No one actually wants a stuffed puppy holding an "I Love You" heart pillow for Valentine's Day, and finding an original gift for your bae can be so difficult and really pricey. Instead, opt for a sweet DIY gift. The effort you put into it will show your valentine how much you care, and you will feel accomplished af for making it all on your own. These unique pressies are Pinterest-approved and super cute. Guaranteed V-Day victory!
1. Snickers Bouquet
Yes, flowers are a nice gift, but bring them to the next level by literally wrapping them in candy!
What You Need For Your Snickers Bouquet:
Long Stem Red Rose Bouquet
Snickers Singles Size Chocolate Candy Bars
2. Romantic Cork Board
This is a great gift that is not only sweet, but also super easy. Literally, all you need to buy is a cork board, and then you can print out the rest! Don't worry, though, because the gift is still super meaningful and bae will love it.
3. Photo Box
Tired of the boring old scrapbook? Give your significant other an adorable little photo box, filled with your fave pics together. That way they can keep it on their bedside table and open it every time they think of you!
What You Need For Your Photo Box:
Dedoot Square Gift Boxes
YAMA Satin Ribbon
Ruisita Foam Heart Stickers
4. Memories Shadow Box
Not into the photo box? Here's another way to display your memories: with a shadow box! Decorate the back wall and then drop in all of the memorabilia you want! It's way easier than a scrapbook and it makes for great wall decor!
What You Need For Your Memories Shadow Box:
Stonehouse Collection Hearts Printer Paper
Me & My Big Ideas Alphabet Stickers
5. Kisses Jar
Keep bae thinking of you 24/7 with a jar of kisses for when you're not around! This simple gift will be MUCH appreciated because who doesn't love chocolate??
What You Need For Your Kisses Jar:
Kisses Hershey's Kisses
Ball 32-Ounce Mason Jar
6. Bath Bomb Valentine
Yes, giving your S.O. a bath bomb is a nice gift in itself, but when you package it up like this, it becomes even sweeter. Plus, it will look so cute in their bathroom!
What You Need For Your Bath Bomb Valentine:
BODY & EARTH Bath Bombs
Ball 32-Ounce Mason Jar
7. Heart-Shaped Bath Bombs
As an added bonus to the bath bomb try making them yourself! It's surprisingly super easy. Just follow these instructions to make them yourself!
8. Felt Heart Mobile
This little guy is so unbelievably adorable, your bae will never be able to look at it without smiling and thinking of you.
What You Need For Your Felt Heart Mobile:
The Felt Store Acrylic Felt Sheet
Micomon Black and White Baker's Cotton Twine
Waddell Hardwood Dowel
Coquimbo Sewing Kit
9. Memory Tree
Create a beautiful display for your bae that can house all of your pics together! This way, you can swap out photos as you take more and more!
What You Need For Your Memory Tree:
MyGift White Ceramic Round Plant Pot
10. Heart Branch Wall Art
Head out into the wild and collect a bunch of branches to help you complete this gorgeous piece of wall art for your bae! All you're going to need aside from a whole lot of wood is some pink paint and string!
What You Need For Your Heart Branch Wall Art:
Apple Barrel Acrylic Paint in Fuchsia
Vivifying String
11. Heart-Shaped Jewelry Catchall
If your valentine needs a bit of a cleaning intervention and you're constantly finding all of their little trinkets all over the place, then you need to make them this adorable little catchall! It's so easy to do, but making it yourself is much more meaningful than buying them something at the store.
12. Striped Love Wall Art
Show your love for your S.O. while also providing them with a gorg piece of decor! Get your hands dirty and DIY bae this adorable wall art.
What You Need For Your Striped Love Wall Art:
Stencil Revolution Love Stencil Template
Krylon Glitter Spray Paint
Woodpeckers 18 Inch Wooden Circle
13. Heart Blanket
Snuggle up with bae in this heart-covered blanket! Even when you're not there, they will think of you every time they're wrapped up in it.
What You Need For Your Heart Blanket:
Jacquard Red Fabric Paint
PHF Knit Throw Blanket
14. Painted Heart Frames
Not only can you decorate this frame any way your heart desires, but when you give it to bae, put in your fave couple pic as an added bonus! These are really easy to make. Just get your hands on the heart-shaped frames and then the rest is up to you!
15. Word Tile Frame Art
Write a little message for your valentine to hang in their room. Put your names together, or keep it simple with I love you. Either way, it'll make an adorable and meaningful gift!
What You Need For Your Word Tile Frame Art:
Bargain Paradise Aged Paper
Egofine Dark Red Picture Frame
16. Be Mine Wall Art
Decorate your valentine's wall with your love by making them this super simple wall art. All you need is a slab of wood, some white paint, and a whole lot of creativity!
17. "Open When" Letters
Why does the love need to stop on February 15th? Give your bae these letters for Valentine's Day with strict instructions to open them up at specific times throughout the year.
What You Need For Your "Open When" Letters:
18. Memory Box
Take a trip down memory lane with bae by filling up this box with fun anecdotes and sweet pics. You'll spend all night laughing and reminiscing and then making new memories for next year's gift!
What You Need For Your Memory Box:
US Art Supply Markers
Aleks Melnyk Stencil
Walnut Hollow A Box
19. Cookie Making Kit
This pressie is dinner and a date all in one (yes, cookies count as dinner). Bake some sugar cookies, then put them in a cute box with frosting, sprinkles, and toppings. Decorate them together for a night of sugar and giggles.
What You Need For Your Cookie Making Kit:
Wilton Cookie Cutter
Wilton Valentine's Day Sprinkles
Pillsbury Icing
Betty Crocker Cookie Mix
20. Bouquet of Gifts
Flowers are quite possibly the worst gift ever – they're basically pointless and self destruct after like four days. Waste. Of. Money. Instead, make your lovah a DIY version full of stuff they'll actually use, like candy, deodorant, and if you're feeling super ~fancy~ socks rolled up like roses.
What You Need For Your Bouquet of Gifts:
HERSHEY'S Various Treats and Toiletries
Wilton Sticks
American Balloon Company Curling Ribbon
Homeford A Bucket
21. Sweets For Your Sweet
This yummy gift is super cheap and easy to make, but still totally thoughtful. Buy your S.O. their favorite candy and decorate each bag with a funny pun. You can personalize the box with pics of the two of you and lots of glitter.
What You Need For Your Sweet Box:
Sunworks Construction Paper
markers Markers
Walnut Hollow A Box
22. Cutesy Candy Jar
This DIY is perfect for the holiday of hearts, but you don't have to deck your candy jar in Xs and Os. If that's not bae's ~thing~, paint your candy machine in their favorite colors.
What You Need For Your Candy Jar:
Carousel Gumball Machine
23. S'mores For Your BFFs
Sending love to your whole crew? Grab a bag of heart-shaped mega mallows, some graham crackers, and mini chocolate bars to make cute s'mores kits. Include a ~love~ note inside with the date and time 0f your Galentine's Day bonfire/marshmallow roast.
What You Need For Your S'Mores:
Campfire Heart-Shaped Marshmallows
HERSHEY'S Mini Hershey's Chocolate Bars
Honey Maid Graham Crackers
Cambiar Little Plastic Bags
24. Secret Mission
Plan a V-Day scavenger hunt with clever clues and a fun prize or activity at the end.
What You Need For Your Secret Mission:
US Art Supply Markers
Sunworks Construction Paper
Mars Treats and Other Prizes
25. Lottery Bouquet
Stumped on what to get your brand-new bae? Can't go wrong with a handmade lotto ticket bouquet. Everyone loves money!
What You Need For Your Lottery Bouquet:
Homeford Bucket
Wilton Sticks
US Art Supply Markers
26. 14 Days of Treats
Starting on February 1, give your S.O. a tasty treat or cheap little present every day. It's a sweet way to draw out the Love Day fun.
What You Need For 14 Days of Treats:
Swedish Fish
Hot Tamales
27. 52 Things I Love About You
YOUR HAIR, YOUR EYES, YOUR OLD LEVI'S, WHEN WE KISS I'M HYPNOTIZED! Miley had the right idea – telling bae what you love about them is always a win. Write one trait you adore on each card, then bind them with rings into a little book.
What You Need For Your Card Book:
Swingline Hole Puncher
Sharpie
28. Themed Box
Pick your ride-or-die's favorite color, movie, country, or whatever and fill a box full of on-theme trinkets.
What You Need For Your Themed Box:
eBoot Glitter Foam Stickers
Walnut Hollow A Box
29. Love Lyrics
Fill a mason jar with all the song lines that remind you of your S.O. They'll love the romantic gesture, even if you don't agree on music.
What You Need For Your Lyrical Gift:
US Art Supplies Markers
Sunworks Construction Paper
Ball Mason Jar
30. Scrapbook
Movie tickets, concert stubs, cute notes, and photos are the perfect love tokens to fill a book with. Even if you're not the craftiest fish in the sea, bae will appreciate that you kept so many mementos.
What You Need For Your Scrapbook:
INNOCHEER Scrapbook
iBayam Pens
Jazzstick Stickers
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Carolyn Twersky is an associate editor for Seventeen covering celebrities, entertainment, politics, trends, and health. On her off time, she's probably watching Ru Paul's Drag Race, traversing NYC for the best donuts, or, most likely, enjoying time in her favorite place in the world: her bed.
