Oh my goodness, friends, grab your coffee because I’m SO excited to chat with you today! You know what I realized while decorating for Valentine’s Day last weekend? Our homes deserve that extra sprinkle of love without looking like Cupid exploded in our living rooms (though trust me, I’ve been there! 😅)

Last year, my bestie Sarah came over and literally gasped when she saw my attempt at Valentine’s decor – let’s just say there was enough glitter to make a unicorn jealous! This year, I’m going full-on farmhouse cozy, and I can’t wait to share all my favorites with you!

1. Mason Jar Heart Luminaries

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Picture this: It’s a cozy evening, and you’re curled up on your favorite armchair. The room is bathed in this incredibly soft, warm glow from vintage mason jars on your mantel. Each jar has delicate heart cutouts that cast the sweetest shadows on your shiplap walls. swoon

How I made mine (after totally messing up three jars – oops!):

  1. Grab mason jars from Dollar Tree ($1.25 each – score!)
  2. Spray with frosted glass paint
  3. Cut heart shapes (use my template below!)
  4. Wrap with twine
  5. Pop in battery-operated candles

Pro tip: I learned the hard way – cut your hearts BEFORE wrapping the twine. Trust me on this one!

2. Reclaimed Wood Heart Wall Art

Picture this: Above your farmhouse sofa hangs this gorgeous, perfectly imperfect heart made from weathered wood pieces. Each board tells its own story through knots and grain patterns, and the whole piece just radiates rustic charm.

How I created mine (using wood from my father-in-law’s old fence!):

  1. Cut boards in varying lengths
  2. Arrange in heart shape
  3. Secure with screws from back
  4. Add fairy lights
  5. Hang with heavy-duty hooks

Bestie tip: If you don’t have old fence boards lying around (who does?), check Facebook Marketplace! I always find amazing deals there!

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My Absolute Favorite Entry Decor: Vintage Window Frame Valentine Display (#4)

Picture this: Walking through your front door, you’re greeted by this dreamy old window frame (I found mine at a garage sale for $5 – can you believe it?!) filled with the sweetest vintage Valentine’s cards and love notes. The chipped white paint adds that perfect farmhouse charm, and I even added some dried baby’s breath for extra whimsy!

How to recreate my display:

  1. Clean vintage window frame
  2. Add picture hanging wire
  3. Collect vintage Valentine’s cards
  4. Arrange with twine and mini clothespins
  5. Add dried flowers

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5. Galvanized Metal Heart Garland

Picture this: The most adorable metal hearts catching the sunlight as they dangle across your kitchen window, adding that perfect modern farmhouse touch while the light creates the prettiest shadows on your countertops!

Oh my goodness, y’all – when I discovered you could buy thin metal sheets at the hardware store, my mind was BLOWN! Here’s my super simple process:

  1. Cut heart shapes from metal (wear gloves!)
  2. Sand edges smooth
  3. Punch holes at tops
  4. String with twine
  5. Add cute ribbon bows

Pro tip: My first attempt looked like a craft store explosion – less is more with these, trust me! 😅

6. Rolling Pin Love Letters Display (My Most Complimented Piece!)

Picture this: A collection of vintage wooden rolling pins mounted on your wall, each one holding the sweetest love letter between its handles. The warm wood tones against white walls create this incredible, cozy vibe that literally everyone asks about!

How I created mine (after raiding my grandma’s kitchen!):

  1. Clean rolling pins thoroughly
  2. Mount brackets (I used leather straps!)
  3. Add vintage-style love notes
  4. Secure with tiny clothespins
  5. Arrange in alternating heights

7. Chicken Wire Heart Message Board

Picture this: A huge rustic heart frame with delicate chicken wire inside, displaying all your favorite Valentine’s cards and photos with tiny wooden clothespins. It’s literally the perfect mix of rustic and sweet!

Y’all, I made this after seeing something similar at a fancy home store for $120! Here’s my $15 version:

  1. Build simple heart frame
  2. Staple chicken wire inside
  3. Paint or stain frame
  4. Add tiny clothespins
  5. Display your favorites!

8. Whitewashed Wooden Heart Crates

Picture this: Charming wooden crates with subtle heart details tucked around your home, holding everything from cozy throw blankets to vintage Valentine’s cards. The whitewashed finish makes them look like they came straight from a French farmhouse!

My easy-peasy process:

  1. Sand crates smooth
  2. Create heart stencils
  3. Apply whitewash paint
  4. Add heart details
  5. Distress edges slightly

9. Vintage Book Page Roses (My Coffee Table Favorite!)

Picture this: A milk glass vase filled with the most romantic paper roses, each petal made from vintage book pages. The text showing through adds this incredibly meaningful layer that starts conversations every time!

How to make your own (warning: totally addictive craft!):

  1. Find old romance novel
  2. Cut pages into petal shapes
  3. Roll and shape petals
  4. Assemble flowers
  5. Arrange in vintage container

10. Barn Wood Heart Signs

Picture this: Sweet little signs with heartfelt messages, each one unique thanks to the character of the wood. They’re perfectly imperfect and add the coziest touch to any shelf or wall!

My quick process:

  1. Cut barn wood to size
  2. Sand edges (not too much!)
  3. Create heart templates
  4. Paint messages
  5. Add hanging wire

11. Twine-Wrapped Heart Baskets (Dollar Store Hack!)

Picture this: Beautiful rustic baskets that look super expensive but start with plain wire frames from the dollar store! The twine wrapping adds amazing texture, and the heart details make them perfect for Valentine’s Day and beyond!

Here’s my budget-friendly method:

  1. Start with wire baskets
  2. Wrap with natural twine
  3. Create heart accent
  4. Add liner if desired
  5. Display proudly!

12. Buffalo Check Heart Pillows

Picture this: The coziest corner of your couch, decorated with black and white buffalo check pillows featuring sweet little hearts. They’re farmhouse perfect and so easy to make!

My no-fail approach:

  1. Cut fabric squares
  2. Create heart appliqués
  3. Sew fronts and backs
  4. Stuff and close
  5. Fluff and style

13. Antique Frame Heart Gallery

Picture this: A collection of vintage frames in various sizes, painted in soft whites and creams, arranged in a heart shape on your wall. Each frame holds something special – from vintage Valentines to family photos!

How I created mine:

  1. Collect old frames
  2. Paint in coordinating colors
  3. Arrange heart shape
  4. Add special items
  5. Secure to wall

14. Rustic Rope Heart (Easiest Project Ever!)

Picture this: A large, perfectly imperfect heart made from thick rope, hanging on your wall like a piece of nautical-meets-farmhouse art. The natural texture is absolutely gorgeous!

My super simple steps:

  1. Shape rope into heart
  2. Secure shape with wire
  3. Add hanging loop
  4. Mount on wall
  5. Adjust to perfect shape

15. Distressed Wooden Heart Tray

Picture this: A beautiful wooden tray with raised heart details and a perfectly distressed finish, ready for morning coffee or displaying your favorite farmhouse treasures!

My weekend project steps:

  1. Start with plain tray
  2. Add heart details
  3. Paint base coat
  4. Distress edges
  5. Seal for protection

16. Lace-Dipped Candle Holders

Picture this: Glass candle holders transformed with the most delicate lace texture, creating beautiful shadows when lit. They look like expensive pottery but cost next to nothing!

My favorite weekend craft:

  1. Clean glass holders
  2. Dip lace in plaster mix
  3. Apply to glass
  4. Let dry completely
  5. Add candles

17. Feed Sack Heart Pillows

Picture this: The most authentic farmhouse pillows made from vintage feed sacks, each one featuring a sweet little heart detail. They’re perfectly imperfect and full of character!

How I made mine:

  1. Clean feed sacks
  2. Cut to size
  3. Add heart appliqués
  4. Sew edges
  5. Insert pillow forms

18. Wooden Spool Heart Art

Picture this: Vintage wooden spools arranged in a heart shape, connected with delicate lace and ribbon. It’s like a love letter to crafting history!

My creation process:

  1. Collect wooden spools
  2. Arrange heart shape
  3. Connect with ribbon
  4. Add vintage lace
  5. Mount on board

19. Farmhouse Valentine’s Ladder Display

Picture this: An old wooden ladder transformed into the most charming display, draped with twinkling lights and decorated with heart-shaped wreaths on every rung!

My simple steps:

  1. Clean old ladder
  2. Add fairy lights
  3. Create mini wreaths
  4. Hang decorations
  5. Style with vintage cards

20. Sheet Music Heart Garland

Picture this: The sweetest garland made from vintage sheet music, each heart telling its own musical story. The aged paper adds such beautiful character!

How I crafted mine:

  1. Find old sheet music
  2. Cut heart shapes
  3. String together
  4. Add ribbon bows
  5. Hang with care

21. Grain Sack Heart Table Runner (My Dining Room’s Crown Jewel!)

Picture this: A stunning table runner with that classic grain sack stripe, embellished with subtle red embroidered hearts. It’s farmhouse perfection that works all year round!

My simple process:

  1. Cut fabric to size
  2. Hem edges
  3. Add stripe pattern
  4. Embroider hearts
  5. Press and display

Oh my goodness, friends, I’m literally bouncing with excitement sharing all these ideas with you! I’ve made every single one of these (my craft room looks like Valentine’s Day exploded in there right now! 🎨), and I can’t wait to see which ones you try!

Remember, crafting is about having fun and making something you love – it doesn’t have to be perfect! My first few attempts at most of these were… let’s just say “interesting” 😅 But that’s part of the journey!

Drop me a comment below and let me know which project you’re trying first! And don’t forget to tag me in your creations – seeing your beautiful farmhouse Valentine’s decor makes my heart so happy! 💕

XOXO,
Tillys

P.S. For daily inspiration and behind-the-scenes peeks at my crafting adventures (and misadventures!), follow me on Instagram! And yes, I’ll share all my craft fails too because we’re keeping it real here! 😘

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