DIY Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas

Last Updated on February 5, 2015

Red roses, chocolate, champagne and heart-shaped candies can only mean one thing –Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching and love is in the air! Valentine’s Day can be one of the most romantic holidays for couples in love. Oddly enough, however, it can also be one of the most stressful holidays for couples. Why? They want to show their love – but they don’t know how, or they are afraid of disappointing their better half.

Here are some fun and stress-free ideas to surprise your loved one and show them how much you care for them on Valentine’s Day (and every day of the year, for that matter).

The “Why I Love You” Jar

We all love to hear why we’re loved. Here’s an easy DIY way to remind your partner about all the things that make them special to you. All you have to do is write down each thing you love about them on separate small pieces of colored paper and put them in a clear jar marked “Why I love you.” It’s a sure way to bring a smile to their face and a great way to remind them why you love them.

Romantic Picnic at Home

Dining out at busy restaurants on Valentine’s Day can drain all the romance out of your date night. There are crowds, long wait times and you can’t get a reservation anywhere. Why not keep the romance at home and plan a romantic picnic dinner with all of your favorite foods and drinks? Make the room cozy and warm with a quilted blanket on the floor and a few safely-placed lit candles. You can even bring some fun into the night by making s’mores over some of your candles.

“Open When” Envelopes

Not only is this a great gift idea but one of the most thoughtful. We’ve all had days when all we want is to hear words of kindness, encouragement, praise or to just know that we’re loved and appreciated. Writing personalized notes that are tailored to your partner’s personality for different times and situations is a heartfelt way to show them how much you love them and that you’ll always be there for them. Some examples of when a good time to open them might be: after a fight, when you’re feeling down, when you miss me…and you can include photos, inspiring quotes or poems, inside jokes you only share together, etc.

A Bag of Your Partner’s “Favorite Things”

This could be the easiest yet most fun way to surprise your Valentine. The ideas and possibilities are endless. Fill the bag with all of their favorite things – and even some surprises, like tickets to a concert or sporting event!

12 Months of Pre-Planned  Date Nights

Setting aside one special date night every month is a fun way to plan your special time together. Think about seasonal outings for each month that are tailored around your interests together, and let the fun begin! There are many creative ways that you can present these to your partner – in a jar, on a ring of cards,  in a basket with envelopes, in a three-ring binder – the possibilities are endless!
We hope these DIY gift ideas have inspired you to make this Valentine’s Day a memorable one!

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Happy Valentine’s Day from Granite Transformations!