Valentine’s Day is the perfect chance to show your special someone how much you care — and nothing says thoughtful like a gift you made yourself! From custom cards and hand-decorated wood signs to cozy knitted gifts and unique paper crafts, DIY presents show heart and originality.
If you’re planning a Valentine’s Day DIY project in the Kansas City metro area — including Overland Park and Olathe — we’ve rounded up the best local places to find supplies, inspiration, and materials to make your gifts extra meaningful.
💌 Where to Find Craft Supplies for DIY Valentine’s Gifts
🖌️ Artist & Craftsman Supply
This local favorite in Kansas City offers a wide assortment of art supplies, including paints, brushes, specialty papers, and craft materials — perfect for handmade cards, painted signs, custom canvases, and more.
🎨 Blick Art Materials
Blick provides high-quality art and craft supplies, including sketchbooks, paints, markers, and mixed media materials. Ideal for creating artistic gifts like hand-lettered cards, painted prints, or custom handmade paper projects.
♻️ ScrapsKC
ScrapsKC is a community-driven art supply store and reuse center. They carry recycled and repurposed materials — paper, fabrics, cardboard, and more — perfect for creating unique and eco-friendly DIY gifts.
🧶 Yarn & Textile Supplies
- Yarn Social — For knitting and crochet projects like scarves, hats, or heart-shaped ornaments.
- KC Needlepoint — Perfect for stitched keepsakes and needlework gifts.
- The Fabric Chic — Quality fabrics for sewing pillows, tote bags, or custom Valentine’s décor.
- KC Maker Studio and Fabrics — Everything for creative fabric-based DIY projects.
✏️ Paper & Stationery Supplies
- Paper Source — Curated stationery, creative papers, and craft supplies for handmade cards and journals.
- Hammerpress — Unique letterpress cards, artisan paper products, and materials for creative paper-based DIY gifts.
💡 DIY Valentine’s Gift Ideas
Here are some fun project ideas you can make with supplies from the stores above:
- Handmade cards with layered paper, calligraphy, or artistic prints
- Personalized photo frames with painted accents or custom embellishments
- Knitted heart garland or cozy scarf
- Letterpress love notes or bookmarks
- Fabric heart pillows or custom tote bags
- Upcycled art collage using ScrapsKC materials
Crafting your own gift gives you something heartfelt to give and becomes a memory-making experience your Valentine will cherish.
🛍️ Bonus Local Inspiration
Explore local maker markets and community craft fairs in Kansas City — perfect for workshops, materials, and inspiration to create your Valentine’s DIY gift. (KC Local Craft Fair)
❤️ Celebrate Love with Handmade Gifts
This Valentine’s Day, go beyond the ordinary and make something from the heart. With so many great local spots in the KC metro to find craft supplies and materials, you have everything you need to create unique, meaningful gifts.
And while you’re celebrating love, don’t forget to treat yourself too — maybe with a new ride from McCarthy Chevy Olathe’s largest and best–priced inventory in the Midwest at www.McCarthyChevyKC.com
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