Valentine's Day: Forgot to Buy A Gift? Here Are Some Last Minute DIY Ideas to Impress Your Partner

Valentine’s Day is here and you had been putting off your grand gifting ideas for later hadn’t you? Waited to make a reservation for the ultimate dinner date? Or did it simply slip your mind that the day of love was almost here?

There’s no need to worry just yet. There are still hours left in the day and Instagram can act as your do-it-yourself (DIY) guide to whip up the perfect (and quick) Valentine’s Day gift to celebrate your day of love. Without letting on your little error in time management, go ahead and surprise your partner with these cool gifts, which you can create in under 30 minutes to bring a lovely sparkle on his/her face.

Plus extra points for efforts and the gesture of giving a handmade gift! So go on and get started:

Reasons I love you jar – Finding it hard to express your love for him to his face? Pen down 15 reasons why you love him and place them in a jar for him to keep close by.

Breakfast in bed – Take the pancake route to your lover’s heart. Surprise him with a fresh batch of strawberry and whipped cream rich pancakes when he wakes up on Valentine’s Day with this sweet treat.

Boxed love - Tell her all about why you love her with this 100 reasons I love you box; make it more interesting and include anecdotes from your time together.

LED light love - If she's into eco-friendly stuff, this DIY LED lamp is sure to melt her heart.

Marshmallow pops, crayon hearts, scratch to reveal and more – One gift just isn’t enough? Surprise her with a basket of cute things made especially for her.

Tassel earrings – Looking for a fashionable yet DIY gift? Learn how to make a this pair of tassel earrings that are bound to bring a smile on her face.

Say it with a card – Surprise her with a handmade card and win her heart, quite literally.

Mason Jars – Create a set of cute mason jars and fill them with her favourite chocolates.

Photo fun - Capture all your precious moments in one place with this adorable photo collage.

Heart shaped cake – Who doesn’t love a perfectly plated meal? Add a zing to your cozy candle light dinner for two at home with this yummy hear shaped red velvet cake.