10 Last-Minute DIY Valentine Gifts Under $10

1. Embroidered Handkerchief

• Stitch initials or a tiny heart onto a plain handkerchief.
  Cost: $3 (handkerchief + thread).

2. Spotify Playlist Card

• Create a QR code linked to a romantic playlist, glue it to a card with pressed flowers.
  Freebie: Use free QR generators online.

3. Love Coupon Book

• Design printable coupons for “Breakfast in Bed” or “A Free Hug.”
  Tip: Use Canva for cute templates.

4. Upcycled Photo Frame

• Decorate a thrifted frame with paint, buttons, or fabric scraps. Add a favorite photo.
  Cost: $2 (thrift store frame + supplies).

5. Mason Jar Love Notes

• Fill a jar with handwritten notes (reasons you love them, inside jokes, or future plans).
  Bonus: Tie a ribbon around the lid!

6. Origami Heart Garland

• Fold colorful paper into hearts and string them together for wall decor.
  

7. Personalized Keychain

• Use shrink plastic to draw/paint a design, then bake and attach to a keyring.
  Idea: Their pet’s face or a meaningful symbol.

8. DIY Scented Candle

• Melt leftover candle wax in a thrifted teacup, add essential oils for fragrance.
  Cost: $5 (cup + wax remnants).

9. Memory Matchbox

• Fill a tiny matchbox with mini mementos (ticket stubs, dried flowers).
  Label: “Strike a Spark of Love.”

10. Chalkboard Love Letter

• Paint a small wooden board with chalkboard paint. Write a sweet message daily!
  Bonus: Include chalk in a ribbon-tied bundle.