Valentine's Day is quickly approaching. No clue what to give the leading lady in your life? Avoid that cheesy teddy bear at CVS - we've got you covered with some more personal ideas. Here are some simple but sweet DIY gift ideas for her. (And some ideas for the guys, too.) 

DIY Envelope Cell Phone Case (creativelyordinary/tumblr)

Is she always on her phone? Addicted to Snapchat? Try making her a customized phone case! You might be encouraging the habit, but at least she'll be carry your Valentine's Day gift around all the time. There are hundreds of ways to make a phone case, but here's a chic design we've picked out:

DIY LEATHER ENVELOPE PHONE CASE

2. DIY Candles - For the busy, needs-a-break-from-work, stressed girl

Want to make her something that'll help her feel more relaxed? Try making scented candles just for her. A gift like this will make the nights after a busy day of work just a little better. There are endless options in terms of scents you can choose from--like these rose and vanilla candles we've linked below--but you can tailor the gift to her favorite smells.

DIY DIPTYQUE INSPIRED TUMBLR ROSE AND VANILLA CANDLES

Nigella's Totally Chocolate Chip Cookies (guiltfreedesserts/tumblr)

Cookies may seem too easy, but there's a reason it's a classic Valentine's gift idea--they're delicious. And who couldn't use an extra cookie or two? Bake her homemade cookies or if you're feeling ambitious, try making her favorite dessert! It's always heartwarming to eat something cooked by your other half. The recipe we picked is a heavenly chocolate chip cookie, one that's easy to make and delicious to eat. 

DIY TOTALLY CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

Easy DIY Clutch, trendy and chic (dizzymaiden/tumblr)

This is one of the most challenging of all our suggestions, but if done well, it's worth it! Most girls like having a bag or a clutch to put all their things in when they go out. We've picked out an easy, no-sew tutorial for those who are looking for an easy-to-make gift she'll be sure to use. If you're up for a challenge, feel free to check out tutorials for leather clutches that require sewing. 

DIY THE EASIEST NO-SEW CLUTCH

Photo Dot Journal (picture-everything/tumblr)

A girl who loves writing or reading will often have a journal with her wherever she goes. Why not make her a journal with all the memories and inside jokes that are just between you two? Here's a simple tutorial making a cute personalized journal. Add your own twist to it by making it a different shape (heart-shaped for Valentine's Day?) or use your own photos instead of magazine pages.

DIY PHOTO DOT JOURNAL

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