Yay weekend! I normally post on Fridays, but my poor little baby has been sick. It’s the hardest thing in the world to see your baby crying and feeling awful, but not knowing what hurts and how to fix it. Thankfully she’s better today, so here I am!
Valentine’s day is a week from today. Yikes! Do you have a gift for your spouse/significant other yet? David and I don’t really celebrate, and don’t get each other big gifts. We like to make dinner at home (rather than fighting to get reservations at a restaurant), and give each other something sentimental. I’ve been looking around for some fun and meaningful gifts for David, and I’ve rounded up some of my favorites for you! These are all super budget friendly or FREE. Can’t beat that, right?!
These 20 DIY sentimental gifts aren’t just for Valentine’s day. They’re perfect for a wedding gift, anniversary gift, birthday gift, or an anytime gift! They are sure to tell your sweetheart just how much you love them. And, save a little money, too. 🙂
(If you’d like to pin these gift ideas, please pin them from their original source and give them the credit they deserve for these fab ideas. If you’d like to pin the whole collection, you can use the above collage photo! Thanks!)
Sweetheart Tray – Centsational Girl
“What I love About You from A to Z” Mini-Book Gift – The Thinking Closet
Pop-Up Photo Box – The DIY Village
Passport to Love – The Dating Divas
DIY Valentine Logs – Petite Modern Life
“Open When” Envelope Ideas – LDR13
DIY Sharpie Mugs – Designer Trapped in a Lawyers Body
Homemade Gift Idea: Memory Jar – Tiny Painter
Concert Memorabilia Shadowbox – Table and Hearth
Create Your Own Storybook – The Dating Divas
Best Day Ever Keychain Tutorial – More Like Home
$o Anniversary Gift – My Love For Words
Two Easy But Thoughtful DIY Gifts – Plaster and Disaster
Inexpensive, Handmade Valentine’s Day Craft – The Lettered Cottage
Latitude/Longitude Wall Art – A Jennuine Life
DIY Heart Map Artwork – Living Well Spending Less
Personalized Song Lyric Plate – Eclectically Vintage
Anniversary Art – Elizabeth Joan Designs
Wedding Song Wood Art – Addicted 2 DIY
Family Love Journals – Dwelling in Happiness
Which would you make for your love?
Enjoy the rest of your weekend, friends!
(I link up at these fun parties!)
These are such great projects Amanda!!
Emily @ Table & Hearth recently posted…On Display Thursday Link Party No. 29
Thanks, Emily!! I think any spouse or significant other would love to get any of these! 🙂 Hope you had a great weekend!
Yay! Thanks so much for including my mini-book in this mix of awesome gifts. So many of these sparked my interest, especially that “best day ever” keychain idea…. Want to make some of those as wedding / anniversary gifts for friends and family! Off to pin this round-up. Happy weekend!
Lauren @ The Thinking Closet recently posted…“What I Love About You from A to Z” Mini-Book Gift
You are more than welcome, Lauren! All of these gift ideas are so sweet, and I just couldn’t NOT include yours! I kinda hope my hubby doesn’t read this post because there are several I think he’d like. Or, he’ll just have to act surprised. 😉 Those Best Day Ever keychains would make super cute wedding gifts! Thanks so much for the pin! Hope you had a lovely weekend, friend. 🙂
Thanks for these cute gift ideas! I have to say Uncommon Goods has been my favorite website for 3 years now because it has so many creative gifts I’d never think to get. Because I’ve known my husband since kindergarten, it feels like we’ve run through every gift idea under the sun, but when I came across that website I was thrilled it differed from the usual CD, DVD, and video game selection. And I’m also a huge fan of mugs but we’re running out of cabinet space. I agree with you about staying home for Valentine’s Day though. I love to go to dinner but lately we’ve encountered limited menus with higher prices due to it being a holiday and staying home can be so much nicer.
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Thank you, Corinna!! I can’t say I’ve gotten to see much on Uncommon Goods, but that’s so good to know they have some great gift ideas!! My hubby is so hard to buy for, so I’m always looking for ideas. That’s also why I put this little collection together! Yes, my hubby isn’t a huge crowd guy either, and of course V-day is always packed at any restaurant. It works out great for us though, we just put our little one to bed and can spend the rest of the evening together! AND, it’s waaaay less expensive than going out, too. 🙂 Hope you had a great weekend!
I’m so glad you shared all these ideas. I really don’t like to give gifts that don’t have meaning, especially for my husband. There are so many good ideas to choose from here!
Thank you, Eva! I totally agree. My husband and I are much more a fan of sentimental gifts that have meaning rather than buying something we don’t really want. Hope you can find some inspiration from these beautiful ideas! 🙂
So many great ideas here… I love those candle logs!!! The personalized song lyric plate is really cute, too!
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Thanks Carrie! I love those log candle holders too, SO cute! There are so many gifts in this list I want to make my hubby! Ha. Maybe he’ll get a few throughout the year. 🙂 Hope you had a great weekend, friend!
Such great ideas Amanda!! Thanks so much for sharing.:)
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Thank you, Shannon! I hope they could spark a little inspiration! Thanks for visiting. 🙂
These are such thoughtful ideas, Amanda! Love the pop up photo book and The wall art is all so pretty too! Your love journal is such a sweet thoughtful idea as well! Thanks for sharing, friend!
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Thanks sweet friend! The pop-up photo book is definitely one of my favs! It’d be a super cute gift for grandparents, too. Hope you had a great weekend! 🙂
These are such great ideas. I especially like the A to Z book. I settled on a keychain engraved with the coordinates of where we first met as a gift for my hubby. Hope it isn’t too cheesy!
Will be pinning and tweeting your post!
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Thanks, Amanda! The A to Z book is adorable, isn’t it?? Such an easy and thoughtful gift for virtually FREE! My favorite kind. 🙂 The keychain with your coordinates sounds SO cute! Great idea! I bet he’ll love it. 🙂 Hope you have a great week!
these are all such great ideas and i really appreciate how they’re budget friendly. it’s amazing how special you can make someone feel with just a little bit of creativity. i’m glad your pumpkin is feel better. hugs, Coco
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Thanks Coco! I love budget friendly gifts, but especially when they’re meaningful! Both my hubby and I would rather give and receive sentimental gifts we can cherish. 🙂 Thanks for visiting, hope your week is going great!
Such great ideas! The A-Z book is my favorite as well and I love the idea that you don’t have to spend a lot of money to show your love!
Thanks Lisa! I love that A to Z book too, and it’s the perfect free gift that will be cherished forever! Thanks for visiting, hope your week is great! 🙂
Wow what a great collection of DIY gifts! I hate spending a ton so I love inexpensive but thoughtful presents.
Kristen recently posted…Valentines Day Gifts for your Sweetheart (on a Budget)
Thank you Kristen! We hate spending a ton, too. We love giving homemade/meaningful gifts; especially when they’re budget friendly!! 🙂 Have a great night!
Thanks so much for sharing my wedding song pallet art! What a fun roundup and some great ideas!
Katie @ Addicted 2 DIY recently posted…Making Family Movie Night Extra Special with Fun Popcorn Recipes
You’re so welcome, Katie! I just thought it was too sweet not to share! 🙂 Enjoy your week!
Stopping by from TTT! These are really great ideas! I am struggling this year and I think I may have just found what I’m going to do. I’m in love with the $0 Anniversary gift one, but really ALL of these are great ideas! Thanks for sharing!
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Thank you, Stephanie! I’m so glad these could help inspire your V-day gift! I always struggle too; but now I won’t! Hopefully for a few years, anyway. 🙂 The $0 Anniv. gift is SO cute! Hope you’re having a great week!
Great ideas! I love thoughtful gifts instead of just buying something just to spend a certain amount!
Thank you, Adrienne! We are all about thoughtful and meaningful gifts, too. They really are so much more special, and we can always have them to cherish! Hope you have a fabulous week! 🙂
Love these ideas. My husband and I are attending a fundraising dinner and dance which is supporting my son’s rep football team. Dinner is looking decadent and the dance should be a great time with friends.
Thank you Teresa! That dance and dinner sound so fun, I hope you guys have a great time! We will be at home having a “Date-night-in” instead. 🙂 We have a movie to rent, an a bottle of wine. Someday we’ll go out and about again on Valentine’s day! 🙂 Hope your week is going great!
I’m all about cute, sentimental gifts like this! Thanks for giving me some ideas. I could use a few of these for my wedding and house later this year. Thanks for joining us for Hump Day Happenings!
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Thanks, Jenna! I’m so glad there were a few gift ideas in here you liked! They would all be so easy to make, and I’m sure any man would LOVE to get something this special! 🙂 Congrats on your wedding, too!
What a bunch of great ideas!! Hey I would love for you to share your stuff on My 2 Favorite Things on Thursday-Link Party that starts tomorrow!! I would love to have you!! http://www.cookinandcraftin.com/my-2-favorite-things-on-thursday-link-party-6/
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Thank you, Elaine! 🙂 Hope your week is going great so far!
Oh these are all great, but the photo box has to my favorite. I have never seen anything like that before. Thanks for sharing all these and hope you have a great weekend!
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Thank you Robin! Isn’t that photo box so neat an creative?! I love it, too! It’d be so neat for grandparents, too! Thanks for visiting, hope you have a great week!
Such sweet ideas, love the recipe card box with important dates 🙂 Thanks for the shoutout!
xx
Thank you, Alanna! You’re so welcome, I just love your “open when” card idea! I know my hubby would totally love it. 🙂
Thanks for sharing our two DIY gifts! So many great ideas in this post.
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You’re so welcome, Naomi! I loved your projects! Thanks for stopping by. 🙂 Hope you’re having a great weekend!
What a bunch of nice and sweet gifts!
Thanks for sharing at Talented Tuesday! 🙂
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Thanks, Kristina! I agree there are some super adorable ideas for gifts in there!
These are some awesome gift ideas! Thanks for sharing at Totally Terrific Tuesday. I hope to see you again this week!
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Thank you, Christie! 🙂 Hope you’re having a great week!
what a sweet gift <3
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These are all such adorable ideas! I loved the picture pop-up box. I want to give my husband something really special for our one-year anniversary and this list gave me some great ideas. I definitely want to incorporate pictures from our wedding, but I am not the most creative. I might order a cute picture collage we can hang on our wall. I think he would love something like that.
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I agree, Wendy! I hope you’re able to find something perfect for him. Personal gifts are always the best, especially for anniversaries! I bet he’ll love a collage! 🙂
Hello Amanda, your blog post is very nice just like you. However, you’re looking gorgeous on that bio picture of your. Anyway I love the DIY gifts ideas you presented here. Really great and budget friendly indeed! Thanks.
http://www.centergifts.com/occasion/romantic-gifts.html
Thank you, Brad!
Hi Amanda,
Just have to say this is a great ideafor spouses.
However in your picture you have multiple files then the ones you discribed please tell me what those are too please thank you very much
Thanks Michael! Are you referring to the main collage photo? All pictures in the collage have the blog/website listed below under each individual picture where you can find further instructions. Let me know if you’re having trouble finding what you’re looking for!
Hmmm it’s kind of DIY but there’s a thing called NoteCube (http://thenotecube.com) which is basically a stylish cube filled with notes you’ve written about him. So you’d write things about what you love about him, memories you have together, what you hope to do etc. you write them all on the site once you’ve bought the NoteCube and then they send it to you packaged. Could be a nice idea!
Hi Lauren! I’ve never heard of that website, but that’s such a cool idea!! My hubby would love something like that. Thanks for sharing! 🙂
Hi Amanda, those are some creative gorgeous looking DIY gifts. I am more obsessed with the A-Z cards and also the DIY valentine logs. The photo-box also looks simple but unique. Simply said, I love them all 🙂 Thanks a lot for the share and keep up the good work here.
Cindy
Hi Cindy! Thank you so much! There are some great ideas that are easy for everyone to try, and any spouse or significant other would love them! 🙂
These are pretty awesome gift ideas for your loved ones, I like pop up photo box and create your own story book. Personalized Song Lyric Plate that’s a good one too I like the vintage touch on these gifts, which makes even sentimental. Just curious to know what do you put inside memory Jar?
Thanks Sheldon! I haven’t yet made a memory jar, but I’d probably put in things that are sentimental to the relationship. I might have to make one for my husband sometime soon! 🙂 Thanks for stopping by!
What a great list! Sentimental and homemade gifts always have a special place in my heart.
Thank you, Kaitlyn! I feel the same way! 🙂
Thank you for your list of ideas. Totally love them all! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you, Kelly! I hope you found some that your loved ones would be glad to have! 🙂
Hello! i have just discovered your site! Love all of your ideas! Picture box is such a good idea. Thanks for sharing.
Hi Karen! So happy to have you here! Thanks for stopping by. 🙂
Thanks for sharing Amanda! These 20 unique gift ideas are great for anniversary gifts!