There's no better way to show your affection for the special person in your life than with a hand-made gift, and this Valentine's Day, Prima has selected some of the best.
From homemade Valentine's cards to sentimental keepsakes and handmade chocolates they'll cherish, we have plenty of ideas for a creative gift for your partner no matter what your crafting level.
Showing someone you care doesn't have to mean spending a fortune on expensive gifts. When it comes to celebrating Valentine's Day, the time and effort you put into expressing love can be priceless – and there are so many easy craft projects which allow you do to that.
Reminding them of special moments by making a scrapbook or photo box is inexpensive but rich in memories. Creating a token to help them with one of their hobbies, such as reading, shows you appreciate them for who they are. And making homemade chocolate truffles is going to be much more delicious than a shop-bought gift box.
This Valentine's Day, take the time to make your loved one a gift straight from the heart with little touches that have a special significance to the two of you. For example, your Valentine’s Day craft may feature their favourite colour, reference an in-joke or have a secret message hidden in it. After all, if you can’t be mushy and sentimental on Valentine’s Day, when can you?
Creating a DIY Valentine’s gift is easier than you think. Browse our ideas and click through to our simple step-by-step guides to make your perfect present.
Do you love crafting? Share your creations with us by tagging @primamag in your pictures on Instagram!
1
Heart wall hanging
Surprise your loved one with this pretty wall hanging that is sure to brighten up your home.
It's such a fun project to make and the perfect introduction to paper craft!
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Pop-up Valentine's card
Make a pop-up card for Valentine's Day and show your other half your heart is just bursting for them! And get even more crafty and make your own envelope with our guide, too.
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Homemade chocolate truffles
Give your favourite chocoholic a Valentine's treat with this decadent recipe for homemade truffles. Pop them in a pretty box for a perfect present.
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Photo box
Print off your favourite photographs of the pair of you and make a sweet personalised photo box to look through together. A simple Valentine's day craft they're sure to appreciate.
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Butterfly heart canvas
Send their heart into a flutter with this gorgeous butterfly artwork that you'll want on display long after Valentine's Day. It's so easy to make and looks so professional.
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Heart-motif cushion
Turn your home into a love den with this gorgeous cushion design that you can make so easily – you just need some buttons!
These cushions will make a lovely addition to any sofa or bed.
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Paper heart tree
This makes a lovely addition to your table or sideboard, and is the perfect way to inject a bit of romantic decor into your Valentine's Day dinner.
You only need some coloured paper to make this beautiful display – it's a great way to get crafty on a budget.
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Make a trendy terrarium
Forget flowers, make your loved one an on-trend terrarium to cherish this Valentine's Day – it's a fabulous present if your Valentine is green-fingered. It'll last longer, too!
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Scented fabric hearts
Use up fabric scraps to create these pretty fabric hearts. Scented with dried lavender, they're perfect to hang in the bedroom or pop in the drawer to keep clothes smelling fresh.
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Love heart hot water bottle
Give your loved one something to snuggle up with when you're not there. This cosy heart-motif hot water bottle is one to be treasured and a great project if you're new to using a sewing machine, too.
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Scented candles
Making your own scented candles is much cheaper than buying them from a high-end shop. Plus this way, you can choose your Valentine's favourite scent. Perfect for setting the mood for a romantic night in.
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Knitted teddy bear
This isn't any old Valentine's teddy bear, this is a beautiful hand knitted bear to treasure. Your Valentine will be sure to love this gift.
Our free knitting pattern takes you through how to make a teddy bear step-by-step – it's a great project for improver knitters.
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Heart-shaped envelope
Make your own folded heart envelope. This easy craft could be made to go with a homemade Valentine's card or a sweet love note and is so easy to make. Check out our ideas for lovely Valentine's messages to write on it, too.
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Pretty paper flowers
Rather than buy a bunch of roses – make them! These delicate paper flowers will show them how much you care. Stick them to a card or make enough to put in a vase for a bouquet that will last forever.
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Marbled notebook
This gorgeous marbling effect will transform a notebook into something special. Add a personal note to make it a keep-forever Valentine's gift.
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Homemade milk bottle vase
These decoupagé vases are the perfect personal touch for displaying Valentine's flowers. Plus they'll make a gorgeous table centrepiece.
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Patchwork Valentine's Day card
This is a lovely and really easy card and the perfect way to say I love you. Your special someone won't believe their luck!
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Paper quilled Valentine's card
Make a homemade Valentine's card with a difference using paper quilling. The technique is sweet yet effective (and easy to do). And check our out favourite Valentine's Day messages to put inside.
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Create a beautiful scrapbook
Gather memories of your favourite times as a couple – ticket stubs, holiday photos, sketches of places you've visited – and make a scrapbook. It's a gorgeous keepsake your partner can keep adding to.
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Make a dip-dye bag
If your partner's more about the practical than petals, make them a dip-dye shopper bag to brighten up their everyday.
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