14 Easy Homemade Valentine's Day Gifts for Him

Updated on August 9, 2022

"Beer Me" Pack

diy drink tag coasters beer six-pack — Jacob Fox

For all those times he asked you to grab him a beer: a pack of his favorite specialty brews. Decorate cork coasters ($2 for 6, Hobby Lobby) with playful notes, then hang over each bottle. Pair it with peanuts, ranch-dressed snack mix, or popcorn.

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Leather Keychain

Valentines Day Card with Leash Latches and string

A chic men's keychain doesn't have to be complicated to make! He'll be proud to carry these simple leather and gold clips (from $3 for 20, Etsy). Give it a personal touch by upcycling a vintage leather case or bag.

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Cold Brew Coffee Kit

Cold Brew Coffee with stack of coffee cups — Andy Lyons

Hanging with a coffee addict? We get it. Keep your love brewing with a barista-approved coffee kit. Include a drip-coffee maker, filters, and favorite beans to perk him up.

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Sweet Succulent Arrangment

succulent plants thermos planters — Jason Donnelly

If your man is the gardening type, try an arrangement of succulents for his Valentine's Day gift. Arrange the plants in vintage insulated drink containers and tops.

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On-the-Map Art

DIY Map Art Living Room with green wall — Jay Wilde

Put that trip you've been wanting to take on the map using this wood-stained piece. All you need is cherry plywood, a United States map decal (from $20, Etsy), and contrasting wood stains.

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Cork Coasters

Snazz up some simple cork coasters with geometric designs for a DIY Valentine's Day gift. To make, cut 4x4-inch squares from thin cork ($4, Joann). Cut a simple herringbone pattern from stencil acetate. Press the stencil onto a cork square and apply acrylic paint.

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Freestanding Photo Collage

Give your valentine the gift of a trip down memory lane with our freestanding photo collage. Select 14-20 special photos, and crop them into 4-inch squares. Print onto photo paper; cut out. Using adhesive strips or Mod Podge ($6, Target), adhere the photos onto thick white cardstock. (The paper has to be thick enough to stand on its own.) Cut out photos using a crafts knife, leaving a narrow border. On all four sides of each photo, cut small slits as pictured. Assemble the collage by slipping photos into the slits.

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Beer and Peanuts

bag of peanuts with bottle of beer gift — Jason Donnelly

If the quickest way to a man's heart is through his stomach, this pairing will have him head over heels in no time. Repackage salted shelled peanuts in a resealable plastic bag and pair with your loved one's favorite beer. Add a personalized tag or note and embellish with red ribbon ($2, Michaels).

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Homemade Pizza Kit

Surprise him with a romantic dinner at home. Make and bake pizza crusts; wrap up a variety of his favorite pizza toppers plus our quick pizza sauce. Include instructions to bake at 350°F for 12 minutes, and place in a decorated pizza box.

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Stamped Cheese Markers

We can't help but get all cheesy about this Valentine's Day gift idea. Silver-plated forks from a thrift shop get a new look. Place between two felt pieces and flatten in a vise. With the front side up, hammer metal stamps into the fork to mark the name of the cheese. Cut a few inches off the handle, wrap it in felt, and curl it backward using pliers. Surprise him by using the gifts in a Valentine's Day cheese spread.

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Hot Chocolate Date with Personalized Mugs

Personalized Valentines Mugs — Kritsada Panichgul

Pull this Valentine's Day gift out on date night. Packets of hot chocolate and mini bottles of Irish cream liquor nestle in white mugs ($3, Target) that you write sweet messages on before you sit down to enjoy your hot chocolate.

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Memory-Saver Photo Frame

Highlight a trip or other event in a gift that preserves cherished memories. Create a custom embellished photo mat by arranging words and phrases in an illustration program then converting them to an outline font. Print your creation on art paper, then color the words.

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Triple-Pepper Hot Sauce

Get the free label!

Spice it up this Valentine's Day with the gift of hot sauce. Try our Triple-Pepper recipe, perfect for heating up everything from scrambled eggs to stir-fry. Or buy his favorite hot sauce and personalize it with our printable labels. Dried chili peppers complete the gift.

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Travel Wall Art

Remind your man of a favorite vacation you took together with our easy wall art. Cut a map to printer-paper size; print it with memorable phrases and images. Attach the map to a store-bought canvas with spray adhesive, then brush with two coats of decoupage medium to seal.

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