Homemade Valentines

Flowers That Mean Love: Your Online Glossary of Floral Definitions

When you are picking out the flowers to send to your Valentine this year, you may want to stop and take a look at what those flowers are actually saying. While the flowers don’t actually talk, each flower has a meaning attached to it. Throughout the centuries lovers and others (like warring families or kingdoms) [...]

Making Your Own Valentine’s Day Cards

If you are feeling very ambitious, you may want to not only make your own Valentine’s Day box but also your own valentine’s notes. Nowadays most people pick up the pre-printed valentine’s at the store. But if you get excited about making your own Valentine’s Day card holder, why not make notes that reflect your [...]


Flowers, Love and What It Really Means for Valentine’s Day

The flowers that arrive on Valentine’s Day all over the world, are beautiful, however, you may be surprised to learn that virtually every flower has a meaning. The language of flowers is not something that has been created as a commercial novelty by florist, but rather has been present down through the centuries. Everyone from [...]

The Meanings of the Most Common Valentine Flowers

There are some common types of flower that are most often sent on Valentine’s Day. It is interesting to note that each flower has a particular meaning. While there are no rules about what flowers can be sent, it can be helpful to know what each flower means. This way you can choose the flower [...]


Elegant, Inexpensive, Home Made Valentine Dinner for Two

Many people dread the arrival of Valentine’s Day. The fight to get a table at the right restaurant, that is then usually overbooked and never lives up to the hype, ruins the romantic holiday for many people. However, there is no need to dread the next Valentine’s Day. You can save yourself the hassle, headache [...]

A More Creative Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s is a fun holiday to celebrate with your loved ones. However, it is sometimes a bit overdone. It can be difficult to choose gifts when you really want to make an impression and do something special. When looking at gifts for Valentine’s Day, consider something creative beyond flowers, chocolates, jewelry, etc. Here are a [...]


Using Family Photos to Make Fun Valentine’s Cards

Do you want to make your Valentine’s Day cards stand out this year? How about using your own family photos instead of buying a card in the store? Family photos definitely have a personalized touch over a cardstock card with a sentimental note written on it. Here are some fun and easy ways to create [...]

Digital Valentine’s Day Cards

Instead of getting a Valentine’s Day card this year, send a digital Valentine’s Day card to the people you love. The digital Valentine’s Day cards are unique because you not only can add sound to them, you can upload a bunch of family photos to make the card personal. The great part about digital photo [...]

Shaking Up Traditional Valentine’s Day Cards with Family Photos

Are you tired of sending out the same old boring Valentine’s Day cards year after year? Why not shake it up this year and add some family photos, fabric, and other craft items to your Valentine’s Day cards to make it look nicer. Making your own Valentine’s Day cards are sure to be saved as [...]

Big-Hearted Hello

Kids especially love this goofy looking Valentine monster. You may want to inscribe yours with the message, “I’ve got my eye on you!” You will need between 1-2 hours to complete this craft. What you will need: Scissors Red card stock Hole punch Heavy red yarn (we used chenille) Tacky glue 40-millimeter googly eyes Markers [...]

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