Looking to surprise your colleagues or infuse your office with a touch of romance? These DIY Valentine decor ideas offer both charm and affordability, ensuring a season filled with heartfelt gestures and joy.
Can you believe it’s already February? That means it’s time to start thinking about Valentine’s Day decorations for our office spaces. Whether you work in a large corporate office or a small home office, adding some festive touches can really make the day feel special. So, I’ve put together a few fun and easy DIY decoration ideas that will make your workspace feel full of love.
DIY Valentine shirts for coworkers friends – Personalize plain white t-shirts
Craft an endearing surprise with matching T-shirts adorned with an abstract design that forms a big red heart when united. Isn’t it cute?
You’ll need:
- Two plain T-shirts
- Scissors
- Red fabric paint
- Large piece of card stock
- Paper stencil
- Protect your work surface with newspapers and lay the T-shirts flat.
- Slide the card stock between the fabric layers.
- Cut out a half-heart template from paper and align it along the side of one T-shirt, below the sleeve.
- Stencil the heart with red fabric paint.
- Flip the template and repeat the process on the other T-shirt.
- Let dry completely.
Stenciled women tank top for female office co-workers
Easy DIY Valentine bag decorating ideas
Instead of buying expensive decorations, why not try making your own? One idea is to stencil a plain tote bag using an eraser from a pencil or a facial sponge. Simply dip the eraser or sponge in some red or pink paint and stamp it onto the tote bag in a heart shape. You can use this bag to store your office supplies or even use it as a lunch bag. It’s a simple and affordable way to add a touch of Valentine’s Day to your desk.
You can also stencil a fabric napkin or a plain table cloth
Jazz up drinking straws with felt hearts
Next, let’s jazz up our drinking straws with some felt hearts. Cut out heart shapes from different colors of felt and glue them onto the straws. You can also add the names. Not only will this make your drinks look festive, but it also make it easier to know which glass is yours at the office party.
Make Valentine heart garlands using different supplies
Another fun and easy decoration idea is to create Valentine heart garlands using felt or foam paper. Cut out heart shapes from different colors of foam sheets and string them together using some twine or clothespins. You can hang them around your desk or on a bulletin board. This is a great way to add a pop of color and love to your workspace.
DIY Felt heart garland
Make napkin rings using red pipe cleaners
For a more traditional touch, why not craft some napkin rings using red pipe cleaners or paper in two contrasting colors? Simply twist the pipe cleaners into a heart shape or cut out heart shapes from the paper and glue them onto the rings. This is a great way to add some Valentine’s Day flair to your office lunch or dinner.
.. or paper in two contrasting colors
Valentine’s Day Office Door Decoration
Lastly, don’t forget about your office door! You can create a simple and welcoming decoration by cutting out heart shapes from different colors of paper and taping them onto the door in a heart-shaped pattern. You can also add some cute Valentine’s Day quotes or puns to make it even more fun. Here are some ideas:
- “Work would such without you!”
- “Thanks for being my 9-5 therapist.”
- “#1 emotional support coworker.”
These are just a few ideas to get you started, but the possibilities are endless. Get creative and have fun decorating your office for Valentine’s Day!
