This year I’ve realized that I do in fact love Valentine’s Day! I’m looking forward to the chance to send a little extra love to family and friends. Especially to pals who might not be expecting anything or might even be feeling a little forgotten on Feb. 14th.
In past years I’ve filled envelopes with pink and red candies and sent them hurtling all over the country. This year I’m trying to be a little more creative and avoid the typical mass produced Valentine’s fare you find at large chain stores. I’ve been slowly gather, finding boxes that are not-too-big, not-too-small and filling them with things that will hopefully make their recipients smile.
I know it’s really too early to talk about Valentine’s Day but I’ve come across a few Valentine ideas that are too sweet to miss!
In case you need a little help with your own shopping…
Sweet Something
Valentine Cookies by Whimsy and Spice & Love Card by Oh My Caviler!
Valentines Gift Box Homemade Baklava & Customized Letter
This beautiful collaboration between by Miniature Rhino & Kiki’s Baklava includes your special message in a bottle and mouth watering baklava. Seems like the perfect gift to me! You can learn more and purchase one for your sweetie from Miniature Rhino’s Etsy shop.
Laurel Valentine
These Laural Valentines are the beautiful creation of another collaboration, this one from Betsy and Shannua.
“Each 5×7 valentine features Shanna‘s charming ribboned laurel illustration which has been off-set printed on creamy 80 lb. matte stock in black ink, with room for a couple’s monogram in the center, as well as a personalized, customizable note penned with jet-black sumi ink in Betsy‘s uniquely romantic calligraphy.
Inner envelopes are a beautiful eggshell shade, and perfectly match the cards, they are sealed with an elegant black wax seal, and addressed with the recipients’ first name. Outer envelopes are a gorgeous shade of eggplant addressed in creamy white ink, hand-mixed from gouache. Each valentine will be sent using vintage stamps, as the perfect finishing touch!”
Available for order from January 24th until February 4th.
Flowers & a Love Note
A beautiful custom bouquet by Poppies and Posies. Visit their site for more information.
Monogrammed Valentine’s Day Special Edition Tote Bag
“Special edition canvas tote bag constructed out of a hard to find grey canvas salvaged from a WWII era Swiss Military tent. This tote bag features a hand dyed outside leather pocket custom monogrammed with the initials of your special someone.
Lined with a sturdy beige cotton, this medium tote bag is just the right size for holding all your everyday items.. laptop, library books, hat & scarf, etc. Two good-sized inside pockets as well as one outside pocket can easily hold a cell phone, wallet, ipod, etc. “
There only 10 available and you can purchase one from Forrestbound’s Etsy shop.
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Hey there! I just found your lovely blog! :) yay!
I’ll be visiting often!
Hooray for Valentine’s Day and all the crafty bits!!
xoxo Jenny
Hi Jenny! nice to meet you!
oh, thanks for the nice feature!! lots of good + handmade special Valentine offerings…
I sent Kiki’s baklava to my family this Christmas. It was a BIG hit. As Greeks, we are picky about our baklava, but we all agree this was the best we’d had. I can’t wait to send it for Valentine’s Day! It’s so delicate and lacy, you almost hate to shove it in your mouth. ;)
Thank you for your cozy, lovely blog!