Around Valentines Day, everyone is in a hustle to get their significant other, friend, or family member the best of the best gifts. This list will include things you can make yourself, just in case you’re in a pinch for cash, but it will also have some nice items you can buy if you’re not that creative.
If you are feeling creative, one do-it-yourself (DIY) present for you could just simply be index cards. On these index cards, you can write things like reasons why you love that person, pick-up lines, memories, or song lyrics that make you think of them. You can also do this with popsicle sticks, or even just cute construction paper. This present is great for a boyfriend/girlfriend or even just one of your close friends.
For the next one, you might need some money, but not too much. It is a glass or jar with all their favorite candies or snacks. You can take the container that you are using and decorate it with hearts or just leave it blank if you’d like, then you just put any of their favorite snacks or even just small items in. If you are feeling extra creative, you could even make the items look like a bouquet. Very simple but very cute and sweet.
The next gift is my personal favorite, they are “Open when” cards. These are letters that you write to your lover when they are in certain situations. Some examples could be “Open when you turn 17” or “Open when you are having a bad day”. These are really sweet because if you aren’t there with them in a situation, they can still have a nice memory of you from that day.
This next one takes a bit of work, but the ending outcome is adorable. It’s called an exploding box. It’s made with a box with multiple flaps inside, and you can put pictures and notes inside of it. All you have to do is use a decorative box (or make one) and hot glue flaps into it and make sure the box is able to fall open. And the last step is to just put whatever kinds of things inside.
This next section is for those of you who have a few bucks to spend. The first idea is to go on https://lovebookonline.com/. These books you can make cartoons of you and your lover and give captions for each cartoon. This is a great mix of a DIY gift and a bought gift because you can personalize it however you want. They have hardcover books ($49.95) or soft covers ($38.21) You also have the option to use the templates they give you. At https://personalizationmall.com/ , you can make a Rubik’s Cube with a picture of you and the person receiving it ($20). You can also just getting them an article of clothing they want or just something that they mention often.
Yeah, giving gifts is hard. This list should give you an idea for anyone you plan on giving a present to this Valentines Day.