24 Galentine's Day Crafts
These Galentine's Day ideas are lovely ways to jumpstart your celebration!
Galentine's Day crafts will elevate your celebration to an entirely new level! Discover our favorite printables, gifts, cards, and more here.
Maybe you haven't heard of Galentine's Day. Made popular by the TV series Parks and Recreation, the Happy Galentine's Day meaning simply serves to celebrate your best female friends. Get together with the girls the day before Valentine's Day on February 13th for brunch and small gifts. The next day, celebrate Valentine's Day with your significant other.
Here we've gathered our favorite cards, gifts, printables, and crafty activities you can do to celebrate Galentine's Day. Have other ideas? Let us know in the comments below!
Galentine's Day Crafts
Galentine's Day Free Printables
Here are some of our favorite printables to celebrate this delightful holiday! From decor to cards and more, you'll love the options pictured below.
Valentine’s Day Free Printables (Hearts & Gold Glitter Initials)
These initials are perfect for hanging up your family's initial, or you can print these out for each of your gal pals as home decor for future Galentine's Days!
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Printable Quote Coloring Sheet
There is nothing like building up your girls on this special holiday! This is one of those Galentine's Day ideas that is both sweet and encouraging. This would also be a great activity to do together that day! After a delicious brunch, gather around the table with coloring pages and coloring supplies to color while you chat.
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Love & Stripes Valentine's Day Free Printables
For those looking for a divergence from classic pink, give this lovely printable a try! For those looking for more pink, there is a version of this project in that favorite color.
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Jar of Hearts Printable Art
How cute is this printable wall art? All you need to do is frame and go, and you have a staple piece to hang every February 13th.
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Heart-Patterned Printable Boxes
Whether you need these for your favors or your small gifts, this printable is too adorable to miss!
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DIY Galentine's Day Gifts
Start with these beautiful Galentine's Day gifts! Make a batch of small gifts like those featured below to give to the girls as party favors or simple thank yous for their roles in your life.
Heart Mug Rug And Coffee Cozy Gift
This is one of the cutest small gift ideas we've seen! Make a batch of sweet mug rugs and coffee cozies with classic pink and red hearts to show your ladies you care.
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DIY Concrete Jar Candle Makeover
Tell me: what are your feelings on concrete? I love the rustic look of it, especially when paired with a glamorous embellishment like a glitter decal! Learn how to do this concrete candle makeover for a sweet Galentine's Day gift.
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DIY Valentine's Day Hoop Art
This embroidery hoop project is so sweet and quite easy to tweak and make for any of the ladies on your list! This is a Galentine's Day gifts DIY that you won't want to miss. It's such a treat to make cutesy gifts for the girls that a significant other might not appreciate in the same way, so have fun with this adorable project!
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Stamped Bowl Valentine's Day Crafts
Aren't these clay bowls so cute? Your girls can use them as jewelry dishes or for any other odds and ends. They're evergreen enough to use year-round, or they can be put out especially during the month of February.
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Valentine's Day Heart Box
I think this little heart box is just the cutest thing. This is a great idea for favors for your party, and you can fill the little box with whatever you like! Waffles are a staple of Galentine's Day, so why not get some mini wrapped waffle cookies to put in the boxes?
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Valentine's Shabby Chic Bookmarkers
Maybe some of your gal pals are from book club. A fantastic gift idea then are these Valentine's Shabby Chic Bookmarkers! They are breathlessly elegant and such a sweet way to show appreciation for the girls in your life.
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Galentine's Day Decorations
Galentine's Day decorations can be quite similar to those you put up for Valentine's Day. Here are a few DIYs that we love for Galentine's Day especially!
Valentine's Mug Rug Pattern
There is something about this elegant mug rug that is particularly endearing for Galentine's Day over Valentine's Day. For example, since brunch is the main course at Galentine's Day, a mug rug is a natural table decoration you'll want to have on display!
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Valentine's Day Pillow Ornaments
There are so many beautiful ornaments you can make for February holidays, but we particularly love these soft and cushy pillow ornaments! Embellish them with hearts, loving sentiments, and more, then hang them on the walls or even on a specially designated Galentine's Day tree!
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Valentine's Cupcake DIY Garland
This is such an easy decoration to make if you're hosting a Galentine's Day party and you're in a decorating pinch! Grab some cupcake liners from the Dollar Store and learn how to turn them into a fabulous garland.
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Quick Valentine's Day Wreath
This is a super quick and easy project to make. You just need a heart-shaped grapevine wreath and embellishments! Dress up your door before the girls get to your house with this sweet craft.
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Galentine's Day Activities
Now that you have your decorations and your gifts, here are the Galentine's Day activities and fun Galetine's Day games you should have on your agenda.
Brunch!
Make sure to partake in a delicious brunch with homemade waffles with toppings! You can also serve mimosas, fresh squeezed juices, or host the event potluck style. If you want to make the day extra festive, try making these Strawberry and Champagne Cake Balls from RecipeLion.
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Go Wine Tasting!
Or, host your own version at home! You can also put together wine-themed treats like a cheese board or make these DELICIOUS Gummy Champagne Hearts.
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Do a Group Craft
The possibilities for group crafts are seriously endless. You could teach crochet with this collection of dishcloths for beginners, or you could do something a bit more general like printing out some coloring pages or trying your hand at some embroidery! These Modern Embroidered Baskets are a sweet option.
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Paint!
You can also make The Friend Painting, a lovely collaborative craft perfect for your celebration.
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Host a Book Swap!
Like I said, maybe some of your "galentines" are ladies from book club, so why not make it a two-in-one event and host a book swap to celebrate! AllFreeHolidayCrafts has a fantastic resource. Learn How to Host a Book Swap: 10 Steps for a Pleasant Party.
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Game Night
Of course, a game night is also a fantastic option! Bring a few wonderful group games to play. You can also provide some games specifically with a Galentine's theme! Here are a few recommendations:
- DIY Giant Jenga
- Cute Cupcake Pinata
- Yard-zee DIY Backyard Game - if the weather is warm by you!
- Ombre DIY Photo Booth Background
What will you make for Galentine's Day?
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