3 Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas For Family

When you get to a certain age, (and I’m talking about myself here;) Valentine’s Day sort of loses its oomph. However, the day of love should still be celebrated, don’t you think? The world needs more love.

These 3 Valentine’s Day gift ideas for family may give you some ideas on how to express your feelings for those you care about the most.

I am an Amazon Associate. If you click on a link and make a purchase, I will make a small commission at no extra cost to you.

Idea No. 1: Fragrance Sachet

This is kind of an old-fashioned idea, but useful nevertheless.

Supplies Used and Recommendations:

 

 

It doesn’t get any easier than this. Simply fill one of those small gauzy gift sacks with potpourri and close, tying the ribbon closure in a bow. Add a gift tag for giving.  Make several to give as gifts and keep some for yourself to help freshen your drawers or to hang in your closet.

Idea No. 2: Valentine Paperclip Bookmarks

While many of us like to read on Kindle or listen to audio books, some still love the feel of an actual book in their hands. This craft is for them.

Supplies used and Recommendations:

 

 

Step 1: Layer Hearts

You will need two sets of hearts for each bookmark. Here, I’ve layered three foam hearts of various sizes, one on top of the other to create the two pieces needed for the first bookmark. I used hot glue to attach each piece. 

Step 2: Glue to Paper Clip

 

 

Hot glue the first heart onto the top of the paperclip.

Step 3: Glue Second Heart on Back of Paperclip

 

 

Then add the second heart over top of the first on the other side of the paperclip. Make sure to glue all the edges of the two hearts together and to remove all of those pesky glue strings!

 

 

For the second bookmark I made, I used four foam hearts and some shiny heart stickers. 

 

 

Here’s how my two bookmarks turned out. You could also use felt heart shapes to make these.

There are any number of ways to design these, limited only by the supplies you have on hand and your imagination. You might also decide to write a love message on the foam hearts.

Idea No. 3: Personalize a Frame For Valentine’s Day

Supplies used and recommendations:

Step 1: Choose a Frame

 

This attractive frame is from Dollar Tree. The raised mat provided the perfect place for the idea I had in mind. Any size frame will work, as long as it is matted.

Step 2: Add a Sentiment

 

 

I took this phrase from an old song. It seems to suit this couple very well. I embellished the words with a couple of puffy heart stickers, the smallest standing in for the “o” in together. As this is indeed a wedding picture, I added the date of the occasion down either side. This would be a great anniversary present for a couple, as well. 

 

 

I used some small letter stickers I had in my stash for the above project, but I gotta say, they were mighty fiddly to work with. The tweezers helped me to get them in place. However, if you have good printing skills, I would suggest forgoing stickers and simply writing your message onto the raised mat with a Sharpie.

 

 

For a more simplified idea using the same frame, just add some small puffy heart stickers as shown. I think it conveys the truth of this relationship without the need for words.

***

If you enjoyed this post, sign up for the Dollar Store Style Newsletter. Every month you’ll be the first to see new articles. There’s also a Find of the Week, a Quick Tip and much more.

Related:

MENU