Valentine’s Day might conjure up thoughts of pastel-colored conversation hearts, plush teddy bears and red roses by the dozen, but that doesn’t mean you have to follow the crowd. Honor the one-of-a-kind nature of your beloved – and your love – with something out of the ordinary. Need some ideas? We’ve got you covered. From existential art prints and anatomical heart pillows to fire pits and DIY cheese kits, here are 18 unique and unexpected gifts to get you started.
How are you showing your valentine love this year?
This national park checklist poster will help you catalog past adventures — and plot out new ones.
Request a standing dinner date (for the next several decades) with a beautiful set of mid-century modern flatware.
Cement your big spoon/little spoon status with a screen-printed tee set from Blackbird Tees.
A phone case reminds them that you’ll always be there when they call.
Embrace your urge to be cheesy — and learn a new skill in the process.
For the one who lights your fire: a beautiful, hand-finished, solid steel fire pit.
Give her the moon – the moon on the night you met, to be specific. This custom necklace is made by hand to reflect the moon phase of any date you desire.
Grope your way through life’s mysteries together, with a print from Fickle Fate.
Use a pair of cloudy oven mitts to show your valentine that they’re your silver lining — rain or shine.
For the center of your universe: a solar system ring.
Honor the weird pet names you have for each other (what, you don’t call him your little hedgehog?) with a felted miniature.
Does your valentine have a sweet tooth? These candy feathers will tickle their fancy.
Handmade in Japan, this furoshiki is fit for a love that could move mountains.
If this miniature house were a song, the chorus would say, “Home is wherever I’m with you.”
An arrow embroidery kit from Miniature Rhino is, like your love, a work in progress.
Admit you’re wrapped around her finger with a ring cast in golden brass.
Put your heart out there – unprotected, unadorned, and in pillow form.
A state-shaped cheese board shows that anyone else, anywhere else, just wouldn’t cut it.
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168 comments
Regina Frydman from RegalCottage said 4 years ago
So many delightful and unexpected ways to show you care. Valentine's Day is one of my favorite holidays, for sure!
CreativeManifesters from JSSShepherd said 4 years ago
Interesting finds! Loved the moon phase necklace and the national parks map!
Michela from LilyandFern said 4 years ago
I love the moon phase necklace!
Priscilla from Gardenmis said 4 years ago
Sweet ideas! Unexpected is always fun and Etsy is my go to place for finding the widest selection of unique handmade gifts!
pamela mcdonough from Jesus4us said 4 years ago
That ring
Aristocrafts from Aristocrafts said 4 years ago
There's no place like Etsy to find such extraordinary Valentine's gifts! I love the moon phase necklace!
MJ Toops from WetDesertVintage said 4 years ago
oooo, I love that cheese-making kit! I might not have a Valentine but who cares? I can always just buy that kit for myself :)
Tagetes from lovemyskinsoaps said 4 years ago
All great ideas! Love the cheese board!
Megan from MegansMenagerie said 4 years ago
Wonderful choices!!!
Merri McAllister from ShoreItUp said 4 years ago
So much fun! Love it!
ThePattypanShop from ThePattypanShop said 4 years ago
Great ideas!!
Mia Blaz from MiaBlazdesign said 4 years ago
Wonderful choices! ♥
Liana from WildRoseAndSparrow said 4 years ago
I love the anatomical heart. It's reminiscent of Leonardo da Vinci's sketches or Frida Kahlo's painting, perfect for your favorite scientific enthusiast or Kahlo fan! :)
Lenny Mud from LennyMud said 4 years ago
I love that many of these picks are the perfect Valnetines Day Gifts in a quirky, unique way--they express how much you care about someone without hearts and flowers and all that stuff. Great choices!
Kalisa L. from MuchandQuick said 4 years ago
Wow, I love all of these gifts! My husband would love the cheese making kit, and I adore the anatomical heart! Beats the heck out of store bought chocolate, that's for sure!
Vanessa Myers from DailyComfortCreation said 4 years ago
Congrats to everyone that was promoted. I like the candy feathers, cute. I like that Etsy chose products that for the most part weren't your typical hearts and flowers. Well done.
kerekpar en from Redlili said 4 years ago
aww the miniature felted animals -LOVE!
Melanie Wu from shopkokoro said 4 years ago
these are all such cute ideas :) thanks!
Kathrine from pinkpurr said 4 years ago
As quirky as the holiday itself... From the 12 days of Christmas to the 18 days of Valentines! Great selection!
Lana Manis from LanaManisDesigns said 4 years ago
What a fun collection!
Dorothy from JewelrybyDorothy said 4 years ago
Love the choices!
Leanne Stock from ArtePlastique said 4 years ago
Fun ideas, love the typical pink and red - after all it is my husband and my anniversary but these are so creative.
blingblingfling from blingblingfling said 4 years ago
I think THIS is quite UNIQUE for VALENTINE'S.....how about you? https://www.etsy.com/listing/219374557/valentines-toy-paint-a-body?ref=shop_home_active_5
blingblingfling from blingblingfling said 4 years ago
oh....the picture didn't show up.......its BODY PAINTING CRAYONS! CREATIVE MOMENTS!
Lynn Hilton from ArtsyLynnHilton said 4 years ago
Nice!
Adrienne from DabAndDabble said 4 years ago
Love the moon phase necklace, very unique!
Trang Dai from TDNCreations said 4 years ago
Very inspiring! Thank you!
Jeri Aiello from JeriAielloartstore said 4 years ago
Beautiful..my favourite is the solar system ring.
FreshFromtheFlame from FreshFromtheFlame said 4 years ago
Cool to make Valentine's day more than just candy and flowers!
malibuquilts from malibuquilts said 4 years ago
Great ideas!!!
Fishcouple from fishcouple said 4 years ago
I like the map of National Parks. You can plan to explore, one at a time, with your Valentine!
agnestheowl from agnestheowl said 4 years ago
Non-ordinary gifts! Love!
Shannon from CorvusDesign said 4 years ago
Really creative and original ideas! Thank you for the inspiration. I love the suggestion to honor the weird nicknames you have for each other. That cute little hedgehog is a winner.
Serena Gomez from OneSummersDayCrafts said 4 years ago
Very cool!
Tiffani Moffitt from 9DesignsEmporium said 4 years ago
Too bad this didn't make the list! ;D https://www.etsy.com/listing/217154165/valentines-day-heart-candle-handmade?ref=shop_home_feat_1
ACR from WoodsyWools said 4 years ago
Great finds :-)
ACR from IntoTheBluePaintShop said 4 years ago
Fun finds !!
Angel from SymbolicImports said 4 years ago
Love the solar system ring! Great choices!
VALEZHKI from valezhki said 4 years ago
love T-shirts, so romantic!
HappyEverAfter from FairyParadise said 4 years ago
Nice pick! Love the pillow!
Zoée Nuage from PocketMoss said 4 years ago
That moon necklace is such a good idea!
Tina St. John from TinaStJohnJewelry said 4 years ago
Great gifts. I love the vintage utensil set.
MadeBelle from madebelle said 4 years ago
Cool finds! I love the moon phase necklace and the heart pillow.
PSA Ethical Jewelry from psaethicaljewelry said 4 years ago
These are all so clever! My favorites are the "big spoon, little spoon" shirts.
LaraineRose from LaraineRoseHandiWorx said 4 years ago
Love the feather sweets!
a2zWeddingCards said 4 years ago
Great.Things are so unique!
Matejka Max from NattyMatty said 4 years ago
Cute finds!
Nik from Inklets said 4 years ago
I see what you did there with the hedge hog.
Bridget Petursson said 4 years ago
Totally loving the moon phase necklace!!!!
Frances Perea from MyArtPlace said 4 years ago
Luv, luv the anatomical heart pillow!
Narwhal Needlework from NarwhalNeedlework said 4 years ago
I love the idea of gifts for your future together, or future adventures together. They're definitely more fun than standard Valentine's Day gifts!
SCOTT SLOUGH from KAGUMISE said 4 years ago
I JUST LOVE,LOVE, VALENTINE"S DAY.....A TIME TO APPRECIATE THOSE WHO CARE FOR US AND THOSE WE CARE FOR...ALL OF THESE ITEMS ARE SPECIAL!
SCOTT SLOUGH from KAGUMISE said 4 years ago
I JUST LOVE, LOVE VALENTINE'S DAY....A TIME TO SHOW HOW MUCH YOU CARE FOR THOSE WHO CARE FOR YOU AND THOSE YOU LOVE....A GIFT LARGE OR SMALL MAKES THAT SPECIAL MEMORY!!
LivingVintage from LivingVintage said 4 years ago
Gifts with a twist, for the thinking valentine! Great.
Emily from EmilySteampunk said 4 years ago
Wonderful choices!!!
Andrea Walser from BellissimiOrnamenti said 4 years ago
So many unique and interesting items. I'll be checking out some of these shops for sure!
Kashuen Collectibles from Kashuen said 4 years ago
I love that furoshiki and the felted hedgehog, so cute. Thanks for sharing.
GoGoSnap Vintage Invitations and Stationery from GoGoSnap said 4 years ago
That stuffed heart is amazing!
stacey from TessCloset said 4 years ago
Great finds! Love it!
Rosalia from daydreamjewels said 4 years ago
Great finds! Thanks for sharing :)
Marcie Adams - Commercial Use Digital Graphics and Printable Art from HAUTEGRAPHIQUE said 4 years ago
Amazing and Stunning finds! Thank you!
Natalia from Nikifashion said 4 years ago
Lovely finds :O)
mad4modvintage from mad4modvintage said 4 years ago
FUN Items Anyone can be passionate, but it takes real lovers to be silly. - Rose Franken
AnitasPottery.com from potterybyAnita said 4 years ago
Boy, are these truly unique and imaginative items! I'm sure whoever gets them will be totally surprised and delighted! ♥♥♥
FeltWoolSlippers S from FeltWoolSlippers said 4 years ago
Great ! I'd like my color sole wool house shoes should be inn!!!
heidi mejia from Berrylazybear said 4 years ago
wow that pilloW! and those tiny hedgehogs <3
Alina Maevskaia from FairyOakWoodLand said 4 years ago
cool items! love them all :)
Glassy Painter Lady from glassypainterdesigns said 4 years ago
Lovely items!!
Jenicia from PaperType said 4 years ago
I can believe those feathers are made of candy! The cloud potholders are also adorable! Great finds Aleksa :)
Walter Silva from WalterSilva said 4 years ago
Wonderful and clever finds!
Olga from MaryAndGeneva said 4 years ago
Cute ideas! Especially love the National Parks Map and the cheese making kit is adorable!
Gwendolyne from AtelierGwendolyne said 4 years ago
Fabulous choices to share some great shops. Loved the butchery shop of pillows. Beautiful works.
Leda Design from LedaDesign said 4 years ago
Great ideas!
Irene from PetHair2KnitWear said 4 years ago
Thank you so much for sharing! All items are unique and adorable!
Celia Allman from SweeSmudgens said 4 years ago
My favorite is the big spoon little spoon!
Sofia from TheChocolateTheory said 4 years ago
I agree with everybody else these are great ideas. But there are also more Great Etsy stores that don't get feature. And here we have 2 or 3 that have been feature a lot. We need more variety and support for other great artists as well.
Nique Williams from TrendyDecorandMore said 4 years ago
I love the big spoon little spoon shirts.. and the heart pillow! Great list I will be favoriting many of these items!
Johanne Charles from PrincessYumsCouture said 4 years ago
I thought the chocolate feathers are a great alternative to the typical box of chocolates that are given on Valentines Day
Hillary Mitchell from rationsofwonder said 4 years ago
Love all of these beauties!
hazım özpehlivan from KilimRugStore said 4 years ago
Wonderful work!
aressa from OriginalBridalHanger said 4 years ago
Interesting gift giving ideas for Valentine's Day!
Julie Lane from LollipopsMade4You said 4 years ago
I'm loving the moon phase bracelet idea!
Elephant Bags from Elephantbags said 4 years ago
Awesome idea !
Kseniya and Ekaterina from LegendaVincento said 4 years ago
»-(¯`v´¯)-» Thank you for wonderful and unusual ideas! ❤
Zeynep from ZeyJewel said 4 years ago
All great ideas! Love it!!
Marry Anderson said 4 years ago
awesome idea. love it
Marlous P from Lousje said 4 years ago
Love the feathers!!! :)
Harry Leaf from HLsculpture said 4 years ago
These are great. It's nice to see all different kinds of tastes for Valentine's Day. I have been focusing on the more traditional Valentine's Day packaging in my shop with a handmade guitar pick with a "I PICK YOU" Valentines Day packaging. It really reads Valentine's Day and is a card and gift in one. I like that most of the gifts here show a variety of ideas on how to approach the holiday.
Jan MacNeill from Jazzbydesign said 4 years ago
Sweet ideas for V day! JazzbyDesign Charms
Andrea Gilletti from KillinMeSoftly said 4 years ago
So cool! Love the necklace. Such a good idea.
TatteredDelicates from TatteredDelicates said 4 years ago
Such a wonderful selection! I love that velvet heart! So non-traditional! :)
Dia Lucic from WaterPhysics said 4 years ago
so cool! love the heart pillow :)) and the big and little dipper shirts!! <3
georgiegirl0831 from LittleThingsByGeorge said 4 years ago
Sweet!
Natalia from KMalinkaVintage said 4 years ago
Super!
Luigi Cerruti from seven99bracelets said 4 years ago
great !
Sabine Miner from StudioSabine said 4 years ago
indeed extra ordinary...........
Sarah Smith from SmithLab said 4 years ago
Love the Heart pillow!!
Nicole from Crackerjackarma said 4 years ago
Great gift ideas ~ The heart pillow was just the beginning to the interesting plush's in the butcher's shoppe they'd go perfect with the cheese kit !
imhealthy said 4 years ago
These are brilliant gift ideas. I especially think the heart pillow would be a terrific gift.
Deva America from freshpastrystand said 4 years ago
I bought the National Parks print when it was featured a few years back on Apartment Therapy. I bought it for my then husband who is a National Parks nerd. The print is really cute but it should be known (for the nerds out there) that EVERY national park is not on there.
Chelsia Poole from SweetLittlePiglet said 4 years ago
All beautiful and great gifts! Valentine's day is just so full of love :)
Lolo Sinclair from lolos said 4 years ago
Beautiful collection! :)
Erica Rose from reikirain said 4 years ago
Love all of these. The moon phase necklace is on my wish list.
Sister Butterfly from MyButterflySister said 4 years ago
Under the moon necklace.
Lauren Williams from GoodnessCakes said 4 years ago
The heart pillow is fantastic, and the cutting board is of my state!
Jean Horn from SoapArt said 4 years ago
Fun finds!
Gal Stern from galstern said 4 years ago
Lovely items and inspiration! Love the Valentine's theme, the heart-pillow and state-shaped cheese board are awesome!
Alessandra from AlexandraFamer said 4 years ago
Wonderful and fun choices
Sarah from SamahStudios said 4 years ago
I love the stuffed heart and the moon phase necklace!
Jenni Holma from jennipenni said 4 years ago
That heart pillow!
Tonne Oldham Torres from dejanu2u said 4 years ago
LOVELOVELOVE the tiny animals!! I've got BUNCHES of gift ideas in my shop, dejanu2u! Check it out! :-)
Stephanie White from STEOHANE said 4 years ago
The wrapped around your finger ring is awesome! Love these ideas!
Anastasia from LAccentNou said 4 years ago
Awesome finds!
StillVintage from StillVintage said 4 years ago
Great items, great ideas.
MandyK from MEdesignshop said 4 years ago
Lots of cute ideas!
Stephen Casals from Hallucinogenerator said 4 years ago
The Pillow Heart and the Solar System Ring are amazing! I like the screen printed t-shirts, too!!
Dzana Susic from TheThriftyWolf said 4 years ago
Love the little pillow hearts <3 Great ideas! Also, check out my shop for other cool gift ideas!! ;)
stephanie callsen from bannerandsail said 4 years ago
Wonderful ideas!
Dilani SK from Especially4UHandmade said 4 years ago
Great ideas !
NatureLoftArt from NatureLoftArt said 4 years ago
I think the moon phase idea is really cool! I also like the "pet names" idea. If you can find a match, it's a great idea! I also like the "Big Dipper" "Little Dipper" T-shirts. Cute!
CraftFields from CraftFields said 4 years ago
Stunning gift ideas!
SaxonLynn Arts from SAXONLYNN said 4 years ago
Unique gifts! Love the heart pillow and solar system ring!
UmmNiyatiJewelry from UmmNiyatiJewelry said 4 years ago
Original and different type of Valentine's gift ideas.
Elizabeth Knaus from FreshRetroGallery said 4 years ago
xoxoxoxoxo
Tiffany Brown from ReikiRisingArts said 4 years ago
Wonderfully creative ideas!
Amber from BambuEarth said 4 years ago
Love the map of the national parks, such a cute idea ♥︎♥︎♥︎
GreenChickenDesigns from GreenChickenDesigns said 4 years ago
Really great products! We're putting some more heart cards in our shop for Valentines day, and we got lot's of ideas from this post. Thanks :)
Noelle from noellemillerjewelry said 4 years ago
the heart pillow is awesome!!!
Gulabo from Cooldesires4u said 4 years ago
Beautiful xx
Amanda Mischell McKenzie from BeadAddictions said 4 years ago
The candy feathers were extraordinary! I wish I could do things like that, but I will stick to what I know best, and buy the other stuff! :)
TH H from shop3xu said 4 years ago
this is such a great collection of unique gifts!!
Alessandra Nardi from LoveBoxDesign said 4 years ago
THIS IS MY PERSONALIZED VALENTINE GIFT, REMAINDER OF HOW SWEET AND ROMANTIC YOUR RELATION SHOULD BE :-) https://www.etsy.com/il-en/listing/216226690/on-sale-moon-love-box-a-custom-handmade?ref=shop_home_active_16
RockNPrint Ruano from RockNPrint said 4 years ago
All great ideas! Love the DIY cheese!
jenny present from jpstyle said 4 years ago
Thank you for these fabulous finds! Such lovely gift ideas!
Sara TA from LADogStore said 4 years ago
Beautiful
Stephanie Maslow Blackman from metalicious said 4 years ago
Love these creative and unique gift ideas!
Carol from MasCollected said 4 years ago
I'll take one of each, please!
Jessica Marfa From Marfa with Love from FromMarfaWithLove said 4 years ago
I want to take a bite out of those feathers!
Laurie Azure Gee from laurieazuregee said 4 years ago
These ideas are so lovely!! My hand dyed luxury scarves would make a nice addition to the list of wonderful list of Valentines gifts!!! Especially the wool scarves with a massive 25% OFF!!! Happy Valentines <3 <3 <3
P from MaxplanationPhotos said 4 years ago
these are so unique !
diamondave from Diamondave said 4 years ago
Pretty Cool!!!!!
Anne from PinkbuffaloBeads said 4 years ago
Stunning and very unique Valentine gifts! Thank you Aleksa for sharing your Out of the ordinary Valentine's day finds:)
EileenA Art from EileenaArt said 4 years ago
COOL STUFF FOR VALENTINE DAY ,ESPECIALLY THE FIRE PITS I'M IN LOVE
Karina Soboleva from SobolevaArt said 4 years ago
Interesting finds!!!!
FlashyFemme from FlashyFemmeBoutique said 4 years ago
The little hedgehog is adorable and I love the solar system ring!
Allison Fretheim from AFretheimCrafts said 4 years ago
That silverware set... <3
The White Fire from TheWhiteFire said 4 years ago
Love the hedgehog, i want one!! :)
Phyllis from DaliLamaMama said 4 years ago
Very interesting non-traditional Valentine's Day gifts, especially the heart pillow!
Readyshapes from Readyshapes said 4 years ago
Nice selection, i love everything!! The hedgehog looks so adorable.
Lenore Berry-Zaragosa from strawberrycouture said 4 years ago
I like the solar system ring. I just faved it.
McKayla from ATwistDivine said 4 years ago
I love the under the moon necklace idea! So personal and cute!
Jennifer Presler from IlluminativeHarvest said 4 years ago
What fun and unique gifts!
alegra from MAVECROCHET said 4 years ago
love the little hedgehog
FeltWoolSlippers S from FeltWoolSlippers said 4 years ago
Great finds!
Jen from BirkaLexiaJewelry said 4 years ago
Nice ones!
Elena Vorobey from ElenaVorobey said 4 years ago
good choice
MJ GM from InteriorDesignPlace said 4 years ago
Like the feather candies
Jenn Cooper from JLCPottery said 4 years ago
I love the cheese making kit! Something to do together and then enjoy! Plus a life long skill.
Grace Meyer from GetFestive said 4 years ago
Great gift ideas! One of each please. Thanks Aleksa!
Clara Joy from ShopClaraJoy said 4 years ago
Still waiting for mine.. i mean my valentine.. that's okay, I still have Etsy!
Hanna Zien from HannaJZien said 3 years ago
Very cool and unique gifts.
Lapalai from Lapalai said 3 years ago
Love the heart pilow!
UNEMPLOYED Custom Orders Wanted USA Made Superhero Cufflinks Wedding Jewelry from boloties said 3 years ago
So modern! Love the designs.
Timothy Hunt from ficklefate said 3 years ago
Thanks so much for featuring my print here, had a lot of orders before Valentines Day which was amazing and I'm so glad people considered these a great gift for a loved one. Cheers! Tim
Amber Liu from VintageWatchForU said 3 years ago
So beautiful! Thanks so much for sharing! Very cool and unique gifts. Our store also wrote a blog post of last minute Valentines gifts http://gemmartusa.com/last-minute-gifts-valentines-day/
Devmukti jewels from DevmuktiJewels said 3 years ago
I like the heart pillow!
teestrend from Trend2Tees said 3 years ago
Wow, just add love and really will be the perfect gift
debi kleinlevy from onecrazybitch said 3 years ago
love these ideas. Check out my hearted manequims too.