50+ DIY Christmas Gift Ideas for Boyfriend to Light His Day

Author:
Elaine Byers
Updated date:
Aug 19, 2022

Make a Gift from the Heart

Crafting something special for your loved one is a great way to show them how much you care - and you can also customize it exactly how you want. If you are in a long distance relationship , it will show them that you are always thinking of them. So give these ideas a try and show him how much he really means to you.

Jar of Kisses

This idea can be made really cheaply by filling an old jar with chocolate kisses to remind him of your sweet kisses. It's also a fantastic idea for couples that find themselves in a long distance relationship or even if one is just going away on a business trip.

Open When Envelopes

Purchase a batch of envelopes to make this really cute gift idea. You can write different ideas for each envelope for example, "Open when you are bored" and inside the envelope you might challenge them to write a poem for you - something to keep them occupied. Again this is a fantastic idea for a long distance relationship.

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Un Bearable

Also a great idea for coworkers - this cute gift is ideal for the gummy bear fan. Buy a couple of packs and write the message , life without you would be un-bearable. IT's super quick and super cheap to make so it's also great for a last minute gift too.

3 Jars

Fill 3 jars for with nuts,starburst and chocolate kisses. On the jar of nuts write the message "I'm nuts for you". For the jar of starbursts you write "Baby, you make my heart burst and on the kisses you write "Kisses for when I'm not around".

Hooked on You

Fill up a plastic tackle box with their favorite candy and on the inside write a cute message which reads 'Hooked on You'.

365 Day Jar

This idea combines several ideas that are each written on different colored paper. So a piece of white paper has corny pick up lines while pink has reasons why you love them. Fill the jar up with all these ideas to cover 365 days - and they get to open one a day for a whole year!

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Reasons You're a Catch

If they are a huge baseball fan - then this one is sure to be a hit. Using a fine tip sharpie marker on a baseball, write all the reasons why you love them.

Snack Puns

Cute simple things like snacks with puns on them will really make your honey smile. You can get as creative as you like with this idea - why not make a whole hamper from it.

5 Senses

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5 Senses

Delight his senses with these clever bags dedicated to each of the senses. Every one contains a different idea , one to do with touch which could be a silk tie, another with hearing which could be an i tunes voucher for example..

Chocolate Guitar

The perfect gift to give chocolate and music lovers. Draw a guitar shape onto card stock and cut out. Next you will stick chocolates to the shape as shown in the picture.

Christmas Advent Bucket

Instead of the usual advent calendar - make up a basket of different presents numbered 1-25. Your boyfriend gets to open up a present every day until Christmas. You don't have to spend a ton of money on this idea, you could fill up on supplies at the dollar store and it will still be really special.

Movie Night

If movies are his thing - then this hamper will be right up his street. Fill a box with all the things you need for a great movie night , bottles of soda, treats, snacks and of course some really cool dvds.

Hidden Present

If he's into his games, then why not surprise him and buy him a new game but conceal it in a romantic dvd cover. When he opens it he will get a very pleasant surprise.

Candy Poster

This idea is really clever and involves making as many words or puns from candy bars as you can find. Stick them to the paper and watch as his face lights up. This idea can be used for anyone for anytime for example you could make a cute Easter card this way for your best friend.

Sweet Notes Frame

Remind him how much you love him with this adorable idea. Purchase a frame and put a cute photo of the two of you inside. Around it, write all the notes and reasons of why you love him.

Hotel bed layout

This is also a great idea for a birthday. If you are staying in a hotel, surprise him by spreading out all his gifts on the bed and watch his face light up!