As Valentine’s Day approaches, it’s not just about celebrating romantic love, but also the love we share with our girlfriends. Galentine’s Day, which falls on February 13th, is the perfect opportunity to show your female friends how much you appreciate them. And what better way to do that than with a thoughtful and handmade gift? Here are 15 creative DIY gift ideas for your galentine.
Heart-Shaped String Art
Create a whimsical piece of art that your galentine can hang in her room or workspace. All you need is some wood, nails, and string to make this heart-shaped string art.
- Materials:
- Piece of wood (any size you prefer)
- Nails
- Hammer
- Red or pink embroidery thread
- Draw a heart shape on the wooden board.
- Hammer nails along the drawn line.
- Tie one end of embroidery thread around any nail and start looping it through each nail until the whole heart is filled in.
- Once complete tie off and trim excess.
Handmade Candles
Candles always make great gifts! Not only do they smell delightful but they also create an instant ambiance wherever they are lit.
- Materials:
- Soy Wax Flakes
- Candle wick rods
- Glass jars
- Essential oil(s) (optional)
1.Melt soy wax flakes over a double boiler setup by using medium heat
2.Attach candle wicks rods to center bottom of glass jars.
3.Add drops of essential oils for fragrance if desired (be careful not to add too much).
4.Gently pour melted wax into jars and let cool completely before trimming wick down.
Heart-Shaped Tea Bags
Share some tea time with your galentines by making these heart shaped tea bags!
- Materials:
- Unbleached coffee filters
- Red or pink embroidery thread
- Loose leaf tea
- Cut coffee filter into a heart shape.
2.Fill half of the heart with loose-leaf tea, and fold in half. - Sew along the edge with colored embroidery thread (be sure to tie off the ends).
4.Store finished tea bags in an air-tight container until use.
Mason Jar Succulent
This cute little garden would be perfect for your green thumb friend!
- Material:
- A mason jar (any size)
- Small succulent plant(s)
- Potting soil
- Decorative pebbles(optional)
1.Put some potting soil at bottom of mason jar.
2.Plant the small succulent inside the soil and add decorative pebbles on top if desired.
3.Let your galentine know that occasional watering is all they will need.
Handwritten Canvas Tote Bag
Create a unique canvas tote bag that proudly displays your appreciation for friendship! Customize it by writing a heartfelt message or quote to dedicate as a gift.
- Materials:
- A blank canvas bag
- Fabric paint pen
1.Think of any personalized message you’d like to write down before painting begins.
2.Place card board paper inside the tote, so no ink seeps through when you write/draw on it.
3.Use fabric pen to hand-write messages onto tote bag( Be slow and precise).Allow paint time to dry against cardboard thoroughly.
Bath Bombs
Help your friends relax after long days with these DIY bath bombs!
- Materials:
– Baking soda
– Citric acid
– Cornstarch
– Epsom salts
1.Mix together baking soda,citric acid,cornstarch,and epsom salts then whisk together till combine(don’t worry if there are lumps).
2. Add Essential oils and food coloring(optional) to mixture(mix again).
3.Slowly add in water and mix until all ingredients are combined.
4.Pack mixture into silicone cupcake liners or molds then leave to dry for 24hours.
Decorative Jewelry Box
Mold a personalized clay jewelry box that could store trinkets,it’s sure to impress your galentine!
- Materials:
– Air-dry clay
– Rolling pin- Clay cutter
– Acrylic paint
- Clay cutter
1.Roll out the air-dry clay on a flat surface using rolling pin, Cut the clay with mold of choice.
2.Allow clays 12 hour drying time(should be firm by this point)
3.Use acrylic paint to paint anything you wish onto it.
4.Paint one layer, wait for it to dry before applying another layer of paint.
Homemade Body Scrub
This gift will make instant relaxation come true! Provide your friend with the perfect exfoliator at home!
- Materials:
- Brown sugar
- Olive oil
- Small jar (for storage)
- Mix together brown sugar and olive oil in desired amounts(can use more/less depending on how gritty you want your scrub).
2.Transfer completed recipe into jars for storage(last about two weeks)
Heart-Shaped Photo Collage
Create special memories with pictures–this heart-shaped photo collage is an excellent way to showcase moments between you and your galentines.
- Materials:
– Wooden board
– Red patterned scrapbook paper- Scissors/Die Cutter
– Mod Podge
1.Cut hearts from red patterned scrapbook paper pieces(depending on how big each heart will determine how many picket signs needed).
2.Stick photos onto cut-out shapes.
3.Coat wooden board evenly with Modge podge.
4.Adjust the size of each picture and then paste them onto the wooden board with Modge podge.
5.Allow to dry completely before display.
- Scissors/Die Cutter
Memory Jar
This is an excellent gift idea because it’s simple, inexpensive, yet meaningful.
- Materials:
– Mason jar
– Ribbon- Small pieces of paper
1.Write notes reflecting on events that have happened over time with your galentine.(Make this ongoing experience by adding more memories every so often).
2.Pack up collection in mason jar and decorate accordingly!
Handmade Coasters
Customize coasters by decorating tiles or cork boards to create ideal gifts for your friends who love hosting gatherings at home!
- Materials:
– Cork boards- Acrylic paint
– Foam brush
1.Paint designs of choice onto blank coaster according to what you want(ensure paint fully dries then apply another layer if necessary).
2.Remove tape/cut-out shapes& patterns from other painted surfaces(Get creative!).
3.Coat finished coasters thoroughly with mod podge(or any suitable sealer) and allow enough drying time.
- Acrylic paint
Heart-Shaped Cookie Cutters
For a friend with a passion for baking,she’ll appreciate these DIY heart-shaped cookie cutters. You can even bake her favorite cookies as part of the present!!
- Materials:
– Aluminum sheet metal
– Pliers
– Printable heart template
1.Trace printable templates onto aluminum sheet using marker.
2.Use pliers to carefully shape aluminum sheets into desired cookie cutter(either along traced line or freehand)
3.Trim edges till neat(bend handles down at perpendicular angles).
Personalized Notebook
A trendy notebook makes jotting down thoughts easy-any day’s content ideas instantly becomes organized in one place!
Materials:
– Notebook
– Decorative washi tape/stickers/patterned paper to decorate.
– Ink roller/stamp for your friend’s initials or custom message.
- Personalize the cover of notebook with decorative washi tape, stamped-in images/letters,or cut & paste patterned paper!
2.This is now a unique and personalized piece she can use creatively daily.
Creative Wine Glass
This DIY project will complete her collection and be an addition she’ll cherish forever!
- Materials:
‒Wine Glass- Oil-based sharpie markers
- Start by sketching a design onto wine glass with chosen marker colors.(aim to fill in as much empty space as possible)
2.Bake glasses on low heat (325 F° /170 C °) for about half an hour so that the artwork could withstand washing.
## Conclusion
These fifteen DIY gift ideas are perfect for showing your galentine just how much you care and appreciate them. From heartfelt notes, personalized items, useful trinkets, sweet treats,scented ambiance–you covered it all! By creating these from scratch utilizing everyday materials such as clay,cork boards,paints,string,yarn etc,you saved yourself some money without sparing any creativity! Whether it be coffee or tea time,chilled nights over wine/cozy evenings spent indulging in aromatherapy baths–there is no better way than celebrating friendship this Valentine’s season than making each other feel special by putting forth that extra effort into creating something meaningful together!
FAQs
Q1: What types of gifts can I make for my Galentine?
A1: You can make personalized photo frames, DIY scrubs, homemade candles, friendship bracelets, hand-painted mugs or wine glasses. There are plenty of ideas online that you can customize based on your friend’s likes and dislikes.
Q2: How much time do these DIY gifts take to make?
A2: It depends on the complexity of the gift idea you choose. Some may take just a few minutes while others may require several hours of work. However, most DIY gift ideas are relatively easy to make and don’t require any special skills or expertise.
Q3: Can I personalize the DIY gifts for my Galentine?
A3: Yes! That’s one of the best things about making your own gifts – they allow you to add a personal touch. You can include her favorite colors, scents or even create something that reflects an inside joke between you two. The more personal your gift is, the more it will mean to her.
