DIY Valentine's Gifts

V-day is just around the corner and if you're anything like me, you haven't even given this Hallmark Holiday a thought! Brian and I have never really been into Valentine's Day. This will be our... 13th (???... I think that's right...) V-Day together and the first few were really cute. I wore a red dress and got my hair and make-up done... blah blah blah. But after that... Go out? Why???? It's so cold!!!! As for gifts, (and this sounds so terrible but I gotta keep it real...) if we want something, we just buy it. We work hard and have all of these little hustles on the side (I sell everything and anything we don't need or use anymore.) So we allow ourselves to indulge (within reason). Plus, after so many celebrations and holidays, what does one buy for their spouse? Running.Outta.Options. 

After we bought our home in 2013, we started cooking each other surprise dinners on V-day. We would go to the food store together, split up and pay separately. Then, go home and cook each other a meal we knew the other would love! One year, Brian hinted HARD to make him lobster and a fat, filet mignon. So much for a surprise. (eye roll) But we did really enjoy that! 

Over the years, we have been DIYing Valentine gifts and I thought I would share some favorites! 

Brian LIVES for puns... So, I found these plant puns from Good House Keeping. (Find the DIY here... the pun printouts are free to download) I went simple with the pots because Brian isn't really into pink hearts. 

This Root beer Float kit was one of my faves! I found the inspiration at Thirty Hand Made Days. (<--- Use this link to download the free PDF printout.) I filled the basket with tissue paper and added some ribbon to make it cuter. Couldn't find any pictures though so just use your imagination. Bri loved this! And I reaped the benefits of this gift, too! Homeboy can't drink a gallon of root beer and eat a gallon of ice cream... he'd get sick and I wouldn't dare let that happen ;) 

7 Days of Love was another hit I did one year. I was inspired by The Dating Diva. You can find the printable PDF here. 

I LOVEEEEE this Man Bouquet idea! I may even ask Brian not to read this post until after V-Day so I can make it for him this year. Tick Tock, Cyndi. It's 4 days away! 

Feeling inspired to be creative this Valentine's Day? Check out more gift ideas at Dating Divas Most Popular Valentine Ideas. 

Thanks for stopping by!

Cyndi