Valentine’s Day is approaching. It is that time of the year when we share heartfelt notes, greetings, sweet treats, and hugs, and make precious memories with our loved ones. But what makes the day special are romantic, cute, and thoughtful gifts. Nothing says ‘how much I adore you’ than a special handmade gift. So, why go for expensive, extravagant gifts, when you can make something out of sheer love and affection, and of course, with already available materials?
Whether it is your partner, mother, sister, or Galentine, this list of handmade DIY Valentine’s Day gift ideas will save you time and money, and make your loved ones feel like the best human in the world.
DIY Valentine’s Day Gift For Your Travel Companion
This Valentine’s Day craft is just the right gift to surprise your forever travel buddy. It is simple; all you need to do is print out a map, trace the heart shapes on it, focus on the places you have been with your partner, and cut them out in heart shapes. Once you have the cuttings, glue them on a matboard and frame the project for a final touch. This DIY is a beautiful memorabilia of all the places you have been.
Find the full tutorial here.
DIY Sweetheart Bracelets
Make these heartfelt bracelets and show your love for your girlfriends. You will need to gather some plain threads in any color of your choice, colorful beads, and alphabet beads. When you have all the supplies, string beads and sweetheart saying in a thread of love.
Find the full tutorial here.
Valentine’s Day I Love You Frame
You don’t have to do extravagant things to express your love, this minimal photo frame is enough to do the job. The best thing is that you can still make it even if you are not that crafty. For this DIY, you will need a few things such as a basic wood frame, Valentine’s-themed duct tape, paint, scissors, a wood letter accent, and a paintbrush.
Find the full tutorial here.
Heart-Shaped Valentine’s Day Bookmark
This heart-shaped Valentine’s Day bookmark is perfect for the book nerds you adore the most. It is simple to make and less time-consuming. You will require a few supplies like a cutter, card stock paper in pink and red, glue, a circuit cutting machine, and a green cutting mat. Craft this bookmark with a love note written on it and include it with a new book as a Valentine’s Day gift for your special someone.
Find the full tutorial here.
DIY Heart-Shaped Tea Bags
A good tea with the person you love feels like a warm hug. Make these heart-shaped tea bags to sweeten the moment. You will be doing some sewing with this craft. Start by cutting a heart shape out of a piece of card stock. Then trace the heart on a coffee filter paper. Now, layer two filters together and sew the layers together, leaving a small opening to fill the pocket with loose tea, and sew it shut.
Find the full tutorial here.
Charcuterie Heart
This charcuterie heart is a perfect Galentine’s get-together centerpiece. Go to your local store and buy a heart-shaped tray and tons of charcuterie essentials. You can cut the cheeses and meats into heart shapes to make it more on theme.
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Love Note in a Bottle
If you are a shy person and find it difficult to express your feelings, writing them down is the safest and easiest option. This love note in a bottle DIY is an easy-to-make Valentine’s Day gift. You just need to pour your feelings on a piece of paper, decorate the bottle with confetti hearts and ribbon, add stickers and you are done. It is a thoughtful gift to give to your special someone this Valentine’s Day.
Find the full tutorial here.
Heart Scribble Mug
Forget about buying an expensive gift and make this super easy DIY craft. A heart-scribbled mug is an ideal gift for a mother, father, friend, or boyfriend. It is the simplest gift handmade with love. All you need is a plain white mug, sticky back plastic, and a red porcelain pen.
Find the full tutorial here.
DIY Ombre Cork Heart
This DIY ombre cork heart is all about love. You need supplies such as wood board, acrylic paint, vinyl decals, and corks (around 100 or so). You need to sort out your corks into six groups and paint each group in different shades of pink to create an ombre effect. Let the corks dry, paint the board, add a phrase, and glue all the corks on the board making a heart.
Find the full tutorial here.
Valentine’s Candy Jar
This friendly Valentine’s candy jar is a solicitous way to let someone know how much they mean to you. Begin by punching three hearts and gluing them to your jar, then paint the jar in red and peel the hearts off while the paint is still wet. Now, fill the jar with candies, decorate it with ribbon, add a handmade tag, and sweeten it with the heartiest note.
Find the full tutorial here.
This Valentine’s Day strengthen the bond of love and keep the romance alive. Happy Valentine’s Day!
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