5 Galentine’s Day Activities for a Fun Girls’ Night In

Galentine’s Day calls for more than just conversation and snacks. This day is all about bringing friends closer together and creating lasting memories, so it deserves to be special. Whether you’re planning a small get-together with your closest gal pals or hosting a larger celebration, hands-on creative projects can turn an ordinary evening into something magical. Cozy crafting kits are a perfect way to make a girls’ night that combines relaxation with artistic expression.

1. Create Stunning Diamond Paintings

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Diamond painting makes an ideal Galentine’s Day activity because it’s fun, relaxing and produces dazzling results. The act of carefully placing resin diamonds on a canvas, one by one, creates a relaxing rhythm that encourages easy conversation, and because the technique is so easy to master, even beginner diamond painters can participate without feeling overwhelmed.

Not sure what project to choose for your event? Consider a kit from our Mini Dazzles™ collection. With classic Valentine’s Day icons and more than 50+ other designs to choose from, there’s something for everyone. Each bite-sized design only takes around an hour to complete, meaning your friends can finish their projects during the party and take their artwork home with them. Diamond painting coasters and mini easels are great options, too. These fun, smaller projects are beginner-friendly and include officially licensed characters to support artists worldwide. Coasters make wonderful functional art pieces, while mini easels work well as desk decor. Whether you choose one of these suggestions or something bigger, our kits include everything you need: premium canvases, extra-reflective resin diamonds, applicator tools, and detailed instructions.

Set up a selection of canvases and diamond painting tools on a large table, and organize the diamonds in labeled containers. Ensure sufficient lighting by positioning the table near a window for a daytime party or switching on bright lights for an evening event. Don’t forget comfy chairs, upbeat music and yummy snacks and beverages!

Diamond painting is great for group activities because of its flexibility. Friends who are more interested in chatting can work at a leisurely pace, while those who prefer to focus on their projects can do so without disrupting the group dynamic. Everyone works on individual pieces but shares the experience, creating a sense of collective creativity that’s perfect for a memorable Galentine’s celebration.

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2. Design Custom Jewelry and Bag Charms

Making jewelry is another fun option for your Galentine’s gathering. Set up a jewelry-making station with beads, charms, wire and clasps so everyone can design matching friendship bracelets or create unique pieces that reflect their styles. Bag charms are a fun and functional alternative for those who would rather craft accessories for their purses or backpacks.

Provide materials in various colors and styles so each person can express their creativity. Letter beads are perfect for spelling out words or inside jokes, while gemstone beads add elegance and meaning to any design. No matter what everyone makes, each finished piece becomes a wearable reminder of a special Galentine’s Day.

3. Make Scented DIY Candles

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Candle-making transforms a regular party into a sensory experience. With this engaging activity, you and your guests can blend fragrances to create custom candles that remind you of shared adventures or favorite places.

Provide quality beeswax or soy wax, wicks, containers and various fragrance or essential oils. Your friends will appreciate taking home hand-poured candles they created themselves, and the warm glow of their finished products will remind them of your celebration for months to come.

4. Create DIY Cards

Crafting your own greeting cards or valentines can be a fun and meaningful activity for Galentine's Day - whether you’re making them for a significant other, a close friend, or family members. Keep things simple with cardstock and stamps, or elevate your designs with more elaborate techniques such as embossing, glitter, and intricate decorations to truly make each card unique. 

Diamond Art Club® makes this creative process easy and stress-free. Diamond Pop™ Card kits provide everything you need to craft beautiful, shimmering greeting cards that convey your heartfelt sentiments to those who matter most.

5. Explore Junk Journaling and Scrapbooking

Is there any better way to celebrate Galentine’s Day than with a healthy dose of nostalgia? We don’t think so! With junk journaling, you can use everyday items like ticket stubs, magazine clippings, fabric scraps and receipts to create artistic journals. Scrapbooking takes a more structured approach to preserving memories with photos, decorative paper and embellishments. Whichever you choose, you’re sure to enjoy an evening of laughter and reminiscing.

Stock up on colorful paper, stickers, markers, glue and scissors, and encourage everyone to bring photos and small mementos from your friendship history. Inside jokes and stories about past adventures will naturally emerge as everyone works on their pages.

Closing Thoughts

This year, make your Galentine’s Day celebration something truly special by planning activities that bring your guests together to create something meaningful. Choose activities that match your group’s interests and energy levels, and remember that the true value lies in the time spent together. No matter what project you choose, your friends will leave with handmade treasures that remind them of laughter, conversation and the special bonds that make Galentine’s Day worth celebrating.