When it comes to Valentine’s Day, we’re the kind of people who like to spread as much joy and love as possible. Some people might think it’s cheesy, but we just thin kit’s a great opportunity to get creative, share a treat with someone, and make the people around you feel appreciated! Because it’s a holiday all about love, however, we know people who feel a little bit awkward giving Valentines to their coworkers because they don’t want to be inappropriate. That’s where DIY skills come in to save the day; you can make something that’s just the right amount of Valentine’s Day cheer without being too sappy for the workplace.
Check out these 15 adorable DIY Valentine’s Day gift that are perfect for making your coworkers or office mates feel cared for on Valentine’s Day because they’re more seasonal than loving, and because they’ll actually use them!
1. Chalkboard heart frames
Do you have a coworker whose absolute favourite thing to do at work is decorate their desk or work space with pictures of their family, friends, and pets? Then make them a cute little heart-shaped frame so they can add one more! We love this adorable chalkboard photo frame by
2. Valentine’s slime
Do you have a coworker with fidgety hands who’s always squeezing stress balls or playing with little knick knacks on their desk? Then make them something else to amuse themselves with while they concentrate! We recommend this hilarious red glitter slime in a heart shaped case, which you can learn to make on
3. Mini sock pillows
Are you a sewing enthusiast who would prefer to stitch simple projects for your coworkers than most other DIY projects you see? Make them little heart-shaped pillows by upcycling old brightly coloured socks! These are great things to have on your desk because you can tack a reminder paper right into the pillow and set in somewhere in sight so it won’t be overlooked. See how they’re made on
4. Valentine’s Day bath bombs
If you ask us, everyone deserves a little bit of pampering on Valentine’s Day whether they’re in a relationship or not. After all, Valentine’s Day is about love, and that’s not just for couples; you can love yourself too! That’s why we like
5. Pucker Up mason jar
If your coworkers are anything like us, they probably usually have candy of some type sitting on their desk with a “help yourself” policy to go along with it. They’ll really appreciate it, then, if you get them something to replace whatever they have now when they run out! Instead of just buying them candy that they could easily buy themselves, however,
6. Stamped muslin candy bags
Have you bought some delicious Valentine’s Day candy in bulk that you plan to split up into little bags to give as a simple favour to each coworker, but you don’t want the packaging to look sloppy or low effort? Try making your own little muslin bags!
7. Valentine’s Day Tic Tacs
Are your coworkers exceptionally difficult to shop for or new enough that you don’t know them very well yet? Go with a safe idea that will brighten their day with the though, even if it’s not all that personalized this year.
8. Valentine’s heart snow globe
Are you still intrigued by the idea of making your coworkers something seasonal that they can keep on their desks to amuse themselves when they’re on hold on the phone with clients? Then check out these DIY Valentine’s Day snow globes by
9. Takeout candy boxes
10. Love potion bubble bath
Have you worked in a very small place for many years and you know your coworkers well enough to know what they’re allergic to? Then you might be safe to make them a different DIY pampering tool than the bath bombs: bubble bath! We can’t get over how cute
11. Valentine’s party poppers
Setting off loud noises in your office probably isn’t the greatest idea, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still make everyone a fun little Valentine’s Day themed party “popper” without the bang! Check out how
12. Peppermint infusion bags
Are your coworkers big tea people who love nothing more than relaxing with a warm mug while they go over their final reports in the late afternoon? Then help them feel extra cozy on Valentine’s Day by making them some refreshing heart-shaped mint infusion bags, just like
13. Painted wooden coasters
Perhaps your coworkers are very conscious of putting their glasses and coffee mugs on coasters throughout the day because the office just got lovely new desks and no one wants to be the first to leave a drink ring on the surface? Then try making them all adorably painted wooden coasters like these ones from
14. Notepaper treat bags
Are you hoping to make your office Valentine’s Day really hearken back to the cute afternoons you have in grade school where everyone set a treat on the desk of each person in the class? Then
15. Valentine’s Day succulent planters
Maybe your coworkers are big on desk plants, cultivating a few little green friends across the surface of their desks? Add to their collection by giving each person something new but low maintenance: a succulent! We love the way
Have you made other coworker appropriate Valentines before that you don’t see on our list? Tell us how you did it in the comments section!
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