These Sweet DIY Valentine's Day Gifts Will Make Your Loved Ones Smile (2024)

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Valentine's Day is right around the corner, which means it's time to get ready to shower everyone in your life with love! No matter who's on your list—spouses, friends, kids, coworkers, or teachers—our heartfelt DIY Valentine's Day gifts are the ultimate way to show them just how much you care. Because everything is so much more special when it's homemade, right? Ahead, you'll find plenty of creative ideas guaranteed to spread lots of joy and love. Best of all, many of them double as delicious Valentine's Day desserts or fun Valentine's Day crafts suitable for all different ages and skill levels.

Whether you're looking for romantic Valentine's Day gifts for him or thoughtful Valentine's Day gifts for her, we've got you covered. There are also plenty of delightfully punny options on our list, like a bottle of hot sauce with a custom label reading "Hot Stuff." It'll certainly make them smile—just like the time Ree Drummond bought Ladd 200 tins of his favorite Carmex lip balm! We almost forgot to mention: Almost all of these DIY Valentine's Day gift options also work as sweet Galentine's Day gifts for your gal pals—so you should be able to get a head start on your entire gifting list. After you've finished getting crafty, check out our favorite DIY Valentine's Day cards, too. A heartfelt message is just as important as a thoughtful gift, after all!

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DIY Portrait Embroidery Hoop

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Get thready to wow your valentine with a custom portrait embroidery hoop. This kit includes everything you'll need to hand-stitch your work of art, including easy-to-follow instructions for any beginners out there.

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Sweetheart Bracelets

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Those festive conversation heart phrases will look just as sweet on bracelets instead of candy! They're super easy to make with beads and cording so you can easily craft one for everyone on your list.

Get the tutorial at Ruff and Renew.

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Heart Magnets

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They'll love displaying their favorite Valentine's Day cards on the fridge with a little help from these adorable heart-shaped magnets. You'll mold them out of air-dry clay and then use a glue gun to secure the magnets onto the backs. To finish them off, paint them in shades of red and pink.

Get the tutorial at Idle Wife.

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Love Potion Bath Sets

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Treat your loved one to a little Valentine's Day pampering by gifting them mini apothecary bottles filled with bath salts or scrubs of your choice. Add a personal touch by decorating them with glitter and pom-pom gift tags.

Get the tutorial at Sugar & Cloth.

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Apple Basket Valentines

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Here's the perfect gift for the apple of your eye this Valentine's Day! Fill pretty pink baskets with lollipops dressed up to look like little apples. You'll snip off most of the stick and use the leftover bit to create the apple's "stem."

Get the tutorial at The House That Lars Built.

SHOP LOLLIPOPS

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'Love U' Frame

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This one is for all the word nerds out there! Craft a simple Valentine's Day frame with a picture of your love and customize it with festive duct tape and and a sweet message spelled out with Scrabble tiles.

Get the tutorial at DIY Candy.

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Grow-a-Boyfriend Bath Bombs

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These DIY bath bombs are too funny and would make great Galentine's Day gifts for your girlfriends. As the heart melts away, it reveals a tiny muscular man, aka grow-a-boyfriend!

Get the tutorial at Studio DIY.

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Birch Candle Holder

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Immortalize your love by carving your names or initials and a heart into a birch candle holder. Top it off with a tea light and celebrate Valentine's Day with a romantic, candlelit evening!

Get the tutorial at DIY Candy.

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Emoji Heart Necklace

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Hosting a cute Galentine's Day gathering? Give everyone a half-heart necklace so they'll be feeling your love.

Get the tutorial at Aww Sam.

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Chocolate Covered Strawberries

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Homemade chocolate-covered strawberries are the perfect sweet treat to celebrate Valentine's Day. They're so decadent and easy to make right at home!

Get the Chocolate Covered Strawberries recipe.

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Valentine's Day Polish Chandelier

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Help them decorate for Valentine's Day with this gorgeous, heart-filled chandelier crafted from a wreath form, paper straws, baker's twine, and scrapbook paper. The recipient will be beyond impressed!

Get the tutorial at The House That Lars Built.

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Geometric Heart Pillow

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If pink and red aren't their favorite colors, consider crafting them this modern, geometric heart pillow in neutral tones. The best part? No sewing necessary!

Get the tutorial at Mod Podge Rocks.

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Duct Tape Wine Bag

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Wine is the perfect gift for almost any occasion, including Valentine's Day. Make it even more special by delivering it in a heart print wine tote crafted from Valentine's-themed duct tape.

Get the tutorial at Mad in Crafts.

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Chocolate Valentine Cookies

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Ree used to bake these stenciled chocolate cookies with her mom every Valentine's Day. You can make them spell "I love you" or any other sweet message.

Get Ree's Chocolate Valentine Cookies recipe.

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Heart Pom-Poms

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For a gift that doubles as Valentine's Day décor, deck out a tabletop tree with playful pink pom-pom hearts. It'll make for the most stunning centerpiece!

Get the tutorial at The House That Lars Built.

SHOP YARN

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Valentine's Day Wine Glasses

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Toast to your special someone with these sweet hand-painted wine glasses. They're easy to make using a heart-shaped cookie cutter and a few other supplies.

Get the tutorial at Mod Podge Rocks.

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Peanut Butter Blossoms

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What's Valentine's Day without some kisses? Hershey Kisses, that is! The famous chocolates are the perfect finishing touch for these peanut butter cookies.

Get the Peanut Butter Blossoms recipe.

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Valentine's Day Tic Tac Toe

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This cute DIY gift doubles as a fun Valentine's Day game for adults. In addition to the game pieces, fill the box with chocolates for a sweet surprise.

Get the tutorial at Mod Podge Rocks.

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Conversation Heart Tassel Charms

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These conversation heart-inspired tassel charms would make great gifts for your galentines or valentine. They can be made in under an hour, and there's no sewing required!

Get the tutorial at Studio DIY.

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Canvas Zip Bags

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These zip bags are the sweetest little gift to give the important ladies in your life. Fill the handmade bags with candy or little festive tchotchkes, and it's a two-for-one idea!

Get the tutorial at Polkadot Chair.

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Erin Cavoto

Erin Cavoto is the Editorial Assistant at ThePioneerWoman.com, covering food, holidays, home decor, and more.

These Sweet DIY Valentine's Day Gifts Will Make Your Loved Ones Smile (2024)

FAQs

How to make a gift for valentine's Day? ›

For the novice crafters, start with simple projects like making a floral arrangement in a paper bag planter or perhaps a card from scratch with a sweet haiku. If you want to get more hands on, the world is your oyster as you can tackle activities like baking, knitting, or abstract painting.

What is the most gifted thing on valentine's Day? ›

What are the most popular gifts to send for Valentine's Day?
  • Flowers & Chocolates. ...
  • Cook a Romantic Dinner Together. ...
  • Treasure Hunt. ...
  • Couples Activity. ...
  • Make Your Own Card.

How can I make my valentine happy? ›

Spending Quality Time Together

Often just putting something together in advance is a good way to show your valentine that you care and that you're thinking of them. Add some candles, turn down the lights, and it's a perfect romantic evening. Plan a day out.

What to get your mom for Valentine's Day homemade? ›

Pick up a ceramic pot and some acrylic paints to design a pretty planter for Mom. Once the paint has dried, fill it with succulent potting mix—it's lighter and chunkier than typical potting soil. Plant your heart hoya, give it some water, and voila! You've got a sweet handmade gift Mom will cherish for years.

Who started Valentine's Day? ›

Oruch, a University of Kansas English professor, determined that Chaucer was the first to link love with St. Valentine in his 14th-century works "The Parliament of Fowls" and "The Complaint of Mars," notes the Times. Therefore, Oruch claimed, Chaucer invented Valentine's Day as we know it today.

What do most people want for Valentine's Day? ›

People typically want romantic gestures, gifts, and experiences for Valentine's Day. Some popular options include chocolates, flowers, jewelry, candlelit dinners, couples' getaways, and memorable experiences like scenic walks or horse-drawn carriage rides.

What are the best items bought on Valentine's Day? ›

60% of Americans planned to buy greetings and gift cards (NRF report 2023). Therefore, they are the top-selling items for Valentine's Day, especially if they are unique or personalized.

How do you make someone feel special on Valentine's Day? ›

8 Ways to Make a Friend Feel Special on Valentine's Day
  1. Say it in words. ...
  2. Remind her visually. ...
  3. Give her the gift of time. ...
  4. Plan a getaway or trip together. ...
  5. Weave her into the fabric of your life. ...
  6. Do something together.
Feb 14, 2012

How to flirt on Valentine's Day? ›

Tease and flirt with the girl to let her know that you're crushing on her.
  1. “You want to know who I want as my Valentine? Reread the first word of the question 😉”
  2. “I told Cupid about someone I have a crush on. Have you seen him yet?”
  3. “I think someone you know likes you. I'll give you a hint, their name is spelled M-E.”

What is a normal Valentine's Day gift? ›

Although cards are usually given in combination with other gifts like flowers or chocolates, more than 52% of consumers will present their loved ones with a Valentine's Day card. You can score some extra points by personalizing your card with a photo or heartfelt poem.

What to do if you don't have a Valentine gift? ›

10 Things To Do If you Don't Have A Valentines
  1. Go to the Bar. (Photo by Thierry Monasse/Getty Images) ...
  2. Go Skating. (Photo credit should read Joshua LOTT/AFP via Getty Images) ...
  3. Buy Yourself Something Nice. ...
  4. Go Out With Friends. ...
  5. Order Take out. ...
  6. Binge Watch Netflix. ...
  7. Go to the Movies. ...
  8. Treat Yourself to a Spa Day.
Feb 14, 2022

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