Handmade Valentine's Day Creations for Those You Love
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Valentine’s Day is not just a holiday for couples; it is a day to show everyone you love your appreciation. Why not express your admiration and love by creating personalized gifts and treats? Whether you choose a delicious breakfast-in-bed or embellished Valentine’s, your loved ones will treasure your handmade gifts and thoughtfulness.
Breakfast-in-bed
It’s all in the presentation. Make assorted fruit, crispy toast, and fresh-squeezed orange juice a special breakfast treat by serving them with fancy dishware, silverware, and a brightly colored, homemade centerpiece. With just a little fabric, ribbon, and the right glue, a plain glass cylinder can be transformed into a colorful vase for the breakfast tray. Use it to display a Valentine bouquet or to hold cookies and treats.
You’ll need:
- Perfect Glue 1
- Cylindrical glass or metal vase
- Fabric (2 colors or prints)
- Ribbon
- Rotary cutter or scissors
- Cutting mat
- Ruler
- Iron
- Clothespin
For the bottom layer (closest to the vase), cut a piece of fabric large enough to wrap around the vase with a 1/4-inch allowance on all four sides. Fold the edge of the fabric over 1/4 inch on the top and bottom edges and iron.
Cut another piece of fabric narrower than the first, with the same 1/4 inch allowance. Fold over and iron edges as before. Apply a thin line of Perfect Glue 1 to the top and bottom edges of a narrower piece of fabric; glue to the bottom inside layer. Layer ribbon over the cloth and glue. Wrap the layered fabric band around the vase once dry (approximately 1 hour). Apply a thin glue line to one end and glue it to the vase. Glue one end over the other; secure with a clothespin at the top edge while drying.
Heart Cards
Create homemade Valentines with a personal touch by gluing embellishments such as buttons, velvet ribbon, and rhinestone clips to heart-shaped cardstock. Write a personalized note and leave it in unexpected places, like your children’s backpacks and your co-worker’s desk or briefcase. These unique Valentine surprises are easy to make and versatile enough for greeting cards, gift tags, and place holders on a Valentine’s Day dinner table.
