Funny and Unconventional Valentine’s Day Gifts and Cards

Hands up if you sent your mom a Valentine’s Day card when you were younger. We don’t blame you. Teachers love to encourage their students to show off their love for their moms, and it seems as though this former 5-year-old was encouraged to do the same. And while Brendan was willing to complete the task, he wasn’t going to get all mushy and gushy about it. That wasn’t his style.

 Let’s be honest; dating is weird. Once you get past the five-date mark, you’re no longer strangers. But you’re not officially a couple either. So, what are you? And what do you do about Valentine’s Day? This person’s date decided that it was weird to just skip over V-Day as if it were just any other day of the year. They wanted to make it a little special, but not too intense. 

We live in a society where Valentine’s Day is split between the genders. Women normally get chocolates and flowers, while men get to see their other halves in saucy lingerie. But who says you have to live by these rules and conventions? This husband decided to switch up gender roles for this Valentine’s Day, and gave his wife a pinup of himself. And they say romance is dead!

Sometimes the best Valentine’s gifts and cards are the simplest ones. You don’t need to spend hundreds of dollars on unnecessary and excessive presents, you know. You don’t even need to buy anything at all if you don’t want to! This person decided to go down the handmade route, and they were inspired by their partner’s shared love of ‘Finding Nemo.’ The end result? A simple but very effective seagull serenade.

Who says that you can only buy Valentine’s Day presents for your significant other? V-Day is all about celebrating the love you have for another, whether that’s romantic love or not. That’s why the person who bought these creative salt and pepper shakers did so for their mom and dad. After all, parents need a little sprinkle of love as well. Especially when that sprinkle is coming out of their faces.

When you find the person you want to be with for the rest of your life, it should feel totally natural. You’ll instantly become the perfect pairing, like peanut butter and jelly, spaghetti and meatballs, and eggs and bacon! In fact, many couples soon find themselves thinking the same thoughts and finishing each other’s sentences. Sometimes, they’ll also buy each other the same Valentine’s Day card! That’s exactly what these two did.

Love comes in many different forms and from many different people. But if you’ve never known the love of a dog, you’re seriously missing out! From the slobbery morning kisses (complete with awful morning breath) to the waggle of their tail when you get home from work, there’s nothing quite like puppy love. So, why shouldn’t your furry babies get you a Valentine’s Day card on the big day of love?

If you’re someone who can’t stand the commercialization of Valentine’s Day, we totally get it. After all, you can tell someone you love them on any day of the year, right? Although that’s true, some people have come to expect certain cards and gifts on Valentine’s Day, and this person’s niece knew that their auntie would be upset if she didn’t get anything. So, the niece decided to go a little left field.

The longer you’ve been together, the more Valentine’s Day gets a little less exciting. After all, you’ve already bought the roses, you’ve sent the cards, and you’ve eaten countless fancy dinners for two. Of course, that doesn’t mean that you have to give up altogether. It just means that you have to think outside of the box – even on those days when you’re pretty annoyed and upset with your other half.

Men stereotypically have a harder time with Valentine’s Day than women. Some of them forget, others just don’t care, and then there are some who are just lazy and can’t be bothered to head to the store and buy an overpriced card. But out of this laziness sometimes comes genius. You know, like this recycled card that he’s used year after year for over 25 years. Props to him for saving the trees!

If you’re in a relationship with someone who doesn’t care too much about Valentine’s Day, then you can probably get away with a store-bought card and flowers. But what about those people who have gift-giving as their love language? Sometimes store-bought items don’t cut it with these people, which means you need to think outside of the box and create something bespoke. This wife did just that with her ‘The IT Crowd’ inspired cross-stitch.

Everyone has their own idea of the perfect Valentine’s Day. Some prefer to go out on the town and wear their fanciest dress and heels, while others prefer to stay in with their loved ones and snuggle on the couch. It seems like this couple fits into the latter category, but this guy’s wife decided to also pull the most hilarious prank on her husband in the midst of their V-Day plans.

In today’s modern and progressive world, anyone can buy a Valentine’s Day card that fits their relationship perfectly. In fact, it’s super easy to come across same-gender cards – which is why it was so easy for one husband to accidentally buy one for his wife. He realized his mistake a little too late, and he didn’t have time to go back to the store and replace it. So, he decided to get creative and fix his mistake instead.

They say that you should marry your best friend. But you don’t spend every minute of every day kissing and cuddling your best friend, right? Instead, you play pranks on them, you annoy them, and you make their life a misery (in a funny way). That’s why married couples love to play pranks on each other, and when this husband realized that his wife hated a certain photo of him, he knew what he had to do.

There’s nothing worse than going through a breakup in the run-up to Valentine’s Day. You’re bombarded with loved-up commercials on TV, you can’t enter a store without seeing cards and chocolates, and scrolling on social media becomes cringe-worthy. But do you know what’s worse than that? Being cheated on before Valentine’s Day. This woman didn’t want to avoid her ex completely on V-Day, though. So, she decided to send him a card.

Some people love to go all gushy on Valentine’s Day. They profess their love in all kinds of ways, and they reminisce on the romantic moment they first met and every romantic moment they’ve had since. But not everyone has that fairytale love story. Some people simply married their drunken hookup. And yeah, they eventually sobered up and totally fell in love with each other. But how can you make that romantic?

Many of the unconventional Valentine’s Day gifts and cards on this list have all been pretty hilarious, but they don’t always have to be funny. Sometimes just showing someone that you were thinking about them and putting time into making them happy is enough to make someone’s heart burst with love. In fact, this handmade Valentine’s Day card gives us a very realistic representation of that! How awesome is this?

Let’s be honest; teachers have a tough job. And while many teachers feel as though their students don’t appreciate the work, time, and attention they put into their jobs, sometimes the kids can really come through. In fact, some kids even write their teachers Valentine’s Day cards! That’s exactly what this student did, and they wanted to thank their teacher for something very specific with another very specific and creative drawing.

People fall in love for all different reasons. Some people fall in love because of their shared interests, others fall in love because of their shared attraction, while others fall in love because of their shared sense of humor. And we can’t help but think that the person who received these flowers is smitten over Dan Dan’s humor. After all, this is the ultimate dad joke, right? We definitely laughed way too hard.

The first Valentine’s Day card or gift you ever give or receive from a significant other can really change the trajectory of your future, and we have a feeling that Matthew is in for one rollercoaster of a ride with his other half. This was the first-ever present his significant other ever sent on the big day, and she absolutely nailed it. Not just because you can never go wrong with a plant as a present.

When you think about it, traditional Valentine’s Day gifts aren’t very romantic. After all, roses and other flowers die after a few days. Chocolates are eaten within minutes. And stuffed bears are ripped to shreds if you leave them on the couch with a dog in the house. It seems as though this person also had the same idea. That’s why they weren’t going to give their other half any of those temporary presents. He wanted something long-lasting.

The best thing about being in love is the fact that you randomly start to think about them at strange points in the day. Whether you think about the love of your life while you’re using the bathroom or while you’re doing the dishes, nothing is quite as strange or weirdly romantic as this microbiologist thinking about her partner while she was plating e.coli. In fact, she decided to write him a Valentine’s right there and then!

You either love cheesy Valentine’s Day gifts and cards or you hate them. But what about this type of cheese? We have a feeling that most people would appreciate a pizza landing on their doorstep, but this girlfriend took that thought one step further. After all, it was Valentine’s Day, so she needed to add a bit of extra cheese and love into the mix. So, she had a very special request.

When you’re dating, Valentine’s Day can be a cute way to learn how your partner really feels about you. From the flowers to the cards and the chocolates, you’ll be able to figure out whether they see you as more of a temporary fix or more of a long-term relationship. But the same can’t really be said for people who are married. Unless you get served with divorce papers on Valentine’s Day, of course!

We love it when people get extra creative during the season of love. Although anyone can buy chocolates or flowers from the grocery store, putting time and effort into a creative gift can show the person you love how much you really care for them. And while this sweet creation may seem like it’s totally PG, just wait until you read to the end. Yep, it got saucy real quick!

Most stores have a collection of stuffed animals on standby in the run-up to Valentine’s Day. That’s because many people like to give their significant others these cute and cuddly teddy bears – and we don’t blame them! But it’s important to really think about what you’re buying before you do so. Especially if the said stuffed animal is encased in a balloon that could potentially pop or lose its inflation.

Flowers don’t have to be expensive or part of a huge bouquet that can barely fit through an average doorway. Sometimes small floral arrangements or flowers picked from the garden will still do the trick, which is why this husband had the idea to just buy his wife a bunch of daffodils. Sure, it was a great idea in theory. But it turns out that he wasn’t 100% sure what daffodils actually looked like!

Finding the right Valentine’s Day card for your partner can be hard. Many of the ones you’ll find in a store are incredibly loved-up, and that just might not be your style. That’s why you can never go wrong with a funny card – and this one definitely fits the bill. After all, is there a love on this planet that’s stronger than the love that Kanye West has for himself? No, we thought not.

The great thing about Valentine’s Day gifts is the fact that they mean so much more than regular gifts. The same can be said for Christmas and birthdays. The unwritten rule of these occasions is that you’re not allowed to throw your gifts away or re-gift them – and we can’t help but think that this girlfriend was relying on that unwritten rule when she bought this T-shirt for her boyfriend. After all, he’s now stuck with it forever.

It’s long been known that women love bouquets of flowers, which is a good thing for clueless men who don’t really know what to get their other half. But what do you get men? Although you can certainly get men a bouquet of flowers, this girlfriend decided to go one step further and create a “bro-quet” instead. And we’d just like to thank this woman for her incredible service to humanity. 

If you’re unsure of what to buy your other half for Valentine’s Day, or if you’re running low on funds, you’ll be happy to know that you don’t have to buy anything at all. There are so many other romantic options, so why not give coupons a go? You can give your significant other the chance to redeem a back massage, a night out, or whatever else you’d like to offer.

When you were younger, Valentine’s Day probably felt like the most exciting day of the year. You spent your school day hoping you’d find a sneaky card in your locker from a secret admirer, but did it ever come? In some cases, parents decided to fill the void and send their kids V-Day cards and presents instead. And that’s exactly what this doting dad has done for many years now.

Whether you’re an introvert or whether you just hate people, it can be hard to find love. After all, where do you find that special someone if you barely leave the house? Thankfully, many people still managed to find their best friend – and this person is obviously one of them. When Valentine’s Day came around, though, they decided that they needed to make a bespoke card for their one and only. 

There are two kinds of people in this world. There are dog people, and then there are cat people. As the minority, cat people tend to stick together in their scratch-ridden bubble – and it seems as though the pawrents of this kitty are the perfect match. This guy’s girlfriend even got him a T-shirt that says “Best Cat Dad Ever.” That’s what it should have said before the cat got in the way, anyway.

Sometimes it’s just easier to just ask your significant other what they want for Valentine’s Day. That way, you can take the guesswork out of the challenge and buy them something they’ll actually be happy with. You’ve got to work smarter, not harder, right? And while this person was told by their wife that they wanted a dozen roses, it seems as though her request got a little lost in translation.

There’s nothing better than knowing somebody loves you. Sure, it sounds totally cheesy, but what’s life without someone to share it with? And we all know that the best time to show someone that you care is on Valentine’s Day. This person decided to do just that when they bought a card for their significant other. They didn’t want to go traditional, though. They wanted Yuno Gasai to help them out. 

At first glance, this Valentine’s Day card looks as though it was designed for the Canadians of the world. These guys love saying “Ay” at the end of their sentences, and so you’d be forgiven for thinking the same thing. But that’s what you get for only reading one sentence and getting ahead of the game. Once you’ve read the second sentence, you’ll realize that things aren’t exactly as they seem. They’re much saucier.

Everyone has their own way of saying “I love you.” Some are quite happy saying the popular phrase, others prefer to give gifts, and some even find their own little niche. If you’re also a biochemistry major, you might want to take a leaf out of this guy’s book. Not only did he show off his intelligence in this epic V-Day card, but he was also super smooth about it. Yep, this guy is a charmer.

Every other day of the year, poems are scoffed at. On Valentine’s Day, though, poems are all the rage. Everyone becomes a poet, and people love to create their own endings to “Roses are red, violets are blue.” While we’ve seen countless iterations over the years, we can’t help but love this cheeky one. After all, we all finished off the naughty version of this poem in our heads, right?

Many people fall in love with people who are just like them. Yep, compatibility is one of the most important aspects of any relationship, and this can come in many different forms. But some people would argue that individuals still need to have their differences in any relationship – and we can’t help but think that this hilarious Valentine’s Day situation is the perfect example of that. They’re so alike but so different.