Fun & Cute DIY Galentine’s + Valentine’s Gift Ideas
Valentine’s Day isn’t just about couples — it’s also about celebrating your besties, your crush, and all the people who make your school days sweeter 💌
Whether you’re planning a Galentine’s hangout with your friends or putting together something special for someone you like, these DIY gift ideas are cute, affordable, and super easy to make!
💖 1. Candy Jars with a Sweet Message
Grab a mason jar (or any cute container), fill it with your favorite Valentine candy, and add a fun / punny tag! Tie a chic ribbon or two around the top and boom — instant adorable gift!
Cute sayings to add:
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“You make life SWEET 💕”
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“Hugs & Kisses for you!” (Perfect for Hershey Kisses)
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“I’m stuck on you 🍭”
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“You’re my favorite treat!” (mix with their fav & your fav)
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“You make my heart BURST!” (Fill with starbursts!)
💕 2. Friendship Bracelets (Throwback && Trendy!)
Friendship bracelets are back in style and perfect for Galentine’s! If having a Galentines get-together, set up a station to make bracelets! Everyone loves a good craft and activity!
Make it cute by:
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Using pink, red, and white beads
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Letters and little icons add some flare
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Adding heart charms or initials
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Creating matching sets for your friend group
It’s thoughtful AND so much fun to make together and give to one another!
📸 3. Mini Photo Gifts (So Personal & Cute!)
Grab a polaroid or print out some favorite pics of you and your friends!! You can turn those photos into:
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Fun photo frames with charms & glitter glue! Bonus: Combo with the bracelet making! 🙂
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A mini scrapbook with all your favorite stickers & memories!
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Decorate photo cards to give another - pass them around to write nice / sweet notes about the bestie!
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A flipbook of memories to laugh and smile at for hours!
Making creative and fun memories to look back on are what makes friendships strong & long lasting! These will be great to add to your desk or locker to make you smile!
💌 4. Handmade Cards (Old School but Still the Best!)
Sometimes the cutest gift is simple and sentimental, directly from the heart!. Set out the construction paper, fun scissors, glitter glue, rhinestones and get to town! This is a great way to use your creative side and have a fun evening with your friends! Set out snacks and fuzzy drinks with cute straws and enjoy!
Fun ideas:
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Pop-up heart cards with glitter and sweet sayings!
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Cards shaped like candy hearts & chocolate squares!
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Kind messages and memories to one another!
Write something sweet and/or funny — it’ll mean way more to everyone than a store-bought card. Promise!
🎀 5. Galentine’s Gift Exchange Night
Invite your Gals over, everyone bring a fun snack board and make the evening more fun by hosting a Galentine’s night!
Ideas:
✨ DIY bracelet station
🍭 Candy bar to build your own jars
📸 Photo booth with heart props
🎬 Rom-com or chick flick marathon
Everyone leaves with cute gifts AND memories.
💖 Final Thoughts
You don’t need to spend a ton of money to make Galentines and/or Valentine’s Day special. A little creativity + love goes a long way! Plus glitter! That is always a bonus 😃
Whether it’s for your besties or someone special, these DIY gifts are sure to make everyone's hearts so very happy!