Best DIY Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas for Him or Her

Find a romantic gift for Valentine’s Day or an anniversary to make for your sweetheart on this list of creative DIY Valentine’s Day gift ideas for her or him.

Here’s a list of the best DIY Valentine’s Day gift ideas for him or her. Most of these Valentine’s Day presents for him, or her make lovely gift ideas for any man, woman, or couple on an anniversary, a birthday, or even Christmas.

In other words, each handmade gift on the list of DIY ideas below would be fun to make for your sweetheart or your favorite couple any time of year. Think mom and dad, son and daughter-in-law, or your favorite family friends. And most of the ideas below also make great homemade gifts for a man and woman to give each other on their wedding day or anniversary.

So scroll down to find creative Valentine’s day gifts that any boyfriend, girlfriend, husband, wife, lover, or loving couple is sure to adore. For Valentine’s Day gifts to make with kids for parents and grandparents, pop over to look at this list of Valentine’s Day keepsake gifts kids can make.

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Homemade Valentine’s Day Presents for Him or Her

Find a romantic Valentine’s Day gift idea that your sweetheart will adore with this list of unique Valentine’s Day gift ideas for her or him. Handmade gifts for your sweetie or significant other add a special touch you can’t buy. And this list includes homemade DIY Valentine’s Day gift ideas that will make your sweetheart fall in love again!

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We have placed this list of creative Valentine’s Day gift ideas for him or her into categories to make it easy to find the perfect Valentine’s Day gift that will make your sweetheart swoon with appreciation. Click on the creator of each handmade Valentine’s Day gift idea for the complete step-by-step DIY instructions and craft supply list.

Creative DIY Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas

Make any of these creative Valentine’s Day gift ideas for a boyfriend, girlfriend, husband, or wife!

• Thumbprint Heart Glass Magnets | Rhythms of Play (photo below)
• Easy Thumbprint Heart Necklaces | Rhythms of Play
• Slow Falling Hearts Bottle | Rhythms of Play
• Fingerprint or Thumbprint Keychain Pendants | Rhythms of Play
• Letter (Love) Blocks | Stories By Me
• Heart Prism & Pony Bead Suncatcher | Rhythms of Play
• Marbled Polymer Clay Heart Charms | Buggy and Buddy for Red Ted Art

Personalized DIY Picture Gift Ideas for Valentine’s Day

Personalized photo gifts for Valentine’s day are always a hit with men and women. Try any DIY picture Valentine’s Day presents for him or her listed below.

• Photo Keychain Charms | Rhythms of Play
• DIY Picture Necklace Photo Jewelry | Rhythms of Play (photo below)
• Photo Collage Letters | It’s Always Autumn
• Pop-up Photo Box | Brit + Co
• Photo Coasters | Pop Sugar

Handmade Valentine’s Day Photo Frame Gift Ideas

Make any of these creative Valentine’s Day picture frames to surprise your sweetheart this year, or have a look at any of the pre-made photo frames listed below.

• Heart Tree |Rhythms of Play
• Love Birds | Rhythms of Play
• Strings of my Heart Frames | Sweet Little Bluebird
• You Hold the Key to My Heart Valentine Art | Shaken Together
• “Two Little Lovers Sitting in a Tree” | The Dating Divas
• Photograph or Love Poem in Frame with Seashells | Rhythms of Play

Valentine’s Day Love Note Homemade Gifts

Write love notes and memories down uniquely with these creative homemade DIY Valentine’s Day gift ideas. Give your sweetheart any of the love notes below, and their heart will skip a beat with an appreciation for your thoughtfulness.

• Love Notes Shared Journal | Happy Brown House
• 52 Things I Love About You | Visual Heart
• Homemade Thumb-Buggy Loves You Cards | Rhythms of Play (photo below)

Memory DIY Gift Ideas for Valentine’s Day

Give your sweetheart the gift of your favorite memories with these unique personalized handmade Valentine’s Day gift ideas for him or her!

• Map O’ Love Memory Journal | How Does She
• Printable ‘Our Story’ Love Print | The Dating Divas
• Memory Jar | She’s Crafty

Personalized DIY Valentine’s Day Candle Holder Gift Ideas

Candle holders are an easy romantic Valentine gift idea for a boyfriend, girlfriend, husband, wife, or lover! Gorgeous DIY Valentine’s Day candle holder gift ideas and ready-made Valentine’s Day candle presents are listed below.

• DIY Heart Candle Holder | Rhythms of Play
• Personalized Heart Candle Holder | Rhythms of Play (Photo below)
• Heart Lanterns | Rhythms of Play
• Quadruple Heart Candle Holder | Rhythms of Play
• DIY Log Candle Holders | Petite Modern Life
• Heart Cutout Tealight holders | Mum in the Mad House
• Heart Leaf Lanterns | Rhythms of Play

Carved Expressions of Love Valentine’s Day Gifts

This romantic collection of homemade wooden gift ideas for Valentine’s Day can help you win them over!

• You + Me = LOVE Gift Idea | Rhythms of Play
• Heart With Celtic Knot | Rhythms of Play
• You + Me on a Tree | Three Scoops of Love

Valentine’s Day Mug Gift Ideas

These fantastic mugs for lovers and couples are quick and easy last-minute gift ideas for him or her on Valentine’s Day. The homemade Valentine’s Day mugs listed directly below are simple to make and look gorgeous! You may also like the Valentine’s Day mug gift ideas for them pictured below.

• Confetti painted Heart Mugs | Today’s Creative Life
• DIY Sharpie Mugs | Oh, Honestly

Valentine’s Day Love Bug Crafts

Lovebug crafts are a simple homemade gift idea that anyone can make. Make a few love bugs this Valentine’s Day for someone you love! Lovebug crafts are great Valentine’s Day gifts to hand out to everyone in the workplace or classroom.

• 2 Easy Ways to Make Pom Pom Love Bug Sticker Crafts | Rhythms of Play (photo below)
• Heart-Shaped Love Bugs | Rhythms of Play
• Fingerprint Lovebug Cards | Rhythms of Play
• Best Love Bug Crafts for Valentine’s Day| Rhythms of Play

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DIY Thumbprint Heart Gift Ideas

Thumbprint heart crafts are simple keepsakes that make a lovely gift for someone you love. Try the thumbprint heart gift ideas below.

• Unique fingerprint and thumbprint heart gift ideas for her or him.
• Our favorite homemade Valentine’s Day gifts are thumbprint heart magnets and necklaces.

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Hand Sewn Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas

Sew a pair of sweet little lovebirds and narwals with heart-shaped fins or one of these easy heart projects for your sweetheart this Valentine’s Day.

• Heart Sewing Projects for Beginners | Rhythms of Play
• Narwal Sewing Pattern with a Heart-Shaped Fin | Rhythms of Play
• Sew a Pair of Felt Lovebirds | Rhythms of Play (Pictured below)

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Valentine’s Day Gifts for Him or Her

We hope you like this list of Valentine’s day gift ideas for him and Valentine’s Day gift ideas for her.  This excellent round-up of presents is not only for Valentine’s Day–most of these romantic gift ideas are also perfect for a wedding, an anniversary, a birthday, or Christmas!

If you are looking for homemade Valentine’s Day gift ideas for kids, look at Valentine’s Day Gifts Kids Can Make. Because, like this list of Valentine’s day gift ideas, they aren’t just for Valentine’s day. Valentine gifts kids can make are also great for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Christmas, or a birthday!

If you are looking for DIY and ready-made gift ideas for the whole family, click HERE!

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More Valentine’s Day Ideas:

• Valentine’s Day Art Projects
• Salt Dough Hand and Foot Heart Keepsake
• Heart Art Salt Painting
• Surprise Heart Art