35 DIY Love-Themed Gift Ideas for Valentine's Day

Love is in the air! Test your DIY skills this Valentine's Day, and craft up something special for your sweetheart, galentine, kid or loved one.

February 03, 2021

By: Morgan Faulkner, Keri Sanders, and Addie Morton

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A Day at the Spa

Take spa day to a whole new, glamorous level with a basket overflowing with beautiful, bespoke bath products. Blush feather slippers, a rose quartz facial roller, pink Himalayan bath salts and a bottle of bubbly guarantee a soak to soothe even the most-stressed friend.

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From: Chelsea Faulkner

Breakfast in Bed

Show your loved one how much you appreciate them with a delicious tray full of breakfast goodies. Plus, ordinary pancakes become extra special when they're made in the shape of a heart.

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Paper Teacup Gift Boxes

Say those three magic words by crafting a teacup gift box for your valentine's present. Especially great for gift cards, simply fill the cup with basket filler and add a small gift inside.

Get the How-To: Make Paper Teacup Gift Boxes With This Free Pattern

DIY Memory Box

It’s easy to forget those little moments. Show your sentimental side by painting a wooden box and filling it with memories you've made with your valentine. Collect photos, concert ticket stubs or small trinkets to fill the box.

Heart-Shaped Tea Bags

These DIY heart-shaped tea bags from HonestlyYUM are sure to warm your sweetie up this Valentine's Day. Inexpensive, inventive and useful, the coffee filter tea sachets are hand-cut and sewn and filled with your choice of loose tea.

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Conversation Heart Keychain

The iconic candy now comes in keychain form. This adorable accessory's phrase, color and embellishments are totally customizable, so whip up a few for your BFF, special someone and, of course, yourself.

Get the How-To: DIY Valentine's Day Conversation Heart Keychain

Rose Body Scrub

Homemade beauty products are a great gift idea for Valentine's Day. Make your own rose body scrub by mixing together equal parts coarse sea salt and almond oil. Stir in two tablespoons of dried rose petals and a few drops of essential oil.

From: Michelle Edgemont

Love-Themed Pun Magnets

Skip the chocolates and roses and make these punny magnets, instead. Using Shrinky Dinks sheets and a little creativity, this throwback craft is just as much fun to create as it is to gift.

Get the How-To: Craft Throwback: Valentine’s Day Shrinky Dinks 3 Ways

Hatbox Flower Arrangement

Surprise a loved one with a box full of their favorite blooms this Valentine's Day. They'll appreciate the time, creativity and love put into this gorgeous gift.

Get the How-To: How to Make a Hatbox Flower Arrangement

No-Sew Heart Pillow

Show your significant other just how much you care with a colorful, one-of-a-kind pillow that can be showcased all year round — no sewing machine required.

Get the How-To: How to Make a Valentine's Day Phrase Pillow

From: Michelle Edgemont

Custom Mixed Candy Box

Raise the bar this Valentine's Day by making your loved ones their own personalized box of candy sweets instead of a pre-made combo. By customizing the contents to match their preferences, you're able to guarantee the recipient will love their treats.

Get the How-To: How to Make a Custom Candy Box of Sweets for Your Sweetie

From: Emily Fazio

A Cozy Night In

Do you know a tired momma, stressed coworker or hardworking friend who could desperately use a quiet evening curled up with a good book or favorite TV show? Give them the gift of total relaxation this Valentine's Day — cozy hot cocoa, warm fuzzy socks, healing bath soak, a cozy blanket, Netflix gift card and a strict edict to not leave the couch under any circumstances (except to refill their mug, of course).

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From: Chelsea Faulkner

DIY Orchid Arrangement

Channel your inner florist to craft a gorgeous orchid arrangement — perfect for Valentine's Day. To pull off this look, you'll need phalaenopsis orchids (the kind you find in the grocery store), a planter, moss, decorative stems and one or two small, low-light houseplants.

Get the How-To: How to Arrange Grocery Store Orchids Like a Pro (and Keep Them Alive)

Galentine Friendship Bangle

Celebrate your favorite gal pal this Galentine's Day with this easy-to-make friendship bangle bracelet. And don't forget to make one for yourself, too.

Get the How-To: Galentine's Day Friendship Bangle

Valentine's Day Treats

Nothing says love like homemade treats. These treats look like you poured your heart into them but are easier to make than you might imagine. By investing just a little time, you can take your treats from ordinary to amazing.

Get the How-To: From Scratch with Love: 3 Valentine's Day Treats

DIY Paper Flowers

Brighten a loved one's day with a bouquet of colorful flowers — handmade paper flowers, that is. All you need is a roll of party streamers and a few supplies to craft these beautiful, long-lasting blooms.

Get the How-To: Three Ways to Make Easy Paper Flowers

From: Marianne Canada

Conversation Heart Bath Bombs

Nothing says Valentine's Day like conversation hearts. Take that concept to the bathtub with heart-shaped bath bombs. Once you have the basic recipe down, you can make them for every occasion.

Get the How-To: Craft These Conversation Heart Bath Bombs for Valentine's Day

Bacon Rose Bouquet

Does your S.O. prefer food over flowers? Skip the traditional floral bouquet this Valentine's Day and give this arrangement of bacon roses stuffed with goat cheese and dates, instead. Deliver these savory stems in bed for the ultimate V-day wake-up call.

Get the How-To: 3 DIY Edible Bouquets to Give This Valentine's Day

Biggest Fan Valentine

Show the object of your affection that you're their "biggest fan" with this clever, easy-to-make card.

Get the How-To: Kids' Craft: Biggest Fan Valentine

Marbled Clay Dishes

Talk about one of a kind! These marbled clay trinket dishes are the perfect gift and can be filled with jewelry, office supplies or wrapped candy.

Get the How-To: DIY Marbled Clay Dishes

Their New Favorite Coffee Cup

Give your valentine an extra special gift this year with a handmade Valentine's Day coffee cup. All you need are a few white mugs and a permanent ceramic marker. Draw a heart, write a poem or even include an inside joke. This project is also a great way to let the kids in on the holiday fun.

DIY Herb Garden

With Valentine's Day and the spring gardening season right around the corner from each other, an herb garden kit is an easy and practical gift to make and give this time of year. They make for easy presents for teachers, grandparents or BFFs, and kids will enjoy the opportunity to craft, create and learn about container gardening.

Get the How-To: Valentine's Day Gift Idea: DIY Herb Garden Kit

From: Emily Fazio

Turtle Valentine's Day Card

Let that special someone know exactly how you feel with this sweet turtle card that reads, "You really bring me out of my shell."

Get the How-To: Kids' Craft: Handmade Turtle Valentine

DIY Cupcake Bouquet

Make someone's day with a beautiful arrangement of cupcake roses in a terra-cotta pot. Create it by securing unfrosted cupcakes to a foam ball using toothpicks. Then, use a piping bag with a star-shaped tip to create rose-like frosting swirls on the cupcakes.

Get the How-To: 3 DIY Edible Bouquets to Give This Valentine's Day

Heart-Shaped Fried Eggs

Show someone special how much you love them by serving double-heart fried eggs over tangy wilted greens and radishes for breakfast.

Get the How-To: Heart-Shaped Fried Eggs Recipe

From: Kristin Guy

DIY Ombre Candles

Shaded from ivory to magenta, these pretty, easy-to-make ombre candles are perfect for gifting and can be made in any glass container.

Get the How-To: Ombre Candles Bring the Chic to Your Valentine's Day

From: Emily Fazio

Valentine's Gardening Gift Box

Treat the gardener in your life to this box brimming with gardening essentials — plus a few indulgent goodies as well.

Get the How-To: Valentine's Day Gift for Gardeners

Heart-Shaped Keepsake Box

If you've waited until the last minute, there's still hope. Make this cute heart-shaped box in less than an hour if you've got a bandsaw and a few odds and ends lying around.

Get the How-To: Make a Heart-Shaped Box for a Special Keepsake or Jewelry

Next Level Chocolates

Don't bore your valentine with just another box of chocolates. Instead, incorporate some chocolatey goodness atop homemade Neapolitan cupcakes. Whip up a batch of these colorful cuties, then top them with their favorite treats.

Get the How-To: Neapolitan Bonbon Cupcakes Recipe

Romeo + Juliet Cocktail

Show off your mixology skills by concocting a romantic cocktail with a name that screams, "Valentine’s Day." The Romeo and Juliet cocktail blends tequila, Grand Marnier and a few fruity accents for a delicious concoction worthy of her affections.

Get the Recipe + More Ideas: 20+ Romantic Valentine's Day Cocktail Recipes

Heart-Shaped Cinnamon Rolls

Homemade cinnamon rolls (in a heart shape, no less) really show your babe how much you care. The plan: Valentine's Day brunch with these heart-shaped cinnamon rolls, made in advance, in the center of the table.

Get the How-To: Win at Valentine's Day Brunch With These Heart-Shaped Cinnamon Rolls

Etched Wineglasses

Surprise your sweetheart with a home-cooked meal and custom-made wineglasses this Valentine's Day. In a few simple steps, turn basic stemware into heart-accented pieces you'll use for every romantic occasion.

Get the How-To: Etched Heart Wineglasses

Chocolate + Chai Fantasy

If an entire bowl of chocolate sounds a little rich, this chocolate chai cup is just the thing. The secret’s in the balloons. Yep! To make the fancy chocolate bowls, simply dip a balloon in the cooled chocolate and pop the balloon once the chocolate has hardened. P.S. The chai cream is also a breeze.

Get the Recipe: Chocolate Chai Cups Recipe

Handmade Love Notes

Why buy a generic card when you could show your sweetie just how much you care with a plethora of handmade notes scattered throughout the house?

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Cheese Board-Inspired Bouquet

For the cheese lover in your life, turn their favorite cheese board ingredients into a brie-utiful (get it?) arrangement.

Get the How-To: 3 DIY Edible Bouquets to Give This Valentine's Day

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35 DIY Love-Themed Gift Ideas for Valentine's Day

Related To:

A Day at the Spa

Breakfast in Bed

Paper Teacup Gift Boxes

DIY Memory Box

Heart-Shaped Tea Bags

Conversation Heart Keychain

Rose Body Scrub

Love-Themed Pun Magnets

Hatbox Flower Arrangement

No-Sew Heart Pillow

Custom Mixed Candy Box

A Cozy Night In

DIY Orchid Arrangement

Galentine Friendship Bangle

Valentine's Day Treats

DIY Paper Flowers

Conversation Heart Bath Bombs

Bacon Rose Bouquet

Biggest Fan Valentine

Marbled Clay Dishes

Their New Favorite Coffee Cup

DIY Herb Garden

Turtle Valentine's Day Card

DIY Cupcake Bouquet

Heart-Shaped Fried Eggs

DIY Ombre Candles

Valentine's Gardening Gift Box

Heart-Shaped Keepsake Box

Next Level Chocolates

Romeo + Juliet Cocktail

Heart-Shaped Cinnamon Rolls

Etched Wineglasses

Chocolate + Chai Fantasy

Handmade Love Notes

Cheese Board-Inspired Bouquet

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