10 Easy DIY Valentine’s Day Gifts For Your Favorite People

by John Griffith
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Love is in the air and we are excited. Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and it’s time to start planning what you are going to get your most important people. This holiday is all about showing the people you love – your partner, parents, siblings, friends -just how much you care. And is there a better way to show someone your pure intentions than making them something with your own two hands? No matter if you are a novice or a pro at crafting, there is something very special about putting in the extra thought and effort into a handmade V-day craft. That’s why we’ve prepared some inspiration. Here are some of our favorite ideas for easy DIY Valentine’s Day gifts you can give to your loved ones.

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and it’s time to start planning gifts

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There is something very special about putting in the extra effort in a handmade gift

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DIY Valentine’s Day Gifts

The best gifts, no matter the occasion, are always the ones that come from the heart. And nothing says “from the heart” more than a handmade Valentine’s gift. In our list you will find plenty of ideas that will infuse your holiday with love and bring a smile to your loved one’s faces.

The best gifts are always the ones that come from the heart

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#Birch Candleholder

If your loved one likes candles, but already has enough of them, this cute birch candleholder is a great choice. It’s practical and looks amazing. You would think it took hours to make, but will be surprised to learn how easy it truly is. A classic spin on lovers carving their names onto trees, this cute little holder is a very sweet present.

Get the tutorial at Cutesy Crafts.

If your loved one likes candles, this cute birch candleholder is a great choice

diy valentines day gifts birch candle holder

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#Heart Emoji Necklace

In the past we used to show our bond with people by wearing half heart necklaces with your favorite person. Today we do it by sending texts and uploading photos with heart emojis. So, why not bring the two together? This heart emoji necklace is peak cuteness! It’s super easy to make, and it’s something you and your favorite person can share.

Get the tutorial at Aww Sam.

This heart emoji necklace is peak cuteness that you can share 

hand holding emoji necklaces

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#Pom-Pom Hearts

This DIY is very easy, yet super effective. While it may not be the grandest of gifts, it is something your loved one can carry with them on the daily or hang somewhere they can always see. That way they will constantly be reminded of your love. These cute little pom-pom hearts can be used as a keychain, a phone charm, as a decoration, or as ornaments on a little love branch tree.

Get the tutorial at The House That Lars Built.

This is something your loved one can carry with them on the daily or hang somewhere

heart pom pom valentine tree

@The House That Lars Built

#Painted Wine Glasses

Toast with your significant other, family member, or friends with these adorable hand-painted Valentine’s Day wine glasses. This simple DIY project is best fitted with a nice bottle of wine and some chocolates. These glasses are super easy to make, all you need some glass paint, heart-shaped cookie cutters, tape, a few other supplies and some free time.

Get the tutorial at The Decorated Cookie.

Toast with your significant other with these adorable hand-painted Valentine’s Day wine glasses

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#Bath Tea

This is a super original present, and it’s quite easy to make. If your loved one enjoys having spa days and the aroma of tea, then this will surely be a hit. And the best thing is that it is customizable. You can easily tailor it to fit the person’s preferred flower and fragrance preferences. Pick flowers that have a calming affect like lavender or chamomile for the full relaxing spa day effect.

Get the tutorial at A Pumpkin & A Princess.

This is a super original present, and it’s quite easy to make

diy valentines day gifts bath tea made by hand

@A Pumpkin and A Princess

#Rope Heart Coasters

Coasters are always a cool present. But they are especially cool when you’ve made them yourself. These beautiful heart-shaped coasters are made from some simple rope, yet they look super stylish when placed on the table. If your loved one enjoys a good farmhouse decor, then they will certainly appreciate the style of these coasters.

Get the tutorial at DIY Beautify.

These beautiful heart-shaped coasters are made from some simple rope, yet they look super stylish

rope heart shaped diy coaster for cups

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#Heart Bookmark

The way to the heart is through a good book. If your loved one is a bookworm, then this is the perfect handmade gift for them. These cute, heart-shaped bookmarks will help keep their page while always reminding them just how much they mean to you. With some card stock, glue and an easy tutorial you can make a ton of these cute little bookmarks to give to all your book loving people.

Get the tutorial at Hey, Let’s Make Stuff.

If your loved one is a bookworm, then this is the perfect handmade gift for them

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@Hey, Let’s Make Stuff

#Origami Heart Bouquet

A fresh bouquet of flowers is always a great choice for Valentine’s Day. However, fresh flowers don’t last very long. On the bright side there is an alternative. Why gift flowers that can wilt, when you can gift a bouquet that will stay “fresh” forever? This simple origami heart flower bouquet will surely put a smile on its recipient’s face, and they can cherish it forever.

Get the tutorial at Design Improvised.

Why gift flowers that can wilt, when you can gift a bouquet that will stay “fresh” forever? 

origami heart bouquet in a blue painted mason jar

@Design Improvised

#Thumbprint Vase

Valentine’s Day is a time when a lot of fresh flowers are constantly being gifted. And that’s where this DIY comes in handy. It’s beautiful and practical. This simple thumbprint vase is a super cute way to display flowers and fits perfectly with the V-day vibe. When gifting it you can fill it up with fake or fresh flowers for an added effect.

Get the tutorial at It All Started With Paint.

This simple thumbprint vase is a super cute way to display flowers

white painted mason jar with finger print hearts

@It All Started With Paint

#Heart Dog Scarf

As we said Valentine’s Day isn’t just for couples. It’s a time to show all your special people or animals some love. Add your four-legged friend to the holiday festivities by making them a cool, stylish heart dog scarf to wear proudly. This DIY is super fun to make and doesn’t even require any sowing.

Get the tutorial at Sarah Hearts.

Add your four-legged friend to the holiday festivities by making them a cool scarf

beagle dog wearing a heart dog scarf

@Sarah Hearts

These were some of the best DIY Valentine’s Day gifts you can make to surprise your loved ones. We hope you found this article useful. Now that you have plenty of inspiration, it’s time to roll up your sleeves and get crafty!

These were some of the best DIY Valentine’s Day gifts you can make

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John Griffith

John Griffith is a young, passionate journalist. Writing has been John’s hobby ever since he was a boy. He has worked in some of the UK’s most successful news portals over the course of his professional career but found his forever home at Archzine.