14 Thoughtful Handmade Valentine’s Gifts For Him
This post is all about romantic handmade Valentine’s gifts for him.
There is something so special about giving a handmade Valentine’s gift that is perfectly customized to your loved one!
Whether you love crafting or not, this list shares easy to create Valentine’s gifts that your partner will truly cherish.
I tried to include a good mix of ideas for last minute valentines gifts and gifts tailored to if you’re in a long distance relationship!
Pair one of these gifts with a thoughtful handmade Valentine’s card or put together a cute Valentine’s basket with a few of these ideas and you’re good to go!
Benefits of DIY Valentine’s gifts for him
- DIY gifts can be more affordable
- You can add your own unique spin to them
- Customizable and personalized to include special memories, their name etc.
- Can be more eco-friendly since they generally use less packaging and resources compared to mass-produced items
- They’re fun to create and can help you get into the Valentine’s spirit while you craft!
Best Handmade Valentine’s Gifts For Him
1. DIY magnetic photo frame for a personal touch
Create mini photo frames from clay and add photos of your favorite memories together. You can use Polaroids or small photo prints.
This air dry clay is easy to mold and then use his favorite colors to paint the frame.
Add a few magnets on the back so he can add them to his fridge or workspace.
2. Customized love coupon book for a unique gift
Create a set of coupons for things he’ll love, like “movie night pick” or “breakfast in bed.”
Then throughout the year, he can cash them in so that it is the gift that keeps on giving!
3. Custom T-Shirt with your face on it (;
This one might be a bit more advanced but it was so cute so I had to add it! Create a shirt with your face all over it. It’s a fun and cheeky idea that I’m sure he will get a kick out of.
Use iron-on transfers to add your face to a plain shirt or hoodie.
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4. Memory Jar
Decorate a jar and fill it with the special memories you shared together. Throw in a few funny moments as well!
If you run out of ideas you can also mention things you love about him.
5. Photo collage or scrapbook with your favorite photos
If you’re not one for words, make a scrapbook instead! Printing photos is super cheap and you can also thrift a photo book to decorate.
Get crafty with stickers, momentos, washi tape, and more to really personalize it.
6. Create a recipe jar of his favorite meal or dessert
Add in all of the dry ingredients of his favorite meal or dessert that he can make when he’s missing you! Be sure to add a recipe card with cooking or baking instructions to the jar.
There are tons of food that will work for this like:
- pancake mix, cookies, brownies
- hot chocolate
- soup
- chai tea mix
- more advanced: salsa, pasta sauce, jam etc.
These are great if you are mailing your gift to your long distance lover!
7. Jar of date night ideas
If you have been dating for a while you may have found yourself doing the same thing over and over again. Mix things up by creating a jar of creative date night ideas you have never done before or haven’t done in a while.
To make it extra special and Valentine’s themed, add kisses to slips of paper and write the date idea on the back!
8. Map art of memorable places
Thrift a frame and print out a map to mark some of your favorite places you have visited or spots that mean a lot to your relationship
- Where you met
- First date
- Favorite vacations
- Where your wedding was
- First home or apartment
*If framed art isn’t his thing you can also make coasters that feature memorable spots! Add some modepodge to protect the map and seal it in!
9. A basket of DIY self-care items
Everyone can benefit from an at-home spa night! And it is rare that a guy may buy himself things to pamper himself.
Give him an excuse to pamper himself with DIY self-care products like:
- DIY face mask
- DIY shower steamers
- DIY body scrub
- DIY lotion
- An essential oil roller of calming scents
*This is of course a generalization! Some guys may be more into skincare. Which just means they will appreciate this gift even more (:
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10. Homemade valentines chocolate bark
Chocolate bark is super easy to make and basically everyone loves it!
All you need to do is pour melted chocolate on a pan with parchment paper. Then add pink, white, and red candies to fit the Valentine’s day theme!
Sea salt, nuts, and caramel are great additions as well to bring in more flavors.
I love to use stasher bags for homemade gifts because you can doodle on the outside and they can reuse them afterward too!
11. Date night recipe book
If your loved one is a foodie, put together a recipe book of meals and drinks you guys can make together in the upcoming year for fun dates.
You could theme each page with specific date nights like certain countries, flavors, or unique guidelines (all seasonal food, all local food, all food a specific color etc.)
12. Customized coffee mug or other pottery
You can thrift a plain mug or dish (for watches, jewelry, keys etc.) and then decorate it with a ceramic marker!
All you need to do is bake it afterward to make your design or sweet sayings permanent.
13. Decorated plant pot
Pick up a cute plant pot and stamp on designs or a funny saying they will appreciate.
Opt for a succulent if your loved one is not a big gardener since they are super easy to care for.
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14. Create a favorite things jar that is completely personalized
Thrift a large unique jar and fill it with his favorite items. Maybe these are items he doesn’t buy himself super often!
This could be snacks, candy, self-care items (beard oil, shaving kit, hair products).
It can be fun to mix in more luxurious items with more silly items that may be inside jokes.
15. Painted rocks with words of affirmation
Go on a walk and find stones to paint with words of affirmation. Then hide them around his house, in his car, in his travel bag etc.
You could turn it into a scavenger hunt for him to find the rocks or just leave them for him to find later!
Diy valentines gifts for guys
I hope this list gave you plenty of inspiration to create something unique for your loved one! I don’t see anything wrong with flowers, a card, and chocolate (even for guys!) but sometimes it is nice to create something more personalized and memorable. Happy Valentine’s Day!
Have any other handmade Valentine’s gifts for him ideas? Let us know in the comments below! I’m sure others in the community would love to learn from you as well.
Stay well,
Maggie
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