Sometimes the best way to say “I love you” is through your own handiwork. These homemade gift ideas are a simple yet charming way to communicate your love to your partner on your anniversary!

CD of Love Songs

Throwback to your middle-school love language and create your partner a CD of love songs. You can include your song, the song from your first dance- anything significant to the two of you. You can even incorporate the tradition of a first-year anniversary paper gift by making a case out of paper and adorning it with pictures of you and your partner!

Wedding Scrapbook

Document your wedding day in a scrapbook. Again, this is perfect for a first-year anniversary as it involves lots of paper. Include pictures and messages, and create something that you and your love can reminisce on for years to come!

Giant Card

Everyone loves to be loved. Remind your partner of all the reasons you love being with him/her in a giant card! Include shared memories and many declarations of love.

Love Notes

Make a collection of 365 love notes to celebrate the past year together and place them all in a jar to give to your honey. You can even decorate the jar itself with pictures or messages!

Artwork

Create a tasteful work of art using your wedding song (or any other song significant to you as a couple). Print the sheet music, attach it to a canvas, and frame it. It’s simple and affordable and will leave you with a meaningful piece of art you’ll both enjoy! Get the step-by-step instructions HERE.

For more great ideas, check out my Anniversary Gifts Pinterest Board!

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