Nerds need love this Valentine's Day too, and what better way to show that than with some geeky DIY projects?
There's a DIY project here for any time frame and budget. Granted, some of these geeky DIY projects will require one heck of a time commitment or budgetary consideration, but all are doable in the comfort of your own home. Just watch out if you actually decide to build a dangerous and functional Star Trek phaser. These projects range from simple (like LEGO-encrusted headphones) to difficult (like office supply Star Wars ships or DIY costumes from video games and comic books). If you want to go above and beyond for the geek you love, there's DIY arcade cabinets and pixelated coffee tables too.
So don't worry, with these ideas it'll be a great Valentine's Day with your geek other.
75 Geeky DIY Gift Ideas
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DIY Bread Designs
The 'Kotaku' Hello Kitty Toast is Shaped Out of Foil
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Office Supply Sci-Fi Fighters
Instructables Shows You How to Make a Star Wars X-Wing Fighter
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Romantic Geeky Cards
The Valentines Pixelated Popup Card is a DIY Display of Love
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DIY Spooky Musical Garments
Impress People with This Nightmare Before Christmas Halloween Costume
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Real Life Sci-Fi Weapons
DIY Star Trek Phaser is Real and Really Dangerous
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Spiffy LEGO Accessories
Galahad J. Sports Toy Block Tuxedo Trimmings
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Galactic Weapon Infographics
Unleash Your Jedi with This DIY Star Wars Lightsaber Chart Tutorial
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Tetris-Inspired Home Decor
The Tetran Furniture Line Can Be Easily Rearranged
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Glam Galactic Nails
The Cute Polish 'Stormtrooper' Manicure is Adorable and Nerdy Chic
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DIY Tiltshift Camera Lens
This DIY Camera Lens Lets Users Take Soft Focus Shots in a Snap
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DIY Superhero Kicks
The Easy Comic Book Heels are Crafty
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DIY Repurposed USBs
The Brit & Co. 'Message in a Bottle' is a Great Gift Idea
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Intergalactic Neck Warmers
The DIY Galaxy Circle Scarf is Out of This World
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DIY Computer Docks
The Pizza Box Laptop Stand by Ilya Andreev is Fast Food for Technology
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DIY Geek Chic
Fashion Geek Book By Diana Eng
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DIY Smartphone Covers
The Case-Mate iPhone 4 Stacks Case Unleashes Your Creative Side
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DIY Computer Casings
The Envelope Laptop Case is Simple and Sew-Free
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DIY Star Wars Masks
Make a Stormtrooper Helmet Out of Two Milk Jugs
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DIY Geeky Nativity Scenes
Star Wars and Lego Christmas Imagery
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DIY Ironman
Fan Takes Cosplay to a Whole New Level With This War Suit
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Pixelated Garbage Pails
This DIY Pixel Trash Can Stores Your 3D Waste
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Pixelated Toy Brick Tables
'Hey! A LEGO Table' Creates an 8-Bit Serving Surface
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DIY Reptilian Race Cars
These Turtle Shell Racers by Michale Curry Bring Mario Cart to Reality
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DIY Post-Apocalypse Kits
This Graph Teaches People How to Make Homemade Survival Kits
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DIY Minimalist Wooden Computer
This Powerful Processor is Tech-Savvy and Stylish
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DIY Fiery Avian Models
Learn to Make Your Very Own Angry Birds Papercraft
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DIY Character Pen Pots
The DIY LEGO Pencil Holder is for Fans Who Simply Adore the Blocks
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DIY Paperbots
Create Your Own Papercraft Gundam Using Simple Instructions
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Futuristic DIY Fantasy Armor
Cosplayer Creates Convincing Skyrim Armor to Strike Fear into Evil
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DIY LEGO Key Hangers
Felix Grauer Creates a Playful Project for the Home
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Insane DIY Cosplay
Nathan Sharratt's Bioshock 2 Big Sister Suit is a Feat of Extreme Engineering
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Gamer Wedding Decor
The Super Mario Bros. Centerpieces Bring Out Your Inner Geek
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Sci-Fi Kiddie Dress-Up
This Lil Robocop Costume Makes for a Machine of a Mini-Man
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DIY Sci-Fi Drink Coolers
The R2D2 Beverage Dispenser Quenches Your Star Wars Thirst
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Fuzzy Pikachu Sweaters
The Custom Erosdiy Pokemon Hoodie by Eros DIY Design is Perfect for Gamers
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Geek-Chic Circuit Stools
The '555 Footstool' is a DIY Construction for Computer Lovers
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DIY Superhero Masks
These Printable Avengers Masks are Cute and Cost-Efficient
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Focusing Photo Lens Mugs
The Focus Lens Mug is a Perfect Stocking Stuffer for Photographers
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DIY Printed T-Shirts
Hack a Day Shows You How to Create Your Own Ironic Tees
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DIY 8-Bit Gamer Mats
The DIY Legend of Zelda Coasters are Ideal for Video Game Parties
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DIY Sci-Fi Paper Art
Shunichi Makino Designs Eco-Friendly Models and Shares the How-To
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Glam Superhero Manicures
These Wonderwoman DIY Nails Are Just in Time For the Fourth Of July
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Gamer Office Decor
DIY Pac-Man Cork Board Revamps Your Walls, Retro Arcade-Style
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Undead Origami
The ThinkGeek Build-a-Zombie Calendar is Spooky Papercraft Perfection
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DIY Arcades
Cure Your Nostalgic Cravings With Your Own NES Gaming System
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DIY Sci-Fi Helmets
Create Your Very Own Star Wars Clone Trooper Helmet
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DIY Game Packages
The 'Simon Kit' Allows You to Build Your Own Electronic Entertainment
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Puzzling Keyboard Games
The Keyboard Sudoku/Rubik's Cube is a Geeky DIY Delight
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DIY Time Travel Tree Hangings
The DIY Tardis Ornament Turns You Into a Time Lord
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DIY Undead Toys
The Zombie Customizable Action Figure Kit Encourages Scary Creativity
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DIY Viral Humor
Google+ Memes Application Lets Users Create Funny Pictures
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Galactic Pool Toys
This DIY Lightsaber Pool Noodle is Kid-Approved
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Superhero-Inspired Sweatshirts
The 'Wonder Woman Knit Sweater' is a Nostalgia-Filled DIY
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Ninja Star Flash Drives
This DIY Shuriken USB Kicks All Kinds of Butt
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Building Block Headphones
These DIY LEGO Headphones Brings Playfulness to Music
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DIY Robot Cleaners
TheCorpora 'Q.bo' Can Keep Any House Tidy
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DIY Superhero Jumpers
The Retro Wonder Woman Sweater Requires Knitting Skills
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Reincarnated Game Systems
The NES Cartridge-Playing Cartridge is a Unique DIY
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Cardboard Greek Warrior Headgear
The DIY Spartan Helmet Will Make You an Honorary Hero
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Magical Mouse Manicures
This 'Disney Babies' Nail Design is Bright and Bejewelled
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Sci-Fi-Inspired DIY
Life-Sized Aliens Power Loader Costume is Frighteningly Realistic
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DIY Spider Robots
The Spiderbot by Daniel Schatzmayr is a Hexapod
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DIY Wizarding Garment Shelves
The DIY Harry Potter Scarf Rack is a Magically Tricky Project
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DIY Wooden Camera Tutorials
The Canon Balsa Wood 1D Step-by-Step Guide Makes Life-Like Mock Ups
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Sci-Fi Sleeping Spaces
The AT-AT Walker Bed Will Keep Your Child Safe
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Retro Computer Peripherals
The NES Controller Mouse Resembles a Classic Gamer Accessory
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DIY Comic Book Tales
Moxy Creative Lets You Create Your Own Comic Character
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Gamer Piggy Banks
The DIY Mario Coin Block Brings Elements of the Game to Reality
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Apocalypse-Proof Gaming Systems
Game the End of the World Away with the Rugged and Portable SNES
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DIY Booze Robots
The Mini-Fridge Beer Cannon Vends, Cools, and Shoots Beer via Your iPhone
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DIY Hi-Tech Gadgets
Kipkay Teaches You to Make a Laser Lighter at a Low Price
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Rising Dead Prank Kits
Play a Halloween Prank on Someone This Year With the Trick Coffin Box
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Nerdtastic DIY Calculators
The LED Binary Calculator Will Bring Out the Inner Geek
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DIY Comic Hero Costumes
This Rafael Bastos Guide Offers a Cheap and Easy Halloween Solution
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DIY Game Timekeepers
The Wise DIY LED Pong Clock is Technologically Retro
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Burger-Shaped Bath Gifts
The Love Burger by Lush Layers Bubbly, Sudsy Surprises
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Non-Traditional Valentine's Wines
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Giftable Customized Figurines
Pop! Yourself Lets Anyone Create Customized Vinyl Collectibles
80s-Inspired 16-Bit Display Devices
Ahmed Esmael Designs a New Range of Retro Device Concepts
Hand-Knit Sci-Fi Sculptures
Ken Kelleher Reveals Colorful Hand-Knit Darth Vader Sculptures
Colorful Heart-Shaped Sprinkles
Trader Joe’s Valentine Sprinkle is Perfect for Decorating
Game-Themed Retro Keyboards
Higround and Minecraft Launch a New Collaborative Keyboard Collection
Stylish Smart Home Projectors
These New VANKYO Home Projectors Come in Three Models
3D Puzzle Popcorn Machines
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Desktop GIF Displayers
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Building Block Bouquets
LEGO's Bouquet of Roses is a Home Decor Building Set for Adults
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The Project Genius Advent Calendar Shares 12 Days of Puzzles
Supersized Snack Cake Boxes
Hostess Has a New 3-Foot-Long Twinkies Gift Box for Valentine's Day
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Social Media-Inspired Candles
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Film-Themed Character Puzzle Kits
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The Secretlab Star Wars Collection Now Has New SKINS
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