BY EMILIE WEINBECK, FEATURES EDITOR
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and finding the perfect gift for someone can be hard on a limited budget and time frame. DIY gifts can be the perfect meaningful gift to give your special someone and not break the bank either. Here are a few DIY gifts that are sure to impress.
If you are someone who loves photos or takes a lot of photos then putting together a scrapbook can be the perfect gift. Many stores have plenty of Valentine’s Day crafts supplies out and you can even find scrapbook kits online if you are not sure where to start. Scrapbooks are the perfect gift to show someone how much you cherish your memories together.
If your partner is into home decor or likes to host friends then this next DIY gift is a great idea for them. Acrylic coasters have become quite popular on the internet, but they can get pretty expensive. It is not hard to make on your own and you can even use your partner’s favorite colors. There are plenty of kits you can buy or you can just look up a YouTube video on how to do it as well. These gorgeous coasters will not disappoint.
Who does not love a warm cup of hot chocolate on a cold and snowy day. Hot chocolate bombs have become quite the rage over the last year and if you are into cooking or baking then this could be the perfect gift for you. All you need is a round chocolate mold, hot chocolate powder and your partner’s favorite hot chocolate toppings to put into the hot chocolate bomb. You can even pick up a cute mug to go along with the gift.
Going along with the food theme, you can decorate small takeout boxes and fill them with your partner’s favorite candy or snacks. This can be perfect for a Valentine’s Day movie date or if your partner enjoys snacking throughout the day. You can find small take out boxes at most stores or online.
If you plan on getting your partner flowers for Valentine’s Day this year then you can spruce up the vase with cute stickers, ribbon, glitter or even personalize it with their name on it. This is a nice way to show you went the extra step into putting thought into a gift without spending much time doing so.
If your partner has a favorite beer or soda that they drink on a regular basis you can decorate the packaging to turn it into a heartwarming gift. All you would need is wrapping paper, some ribbon and a gift tag to transform the package.
If your partner enjoys being out in the garden then this unique gift is for you. Take small mason jars and fill them up with soil. Then decorate the outside of the mason jar and tie your partner’s favorite seed packet onto the outside of the jar with some string or ribbon. You can make enough to fill up a flowerpot so your partner will be ready to get out in their garden the second springtime hits.
Hopefully these easy and cheap DIY gift ideas give you some inspiration for a meaningful gift to give your partner this Valentine’s Day.
