Want to surprise her this Valentine’s Day? How about doing something on your own this time rather than buying all those surprises? Here are a few simple gift ideas which will surely make her want to love you more!

Date night jars

Give her a jar of date night ideas and she will be on cloud nine. You’ll never run out of ideas to go to out on a date and it shows her that you really look forward to the times you can spend with her when it’s just the two of you.

Love Mug

A customised love mug is ultra-cute and easy to make, especially if you got pictures of you both on it. She’ll definitely love the fact that you took the time to make something special from the heart. It will be the perfect gift if she enjoys drinking coffee or tea each morning.

Fabric Valentine scroll

Really get this Valentine’s scrolling with this fabric craft. She should really like the simple “Kiss Me” message on it, and it can set the tone for other things you have planned on this special day. Hang it above the bed, or above her desk, or above the dining room table, wherever you want a kiss.

Valentine’s Heart Bulletin Board

If she’s always looking for a place to put her notes and memos, how about making her a heart-shaped bulletin board? This is the sort of gift that serves a practical purpose long after the holiday has come and gone. She can keep thinking of how thoughtful you are all year long.

Origami Valentine’s Card

This card ends up looking pretty complicated, but the instructions walk you through it so it’s actually not that hard to put together. It gives the card an added bit of creativity and is likely not the sort of Valentine she’s ever received.

Valentine Art

This is a very distinctive piece of artwork and something that you can keep up on the wall long after Valentine’s has come and gone. It’s time to get in touch with the artsy craftsy side of yourself and remember what it was like to use glue and construction paper, but it will all be worth it when you see the look on her face.

Handmade box of chocolates

A box of chocolates is borderline passe at this point, but you can put a thoughtful spin on it by making the box from scratch and hand-selecting the chocolate. It’s a way of taking a classic gift and putting some heart into it.

Peek-a-boo polaroid card

If you’ve taken photo booth pics this year this makes a great way to display them. When the card is closed just one picture shows through, and when it’s opened the rest are revealed. It shows her that you think those pictures are special enough to make a card out.