Affordable DIY Valentine's Day Gift Ideas for Him

February 14th is slowly approaching and for some, it's just another day but for others (like me) it's that day to share with your special someone. But let's be real here-- nobody wants to break the bank when shopping for gifts! I've compiled a list of simple and affordable DIY gifts that both your guy and your pocket will love.

1) '52 things I love about you' card deck

Supplies: Deck of cards, hole puncher, two mini binder rings, marker

Punch two holes through each card on one side and bind together with either the rings. On each card, write down one thing you love about your significant other. You can add pictures, inside jokes, whatever you want -- get creative with it!








2)  Man bouquet

Supplies: Flower pot, wooden skewers, tape, styrofoam, stuffing for the pot, gifts (ie. mini liquor bottles, lottery scratch-off cards, candy)

Stick the styrofoam in the pot and cover it with stuffing so it won't be seen. Tape each little gift to a wooden skewer and stick in the pot. Arrange them in a scattered order to make it look like a bouquet. Again, feel free to get creative depending on your guy's taste and what he'll like!






3) Chocolate covered strawberries


Supplies: Semi-sweet chocolate, strawberries, wax paper, baking sheet

Chop chocolate into little pieces and wash/dry the strawberries. Place the chocolate in a glass bowl and microwave on 30-second intervals. (Stir in between, until it becomes smooth). Dip each strawberry in the chocolate, holding by the stem, and place on baking sheet lined with wax paper. Refrigerate strawberries for at least 30 mins-1 hour, until chocolate is firm.



4) Coupon book


Supplies: Coupons, hole puncher, ribbon

Make the coupons by either finding a template online or creating them yourself. Some fun ideas include "Breakfast in bed", "Movie night in", "Massage", etc. Decorate however you'd like and punch holes in each coupon. Finish by making a cover page and tying all together with ribbon.



5) 'Made with love' cookies

Supplies: Mason jar, ribbon, hole puncher, "Made with love" sign, cookie mix

Choose what cookies you'll be making and bake as instructed. Create a small sign the length of the jar that says "Made with love". Punch a hole through the sign and insert ribbon. Wrap ribbon around the top perimeter of the jar and tie a bow through the sign.







Happy Valentine's Day!

xoxo Erica