DIY: Personalized Valentines

5 Feb

Looking for a project while you’re snowed in? How about a homemade valentine?

I created this valentine using simple odds and ends. I’ve had 100 paper bags since Christmas that were hiding in a drawer and decided today to put them to good use. I’m also obsessed with my new stamping kit and perfecting inky letters.

I spent the first hour coming up with different expressions of what love is. This is just one of several examples. After untying the valentine, the recipient will see their personalized message. (Note: I wrote the messages and then decided who I would send to – I didn’t have people in mind from the get-go. I thought this would be a more fun creative process).

What’s that little white paper poking through the top? It’s a card from me. I figured the recipients could keep the card somewhere special, and then maybe  frame the valentine or hang it on a wall/refrigerator as art.

Package it all up, tie it with a bow and put in an envelope to ship.

If you’re interested, I’ve written  step-by-step instructions and my creative process.

How do you express your love on Valentine’s Day?

13 Responses to “DIY: Personalized Valentines”

  1. Yasmin February 5, 2010 at 10:34 pm #

    OhhhhhhMG this is BRILLIANT!!! And sooo timely!
    I got The Beast wine and quality chocolate, but I also really want to give him a personalized side gift as well. This is IT! (:

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  2. Hangry Pants February 5, 2010 at 10:41 pm #

    Rose, you are so creative! They’re adorable and sweet.

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  3. Erin February 5, 2010 at 10:43 pm #

    Those are absolutely adorable and unique — what a fantastic idea!

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  4. Jenny February 5, 2010 at 11:19 pm #

    Lovely!

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  5. Ariffa February 5, 2010 at 11:28 pm #

    ooh its so gorgeous! and so creative I love it

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  6. Heather February 6, 2010 at 12:53 am #

    What a beautiful card – the lucky recipent will truly enjoy the time you put into it.

    You are so creative and talented!

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  7. chandra February 6, 2010 at 12:54 am #

    Those are amazing! So cute. You are so creative!!

    As always, miss you tons! ♥

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  8. MelissaNibbles February 6, 2010 at 8:05 am #

    Very cute. I like to use old gift bags to make these sorts of projects. Fun!

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  9. Erica February 6, 2010 at 8:44 am #

    aw! That is so pretty. I have 0 artistic skill- I’m jealous ;)

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  10. Heather February 6, 2010 at 10:21 am #

    How beautiful!!

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  11. Meredith February 6, 2010 at 11:08 am #

    These are fantastic!

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  12. eaternotarunner February 6, 2010 at 1:00 pm #

    Those are beautiful!

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  13. jenngirl February 7, 2010 at 10:10 am #

    I really am going to try these out! I think homemade Valentines are such a cute way to spread the love.

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