Let's start with the card ..... the ones in the shops are really so expensive, and those of you that enjoy a bit of crafting will probably have lots of the things you need in your stash to make a special card, here's some clever ideas for you ...
I particularly love the Mason Jar idea you would be able to create all the hearts in a word document and print them out, So effective! and the 'tea-rrific' one really made me smile!
Of course you'll want to give them a nice little gift or two ... I've found a few ideas that I thought would be really easy to make or put together with a bit of personalisation from you that will add that finishing touch to a thoughtful gift:
Ok so let's start at the top and work left to right:
Top ROW: Left: - make or buy a few gifts & wrap them all up in tissue paper and pop in a brown paper bag (you can buy these in most craft stores) & print out a label based on the song from the Sound of Music .. 'These are a few of your favourite things', Right: buy a wooden ruler, and with some red cardstock cut a couple of slots for the ruler to go through, cut out a heart and either stamp or write the 'YOU RULE' on the front!
Middle ROW: Left: a great gift to go with your Ruler!! Print the words 'I think you are just write' on to some coloured card & cut in to a heart shape, cut a couple of slots & include a nice pen for them! Simple but effective! Middle: If you are thinking of buying them some trainers I love this idea of personalising the inside of the box in this way. Get your best lippie on and kiss away! If the inside of the box is patterned you could print out your message and personalise to stick on the inside lid. Right: This is brilliant! Fill a vase with M & M's or even loads of 'Love Heart' sweets would be perfect, then buy some scratch cards, chocolate etc. and attach on to kebab sticks and pop in your vase & tie with a red ribbon bow?
Bottom Row: Buy a pack of cards & think up 52 things you love about them to stick on all the cards, including maybe some silly photos etc. Hole punch each card & tie some ribbon, twine etc, to make a little personalised book for them. Right: Buy one of the little plastic sweetie tubes (or if you can't get hold of one of those any jar or container will work the same), fill with chocolate hearts, make the little 'kiss me' card & tie on with ribbon.
Hopefully you might find some of those could work for you but if not check out Pinterest there are so many ideas for DIY Crafts for Valentine's Day!
Lastly if you are planning a romantic night in, how about fancying up the dining area with some homemade Valentine Decorations?!?
You have probably planned the meal, but make sure you don't forget to add the romantic touches to your rooms as well to make it extra special - who needs a fancy restaurant packed in like sardines with other couples when you can have a much more intimate night in at home?!!
Top ROW: Fortune Cookies these are really easy to make and you can find lots of ideas on Pinterest & templates on the internet for how to make them - just don't forget to fill them with romantic notes & who knows even saucy suggestions!
Middle ROW: Left: Dine by candlelight. Decorate jars by glueing a paper doily and red heart to the front & securing with bakers twine. As you can see so simple by really effective too! Right: Make some heart bunting from paper, cardstock or pretty fabrics if you sew and decorate your room.
Bottom ROW: Make a sharing dessert & create lots of little bits to add a special touch. I also like the idea of tying together your cutlery maybe with a red ribbon, and putting some heart confetti on the table. Right: Of course he's bought you flowers! but you could create your own little Valentine table centre piece too ... grab a pot, paint it, fill with some oasis, wrap green raffia around some kebab sticks and glue in place. Cut out hearts & leaves from paper & card and stick on to the stems. Pop some shredded tissue or similar over the oasis & tie a bow around the pot.
So there you have it! You have a week of romantic crafting ahead of you ~ enjoy! And if you don't have time to make a gift this year check out my Valentine Gift selection here
Happy Valentine's Day to you all!
Sarah X
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