Looking for inspiration for Valentine's Day? Try these 12 delightful DIY gift ideas
Valentine's Day is the day when loving couples exchange gifts to show how much they care for each other. There are so many gift suggestions for Valentine's Day: flowers, sweets, chocolates, personal grooming products, but also personalized gifts, tailored to the recipients.
And what's could be more personal than a DIY gift? There are innumerable projects that you can attempt to create a personalized gift for Valentine's Day - even if you are a arts and crafts beginner. All you need to do is choose to make something that is both attractive and romantic.
Below, we suggest 12 wonderful ideas for your DIY Valentine's Day gifts.
1. Candle with initials
Make the perfect "tool" to create a romantic atmosphere by using a candle inscribed with your initials. Start by choosing the design and applying it to the candle (as a tracing). Then carve out the tracing with an engraving tool (or similar). Emboss the carving with gold leaf and then put your candle into a candle holder/support: a low bowl, a disc made of wood or cork, for example.
2. Valentine's Day mini terrariums
Tutorial via sugarandcharm.com
Use pink and gold-colored sand and small white stones to create delightful mini terrariums with air plants (such as tillandsias) inside them. These plants are easy to grow and are incredibly pretty!
3. Earrings
Tutorial via heyletsmakestuff.com
Making pretty, Valentine's Day-themed earrings is very simple and there are many materials you can use for this project: just think about what the receipient would like.
4. Heart pincushion
If your Valentine loves sewing, make a cute heart-shaped pincushion using cookie cutters and brightly colored, patterned fabric stuffed with padding.
5. Romantic bath bombs
Tutorial via eccentricitiesbyjvg.com
Treat yourself to a relaxing bath for two by making some romantic DIY bath bombs. You will only need a few ingredients, and you can perfume them however you please.
6. Paper flowers
Tutorial via happinessishomemade.net
Paper flowers are easy to make, last forever and do not need caring for. Cut out paper hearts and glue them together to form a three-dimensional plant - it will be a wonderful gift.
7. Heart-shaped wall decorations
Tutorial via barbaramarie.canalblog.com
A cute "cascade of hearts" will be a constant reminder of your love and is a simply DIY project to undertake.
8. Threaded picture
A picture made with threads and nails? This creation can be put together very easily and you can hang your threaded hearts up on the wall for all to see.
9. Lavender lip balm
Tutorial via sugarandcharm.com
Make a soft and perfumed lavender lip balm by using shea butter and coconut oil. This balm will protect your loved one's lips from the winter cold.
10. Romantic DIY lanterns
Tutorial via thefarmgirlgabs.com
All of us have empty glass jars laying around and we can use these for many DIY projects. Why not make a romantic lantern decorated with hearts, for example?
11. DIY games
Tutorial via themerrythought.com
Couples who love to play tic-tac-toe (aka noughts and crosses, or Xs and Os) can make the play pieces from small painted rocks and the board from cardboard.
12. Cord coasters
Treat yourself to a hot herbal tea for two, creating a romantic atmosphere and complete the picture with two, romantic DIY cord coasters.
What will you give your loved ones for Valentine's Day this year?