Valentine’s Day is rapidly approaching and it may be difficult to decide what to get for that special someone. Many college students may not have money lying around that they can spend on extravagant Valentine’s Day gifts, but there are plenty of DIY Valentine’s Day crafts that make the perfect sentimental gifts. Even if you don’t have someone to make a gift for, these crafts certainly make adorable decorations for someone’s living space.
Arrow Art
This first craft is great for those who want to stick to a low budget and may not have the most time on their hands. For those who are working in a timely manner and still want a meaningful gift, “Arrow Art” is the way to go. This craft can be completed in a matter of minutes as it solely requires a paint pen and board of your choice. All there is to do is take a paint pen and draw three cupid-like arrows, leaving room at the bottom for a sweet message. The message written at the bottom is where there is freedom to add personalization. It could be made personal about the relationship, or just include a simple phrase such as “be mine” or “I love you.”
Bouquet of Sweetness
The next craft is one that can be used as either a gift or for decorative purposes, and can be put together in minutes. The “Bouquet of Sweetness” transforms an average bouquet of flowers into a bouquet of pure sweetness. The materials needed for this craft are a glass or plastic jar, candy hearts, some ribbon and flowers. Simply place the flowers in the jar and then fill the rest of the jar with candy hearts until there is no space left in the jar. Take the ribbon and tie it into a bow around the jar and that’s all there is to it — how sweet.
My World Globe
This last DIY craft is the most time consuming of all the crafts, but it definitely makes a “universal” statement! The “My World” globe makes a thoughtful gift. In order to complete this craft, the required materials are a globe, letter stickers and heart stickers. With the letters, plan a message which will be put on the globe, such as “You mean the world to me” or “You are my world.” Once the message is stuck onto the globe, use the surrounding space to stick on some heart stickers to add an extra cute flair.
These three DIY Valentine’s Day crafts can make the perfect decoration or gift for that special someone! Instead of spending loads of money, why not spend less money and give a gift that comes from the heart? All of these ideas help bring the Valentine’s Day spirit and hold much greater sentimental value than a simple box of chocolates or giant stuffed animal. It’s time to get crafty.
Written: Bella Ameiorsano
Photo: J. Schreiber
