Often times the best gifts are those that you make yourself. Keeping this in mind, a homemade pillow can be one of the most thoughtful and cherished gifts you can give someone.

If you aren’t very crafty, you may want to see if anyone you know already has experience making pillows or sewing in general. If you just want to jump in and give it a try, a quick search at Google can steer you in the right direction.

While you are working on the pillow, try to keep it a secret from your partner. Most everyone loves surprises, and this will make a completely unexpected birthday, Valentine’s Day, Christmas, or anniversary gift for your favorite person.