Affordable, adorable, or edible. Whatever you go for, Valentine’s Day gifts are a fabulous way to show your special someone how much they mean to you.  And if the equation for love is time + commitment, there is no better way to show it than through DIY. After all, we know how the saying goes...

Roses are red, violets are blue

This Valentine’s I haven’t bought you anything new...

But check out this homemade gift that says I love you!

DIY Floral Heart Shaped Wreaths

Don’t want to fork out £20 on a bouquet of flowers? Us neither – but you can make your own and it’s actually super easily. To create this heart shaped wreath you’ll need five or six small bunches of artificial flowers (to show that your love will last a lifetime, not that it’s fake!), a grapevine wreath from your local garden centre, wire cutters, and a hot glue gun. Check out this blog for instructions, get crafty, and hang it in your partner’s favourite place.

Heart Thumbprint Platter

Thumbprints at the ready! This heart thumbprint plate is the ultimate personalised gift and a great opportunity for some finger-painting fun. Just grab a plain serving platter, some multi-surface paint, and a sharpie. Mark our words, this will go down a treat.

Conversation Hearts Pinatas

You’ve heard of love hearts but we’re introducing… The pinata heart! A pinata heart is ideal for Valentine’s Day parties, families and fun loving couples. You’ll need a few bits and bobs for it though like a poster board and some Styrofoam. Once you’ve gathered everything, head over to this tutorial for some expert instructions.

Valentine's Day Bird Feeders

Everyone will be saying “look at those lovebirds” about you and your loved one after you’ve made these romantic bird feeders. All you need for this is some bird seed mix, string, and a heart shaped cookie cutter. Head over to this blog for the step by step guide. We’d recommend pairing this gift with some background music. What about…  Why do birds suddenly appear, every time you are near?

Custom Chocolate Wrappers

Chocolates on Valentine’s Day you say? While it’s not exactly a ground breaking idea, everyone loves chocolate, and it certainly shows you’ve got the taste for romance. And with these personalised chocolate bar wrappers you can be sure to bring a smile to your loved one. Eat your heart out!