NOTHING says “I love you” like a Valentine’s card you have poured your heart into.
So make your crush feel extra special this February 14 by hand-making your own.
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It will cost less and mean so much more. Here are some ideas to get you started.
NICE AND CHEESY: A simple card with a fun message will make your other half smile.
Raid an old jigsaw for two pieces that slot together and stick them on a plain card with the message, “We’re a perfect fit”.
Alternatively, you could glue some birthday candles on to a card, cut off the wicks and draw in heart-shaped flames, with a cute note like, “I’ve noticed a spark between us”.
PAPER HEARTS: All you need is a sheet of paper to show your love. Make an origami heart by following the instructions at origamiway.com. There are also video tutorials on YouTube.
Stick the folded heart to a plain card and add a touching message.
PRINTS CHARMING: If you are less artistic, or want to involve the kids, download a Valentine’s card template.
You can find a free selection on the ideas section of Hobbycraft’s website or at redtedart.com.
Just print and stick them to a card, then decorate with pens, glitter, poms-poms and craft feathers.
MAKE IT PERSONAL: Hand-making your card means you can include a secret slogan only you and your lover know.
It might be a joke about where you first met — “You Brighton my day” — or a play on pet names.
Make the card shine with homemade hearts, or try some old-school potato printing.
Cut a heart shape from a spud, dip it in poster paint and stamp it on.
STAND-OUT DESIGN: Score extra points by making a multi-dimensional card.
The layered 3D heart card at easypeasyandfun.com is a winner and only costs pennies to create.
All you need is scissors, glue and different coloured paper.
Deal of the day
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CREATIVE kids will have sew much fun with their own starter sewing machine, down from £40 to £25 at Hobbycraft.
SAVE: £15
Cheap treat
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CRACK open Morrisons’ new chocolate treats, mini speckled eggs or mini orange eggs, £1 a pack.
What’s new
SHARING is caring with Asda’s half-and-half heart-shaped pizza. It has different toppings on each side.
Find the £4 treat at the fresh pizza counter from tomorrow, and enjoy it as part of a £6 two-pizza-and-a-drink deal.
Top swap
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USE your loaf and save some dough by swapping the Living Nostalgia antique cream bread bin, £34.96 from hartsofstur.com, for Argos’s steel everyday luxe bread bin, £20.
SAVE: £14.96
Little helper
BOOK a multi-generation trip with easyJet Holidays tomorrow and you might be able to snap up a free place for gran or grandad.
There are a limited number available tomorrow only.
Get details and the booking phone number at easyjet.com/en/holidays/grans-go-free.
Shop and save
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AN Eco frying pan from procook.co.uk is a great piece of kitchen kit.
It’s reduced from £24 to £14 and will last you for years.
SAVE: £10
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