Here are some fun surprises for your boyfriend, romantic surprise gifts for him and gift ideas he'll love. This is perfect for you if you're looking for some cute boyfriend surprises, some unique and creative gift ideas for a boyfriend or crush. It can be hard to keep thinking up fun surprises for boyfriend ideas so here is a helping hand, even if you want to know how to surprise my boyfriend for no reason - these make great 'just because I love you' gifts! - or valentines day ideas for boyfriend - PS check out these romantic ways to welcome your husband home and best five senses gift ideas for him!
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There is nothing cooler! You could DIY one of these and fill it with tons of cute photos of you together, their favourite sweets, candy and snacks and lovely mementos, or even order one ready made if you are short on time. You could even create a theme with the coloured card and snacks that you choose, or just choose their favourites to tailor it perfectly to your recipient.
Romantic heart shaped explosion box template 👈🏻
Multiple layers photos and candy box template 👈🏻
Romantic message photo surprise box template 👈🏻
Hexagon tower surprise explosion box template 👈🏻
Template for an exploding candy gift box (just add paper, photos candy!) 👈🏻
Ready made explosion gift box 👈🏻
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Adorable explosion style card (cutest way to show photos!) 👈🏻
2. DIY him a 3D photo collage heart
This looks amazing and you can craft it from cardboard plus some pva or craft glue and some printed photos. Try crafting a 3D heart shape from cardboard, then papering it with your favourite photos to create a 3D collage that he can keep and treasure forever!
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You could make up a crazy cool, funny story, using photos you have of your recipient, and immerse them in their own funny storybook tale, or even their own fairytale! You could write something like 'once upon a time there was a prince who loved wearing Adidas Samba sneakers' - then use the special photos of you both to tell the 'story'. You could come up with a whole different storybook version of your relationship with your recipient. You could even pose them as a superhero in their own custom superhero comic - complete with superpowered sneakers!
4. DIY some 3D photo collage letters
Similar to n.2, simply craft the shape from cardstock or cardboard, then paper with printed out photos of you together. He can use it to decorate his space - this looks so cool!
3D jumbo letter shape template (so great!) 👈🏻
5. Make him a wreath with candies and cute photos
Craft a paper wreath using the below template, then nestle in or pin some printed photos and cute candies and snacks for decoration, personalising it and tailoring it perfectly to your recipient's tastes, so cute. You could even make a wreath out of snacks arranged in a circular formation and attach some cute photos too for decor!
Wreath template (just add paper!) 👈🏻
6. DIY a heart shaped photo collage box
This is similar to n.2, but your recipient will be able to use it to store things in. You could gift it with some wrapped candy inside and he can keep it afterwards and fill with bits and bobs - the perfect useful yet special gift for your boyf!
Heart shaped box making template 👈🏻
7. Make him a macrame wall hanging with photos
These are a super cute way to turn your favourite photos into a special keepsake for your boyf and something special he can hang in his space!
Photo holder macrame wall hanging template 👈🏻
Ready made photo holder macrame wall hanging 👈🏻
Macrame photo wall hanging template 👈🏻
Ready made macrame photo wall hanging template 👈🏻
DIY macrame photo frame template guide 👈🏻
8. Make some cute couples photo bunting
This would be perfect as a Valentines gift for him, as something cute to hang in his space! This is quick and easy to DIY with some cardstock or thicker paper, string and some craft supplies, or you could even order one ready made for your recipient. You could even create a vertical photo bunting hanging - like a mobile, to hang on his wall, sporting special photos of the two of you!
Printable personalised heart shaped bunting 👈🏻
9. Create a couples portrait from candy
This is such a fun and creative boyfriend gift idea that he can eat afterwards! To do this, find the photo you want to use, then use a photo editing tool or app to edit it - use an effect like 'Warhol' or 'Posterise' on Picmonkey to condense the amount of colours in the photo into a range of about 4-10 (depending on how many colours of candy you have!) to appear in a similar style to pop art portrait, think Andy Warhol! Then print and use as a template for the portrait. Try using some small sweets or candies like millions, nerds or even jelly beans for your creation.
10. Some cupcakes with cute or funny photo toppers
To show them how much they mean to you, why not DIY them their own cute personalised cupcakes topped with cute photos of you both! You can craft these using some printed photos, some tape and some mini party skewers, or even order some ready made for your recipient.
Personalised couples polaroid style cupcake toppers 👈🏻
Couples photo heart shaped cupcake toppers 👈🏻
Funny novelty 'we go together like bacon and eggs' cupcake toppers 👈🏻
11. Make him a funny 'fashion lookbook'
Of amazing fashion moments through your time together! You could create it in the style of one of those high end fashion books, but instead fill with cute photos of you both - you could even add cute captions and words underneath like 'I look good on you' or describe yourself as being a fashion accessory to his outfit!
You could make this super cheap with some black and white paper, a needle and thread and some craft glue.
12. A map piece of art with photos from each place you visited
Create him a piece of art to frame on his wall - it could be a map of your area, your country or even the whole world! Then pin your favourite photos together on the location on the map where that photo was taken, filling up the map with cute photos! It's the perfect way to display snaps of your special moments spent together.
13. DIY him a flip book from a video
To make this, take a special short video of you both - or choose a video that shares a happy memory! You could even crop your favourite moment from a longer video. Then convert it into still photos and print (you could write next to each snap a number before printing, so you can be sure of the order). Then cut out the stills, placing each in order as you go (you could even write the number for each on the back of each one).
Then create the binding! You could either use a clip as illustrated, or for a more permanent binding solution for your keepsake, hole punch the stills on the left side and use a small amount of string to tie the pages together. You could even create an outer cover for the binding, using paper or card.
Make a ready to print flip book for him 👈🏻
14. A rocket ship photo box gift
Attached with the phrase 'you're out of this world' or 'to the moon and back' - so cute! You could create a concertina style 'zig zag' photo pop up arrangement and fix it to the inside, so that you can see the first photo in the mini window when the box is closed.
3D rocket shaped box template 👈🏻
15. DIY him a snack bouquet with photo flags
A low cost gift of his favourites that looks so special to receive! Compile a bunch of snacks, treats and candy bars in bouquet formation, then craft some paper flags with special photos on and attach them to skewers, to then pop in the bouquet to decorate!
16. Make him a candy and photos letter gift
Why not put together a selection of their favourite sweets or snacks, along with cute photos of you together - you could even make them edible to go with the rest of the sweet snacks in the box!
17. Serve him a realistic chocolate breakfast 👈🏻
A hilarious gift idea that is so unique and creative, the perfect loving way to prank your boyfriend!
18. Make a heart shaped cupcake pullapart
To remind them how much you care! Just arrange cupcakes in a heart formation, then ice over them as one, add some decorations and voila!
19. Gift him a mixtape USB of songs that remind you of him 👈🏻
Or him of you! This is such a unique and adorable DIY boyfriend gift idea he will absolutely love and treasure.
20. Gift him these adorable Perfect Match chocolate matches 👈🏻
The cutest ever boyfriend gift, these are so affordable too!
21. Wear a costume
Or themed outfit, dress yourself up as part of the theme or even dress your pets up too!
22. Gift him an adorable and delicious letterbox brownie parcel! 👈🏻
This is the best gift ever, the cutest surprise that will fit perfectly in the post too.
23. DIY him a one of a kind self customised gift to wear
It could be a hoodie, a hat, slippers... there are so many options! You can personalise them yourself and make them extra special by decorating a plain piece of clothing and adorning them with iron on patches, sew on patches or pins.
24. Put together a nerf gun package and challenge him to a duel
Put together a nerf gun package, with enough ammo, plus filled water balloons, silly string. This is such a fun and special gift for the man who has everything, or does not want a gift, and is bound to result in hilarity. This is such a fun gift idea and is super special and memorable.
25. Gift him a best boyfriend ever badge 👈🏻
There is no cuter surprise! Let your boyfriend know how much he means to you with this adorable badge!
26. Pop some secret treats in his bag
When he's not looking or has gone to the toilet, so he will realise when he gets home. The best time to do this is near the end of his stay or shortly before he goes, so he will get the surprise next time he checks his bag at home.
27. Create a personalised lego gift of the two of you 👈🏻
This romantic and geeky gift is so special and perfect to gift your boyfriend!
28. Gift him a realistic chocolate tool set 👈🏻
These are so cool and perfect for if your recipient is the DIY master of the family! It's the perfect way to fool them and surprise your recipient, as they are crafted entirely from chocolate but look just like the real thing! You can get a set to suit every personality, whatever your partner is in to, or whatever his job or his hobby, there will be something to perfectly suit every man out there!
Realistic painting workshop chocolate tools set 👈🏻
Realistic chocolate bike repair kit for cycling enthusiasts 👈🏻
Realistic chocolate golfing set for golfers 👈🏻
Realistic chocolate weights set for gym goers 👈🏻
29. Gift him vegetables made out of chocolate 👈🏻
Confuse his senses in a hilarious and fun way with this five a day selection made entirely from chocolate! This is perfect for someone who doesn't like their greens - or even perfect for someone who is a healthy eating addict!
30. Get extra creative with the wrapping
Get personalised wrapping paper with your face on it, or a character you know he'll love. Wrap gifts in multiple layers and sneak in extra little surprises, such as sweets, cute and funny doodles, keychains and even joke items. There'll be so much of the wrapping he'll want to keep!
31. Ask a friend to set up a sneaky surprise at your boyfriend's house when he's out
It could be a framed print of a funny image you photoshopped together - featuring the both of you, any funny pets, friends and family and anything your boyfriend loves.
32. Set up a blindfolded food buffet
And include lots of different foods you both have never tried before, try different foods from different cultures, an assortment of spicy, sweet and even gross foods to try. This is a brilliant 'party game' that will be perfect for the two of you - it's sure to result in hilarity and fun times.
33. Gift him a box of pub snacks 👈🏻
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Bring the pub (or bar) to him with this amazing box of pub snacks for him to try. This makes an amazing gift as there is nothing like giving the gift of novelty and a new experience to try! He will be sure to find some new favourites!
34. Set up a stargazing night
Put together a stargazing kit with flasks, blankets, smores, even a telescope if you can get your hands on one - try look for a second hand one or any equipment you can rent or borrow.
35. Make a pick and mix station
From your childhood, with all the pick and mix sweets you can think of, the best birthday surprise ever!
36. DIY an origami version of both of you
So cute, this is an amazing low cost or no cost romantic gift idea for your boyfriend, that he will love!
37. Put a funny outfit on your pet
Let them become part of the themed surprise!
38. Gift him a personalised colouring book
Turn your photos together in to colouring pages and gift him these hilarious offensive crayons that are sure to make him cringe and laugh out loud in equal parts!
39. Put together a movie night box for both of you
You could fill it with items such as dvds, marshmallows, smores, blankets, glow sticks, different flavours of popcorn and snacks, all the essentials!
40. Try a special message plate surprise
This is such a good trick! Arrange for your boyfriend to go out and only come back at tea time, when you'll have a meal prepared for both of you. Then get your hands on some plain white plates and some plate decorating pens or paint - even the kinds kids often use to decorate a plate for Grandma. You can create a really cute design - and then be sure to follow the instructions to let the paint or ink set - it is often recommended to pop in the oven for a certain time. Once it is completely dry, you can set about preparing the meal and dish it out on to the newly decorated plate. You could even cleverly cover each section of the plate with a different food - just make sure every bit is covered with food so that it looks like an every day white dinner plate. Wait til your boyfriend starts eating to reveal the cute surprise! You get to keep the memory and relive it every time you use the plate for a meal! It's such a cute surprise idea and you can get really creative with the design and message you choose to give.
41. Gift him a five senses gift
These gifts are extra special and make for the most memorable gifts!
42. When you give him a gift, wrap it in layers and layers of packaging
And boxes (make sure they can be recycled!) to make it look like the present is huge! He will have to work his way through each layer, the gift getting smaller and smaller all the while!
43. Throw a home movies date night
And watch some cute home movies together. There is no cuter activity and way to bond and spend time together!
44. Make sugar cookies of his face with this personalised photo cookie cutter 👈🏻
This is possibly the coolest thing ever! A cookie cutter that you can personalise with your recipient's face, based on a photo of them! You can now make sugar cookies of your recipient, perfect for their birthday and sure to amaze them and make them laugh in equal parts, so perfect! They also work perfectly as icing or fondant presses.
45. Make a breakfast with cute themed pancakes
Maybe you have a franchise you are both invested in or have something quirky or geeky in common! Make use of the theme and create cute pancake designs for when he comes down in the morning - it will be hilarious if the designs go wrong! This is a great way to create some cute memories and surprise your boyfriend at the same time.
46. Give him a gift from his pet
There is nothing more special than a gift from their pet! This could be a beautiful framed portrait of their pet (a super affordable gift!), a life size biscuit or cookie decorated to look just like their pet (you could DIY this yourself!) or a gift featuring their pet's paw print.
47. Make a 3D origami model of his favourite sneakers 👈🏻
This is such a cool and creative make and is something super unique and special he won't be expecting! He can keep it on his desk to think of you, or arrange on his shelf. This is the perfect low cost creative boyfriend gift to give, the best gift for the sneaker lover!
Converse inspired origami sneakers to make 👈🏻
48. Gift him a funny sign or hanging for his space
It's always hard to find home decor gifts for men but your recipient is sure to adore a hilarious sign for their space! Ideas could include 'naughty corner', 'enter at your own risk' or you could even personalise your own.
49. How can I surprise my boyfriend without money?
Tie ribbons around everything in his bag - this is a really cute gesture - a friendly prank idea that lets him know you're thinking of him.
50. Create some cute and funny doodles
Then pop them in his bag for him to find, maybe even roll them up and secure them with a ribbon for added cuteness. You could create a whole bunch of them or surprise him with one every day to make his day that little bit sweeter.
51. DIY a 'little book of us' book 👈🏻
The perfect creative boyfriend gift, you can get super creative with this, from decorating the cover, to setting out the inside! You could leave it blank for you to fill in together, or allocate special pages for travel and trip souvenirs, for photos, or create some artworks to represent your most special times as a couple.
52. Buy in those edible ink pens
And write a cute message on some edible paper, on his sandwiches - or one of those chocolate art pens to create cute messages in chocolate for him. You could pop them in his lunch, wrapped up in his bag or add a cute chocolate surprise message to his dessert!
53. Put together a themed lunch or meal for him
Where everything pertains to a certain colour or theme, for example like Pokemon, Marvel, DC Comics or his favourite franchise. You can get really creative with this and match everything together to create a cohesive and fun and really cute theme! Your boyfriend won't be expecting it at all, which makes it the perfect surprise, and you could even extend the theme to dessert too!
54. Make his favourite dessert from scratch
Think of a special dessert or dish you both bond over and then try to make it from scratch, if it goes wrong it will create some hilarious memories for the both of you! He will appreciate the thought and love any cute touches you add - like rainbow sprinkles or paper hearts!
55. Alternatively, surprise him with a takeaway when he gets in!
Your treat.
56. Put together a themed meal for you both
Along the same lines as the themed lunch surprise, you can get really creative with the theme, there is nothing like a themed surprise! It's reminding each other of the quirky things you have in common.
57. Get something special or quirky delivered to his house
But don't leave a note. He'll wonder who left such a quirky gift!
58. Put googly eyes on his hat or keys
Ones that peel off if you need them too! This is a cute little token of appreciation that will be well received - as long as the stickers come off clean and don't leave any residue!
59. Hide his favourite snack under the cushions
Super convenient and thoughtful.
60. Prank him with his favourite movie
Get a disk of a movie you both want to see together, but put it in a rom com movie case, or one belonging to any girly film. Persuade him to watch the rom com/girly film with you and then surprise him with the film he wants to see! He'll open the case and do a second take.
61. Make use of inside jokes
And interpret them as creatively as you can to create a super special surprise. You could get crafty and recreate funny things you encountered on your dates, there are so many creative options to explore.
62. Write him a funny poem
Even try to make it rhyme, as this means it will turn out extra funny! You'll also have a cute keepsake to keep afterwards that both of you will treasure for sentimental reasons. You can look back at it in years to come and have a laugh! A poem is such a special gift that will make your boyfriend so happy.
63. Do some cute drawings and funny joke doodles
On paper and fold them up to put them in his bag! You could even curl the paper up and tie it with ribbon to be extra romantic. He'll definitely notice there is a little something extra in his bag.
64. Surprise him with a really quirky meal
Or a quirky buffet spread, with the weirdest treats like fries and jam or jelly snakes together with tomato ketchup. You'll make some cute memories and have such a laugh trying all the weird foods together! You could even set up a dare contest between you!
65. Put something cute in his pockets
So he'll get a cute surprise the next time he reaches in his pocket for something!
66. Bake him something cute
Maybe even invent a brand new flavour! You could be playful and add some sherbet sweets, rainbow sprinkles or flying saucers on top.
67. Hijack his playlist
And add some cute and funny songs, or create a new separate playlist of songs that remind you of happy memories of you both together. It's such a cute idea!
68. Photoshop a funny picture together of you both
Or one of him! You could even frame it somewhere like the living room and see if he notices, this will sure to have you both in stitches and it's such a cute memento, something to keep forever more. He might even respond by creating his own to surprise you!
69. Buy his favourite ice cream and leave it in the freezer
For him to discover, you could even pop a post it note on top with 'surprise!' written on it. Sure to get you 100k girlfriend points.
70. Create a treasure hunt to lead him to said frozen surprise
There is no cuter surprise idea! This is an amazing way to reveal a gift you have bought for him, just create lots of clues and hide them all over the room or house - just be sure he won't discover the gift first!
71. Invest in a quirky bed sheet
And wait until he climbs in to bed and notices! There are so many quirky designs out there, even Twister boards for an in-bed game of Twister!
72. Change his phone's autocorrect
In a cute way! Pick a phrase he might use often when you text one another - change it to resemble something cute! You can have so much fun with this.
73. Gift him flavoured toothpaste!
Such a cute and quirky gift idea that he won't expect but will love. There are so many different flavours you can get to give your loved one a little lift every morning!
74. Make a little romantic parcel for him
With his favourite sweets, drinks, snacks and funny cute doodles, tie it with a ribbon and then slip it in to his bag when he's not looking!
75. Gift him a hamper of bizarre and interesting foods
Tons of foods they have never tried before! You could even set up a blind food tasting game - or a game of foodie dares - and get them trying all kinds of crazy food combinations they would never normally!
What surprises do guys like?
Great surprise ideas for guys are often funny surprise ideas! Cute and loving pranks can produce hilarity that will charm the way to his heart. There are so many ways to go about how to make him laugh, photoshop together a funny picture and frame it and see if he notices!
What can I surprise my boyfriend with?
For physical gifts you could try concert tickets, funny socks or FOOD! Food makes a great gift every time. Try to find the most unusual kinds of food for him to try, you could even try them together and watch hilarity ensue. Try to find unique foods from different cultures you have never tried before. To up the game, choose extra sour and spicy hot flavours!
How can I surprise my boyfriend on our anniversary?
Take him on a mystery trip, where he's not allowed to know where you're going. This could be a cute milkshake date or a place to watch the stars or the cinema... the list is endless! The element of surprise enhances your cute date idea - you could even blindfold him if you know him well! Another incredibly romantic anniversary surprise is to buy him a plain jacket, bag, slippers or hat, anything that is customisable - and then sew on or iron on those cute patches you can find on Etsy to totally customise the item - there are so many patches to choose from, from his favourite anime to favourite tv series or film. You could even add some pins on there as well! This would make the cutest anniversary surprise idea and the garment you make for him will be totally unique and special!
When can surprises go wrong?
If the surprise is too dramatic or costly, it can have the unintended effect on your recipient, for example, spending a lot on a surprise trip could backfire if you find out they had to work during that certain period. For this reason, it's often the smallest surprises that surprise your husband, partner or recipient the most and make them the happiest, as it is often the thought that counts.
Avoid putting any pressure or demands on your recipient with your surprise
If your surprise requires a certain reaction or actions from your recipient, this might put pressure on them and in return, result in a negative response from your recipient. Examples to try to steer clear of might be, planning an event with many guests at a time your recipient is tired and needing to relax, or indirectly sending a message with your surprise that requires a particular effort on your recipient's part, such as arranging a romantic meal or dressing up, for the expectation of activities afterwards. No strings attached surprises tend to be the best, surprises to make your recipient smile, as they come straight from the heart!
Keep their tastes in mind
When planning a surprise, be sure there is nothing that might be costly or inconvenient for your recipient involved, such as a difficult cleaning job, or anything that might make them feel uncomfortable. Also, if planning a food related surprise, be sure to check for any food allergies they might have beforehand!
How can I surprise my boyfriend when he comes home from work?
This can be a good time to surprise your husband or partner as they will be unsuspecting and won't be expecting a surprise as they get home - but often the smallest surprises work best for this scenario. Cater for the fact they may be tired when they get home and surprise them in a gentle way with their favourite ice cream, a themed meal or a takeaway!
How to surprise your boyfriend with a trip?
A great thing to do is to plan a less exciting event with your husband - or a trip for you where you've persuaded him to tag along - and reveal the mystery in the car - he'll have to guess where by the direction you are taking! A surprise trip reveal poem would be perfect for this too. Just be sure your partner has the time off around that time and cover all bases before you set off and surprise your loved one!
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