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.

3

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 do you make your loved one feel special on Valentine's Day? ›

This Valentine's Day, take time out of your schedule to plan a special outing with your loved ones. Whether that means a nice hike or a picnic in the park, there's nothing like spending quality time together – and the memories will last a lifetime.

How to make Valentine's special? ›

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.

How do you say happy Valentines day to someone you love? ›

Happy messages
  1. You are such an amazing woman; caring, loving, and passionate. ...
  2. Happy Valentine's Day to the most beautiful woman in my world. ...
  3. Every day I celebrate you. ...
  4. This day assures me I am the luckiest man in the world. ...
  5. I'm so thankful for all that you do for me. ...
  6. It is amazing how you make me feel.

How to make Valentine's romantic? ›

Unique Valentine's Day Ideas for Couples
  1. Take a Pottery Class. In lieu of spending money on gifts this year, put those funds toward a couple's pottery class. ...
  2. Get Dreamy at the Planetarium. ...
  3. Plan a Romantic Getaway. ...
  4. Go to a Concert. ...
  5. Book a Cooking Class. ...
  6. Buy Museum Passes. ...
  7. Head to the Movies. ...
  8. Explore Your Hometown.

What every girl wants for Valentine's Day? ›

What She Really Wants For Valentine's Day
  • SPA DAY. Overwhelming response for a massage gift card, mani-pedis, and facial. ...
  • A NIGHT AWAY. If your lady is a mom, she will always always always appreciate some alone time. ...
  • PLANNED DATE NIGHT. ...
  • CLEAN HOUSE. ...
  • FLOWERS. ...
  • JEWELRY. ...
  • PERFUME. ...
  • ATHLETIC WEAR.

What is the most expensive Valentines gift? ›

The €3.1 Million Handbag

The heart shaped 1001 Nights Diamond Purse by House of Mouawad is the most expensive and exclusive bag you can find on the market. It is decorated with 4517 yellow, pink and transparent diamonds, adding up to a whopping 38,192 carats.

What is the most sold item on Valentine's Day? ›

Candy: As the saying goes, “Candy for the win!” It comes as no surprise that candy tops the list, with 57% of people purchasing sweets for their loved ones on Valentine's Day. Chocolates, in particular, are a timeless classic and a symbol of romance.

How do you spoil yourself on Valentine's Day? ›

Here are five ideas on how to spend Valentine's Day with the ultimate date — yourself.
  1. Take a page from “Clueless” icon Cher Horowitz and send yourself some flowers. ...
  2. Treat yourself to a bath done right. ...
  3. Educate yourself at a wine tasting class. ...
  4. Throw a dinner party at home. ...
  5. Binge watch whatever your heart desires.

How do you tell a girl you love her on Valentine's Day? ›

The Really Good, Sappy Stuff
  1. You're my first and best thought every day.
  2. I'm so glad I have you in my life.
  3. Beautiful doesn't begin to describe you. ...
  4. I couldn't even begin to understand what love was or how amazing life could be… ...
  5. You are my Forever Valentine. ...
  6. Don't need chocolate. ...
  7. I don't care what we do.

What is the best gift to give a girl on Valentine's Day? ›

Spoiling someone can look different to every couple, but flowers, chocolates and/or plush animals are almost always a Valentine's Day W. A scented candle and a gorgeous new set of lingerie are other powerful choices, regardless of how hackneyed some (miserable) people might view them.

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

What is Secret Valentine's? ›

Celebrate Galentine's Day with a Valentine's Secret Santa for the true loves in your life: your besties! Draw names online and find the perfect gift for your Secret Cupid. Who will be your Valentine's Secret Santa? Start a Secret Valentine gift exchange, spread the love and find out.

What is the secret behind Valentine's Day? ›

Some believe Valentine's Day is celebrated on February 14 because that is when Saint Valentine was killed or buried. Others claim the date has to do with the ancient Roman feast of Lupercalia, which was a days-long celebration that would start on February 13 and end on February 15.

How can I impress him on Valentines day? ›

Save the date: How to impress that special someone on Valentine's...
  1. Brag, but with humility. “You might want to tell your date about some of your accomplishments, and that's perfectly fine and understandable. ...
  2. Emphasise hard work. ...
  3. Be careful with compliments. ...
  4. Be kind about others. ...
  5. Ask plenty of questions.
Feb 9, 2023

How do you express your feelings on Valentine's day? ›

5 Ways to Tell Your Crush You Like Them on Valentine's Day
  1. Send a Card. Sending a card is one of the most classic but effective methods to express your feelings for your sweetheart. ...
  2. Give a Gift. ...
  3. Plan a Date. ...
  4. Write a Letter. ...
  5. Tell Them in Person.
Feb 7, 2024

How do you spread love on Valentine's day? ›

Here are 8 ways to spread love to those around us.
  1. Love Yourself First. ...
  2. Celebrating in Our Love Nest. ...
  3. Cuddling With Our Little Ones. ...
  4. Showing Appreciation to Our Friends. ...
  5. Getting Closer to Those Who Loved Us First. ...
  6. Thanking Those Who Share Our Daily Life. ...
  7. Spoiling Our Fur Babies. ...
  8. Giving Love to Those Who Need It Most.

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