Valentine’s Day is approaching, and many couples are feeling pressure to choose the perfect gifts for one another. However, buying gifts just for the sake of it can result in less thoughtful ideas. Handmade gifts carry a deeper meaning and can be cherished forever. They show that couples have invested more time and effort into choosing a gift, highlighting its importance to their relationship.
This article will give you ideas on what to make for your loved ones.
This is a simple yet meaningful gift idea that requires just a few basic materials. The concept is to kiss pieces of paper using different colored lipsticks. On the back of each piece of paper, write something you love about your partner. You can then place papers in a jar or an envelope to present to your significant other. This thoughtful gift allows your partner to keep something special that you created just for them.
Supplies:
Lipsticks
Pen or a marker
Paper
Scissors
This is an easy craft that requires minimal supplies. You take a jar and fill it with crumpled or folded pieces of colored paper. The different colors represent various meanings Such as inside jokes, cherished memories of crystals, reasons for love, and fun activities together. This project shows that you put effort into the gift, making your partner feel valued and appreciated. It highlights the thoughtfulness behind your relationship in the small things that you share. To make it even more clear, include a key on the top of the jar that indicates which color represents what.
Supplies:
Jar
Paper in different colors and white
Tape
Marker or pen
Colored markers same as the colored papers
Scissors
This gift is more complex with more steps. It resembles a box that opens to reveal many dangling hearts from the top. The bottom of the box opens to display photos of you both on each side, with a handwritten note or a gift in the center. It’s an interactive gift that your partner can hold onto making it a special keepsake
Supplies:
Red paper+pink paper
White construction paper
Scissors
String
Photos of you and your partner
Pen or pencil (if you’re writing a note)
A gift (if you put something in the middle)
One of the more challenging gifts to create is a handmade origami flower bouquet. Since this gift requires more effort to make, your partner will appreciate that you truly tried and took time out of your day, or even several days to craft something special for them. This bouquet can serve as a permanent alternative to traditional flowers that will die, lasting forever as a cherished keepsake. It’s a gift that your partner can hold onto forever.
Supplies:
Scissors
Brown Paper
Cored paper- pinks, purples, yellows, green, etc…
tape
