Romantic Valentine's Day Gifts for her - Surprise Your Girlfriend or Wife this year
As Valentine's Day quickly approaches, are you still searching for a Valentine's Day gift for your wife/girlfriend? We have collected 4 great Valentine's Day gift ideas you can easily and quickly make at home. These special Valentine's Day gifts are sure to impress your wife/girlfriend. Get inspired by our DIY Valentine’s gift ideas.
Idea 1 - Valentine's Day gift for women: a cute keyring for your girlfriend/wife
A homemade keyring will make a fantastic Valentine’s Day gift idea for your girlfriend or wife. They will keep it with them all day and it will remind her of your love. The keyring doesn’t need any sewing and you can be as creative as you like. Surprise your girlfriend/wife with a Valentine's Day gift that shows her how much she means to you.
Here is a list of materials you will need for a Valentine's Day keyring gift:
Thick fabric scraps (e.g. denim or (vegan) leather).
Scraps of lighter fabric (e.g. cotton, t-shirt – or any lightweight patterned fabric)
Keyring
Rivet press stud
Punch pliers
Baking paper
Double-sided ironing tape/fleece
Iron and ironing board
Paper
Scissors
Pencil
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Craft tip:
As an alternative to hem tape, you can stick the fabrics together with textile glue.
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Here's how you can make this cute keyring as a Valentine's Day gift:
Firstly, think about how you want your keyring to look, then make a template by drawing the shape on a sheet of paper and cutting it out. In our example, we decided on an arrow pointing to one side (see picture).
Next, cut a piece of the thin (patterned) fabric to size. This should be slightly longer and wider than your finished keyring.
Place the fabric face down on your ironing board, then iron on the hem tape using a medium heat. To avoid the iron sticking, place a piece of baking paper between the iron and the hem tape.
Turn your fabric face-side-up and use a pencil to outline your template on the fabric.
Loosen the band on the hem tape and iron your fabric onto the thicker fabric (e.g. scraps from an old pair of jeans or an old bag).
Cut out your keyring and fold it in the middle.
Place the keyring between the folded fabric and mark a point in the upper third where the rivet should be.
Use a hole punch to make a hole for the rivet (either to screw it in or to fasten it with a hammer). That’s it! It is ready to give to your loved one.
Idea 2 - Valentine's Day Gift for Women: spend some quality time with your girlfriend/wife.
Spending quality time together is one of the best gifts you can give your girlfriend/wife for Valentine's Day. Some ideas for planning something special include, a short holiday, an afternoon shopping together, a wellness day at home, an evening cooking together or a cosy movie night. We will also give you some ideas on how you can wrap up a voucher as a Valentine's Day gift.
A day shopping together - materials for your homemade Valentine's Day gift:
A small wooden or metal basket
Shopping voucher (e.g. from C&A)
Sunglasses
Flowers or eucalyptus for decorating
How to wrap the gift of quality time together
Arrange all the decorations around your voucher to highlight it. If you are planning a cosy night in , you can make a DIY voucher and wrap it in a nice new blanket or a cosy bathrobe. For a movie night, use a bag of popcorn and maybe some soft loungewear. Get creative and make a Valentine's Day gift that your girlfriend/wife will love and don’t forget to add some flowers for a lovely finishing touch.
Idea 3 - Valentine's Day gift for women: a classic gift with a twist.
Flowers are a traditional Valentine's Day gift for women. Instead of buying a bouquet, get creative and make your own special flower arrangement. You don’t need to be good at crafts and this idea is quick to make. Just give it a try!
Materials list for the Valentine's Day flower arrangement
A heart-shaped box (e.g. made of wood)
A block of floral foam
Cling film
Flowers of your choice
Pencil
How to make your own Valentine's Day flower arrangement
First, outline your box on the floral foam. Then use a knife to cut it to size.
Cover your empty box with cling film so that it doesn't get damp.
Press the floral foam into the box. Make sure that the cling film does not slip.
Next, put the flowers into the floral foam. In our example, we used some baby's breath around the edge and white and pink roses in the middle. We filled in the small gaps with eucalyptus branches. You can use your favourite flowers and arrange them how you like. Finally, all you need is a sip of water and your flower gift is ready.
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Craft Tip:
Your gift will last longer if you use dried or paper flowers and you can remember Valentine’s Day for many months.
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Idea 4 - Valentine's Day Gift for Women: a DIY Valentine's Day bracelet
Does your wife or girlfriend like jewellery? Then this Valentine's gift could be perfect for her. You can even add a special message that she can read anytime she likes. We'll show you how to make this fantastic Valentine's Day gift for your girlfriend/wife.
Materials list for the DIY Valentine’s Day bracelet
Colourful beads
Letter beads
Heart-shaped beads
Elastic ribbon
Possibly jewellery clasps
Scissors
How to make a Valentine's Day bracelet for your wife/girlfriend
Think about how you want your bracelet to look and lay the beads out in the correct order. If you are not sure which colours your girlfriend or wife likes, then take a look at her wardrobe and see what colours she likes to wear.
Cut the elastic ribbon (approx. 30 cm) and tie a knot at one end. This will prevent your beads from falling off.
Next, string the beads one by one. Check the bracelet on your wrist to see if there are enough beads.
When you are satisfied, you can either tie jewellery clasps to both ends or knot the two ends together. All that is left to do is give this lovely gift to your loved one.
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Craft Tip:
Dab some jewellery glue on your knots to prevent them from working loose.
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Conclusion: it is easy to make Valentine's Day gifts for women yourself.
Let our four craft ideas inspire you to make a Valentine's Day gift for your girlfriend/wife this year. It's a great way to show that you've put a lot of thought, time and love into the gift. The icing on the cake for your gift would be a homemade Valentine's Day card in which you say a few kind words to your loved one. You're sure to surprise your wife/girlfriend and give her an unforgettable Valentine's Day.
