It doesn’t matter if you spent your Valentine’s Day snuggling with your significant other or reliving your childhood with Majora’s Mask 3D – we can all appreciate a good Valentine’s DIY present. These lovestruck gamers either crafted or received some of the most fascinating, gaming-themed gifts around. From digital illustrations to handmade cards, these gamers showcase their talents in unique and inspiring ways.
Digital Illustration
Reddit user u/Powersimon drew a beautiful piece of digital artwork for his girlfriend. They both share a love of gaming, so the artist depicted them as their usual MMO classes. The piece was created using Photoshop and a Wacom Tablet. His Tumblr features a ton of his digital art, and he’s quite talented!
Awesome Zelda Night Light
What’s better than a Legend of Zelda display for Valentine’s Day? A Legend of Zelda display that lights up. Reddit user /u/BigBadBobBitchin created this intricate gift for his girlfriend. He commented that the “stained glass” is actually just an image painted onto plexiglass. Nifty, huh? Needless to say, a lot of people are willing to throw money at him for a display of their own…
Heartfelt, Handmade Portal Card
/u/SuchAPrettyFire and her boyfriend are both huge Portal fans, and her creative Valentine’s card is a perfect homage to one of their favorite games. Coincidentally, her boyfriend gifted her a companion cube sweater in return. It’s clear that these two are a fantastic match!
Backyard Field Day Surprise
This fiancé delivered a fantastic experience for his soon-to-be bride /u/juliepillot. With beautiful weather, a backyard oasis, and 37 Heartstone packs each, what more could a Valentine ask for? According to comments, /u/juliepilot received two legendaries in her Hearthstone packs, and her fiancé grabbed one. Seems like a fantastic way to spend the day with a fellow gamer.
Minecraft Diamond Necklace
When Reddit user /u/01v6cmro‘s girlfriend jokingly asked for diamonds on Valentine’s Day, he knew just what to make his Minecraft-loving sweetheart. The two play the game together quite often, so the gift was a complete hit.
Origami Icosahedron
“I told my boyfriend I rolled a 20 when I met him,” said Reddit user /u/SA5241. Her Valentine is an avid gamer, so she crafted an origami icosahedron as a gift. Each side of the die contains a special note or memory. It’s clear that this will be a treasured gift for years to come!
Lovely League of Legends Card
It was only this year that u/emoDlnosaur‘s girlfriend began to learn about League of Legends, but she clearly knows how much her Valentine loves the game. She created a very funny, beautifully-designed card featuring some of her boyfriend’s favorite champions. View each page of the card here.