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The way to a man’s heart just might be through his stomach. If your guy loves ice cream, surprise him with a creative sundae treat. Jessica at Pen N’ Paperflowers has the instructions to make it a simple DIY project.
2. “I love you” coffee stencil
Photo credit: Merry Brides
If your man starts his day with a cup of coffee, surprise him with a lighthearted morning “I love you.” Follow Merry Brides’ instructions for a DIY coffee stencil that won’t cost a dime (aside from the espresso, that is).
3. Sticky notes
Make a heart-shaped collage of sticky notes on your bathroom mirror for your guy to see first thing in the morning. You can either write a large sentiment across the collage or write sweet nothings on each individual sticky note.
4. Dad-isms
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Even if you and your boyfriend or husband don’t have any kids, you can still use this idea to creatively say “I love you.” Create a collage of his favorite phrases and frame it like a picture. He’ll enjoy knowing how well you know him and enjoy him.
5. I love you printable
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Say “I love you” in a new way every day with this free printable from Mindy over at Get Creative Juice. Just place the printable in a frame and write in a fresh sentiment every day with a dry erase marker.
6. Bacon hearts
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Bacon. Hearts. Those are two words that don’t often go together, but when they do, we promise the results will be amazing. Cook up a few bacon hearts to put on your guy’s breakfast dish in the morning. Tiffany over at A Day in My Life has instructions for bacon hearts with the perfect crisp.
7. I love you headboard
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Chalkboards are an invitation to creativity and playfulness, and the bed you share with your man is a cozy abode. Obviously, it’s time to combine the two by scrawling sweet nothings across a one-of-a-kind chalkboard headboard, like this one featured by Becky at Beyond the Picket Fence.
8. Deck of cards
Photo credit: Design by Tess
This unique “I love you” is especially fitting if your guy enjoys playing poker with his bros. Find a deck of cards and bind them with rings. On each card, write one reason why you love him. You can either make one yourself or have one custom made by Design by Tess on Etsy for $25.
9. Chocolate peanut butter cupcakes
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The combination of chocolate and peanut butter is a delicious interplay of sweet and savory. Whip up a batch of these chocolate peanut butter cupcakes available on Pen N’ Paperflowers for a sweet treat that says “I love you.”
10. Vintage map
Photo credit: Flea Market Sunday
If you and your man have bonded through travels, purchase a handcrafted three-dimensional map featuring your initials to tell him you’re thinking of him. We like the one featured here from Etsy’s Flea Market Sunday for $90.
