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It’s that time again. February 14 rolls around and you are all out of ideas for gifts. Until now. The whole box of chocolates and a dozen red roses thing has been done to death, and your S.O. definitely deserves a little more than a cliche card from the drugstore. A refresh on your Valentine’s Day gifting approach is most certainly in order and we’re stepping in with an array of crafty ideas to help you take things to the next level.
We are all for kicking it old-school, embracing a nostalgic tradition, and reinventing it with a cheeky, modern spin. It’s time we brought back Valentines! Whether you’re a kid or a kid-at-heart, these super easy crafts will warm that special someone’s heart. The best part: They all start with one piece of paper stock–and, well, no glue gun is required. Yep, it doesn’t get easier than that.
You’re One-of-a-Kind
What you need:
- Deck of cards
- Red envelope
- Glue
- Marker
- Strip of paper
On a thin strip of paper, write your message, and then adhere it to the back of the playing card. Pair it with an equally vibrant envelope to wow.
You’re a Catch
What you need:
- Craft paper (1 sheet of plain white; 1 blue waves)
- Glassine bag
- Swedish fish
- Marker
- Glue stick
Glue blue paper on top of the white stock (leave about 2” on top), and fill out your message. Slip paper into the bag and fill it with the Swedish fish.
Every Day I Love You S’more
What you need:
- Marshmallows
- Chocolate
- Graham crackers
- White paper
- Pen or marker
- Box
- Glue stick
Fill an ordinary box with all of your go-to s’mores ingredients. Write your message on white paper stock and adhere it to the top of the box.
You Rule
What you need:
- Paper
- Marker
- Ruler
- Glue stick
Write your message on the paper, and then wrap it around one end of the ruler. Secure the paper band with glue to complete.
Don’t Ever Change
What you need:
- White paper stock
- Chocolate covered coins
- Glue stick
- Pen or marker
Adhere the coins to the paper stock and write your message on top. Bonus points for using color-coded chocolate coins!
You Rock
What you need:
- Rock Candy
- Strip of paper
- Pen
- Glue Stick
Write your message on a strip of paper and wrap it around the rock candy stick. Secure the paper with glue before handing them out.
Let’s Stick Together
What you need:
- Paper stock
- Marker
- Peppermint sticks
- Twine
- Glue stick
Simply wrap twine around the candy sticks, and adhere the pair to the paper stock with glue. Complete with a heartfelt message of your choosing.
This article was originally published on February 2016, it has been updated with new information.
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