a standard size like 5x7 inches. Use the rectangle tool to draw the outline of your card on a blank canvas.
2. Select a background color: Pick a soft pink, red, or lavender for your card’s background. Use the fill tool to apply your chosen color to the card outline.
3. Add decorations with Cocreator: Use prompts like “Create a heart pattern” or “Add floral elements” to generate unique decorations. You can also draw freehand and let Cocreator refine your sketches, adding delightful details along the way.
4. Incorporate text: Select the text tool to add a heartfelt message like “Happy Valentine’s Day.” Use Cocreator to suggest fun fonts and colors that complement your design.
5. Print your card: Once you’re satisfied with your design, print it on high-quality card stock for a polished finish.

More creative ideas for Valentines crafts

In addition to cards, there are plenty of other festive crafts you can create using Cocreator. Here are five ideas, along with the prompts you can use in Cocreator to make them:

AI art created via Copilot

Decorative envelopes

Make custom envelopes that match your cards. Prompt: “Design an envelope with floral patterns and leave space for the address.” Watch as Cocreator generates beautiful designs that elevate your envelopes to the next level.

Date coupons

Create a series of date coupons that offer fun activities or treats, like “One movie night” or “A picnic in the park.” Prompt: “Design a coupon with a playful border and a fun illustration.”

Wall art

Craft a piece of wall art to celebrate love. Use prompts like “Create a colorful heart collage” or "Design a quote about love with decorative elements.” A great quote to include could be: You are my sun, my moon, and all my stars. - E.E. Cummings.

Friendship bracelets

Design patterns for friendship bracelets that you can make and gift to friends. Use Cocreator with the prompt: “Create a pattern with hearts and initials.” This feature will inspire you with intricate designs that make your bracelets truly one-of-a-kind.

Personalized stickers

Make custom stickers that reflect your personality and style. Prompt Cocreator with: “Design a sticker featuring a love quote or a cute character.” You can personalize these stickers with colors, shapes, and themes that resonate with you, making them perfect for decorating cards and gifts.

Begin your Valentine’s crafting journey with Cocreator

Making Valentine’s crafts with Cocreator in Microsoft Paint¹ is a wonderful way to showcase your creativity and affection. With a range of craft ideas, you can easily produce stunning, personalized gifts that are sure to warm hearts. Try it in Windows on a Copilot+ PC² and bring your ideas to life.