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25+ Simple DIY Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas

by Nancy Reynolds January 14, 2019
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This post: 25+ Simple DIY Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas (Updated 1/2025)

 

If you’re on the hunt for super cute and affordable Valentine’s Day gift ideas you can make yourself, look no further! 

We’ve scoured the web, Pinterest and all our favorite do-it-yourself sites and found the cutest (and easiest) DIY Valentine’s Day gift ideas that are perfect for family, teens, sweeties or besties! And, the best part is, most of these won’t break the bank!

25+ Simple DIY Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas

 

Candy Hearts Love Note

We can’t think of a cuter (or romantic) way to let your Valentine know how much you care than by giving them a candy love note and a few fresh flowers as an added bonus. Who wouldn’t love this sweet gift? For the tutorial, visit Pink Pistachio.

 

Heart Monogram Cookies

Nothing says I love you more than home-baked goodies! For the recipe, visit: Hanielas

 

“Love Me” Hanging Floral Heart

This “Love Me” Hanging Floral Heart makes a sweet and adorable presentation without a whole lot of fuss! Just a few simple supplies are needed! For the tutorial visit: A Beautiful Mess.

 

Floral Bouquet with FREE Printable

Here’s an easy Valentine’s Day gift that’s sure to make your sweetheart feel loved. Plus, who can resist a beautiful bouquet of pink and red flowers? For the FREE printable visit: A Bubbly Life

 

12 Months of Pre-Planned Date Nights

I LOVE this easy, clever and thoughtful Valentine’s Day gift idea! Perfect for your sweetie or why not get creative and think of dad & daughter or mom & son “dates?” You can’t go wrong with a homemade gift that says “I love you” every month of the year! For the tutorial along with great date night ideas visit: The Thinking Closet

 

“52 Things I Love About You” Cards

Can’t decide on the one reason you love your Valentine? How ’bout coming up with 52 reasons why they’re so loveable with this clever and fun Valentine’s Day gift! For the tutorial, visit Visual Heart.

 

Sweet n’ Salty Valentine’s Day Popcorn

Whip up this easy, sweet n’ salty Valentine’s Day treat with only five simple ingredients! For the recipe visit: Two Sisters Crafting

 

No-Sew Love Pillow Cover

Two simple supplies you can find at any craft store is all you’ll need to make this loveable DIY No-Sew Love Pillow Cover for your sweetheart. For the full tutorial visit: On Sutton Place

 

Sweet & Simple Candy Bouquet

Valentine’s Day just got a whole lot sweeter with this deliciously Simple and Simple Candy Bouquet! It might look difficult to make, but it’s actually easy! For the tutorial visit: Bewitchin’ Kitchen

 

“It’s a Date” Valentine’s Day Gift Basket

Perfect for husbands, wives, boyfriends or girlfriends, this sweet “Date Night in a Basket” couldn’t be cuter! 

Image: Pinterest

 

“I Love You From the Bottom of My Heart” Bouquet

Any guy would get a kick out of this clever Valentine’s Day bouquet filled with sweet candy, decorative hearts, and Valentine-inspired undies! 

Image: Pinterest

 

Easy Valentine’s Day Bark

Fun to make and even more fun to eat, this Valentine’s Day Bark is deliciously tempting! For the recipe visit: My Crazy Good Life

 

“I Love You More Than Chocolate” Tin with FREE Printable

For a no-fuss approach to Valentine’s Day, this “I Love You More than Chocolate” Tin says it all without going overboard. For the FREE printable visit: Creations by Kara

 

Redeemable Love Coupons with FREE Printables

If you want to give your Valentine something personal and yet super inexpensive, these Redeemable Love Coupons couldn’t be any cuter! Give them a coupon for a backrub, dinner of their choice, breakfast in bed or anything else you can imagine. Get the free printables at I Heart Naptime. 

 

Chocolate-Covered Valentine’s Day Strawberries

How adorable are these delicious Chocolate-Covered Valentine’s Day Strawberries? And, they’re easy to make, too! For the recipe visit: Life Love Liz

 

Love Potion Heart-Shaped Bath Bombs

Who wouldn’t love a heartfelt Valentine’s Day gift that helps you completely unwind and de-stress? Great gift idea for besties or your favorite sweetie! For the tutorial visit: Atta Girl Says.

 

Across the Miles Valentine Care Package

Don’t forget your sweeties across the miles! This Valentine’s Day box filled with sweet messages, candy, and a stuffed animal will remind your college kids, relatives, or sweetheart across the miles just how much they’re loved. 

Image: Pinterest

 

“You Knock My Socks Off” with FREE Printable

Purchase a pair of cute Valentine’s Day socks (any red or pink socks will work great, too) and attach this cute “You Knock My Socks Off” FREE printable for a perfectly cozy and sweet gift! For the FREE printable visit: Overstuffed Life

 

Romantic Floral Heart Wreaths

So easy, romantic and inexpensive, these Floral Heart Wreaths are made with $1 bunches of artificial flowers from the dollar store. Give them alone or use them to decorate a package! For the tutorial visit: Design Improvised.

 

“You’re the Balm” with FREE Printable

This cute and clever idea is easy and inexpensive! Purchase your favorite Valentine’s Day colored EOS lip balm and add it to this FREE printable from Overstuffed Life. A simple and thoughtful gift any girl would love!

 

Distressed Love Sign

For the crafter who loves to put a little heart into her gifts, this distressed wood sign is the perfect understated, yet elegant gift! For the easy tutorial visit: Doing Splendid

 

“Be My Valentine” Movie Night Basket

Such an easy and fun gift idea! Add a couple of tickets to the movies, their favorite snacks and a heart-shaped box of candy and you’ll have the perfect Valentine’s Day gift for the movie lover on your list. (TIP: Any cute container will do!) 

Image: Pinterest

 

Valentine’s Day Heart Flower Suckers

Cute as can be for besties, these Valentine’s Heart Flower Suckers are fun to make and fun to eat! For the tutorial visit: Keeper of the Cheerios

 

“Pick Me!” Valentine’s Day Pudding Cups

So sweet and yummy, these “Pick Me” Pudding Cups are a fun way to show someone how much you love them! Great for kids, grandkids or just for fun! For the how-to visit: Mama Loves Food

 

“I Won the Lottery When  I Met You!”

Show your Valentine that you “hit the jackpot” when they came into your life with this clever and fun basket idea! 

Image: Pinterest

 

Valentine’s Day Strawberry Sugar Scrub

Just four simple ingredients are all you need to make this simple Valentine’s Day-inspired Strawberry Sugary Scrub! For the tutorial visit: Totally the Bomb

 

Looking for more Valentine’s Day gift ideas? Here’s another post you might enjoy:

DIY Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas Teens Will Love

 

 

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