If you’re like me and these early weeks of the year have completely gotten away from you, consider this a friendly PSA because Valentine’s Day is just a few days away! And if you’re like me, you’re still trying to figure out what to get that special someone in your life. My favorite? Small, sweet gestures of the homemade variety. The hardest ones to gift for Valentine’s Day? Dudes, of course.
So today I’ve rounded up a bunch of last minute DIY Valentine’s Day gifts for dads, husbands, and boyfriends. If you have some simple materials and twenty or thirty minutes, you can make one of these sweet Valentine’s Day gifts for him happen. Promise. Check them all out in the slideshow.
3D Lollipop Card
I am obsessed with this idea. It is so cute and so easy. All you need is a sweet picture of your child (which Dad will love, obvs), and then, with a few punctures made in the photo, all you have to do is slide the lollipop in. Voila! A delicious and adorable Valentine's Day card for your special guy.
Get the how-to at 24-7-365.
DIY Hair Pomade
Did you know you could make Dad his very own hair wax? How cool is that? With just a few natural ingredients you can whip up a batch of homemade pomade and have your guy looking like one super cool slicked back dude. For bonus points, add an essential oil you know he likes.
Get the how-to here at Momtastic.
Etched Pint Glasses
I absolutely love the idea of etched pint glasses for any guy who likes to quench his thirst. Whether he's a beer drinker or just likes a tall glass of water, he will forever be reminded of you and the sweet message—whatever that may be!—that you stencil on in this easy DIY project.
Get the how-to here at Momtastic.
Pull-Tab Valentine's Card
Any dad worth his salt would love a homemade Valentine's Day card, but this sweet little pull-tab card goes the extra mile. Kids can decorate the outside and then fill out a thoughtful "I like that you ____" message inside. It'll be fun to see what the kids come up with.
Get the DIY and template at Zakka Life.
Personalized Leather Key Chain
Quick, cool, and functional, these dandy little key chains are the perfect way for crafty kids to say "I Love You" on Valentine's Day. He'll be able to carry this homemade key chain everywhere he goes.
Get the how-to here at Momtastic.
Wacky Photo Coasters
I couldn't resist one more photo-centric project idea. This time we're talking easy DIY coasters made using your favorite photos plus magazine cutouts. Think of photos of your family put in wacky scenarios. Pair them with a six-pack of his favorite craft beer and you'll have a hit.
Get the how-to from Momtastic
DIY Shaving Cream
Pamper your guy with this heavenly rosemary mint scented shaving cream. He'll be awed that you went the extra mile, and he'll smell fantastic, too.
Get the how-to at Food for My Family.
Superhero Valentine
Are these little superhero lollipops the cutest thing you've ever seen, or what? My husband, for one, is a bottomless pit when it comes to lollipops, and this cute little DIY gives them a super cool, superhero edge.
Get the how-to and templates at Zakka Life.
Hand Painted Tie
With a little fabric paint and a plain tie, you and the kids can create a heart-studded work of art for your special guy this Valentine's Day. He'll wear it with pride and think of you as the compliments come rolling in.
Get the how-to here at Momtastic.
No-Sew Card Holder
This leather card/cash/ID holder is a great little DIY trinket for the special dad in your life. It's super easy to make (there's no sewing required!), and as a fun Valentine's Day twist, you can slip some folded paper hearts and love notes inside.
Get the how-to here at Momtastic.
Heart Pop-Up Valentine
Decorating cards for Valentine's Day is a great DIY activity for the kids, and with a little more effort (not much, honestly) you can turn that card into a pop-up card. Both Dad and the kids will marvel at their handiwork.
Get the how-to at Skip to my Lou.
Pizza with Heart-Shaped Pepperoni
Let's be honest. We're all friends here. And we all know that the way to any guy's heart is through his stomach. So a pizza topped with heart-shaped pepperoni? That's a guaranteed hit on Valentine's Day.
Get the how-to at One Charming Party. | Photo by Sara Westbrook
Wooden Polaroids
These sweet wooden Polaroid inspired photos are the perfect way to remind your guy of some of your favorite moments from the past year. Made with pre-made wooden frames from the craft store, they'd be a great gift for the kiddos to give Dad, too.
Get the how-to at Sugar & Cloth.
Make an Apron
If your guy is master of the BBQ or perhaps a top-notch baker, this is a great DIY project the kids will have fun getting involved in. If you think he's secure enough in his manhood, choose a fun, heart-themed fabric to represent Valentine's Day.
Get the how-to here at Momtastic.
Ferocious Dino-Valentine
A ferociously awesome valentine designed with dudes in mind—-who can resist a gilded dino holding a cluster of hearts? All you need is some paint and a plastic dino from the toy store and you're in business.
Get the how-to at Lovely Indeed.
Flipbook Valentines
Another particularly sentimental Valentine's Day idea that I personally adore, this sweet flipbook of photos of the two of you will surely have your guy smiling. This one will take you a bit more time to craft up, but don't be frightened. It's really quite easy to do and something you'll both treasure for years.
Get the how-to at Brit + Co.
Valentine Photostrips
Another valentine featuring some of your favorite photos, this easy-to-craft idea was inspired by vintage photo strips. Tucked inside a little box of chocolates, it makes a perfect gift for any guy.
Get the how-to at The Sweetest Occasion. | Photo by Alice G. Patterson
Eggs in a Basket
Homemade breakfast always makes the perfect gift. This eggs in a basket dish, cut out with a heart-shaped cookie cutter, is the perfect edible token of affection on Valentine's Day. And, again, guys + food = happy.
Get the recipe at Reclaiming Provincial. | Photo by Carey Nershi
DIY Sharpie Mug
This DIY is as easy as it gets. All you need is a mug and a Sharpie marker, and you can customize any mug with your dude's name, pet's name, or a little love note. For my coffee-loving guy, this one was a hit when I made him the mug above a couple years ago.
Get the how-to at The Sweetest Occasion. | Photo by Alice G. Patterson
DIY Concrete Hearts
Those candy conversation hearts are nice and all, but can we talk something a bit more lasting? Because these DIY concrete hearts stamped with whatever words or phrases you choose are all kinds of awesome. I love how they're sweet without being too over-the-top. Any guy would love to receive one or a handful.
Get the how-to at Lovely Indeed.
Let's Never (Banana) Split
This one is hands down the easiest idea ever; all you need is a marker and a banana to pull it off. Stick it in your dude's lunch or leave it perched on top of the fruit bowl to surprise him when he wanders into the kitchen in the morning. It's so easy and so sweet.
Get the how-to at The Sweetest Occasion. | Photo by Alice G. Patterson
More Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas:
101 Gifts for Him that He’ll Use Every Day of the Week
10 Handmade Valentine’s Day Gifts
20 Last-Minute Valentine’s Day Cards for Kids & Classrooms
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