When my son was young I always enjoyed making tiny valentines with him--cutting and gluing bits of paper, using oil pastels--that I would put in his lunch box or under his pillow. In turn, he would make valentines for his father and for me. This always made the day more about the expression of love than the buying of a card or gift.
Even if you don't have small children, there is something special about making a small valentine for someone you care about.
Bon week-end!
I agree - and I am so cheap I have not intentions of giving Hallmark a penny! I have taken a photo and used black photo squares to mount it on nice parchment. Then I choose a classic love song and write the lyrics underneath. I believe my Valentine has saved every one of them.
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I'm not a huge v-day celebrate-er, sometimes I decorate though. I bet your make very pretty valentines. I do like to give little thoughtful gifts though, things that make me think of the person but they wouldn't buy themselves. Etsy is perfect for this. I just finished cookies for school.
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