10 Easy DIY Valentine’s Gifts that are Sweeter than Chocolate

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1. Craft a Snazzy Sneaker Display

Is your significant other infatuated with sneakers? Maybe a little too much at times?  Well, how about crafting a unique display to show off their prized collection?  Several retailers produce clear boxes and display cases designed to showcase Air Jordans, Yeezys, Vans and more.

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1. Craft a Snazzy Sneaker Display

In addition, you can also get creative and use a variety of shelving options to create a stunning sneaker display.  For an added touch, run LED light strips under each shelf to really allow your love’s kicks to stand out.

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2. Bake a Cake (or something)

Baking or cooking can be challenging.  But making some delicious cupcakes or serving a romantic dinner makes a great gift for Valentine’s Day.  You don’t have to make the batter from scratch, or buy a fancy pasta maker—just do your best! (Cookies from a tube? We’re in!)

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2. Bake a Cake (or something)

If you choose to make baked goods, put them in a bag or box and package them up nicely. (Think lots of hearts.)  For the dinner route, set the table, maybe light some candles and use a tablecloth, just go all out. Remember, even if your attempt turns out to be a complete failure, you’ll always have something to share and laugh about as the years go by.

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3. Valentine’s Mason Jar Surprise

Looking for a special way to give your Valentine a romantic surprise? Start by purchasing a Mason jar and customizing its exterior with holiday décor or a personal message (we told you you’d need a hot glue gun).  Next, fill the Mason jar with several Valentine’s Day surprises.

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3. Valentine’s Mason Jar Surprise

The best part about this DIY gift idea is that you can completely customize the gift to your special someone’s liking. Surprises you can place inside the Mason jar range from candy, love letters, self-care essentials and more. Counsel from Cupid: Consider using this DIY gift as a method to cloak other surprises such as concert tickets, gift cards and more.

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4. Create a Spa Kit

Everyone could use a little rest and relaxation once in a while, and Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to treat your significant other. Go full-on DIY and make bath bombs (it’s not that hard, you can make them in the kitchen), homemade soap, sugar scrub and more.  Or, if you have time (or talent) constraints, you can always buy spa products and put them together in a cute basket or package.

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4. Create a Spa Kit

Now you can always just give your loved one a gift card to their favorite spa. (It may be the easiest option, but they’ll still love it.) Counsel from Cupid: If you’re purchasing spa products, get sample or single-use sizes to save money and provide variety.

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5. Custom Drinking Glasses

Customizing a coffee mug or drinking glass is a great way to give your special someone a heartfelt gift they can continue to use for years to come.  There are several ways to easily customize a coffee mug or drinking glass with unique photos or designs.

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5. Custom Drinking Glasses

If you are looking to make a custom photo mug, you can use a third-party service such as Shutterfly or Vistaprint.  Or, if you would rather take a more hands-on approach, you can etch a pair of pint glasses yourself.

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5. Custom Drinking Glasses

Counsel from Cupid: Check out this etching tutorial from Thistlewood Farms that is sure to have your sweetheart toasting to another year of love.  Who knows, maybe glass etching will become your future side hustle?

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6. Grow an Indoor Garden

Yes, roses are normally the go-to for Valentine’s Day, but save some money and grow an indoor garden instead. You can include your loved one’s favorite plants, herbs, succulents or even flowers for a special surprise. The best part is you can work on it together! Counsel from Cupid: Check out this blog for some awesome indoor garden ideas.

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7. Carved Candle Holders

If you are looking to break away from the pink and red color scheme, consider digging out your toolbox and carving custom log candle holders.  Admittedly, this gift idea will take more effort than some of the others on this list, but you can easily source the logs for these from your backyard or from your flame’s favorite hiking spot.

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7. Carved Candle Holders

Once you have your logs, start by gathering tools and clearing your workspace. To complete your project, you will need a saw, a carving utensil, and a drill with an appropriately sized bit.  After you gather your tools, saw your log to the appropriate size. Then, use your drill to cut a hole for your candle. Finally, use a screwdriver or boxcutter to carve your design into the wood.

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7. Carved Candle Holders

If you are unsure about your design abilities, you can always print out designs from the internet and trace one of these onto the log before carving. If you need more help carving, you can check out this helpful tutorial. Here, you will also find tips for shaving, painting and presenting your DIY candle holders.

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8. Finish Projects Around the House

Imagine how excited your Valentine would be if they found out you fixed items on the honey-do list. Whether there’s a physical list or it’s unsaid, you probably have a good idea of things that need a little attention around the house. Maybe the dishwasher hasn’t worked in a while, or the faucet is leaky.

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8. Finish Projects Around the House

Or, if your loved one despises cleaning the toilet, take one for the team and do it yourself.  Just take a few minutes, or a few hours, and get stuff done! Your Valentine will appreciate you knocking things off the list.

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9. Personalized Photo Album

Take your favorite 4x6s or 8×10’s and craft your Valentine a gift that shows exactly how much you care about them.  Printing photos is easy with the help of various online services and retailers—think Shutterfly or Walgreens. Next, take a trip to your local craft store and gather all the supplies you will need for the album.

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9. Personalized Photo Album

Most craft stores will have a wide selection of photo albums that you can easily customize using construction paper, stickers and markers. Counsel from Cupid: If you are more tech-savvy than creative, you can also use Snapfish or Shutterfly to digitally customize a photo album. Just remember to account for the shipping time involved.

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10. Lovable Keychain

Chances are, your loved one carries a set of keys—so why not create a custom keychain that they’ll see every day? Make a photo keychain with an image of you and your  Valentine or pictures of your family to create a sentimental DIY gift. Or, give them a leather conversation heart keychain, stamped with a cute message or saying.

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10. Lovable Keychain

Counsel from Cupid: There are also some cool parachute rope knot key fobs on social media. Check out this blog for step-by-step instructions to create your own.

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10. Lovable Keychain

Counsel from Cupid: There are also some cool parachute rope knot key fobs on social media. Check out this blog for step-by-step instructions to create your own.

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