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Valentine’s Day is a lovely time to get creative and make heartfelt gifts for your loved ones. Homemade presents add a personal touch and show how much you care. The best part is many Valentine’s crafts use supplies you already have at home, making gift-giving budget-friendly too. This article shares 5 easy DIY Valentine gifts ideas you can make inexpensively.
1. DIY Photo Heart Collage
A photo collage in the shape of a heart makes for a sentimental and cherished easy DIY Valentine gift. To create this homemade present, you’ll need:
1. Heart shaped paper or cardboard cutout
2. Various sized photos of you and your loved one
3. Glue stick
4. Scissors
Instructions:
Start by arranging the photos artfully on the heart shaped backdrop, making sure to overlap images for a collage effect. Once you have the pictures arranged to your liking, use the glue stick to securely adhere the photos in place. Add some ribbon or lace around the edges to frame the collage. Write a loving message on the back before gifting it to your special someone.
2. Homemade Sugar Scrub
Pamper your galentine with a spa-worthy sugar scrub she can use to exfoliate her skin. Making your own scrub allows you to customize the scent. All you need is:
1. 1 cup white granulated sugar
2. 1⁄2 cup olive, almond or coconut oil
3. 10-15 drops essential oil like lavender, vanilla, or lemon
4. Jar or tin container
Instructions:
First, pour the sugar into a bowl. Add the oil and essential oil and stir thoroughly with a whisk until combined. Transfer the mixture into the storage container, packing it down tightly. Decorate the outside of the jar with lace, ribbon or craft paper. Add a heart-shaped label with scrub instructions for a finishing
3. Love Coupon Book
Nothing beats the gift of your time. With a personalized love coupon book filled with date ideas, you’re giving your partner the promise of future special moments together. Supplies needed:
1. Construction paper or card stock
2. Paper trimmer
3. Hole punch
4. Twine, ribbon or string
5. Markers, stamps and stickers
Instructions:
Cut the paper into rectangular coupon shapes. Write date ideas on each coupon like “Movie night my treat”, “Back rub” or “Cook dinner together”. Punch a hole in the corner and tie them all together with ribbon to create a mini book. Decorate the cover with loving messages and heart shapes.
4. Homemade Cake Pops
Surprise your family or friends with cake pops made with love from your kitchen. They make a fun hands-on baking project to do with kids too. You’ll need:
1. Box cake mix (any flavor) + ingredients on box
2. Candy melts or chocolate bark
3. Lollipop sticks
4. Sprinkles or decorations (optional)
Instructions:
Make the cake according to package directions. Once cooled, use your hands to crumble into a large bowl. Add a few tablespoons of frosting and mix until a dough forms. Roll spoon-sized dough balls and insert a lollipop stick into each. Melt candy or chocolate in a short bowl following package instructions. Dip each cake pop and tap off excess coating. Decorate with sprinkles or let them dry as-is.
5. DIY Valentine Cards
Nothing says “be mine” better than homemade valentine DIY gift cards featuring your best art or craft skills. Grab your:
1. Construction paper
2. Glue stick
3. Markers, crayons or colored pencils
4. Stickers, doilies or craft supplies
Instructions:
Trace and cut out heart shapes from construction paper as card bases. Write short love notes or draw pictures on the hearts to customize each valentine. Glue on doilies, stickers or craft decorations like pom poms or wiggle eyes. Display them proudly at home or surprise classmates and friends by handing them out on February 14th.
Get Creative with Easy DIY Valentine Gifts
Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to break the bank. With some simple craft supplies and creativity, you can make heartfelt gifts that will make your Valentine feel special. The DIY valentine gifts ideas in this article range from sentimental to silly, giving you lots of affordable options to choose from. So tap into your creative spirit and share the love through homemade presents made with lots of thought and care.
Apart from valentine if you are interested in homemade crafts check out our blog about paper DIY crafts and DIY wall decorations. Or check out artistic ideas on our social media.
Whether you are a seasoned DIY enthusiast or just beginning your journey into the world of handmade accessories, creating your own bracelet charms is a delightful way to infuse your personal style into your jewelry collection.
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