Forget the heart-shaped box of chocolates and over-priced vase of red roses. This Valentine's Day, give a loved one a unique gift from the heart. Here are 15 DIY gift ideas that are easy-to-make.
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This tic-tac-toe game would be a great Valentine’s Day gift for a child in your life.
You’ll need some cloth bags (you can sew them yourself or buy them), some heart-shaped wood chips (easy to cut with a scroll saw or jigsaw), a letter stamp set, some ink and a red marker. With the help of an adult, your child could make these games as gifts for their friends.
Your loved ones will think of you every time they drink out of their new heart coffee mugs. You can find inexpensive simple white mugs at a dollar store that will make a great gift when decorated.
For the beer (or soda) lover, make a custom six-pack holder. Just take the cardboard holder and decorate it with photos and drawings.
For a similar, but sturdier project, try creating a DIY reclaimed barn wood beer caddy. Oh and, don’t miss out on these other swoon-worthy Valentine’s Day gifts for him, either.
You can make this simple Valentine’s Day ornament in just minutes with some cardboard and yarn. Just cut out the cardboard in the shape of a heart and tightly wrap the yarn around it and you’ll have your ornament.
Themed gift baskets are always a fun gift idea. Depending on the recipient’s taste, try filling a basket with beer, soda, candy, lotto cards or fun snacks—the possibilities are endless.
Think about all the places you’ve been together and make a “Places We’ve Been” gift that will look great hanging on the wall. Just cut out maps of the locations you’ve been together in the shape of a heart, glue or tape them to heavy paper and finish it off with a picture frame.
Grab an old pack of playing cards and write down 52 reasons you love the recipient. You can then line up the cards and punch holes for binder clips to hold them together and keep them organized.
Trees aren’t just for Christmas! Create a DIY Valentine heart tree with a Mason jar, paint and some twigs.
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DIY Picture Frame
A DIY picture frame will be a great addition to any gallery wall. You can find an inexpensive heart-shaped frame from a craft store and then decorate it with scrapbook paper.
Collect or buy pink, red and white buttons and create some DIY artwork. Use hot-glue to attach buttons to a canvas that has been covered with burlap or another simple fabric.
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People who give handmade gifts often do so because they enjoy creating things with their hands, or because they want to give something unique and personal to the recipient. Handmade gifts can be a thoughtful and heartfelt way to show someone that you care, and they can be especially meaningful to recipients who apprec.
Some guys may be yearning for a high-quality turntable; others may want nothing more than a reliable chef's knife. Some want a trip to the spa and fancy skin care. (And, of course, there are the guys who truly just want a nice dinner and chocolate.)
That's precisely why something thoughtful is the best option for a Valentine's Day gift for your boyfriend. There are plenty of cute things (think: a matching set of coffee mugs) and creative finds (from neck massagers to DIY books or even personalized whiskey glasses) that will fit the bill.
Flowers and chocolates: A bouquet of her favorite flowers and a box of chocolates is a classic Valentine's Day gift that is sure to be appreciated. Jewelry: A piece of jewelry, such as a necklace, bracelet, or earrings, can be a thoughtful and lasting gift that she can wear and cherish forever.
There's really no excuse for not doing something special for your comrades, whether you've found yourself in a great relationship this Valentine's Day or are still super single.
Growing up, my Mom made sure we had pink pancakes, pink milk, and even pink eggs. Our tradition is to serve strawberry milk, Goldie's pancakes with fresh strawberries, and homemade whipped cream. The kids get strawberry milk once a year and they look forward to this breakfast.
All you need is a shoebox and some heart-shaped stickers to create this eye-catching box. After cutting a slit into the top of the box, cover the top and bottom with pink paper. Then it's sticker time!
Some beautiful ideas for making a Valentine's Day gift for your crush are giving a handwritten note with gifts for your crush such as flowers, gifting chocolates or cake, journals or mugs with romantic quotes on them, and taking out your crush for a date.
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Rachel BroughamUpdated: Feb. 05, 2024
