DIY Date Night Ideas

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Crafting and creating together is a great bonding experience! Not only is it a great way to express your creative side, but it’s also a great way to build your teamwork and collaboration skills.

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So the next time you’re looking for something to do on date night, why not try a DIY project? Here are some of our favorite DIY date night ideas.

DIY Date Night Ideas At Home

Paint Night

There are so many different ways that you can take a paint night. If you want a fun, clean date idea, grab a couple of canvases and some paint, add some wine, and paint the night away with your own couples DIY Paint night!

Paint a photo, paint from your mind, or paint photos of each other. If you want to turn up the heat, you could also do some nude poses for each other!

Depending on how dirty you want to get, you could also indulge yourselves in a little bit of body painting.

Grab some washable paint and use your own bodies as the canvas. Then, light some candles and set the mood for a nice hot bubble bath to wash it off.

Renovations

Who said renovating your house can’t be fun? Sure, renovations are a lot of work, but if you frame your mind properly, you and your partner can make some awesome memories together while doing them. Instead of making renovations a “job”, turn them into a date.

Working together on a home improvement project is a great way to encourage communication and teamwork. It’s also a great way to learn about each other’s strengths and weaknesses.

Plus, at the end of the day, you get an updated version of your home – so it’s a date with a happy ending!

Scrapbooking

Looking for something to do with your old photos? Make a scrapbook together! Scrapbooking is a great way to display your creativity while at the same time preserving your memories to last a lifetime.

In addition to your photos you could also add things like movie tickets, concert tickets, love letters, or other cute souvenirs you’ve saved from your relationship. 

If you aren’t the creative type but still want to create a scrapbook together, you could also find a scrapbooking website online.

There’s lots of companies out there that will create a scrapbook for you and then mail it directly to your home. Together you and your partner can choose which photos you’d like to add. 

Scrapbooking dates aren’t only a great way to preserve your memories, but also give you a chance to reminisce and take a walk down memory lane. 

Brew It Yourself 

You’ve heard of Do-It-Yourself, but now you can Brew-It-Yourself too! If you and your partner love beer, buy yourself a Beer Making Kit.

These kits are loaded with everything you need to make your own beer from scratch. You can use some of the recipes suggested in the kit, or you can take an online brewing course together to get the most out of your DIY beer. 

And don’t worry – we hear all you wine lovers out there! “Not everyone likes beer, you know!” – We know!

Luckily, there’s lots of DIY wine making kits out there too. Start with a beginner kit and if you like what you see, then you can start getting into more extensive winemaking options. 

Gardening

Couples who garden together….stay together? Okay, truth be told, we don’t know if that’s a true statement or not.

But we’ve seen some pretty solid couples out there that love to garden together – so we’re going to assume there’s a correlation. 

What we can say with 100% certainty, however, is that gardening is good for your mental health. Studies have shown that just 20 minutes spent in nature can lower your stress hormones.

It can also help to boost mood and improve overall happiness levels – which is beneficial to any relationship.

So when you garden together, plants aren’t the only thing you’re nurturing – you’re also nurturing yourself and your relationship. 

Don’t have room outside to start a garden? Try these easy to grow houseplants.

Time Capsule

A time capsule is a way to communicate with your future self. And if you plan on being together for years to come, a time capsule can be a great way to preserve your memories together.

Decide what you want to add to your time capsule together. You can add anything you want. Relationship souvenirs, photos, love notes, written memories, wishes for the future, or even notes to your future selves.

Find a safe place to hide your time capsule (most people like to put them underground) – and then set a date for 10-20 years from now to dig it up and take a walk down memory lane. 

TikToking 

TikToking is not just for teenagers – it’s for singles and couples of all ages! If you’ve never been on TikTok before, don’t be too fast to judge! TikToking is actually a really great way to bond with your partner on a regular basis.

For those who don’t know, TikTok is a social media platform that allows people to post short 15 second videos.

Most of these videos are filled with pranks, dances, advice, or stunts. So no matter what your interests, there’s something for everyone on TikTok.

Many couples, for example, like to make dance videos together. New dance challenges are being released on Tik Tok all the time – so learning new dances is a date that you can do over and over again. 

Pottery

If you’ve never seen the classic “Ghost” pottery scene – may we suggest you go and watch it right now.

Quite possibly one of the most romantic scenes ever written into a movie was based around – you guessed it – making pottery together. Pottery is a low-key activity that allows you and your partner to chat while at the same time releasing your creativity.

It’s also something fun that you can create together and keep for a lifetime. 

More DIY Date Ideas

  1. Redecorate a Room: Choose a room in your house and spend the day giving it a makeover. This could include painting, rearranging furniture, and accessorizing.
  2. Build a Piece of Furniture: Whether it’s a bookshelf, a coffee table, or a bed frame, building furniture together can be a fun and rewarding experience.
  3. Bake and Decorate Treats: Spend the day baking and decorating your favorite treats, like cookies or cupcakes. You can enjoy the treats together afterwards.
  4. Do a Home Spa Day: Create a spa-like experience in the comfort of your own home by giving each other massages, using face masks, and taking a relaxing bath.
  5. Make Candles or Soaps: Learn how to make candles or soaps together. You can customize the scents and colors to your liking.

  1. DIY Art Project: Choose a project, like making a photo wall or creating a piece of art for your home. This can be a fun and creative way to bond with your partner.
  2. Build a Fire Pit: If you have a backyard, consider building a fire pit together. You can enjoy roasting marshmallows and spending evenings outside together. Then set up a tent in your yard for a romantic backyard date.
  3. Refinish a Piece of Furniture: Choose a piece of furniture that could use a little TLC, like an old dresser or a vintage chair, and spend the day giving it a makeover.
  1. Make Homemade Ice Cream: Choose your favorite flavors and spend the night making and enjoying homemade ice cream.
  2. Create a Home Theater: Set up a movie night in your living room complete with a projector and comfortable seating. Make it a cozy and intimate experience by building a fort or creating a movie-themed atmosphere.
  3. Build a Birdhouse: Choose a design and spend the day building a birdhouse together. You can place it in your backyard and watch the birds enjoy their new home.
  4. Try a DIY Home Improvement Project: Choose a project like installing a new light fixture or tiling a bathroom and spend the day working on it together.

  1. Plan a Camping Trip: Choose a location, buy or borrow camping gear, and spend the night camping and enjoying each other’s company.
  2. Make Homemade Pizza: Spend the day making and baking your own pizzas from scratch.
  3. Have a DIY Car Wash: Set up a car wash in your driveway and spend the day washing and detailing your vehicles together.
  4. Plan a Road Trip: Choose a destination and spend the day planning a road trip. You can map out the route, choose stops, and pack a cooler with snacks.
  5. Create a Homemade Gift: Choose a special occasion or holiday and spend the day making a homemade gift for each other. This can be a fun and intimate way to show love and appreciation.

If you’re looking for some fun and creative date ideas, try a DIY date. DIY dates are fun, exciting, and give you the satisfaction of creating something wonderful together. And that’s what bonds are made of!

Sara, a seasoned expert in wedding planning and date ideas, brings a wealth of experience to our couples blog. With a background in the television industry and hands-on involvement in a dozen weddings, including working as a wedding assistant on "My Fair Wedding with David Tutera," Sara has an innate understanding of the magic that makes weddings truly special. Growing up with four sisters has given her unique insights into the dating world, making her a go-to source for practical and heartfelt dating advice. Her knowledge and enthusiasm make her the perfect guide for couples seeking to infuse their relationships with creativity and love.

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