How to Impress Him with Handmade Gifts and 10 Super Simple DIY Gifts You Can Make for Your Boyfriend

Almost everyone looks for gifts in shops and in online stores to play it easy and get done with gifting in the shortest amount of time and with less effort. But, do-it-yourself gifts take a lot more effort and time which we rarely think of investing. As a matter of fact, gifting your boyfriend with DIY gifts will actually help you build a deeper connection with him. This is because when you make something yourself, it reflects a part of your personality. The gift becomes all the more special due to the fact that you have made it yourself. It also reflects the fact that you have taken out the time and effort to make a meaningful gift.

There are certainly a lot of gifting options available in the market and you probably have a lot of options to choose from. But a DIY gift has a personal and special touch that other gifts lack. Moreover, the joy of making something with your own hands is incredible. It also gives you a sense of happiness. You can make the gift exactly the way you want it and do not have to compromise with the way it looks. Making a DIY gift has a special essence to it that is incomparable.

Often times, the gifts you buy online do not justify the way they are priced. Keep in mind that besides the cost of the gift there are other taxes and delivery charges that are added to the final figure you pay. Moreover, once you have ordered a gift you are most likely to keep the gift even if you aren’t happy with it. On the other hand, DIY gifts are way cheaper as compared to the gifts you buy online or from the stores. You know exactly where you are spending your money as you buy the supplies yourself. It has no hidden costs and you will end up creating a gift that you will actually be happy with.

We don't mean a simple back rub that you passively give while watching the TV, we are talking about a real massage here! Get all the necessary things in place and give your boyfriend a full body massage. Rent a massage table if you must, set the lighting right and get a good quality massage oil. Play some soothing music in the background and give a massage to your guy. He will absolutely love you for this and will always cherish this memory.

Sometimes, making a practical and helpful gesture can be way more effective than buying an extravagant gift for your guy. If you notice that your guy has had a particularly difficult week, then you can make it easier for him by doing his arduous chores. Let’s say you did the dishes and cleaned his kitchen while he was away. He is going to be really surprised and happy to know that you have put in the effort to do his chores. This will prove it to him that you can actually make life easier and better for him.

Women rarely think of making a favorite dish for her guy. They usually go for options that are healthy or gourmet. Thinking that he will buy junk food outside, they seldom think of cooking his favorite snack or what he'd like to call his 'guy food'. But think about it! How about making his favorite comfort foods? You can look for recipes off the internet and then cook him his favorite meal. Fried food and things doused with cheese or bottled sauces may not fit in with your idea of what food should be like, but he's going to have it anyway and will be thrilled that you made it for him. He will not only love it but he will also flaunt it in front of his friends.

This is a really good gifting idea for your boyfriend that you can make yourself with things you may already have at home. Follow the steps below or look up more detailed instructions on therealisticmama.com. The idea is really simple but having a date jar can save you many boring evenings and hours of anguish figuring out what to do.

Use the internet for ideas to fill your jar with or pick up a copy of 175 Best Date Ideas: The Ultimate Bucket List of Dates for Couples on Amazon. Now the paperback is expensive at Rs.1,995 a copy so we suggest you get the Kindle version for Rs.499.

Knit a scarf for your boyfriend and give it as a gift to him. It is certainly tricky to get the rhythm of knitting but once you get a hang of it then it becomes quite easy to finish it. Buy the yarn as well as the needles that you would like to use for the scarf. Then choose the pattern that you want for your scarf and knit away! He would love receiving such an amazing gift and will be truly touched. You can get the pattern free as a download on ravelry.com.

New to knitting and need some extra help in following the design? Follow this YouTube video to learn a much simpler ribbed knitting pattern.

Yet another wonderful DIY idea is to create a travel picture frame of your trips together. Collect all the pictures that you have taken together and put them together on the wall. There are various ways of doing it. We found some neat ways:

So, this jar is more like a mystery jar that you can gift to him to keep the intrigue going! It can be a fun way to introduce your boyfriend to things he doesn't know about you. Keep it fun and light hearted; if there are serious or dark things about you that you want to share with him, choose another time and medium - you don't want him finding about something he could find disturbing through a slip of paper in a jar!

The great thing about tea bags is that they are super easy to make and if your boyfriend enjoys a hot brew and is open to new flavours, there's no end to the variety you could create. Follow the steps below or visit practicallyfunctional.com for step by step images.

Don’t want to fall short of dates and fun things to do together? Then create this year of dates scrapbook for you and your boyfriend. It is really simple to make. For more ideas on how to fill your scrapbook visit followinginmyshoes.com.

All that you need to do is to buy a regular scrapbook and on each page describe the dating idea for each month. For example, on the first page you can write down the venue, time, and the details of the type of date you want to go on in the month of January. Complete your scrapbook describing one date each month and your date guide is ready! This will help you both look forward to a year full of amazing dates together. Moreover, your boyfriend is going to be really touched seeing the effort that you have made to put this together.

You must have seen the customised mugs options out there that have your names printed on them. While that is really cute, you need to compromise when it comes to writing your own message on the mug. You can very well create a personalised coffee mug yourself. For this, you will need a porcelain white colored mug and a marker pen.

Now the good news is that if you draw or write on a mug with a permanent marker and bake it for 30 minutes, the colour doesn't rub off easy provided you hand wash it gently. But if you want more permanent results, invest in some great, but slightly pricey Pebeo Porcelaine 150 China Paint Fine Tip Markers. These are available in 8 colours and go for Rs.1,096 each on Amazon.

Who doesn’t love glazed donuts, right? Why not make some for your guy and delight him? Making donuts is not as difficult as it might seem. We found this easy recipe on sprinklesomesugar.com.

Do the two of you have a favourite song and a favourite picture? Then try this DIY that takes personalisation to another level! It is as if the craft is made exactly for you!

This is yet another cute DIY that you can use to make him feel special. It is extremely simple to make and you just have to take a full pack of playing cards cards that has all 52 of the cards, a marker, and a lot of ideas!

Needless to say, DIY gifts have a charm of their own and create a completely different impression on the receiver than any store bought item. They reflect all the love with which they are made and are really touching. So, if you are looking for gifting ideas that will be cherished by your boyfriend then consider making a DIY gift! They are cute, lovely and will definitely take your boyfriend by surprise.