# 1 Handmade Cards
A Pair & A Spare's beautifully designed card download allows you to simply print and cut out a handmade valentine with the option of customizing it to your heart's desire. I carefully cut out the word "love" with an xacto knife after printing on a heavy card-stock paper, then added some metal repair tape (found at any hardware store to repair duct work) behind to make the letters silver. I also cut heart shapes out of the metal tape and added them to the cards interior which helped me disguise the tape behind the lettering as well. I love this insanely affordable gift that is easy to personalize and impress your valentine with.
# 2 Chocolate Covered Strawberries
You know you love them, but they can also be pricey especially around Valentines! Make some easily and cheaply at home by buying a carton of strawberries and a bag of semisweet chocolate chips (around $6 total). It takes about 30 minutes to make a dozen or more but is well worth the savings and you get some for yourself and to share. Real Simple has a great step by step guide here. You can also customize by adding crushed candy, nuts, or graham cracker to the chocolate before it sets.
# 3 Heart String Art
Get your tools and scrap wood out and make something they can hang on their wall or put by their desk that reminds them of you. With a little paint, nails, and floral wire you can turn a boring piece of wood into a visual love fest. HGTV has a great string art tutorial here, you could also make one with both your initials or a word. If you both love the place you live try making one in the shape of your state with a heart in the location of your city like this one from Design Crush.
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