What to Make This Weekend: Superhero Shoes, Galentine’s Day Balloons + More

Chances are high you might be doing something Super Bowl related this weekend. Maybe you’re going all out with the Super Bowl party decor. Or maybe you’re just there for the commercials and delicious game day appetizers. Either way, you’re going to have a whole afternoon dedicated to sitting in front of the TV so why not use that precious weekend time to DIY something awesome. Nothing against football, but making DIY Galentine’s Day gifts and DIY Valentine’s Day cards is always a win, no matter what the official game score is, right? Scroll down for 15 projects to take on before Monday rolls back around.

DIY Galentine’s Balloons

Take the conversation heart to the sky with message balloons. Use tattoos and stickers to spell out love messages and let your better half and BFFs know exactly how you feel. (via Studio DIY)

DIY Conversation Heart Dress

Beware: Adding conversation hearts to clothing may become slighting addicting. Case in point? This adorable little dress. Don’t mind us if we wear this LBD all the way through spring. (via Brit + Co)

DIY Printable Flower

You’ll get so many extra points for bringing flowers wrapped in this pretty printable paper. Seriously, even a grocery store flowers look like a million bucks wrapped up in hearts and kisses. Look at you rocking this Valentine’s Day like a boss. (via A Bubbly Life)

DIY Famous Couples Matching Game

Celeb besties don’t hold a candle to you and your Galentine’s but this awesome memory game would be so much fun for any and every girls’ night. Then there’s the celeb couple game where you can stand by your favorite pair — Chrissy Teigen + John Legend forever. (via Studio DIY)

DIY Wood Triangle Bookends

Even if you’re not used to working with wood, you can rock this geometric bookend project with just a few scraps and a some wood glue. And power tools – yay! Leave the wood natural with a colorful edge or paint the whole project hot pink. (via Make and Tell)

DIY Embroidered Engineer Print

Large scale engineer prints are a super cheap way to add big wall art to your gallery wall, but obviously not without a little DIY personalization first. Embroider a thoughtful love note or a silly inside joke on a print and give one to everyone on your gift list. (via Brit + Co)

DIY House Photo Display

Nothing says “I love you” like a photo of your face – or maybe their face with your face. All you need to do is saw a shallow cut in a block of wood and you’ve got a cool photo display option. Leave the wood natural or pull out a favorite technique and color dip them. (via The Merrythought)

DIY Eraser Necklace

No one would ever believe these gem pendants are made out of erasers. You can pick up a pack of colorful erasers at Target and then slice the ends to make a cool geometric shape. They’d make great teacher’s gifts too. (via A Kailo Chic Life)

DIY Pegboard Words

Pegboards are awesome. Motivational typography is awesome. This DIY pegboard is double awesome. Cut out a simple phrase and mount it above your workspace for some seriously cool organization. (via Lovely Indeed)

DIY End Table

Head to the hardware store, pick out a few pieces of pretty wood and ask the guys to cut it to the exact right size for you. All you need is a few long screws to hold it all together and you’ve got a trendy, modern little table that doesn’t look handmade at all. (via Kristi Murphy)

DIY Heart Beanie

For some of us, spring might be right around the corner. For the rest of us, many more winter accessories are required. Pick up a cheap beanie and make it totally rad with a giant pom pom and lots of mini embroidered hearts. (via The Pretty Life Girls)

DIY Gemstone Bobby Pins

Whether you’re celebrating next weekend with a romantic date or with wine and Netflix, these glam bobby pins are the perfect excuse to try a fancy new hairstyle. Whip up a bunch in a few minutes and gift them to all your girlfriends. (via Brit + Co)

DIY Superpower Shoes

#Girlbosses unite. Sometimes we just need a little reminder that we’re all superstars. Channel your secret superpower and take your shoe game to the next level in a matter of minutes. (via The Kipi Blog)

DIY XO Salad Spoons

Give your salad a little more loving with these affectionate salad spoons. If you’re having a Valentine’s dinner party, these are practically a must-have. (via Oleander and Palm)

DIY Breakfast Tray

Forget the expensive restaurant dinner, true love is found in the comfort of your sheets with a tray of delicious eats. Treat yourself (and your boo) to a little TLC with breakfast in bed and a painted tray that is sure to win their hearts. (via Brit + Co)