DIY Romantic Valentine's Day Ideas for Him

Making something for your loved one is always better than buying something. Why? Because you can get really personal with their gift. You could root through your memory box or dig up old love notes to make something special, like a picture made of the first cards you sent each other. Not only will you love taking a trip down memory lane, but you will earn lots of brownie points for sentimentality. If memories aren't his thing, what about making a bouquet from his favorite chocolate bars?

The ideas here are not only economical but they are quick and easy to whip up, too! Have fun!

Make a picture out of a love letter that one of you sent to the other. You can also use pages out of a book. You will need a nice card for backing.

• Prepare the frame by pasting paper in the pre-cut mat.
• Then, paste your love letter to a sturdy piece of card stock.
• Have your stencils ready—you can print some off of the Internet.
• Draw the shapes onto the letter and then cut out carefully.
• Paste onto the already prepared pre-cut mat.
• You can either frame this or give it as-is.

These took under twenty minutes to make from start to finish and they turned out adorable! All you need is: marshmallows, white chocolate bark, sprinkles (or crushed graham cracker, coconut, etc.), popsicle sticks or paper straws, and red food coloring.

• First, prepare the marshmallows by cutting a slit in them and putting in the popsicle or decorative stick.
• Have your decorative elements ready in bowls nearby, whether you're using sprinkles, toasted coconut, or nuts.
• Melt the chocolate bark. Be careful when you do this because it can burn very easily. When it's melted, add just a drop of red food coloring to it — easy does it. Adjust until you get the color that you want. You might want to put aside some bark that you don't want to be dyed.
• Then, dip the marshmallow in the chocolate and roll in your toppings.
• Let it dry upright in a cup.

This is perfect for your sweetie who's deployed. Measure cardstock to the same exact size as the flaps and sides of the mailing box. Then decorate each piece of cardstock to your liking. Glue it to the flaps and sides of a box. Fill the box with goodies and send it to your honey!

You can find templates for your panty cards online and use things like lace to give it a realistic effect. In the local fabric or craft store, you can often buy short pieces of ribbon instead of getting a whole roll.

Get some nice scrapbook paper and trace around your little one's hands to make this adorable card that will make your spouse's heart skip a beat.

The longer the piece of paper in the middle, the more you love your sweetie!

This is very simple to make. All you have to do is split a sausage in half and fry an egg inside it. If you don't fancy this, there are also heart-shaped molds that you can fry your eggs in without the need for the sausage ;)

Watch the video for instructions step-by-step.

You can upcycle items to make new ones like these awesome baseballs turned into roses. Use a utility knife to cut along the stitching and dismantle the ball.

You'll need about 5 baseballs per rose. Glue the "petals" in three to five layers, glueing each layer as you go along and staggering the petals.

For the gummy bear fan in your life, this is a quick and cheap idea to whip up! That makes it great for those of us who do things at the last minute!

Choose stiff card stock that you love, then cut it, attach the baggie inside, fold the top, punch a hole, and add a coordinating ribbon!

Oreos are so much yummier when dipped in icing. Add heart sprinkles for an easy peasy valentine treat. You can make your own icing or use white chocolate bark for this. You should be able to find lollipop sticks at either a craft store or your local supermarket.

See more instructions for making the Oreos step-by-step from makoodle.

This is an adorable idea for a Valentine's Day gift for your sweet heart. Get three poster boards and cut out an 'I", a "heart," and a "U." Take three pictures (one with each poster). Buy a three-photo picture frame, and you have a cute personal gift for your sweetie.

This is quite a simple and neat way to up-cycle a mason jar into a little favor. Get a pack of Reese's Pieces and cut out the 'pieces' from the pack. Stick them onto a cloth with the message "I love you to pieces."

Recycle a heart-shaped tin chocolate box and pop a sweet note with his favorite liquors inside. Don't forget to add some tissue paper for a nice decorative touch!

Get a large piece of poster board to make a Valentine's Day game to see how much they know you. After a certain number of questions answered correctly, offer a present like a kiss or a chocolate.

You get a bouquet of roses and he gets a candy bar bouquet! Use duck tape to attach sticks to the backs of his favorite bars.

Personalize a deck of cards by adding stickers and pictures with funny phrases that remind you of him! Tie it all up with ribbon. He will really get a kick out of it!

Why not up-cycle an old jar and fill it with chocolate kisses to really melt his heart. This is also a great one to leave in your partner's suitcase if they are going away for a time.