Cynics like to say that Valentine's Day is just another commercial holiday to get everyone to go out and spend more money. I like to think of it as a day to celebrate loving one another, and there are plenty of ways to make the day both festive and budget-friendly. Here are twenty of my favorite do-it-yourself projects that will make Valentine's Day special for the whole family without breaking the bank:
Row One:
1. Giant Geometric Wall Heart: Oleander and Palm
2. 'Love' Yarn Letters: My Sister's Suitcase
3. DIY Gold Heart Pinata: Studio DIY
4. Sticky Note Heart: Design Love Fest
5. DIY Birch Veneer Artwork: A Lovely Lark
Row Two:
6. Polaroid Heart via Apartment Therapy
7. Yarn Fonts: Bloesem Kids
8. Paint Chip Paper Punch Garland: Grace and Light
9. Paper Roll Heart Stamp: Kiwi Crate
10 Tissue Paper Fringe Heart: Apartment Therapy
Row Three:
11. Secret Message Lamp: LMNOP
12. DIY Art: The Haps
13. Valentine's Heart Attack: The House that Lars Built
14. Color Theory Valentines: Mer Mag
15. DIY Fringe Banner: Dear Lizzy
Row Four:
16. Footprint Valentine: A Lovely Lark
17. DIY Cross Hatch Stamp: Lines Across
18. Crayon Hearts: Martha Stewart
19. Fluttering Heart Wreath: BHG.com
20. Painted Newspaper Hearts: You Are My Fave
(Images: as linked above)
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Love the Elton John lyric :)
all good but the footprints are precious
I really like the rubber stamp idea.
All are cute, but I look at things like this with my guy in mind -- and I feel sure he'd think they were too too girly. (And I hasten to add, he's not your typical sports-oriented, beer swilling, cigar chomping kind of guy, at all. More your nerdy, computer programming, D&D playing, Downton Abbey watching kind of guy... so there is somewhat more leeway in his thinking about such things, usually...)
It's funny, "discerning", but I thought the footprints was the only one I thought precious...but, of course, I had in mind a couple I know who just had a baby and the husband will be traveling overseas during Valentine's Day. Thought this would make an adorable Valentine that he could travel with and feel like his baby daughter was with him.
But, yes, all are great ideas. The only one I don't care for is the box of hearts. Opening a box (which would be from the top) would not have the impact as shown.
Agree with you Sherry - but my man appreciates the girly things- heehee