Whether you’re celebrating Valentine’s Day, expressing affection, or simply enjoy crafting, wooden hearts are a great addition to your DIY projects. Here you’ll find over 30 wooden heart crafts to inspire you to use them more often!
Wooden hearts come in different shapes and sizes, making them perfect for various projects for Valentine’s Day or any time of year.
They’re beautiful in their natural state or can be painted and decorated to match your style. Their versatility is why I really enjoy using them in crafting.
Where to find wooden hearts
- Craft stores are one of the best places to get wooden hearts. They can be found in the woodcraft section, but they are also in the seasonal decor aisles. Although they are available online, going into the store makes it easier to determine the sizes you’ll need. Plus, it is just a great excuse to browse around the store!
- Dollar Tree will have wooden heart decor that you can repurpose along with some unfinished wood hearts for crafting. Again, any excuse to browse the dollar store, right?
- Amazon and Etsy have a wide selection in their online stores. You can purchase different sizes, styles and quantities and have them delivered right to your door!
- If you’re handy with tools, you can make your own wooden hearts from scrap wood. This way you get exactly the size you need.
Types of wooden hearts for DIY projects
- Unfinished hearts are just left natural and are great for painting, staining, and of course, decoupage.
- Heart cutouts come in different sizes, and may have an intricate design cut into them.
- Rustic wooden hearts have a natural, weathered look and may be created using reclaimed wood.
- Heart ornaments are usually smaller, lightweight, and have pre-drilled holes for string or hooks. They are great for your Christmas tree, or for making wooden heart garland.
- Wooden plaques are larger and sometimes feature a beveled edge. They are great for wall art and other home decor since they have room for adding wording or intricate designs.
The best part about wooden hearts is the freedom they offer in DIY. You can create heartfelt gifts, personalized ornaments, and unique home decor.
Whether you find them in a store, online, or make your own, wooden hearts are perfect for Valentine’s Day, but really work for crafting any time of year.
I’ve collected over 30 wooden heart crafts for you to check out. Scroll down and let’s get inspired to use more wooden hearts in our crafting!
Wooden Heart Crafts
Here you'll find over 30 wooden heart crafts perfect for celebrating Valentine's Day, expressing affection, or simply enjoying crafting!
Be Mine Wood Decor
Learn how to use a heart cutout and wood plaque to make this Be Mine Valentine’s Day wood decor! This is an easy project made with Mod Podge.
Pineapple Sign
Welcome everyone to your home with this DIY pineapple sign featuring red painted wooden hearts. I love that this is a 3D sign!
I Love You Decor
Make this I Love You decor for Valentine’s Day! It’s easy to do with wood shapes, paper, and Mod Podge. Perfect for holiday decorating.
Heart Cookie Wreath
Paint your wood hearts to look like sweet little sugar cookies for this wreath idea. Oh, and those mini rolling pins are so adorable!
Layered Heart Signs
You don't always need to stick to pink and red for Valentine's Day decor. These layered heart signs look great with the neutral colors and would really work for any time of year!
Wood Pallet Heart Decor
Learn how to make this wood pallet heart decor for Valentine’s Day! This is the perfect easy project for rustic or farmhouse decor.
Valentine Hoop Wreath
Go for a minimalist approach to Valentine's Day decor with this hoop wreath featuring little white wooden hearts.
Heart Photo Holders
Make charming photo holders using chunky wood hearts and clothespins! You can decorate these with the napkin design of your choice.
Button Heart
Grab some buttons and get decorating to make a unique piece of button art you can put on the mantel or anywhere else you like to decorate for Valentine's Day.
Farmhouse Valentine Wreath
Here is another simple Valentine's Day wreath idea. Use half wood beads and white painted wooden hearts for a wreath with a farmhouse vibe.
Love Wood Heart Decor
Using a wood cutout for the world 'love' on this sign makes this a super easy DIY decor project! The pom-pom trim is the perfect touch for a sweet looking sign.
Photo Heart
This is a great sentimental gift idea for a birthday, Mother's Day, or wedding. Leaving the photos in black and white makes this heart go with any home design.
DIY Galentine's Day Party
Planning a girl's get-together this year? Check out all of the easy DIY decorating ideas Elizabeth created for her Galentine's Day party. I love the little wooden hearts with initials for place cards!
Gold Heart Charms
These Valentine's Day heart charms are perfect for handing out to friends! You can add gold leaf with Mod Podge.
Wood Garland
A rustic wooden heart is a great addition to a wood bead garland with tassels. Find out how easy it is to make here.
Wood Heart Ornament Tree
Carrie created a simple Valentine's Day centerpiece using wood heart ornaments and branches. She made this more muted look and one that is a bit more vibrant. Go check it out!
Button Canvas Art
Learn how to make this button canvas art the easy way! Add a simple painted border and then make a circle of buttons. Oh, and don't forget the sparkly turquoise wooden heart! Such cute wall art.
Wooden Bumblebee
Don't forget to think outside the box when crafting! Wooden hearts make super cute bumblebee wings, don't you think?
Dog Memorial Ornament
Remember a lost pet with these easy DIY memorial ornaments for your Christmas tree. Add a favorite photo to one side and the free printable on the other.
Heart Garland
These wood heart cut outs with arrows were purchased from Dollar Tree and then Boho doilies were decoupaged on them for a sweet looking garland!
Rainbow Heart Magnets
Small wooden hearts are a great size for DIY magnets. Get 3 different ways to decorate them: paint pens, watercolor and stickers, and chalk crayons. Get this kids involved in this DIY project!
Wood Heart Frame
This Mod Podge tissue paper frame is budget friendly and only takes a few minutes to make! Kids will love this easy and colorful idea.
Wood Heart Wreath Art
Create this wreath art using wood heart cutouts painted different shades of green and an upcycled picture frame. The green colors mean you can keep this up for Valentine's Day, St. Patrick's Day and through the spring season!
Key Chains
Little wood hearts are a good size for DIY keychains! Paint them and add an initial using a stencil and paint, or a wood burning tool.
Heart Tassel
These easy to make heart tassels can be hung throughout your home, or as ornaments on your Christmas tree!
Wooden Heart Decor
Looking for a super easy, but impressive wooden heart craft? This is it! Choose your favorite ribbon to hang an unfinished or painted wood pallet.
Wood Heart Animals
I had to include at least one idea for the kids on this list! See how many different animals you can make using wood hearts and other heart shaped materials.
Heart Map Ornament
These heart-shaped ornaments would look great on your tree, or on top of a gift! Personalize them with locations you'd like to remember. Such a fun and easy map craft.
Easy Love Art
Here is another cute wood heart pallet craft. Again, a wood cutout word makes this DIY decor a breeze to make.
Mixed Media Wooden Gift Tags
Wood heart ornaments can also be made into gift tags. The mixed media decoupaged tags that Julia has made are beautiful! Go check out the other versions she created.
Wedding Guestbook
Looking for a creative wedding guestbook idea? Use wooden hearts for guests to sign or leave a message and then add them to a frame for beautiful decor!
Santa Ornament
I can't believe this cute little Santa was made out of a wooden heart! I love his little textured beard . . . and the addition of Mod Podge Sparkle.
String Art Heartbeat
These wooden hearts began as thrift store finds featuring simple designs. Angie gave them a new life as stained hearts with heartbeat string art!
Conversation Hearts Decor
Turning wood hearts into conversation hearts is super easy using a cutting machine! Camille used her Cricut for this DIY V-Day decoration.
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