Figuring out what to get your boyfriend for Christmas doesn't have to be a huge, overwhelming task - whether it’s a customized photo book or photo card, all you need is a little bit of knowledge on what makes him tick, a dash of creativity and some DIY craft supplies and you'll be ready to create the perfect holiday gift.

DIY Christmas Gifts for Your Boyfriend

Check out this list of great DIY Christmas gifts for your boyfriend to find something he'll really love:

• A keepsake box full of "Open When" letters

• A "Story of Us" book

• A pop-up photo box

• "I love you because..." message board

• A tie blanket

• A romance-themed photo book

DIY Christmas Gift #1: "Open When" Letters

Simple, sweet and thoughtful, a keepsake box full of "Open When" letters will help you give your boyfriend the support he needs when he needs it. These handwritten love notes can cover all kinds of situations, such as when he's feeling lonely, needs a pep talk or feels happy. You can make your letters as long as they need to be based on the occasion - the point is that he'll know you're there for him, rain or shine.

DIY Christmas Gift #2: A "Story of Us" Scrapbook

Putting together a DIY scrapbook photo book - but not a traditional one with pre-made pages - is a great way to show your other half how much you appreciate being a couple. Start chronicling your relationship, beginning with the day you met and continuing through the present. Scan photos or hand-paste in ticket stubs, photos and sketches of important moments, and handwritten notes to completely personalize the journal and you'll create a perfect timeline you can both look back on.

DIY Christmas Gift #3: A Pop-Up Photo Box

Perfect for his desk, a pop-up photo box gives your special guy a way to keep pictures of the two of you close so he can see them whenever he wants to. All you need is a small, monogrammed box, a few sheets of scrapbook paper and some printed photos (plus glue and a little ribbon) to create an accordion-style "reel" of photos he can pull out when he's thinking of you.

DIY Christmas Gift #4: An "I Love You Because..." Message Board

Leaving each other little notes is a great way to proactively share the romance, but over time, we all forget. Enter the "I love you because..." message board. This DIY powerhouse is super-simple to make - all you need to do is choose a photo of you or you as a couple, create an acrylic block or print, or metal print, and start scrawling notes to each other with a dry-erase marker.

DIY Christmas Gift #5: A Romance-Themed Photo Book

Polished and easy to make yourself, a romance-themed photo book is a great Christmas gift for your boyfriend. Pull together your favorite photos - think adventures, special dates and memorable occasions - and get ready to create a timeline of your relationship together. He'll love flipping through the artfully designed pages (you can pick templates that make the book incredibly easy to design) and you'll love compiling your favorite memories.

What DIY Christmas Gifts Have You Made for Your Boyfriend?

We'd love to see DIY Christmas gifts you've made for your boyfriend or significant other, so please share them with us on Instagram (we're @Mixbook) or leave a comment with a link below. Your creativity can inspire others, too!

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