Filed under: Crafts , Holidays , Crafts & Celebrations Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and I know you clever DIYers just refuse to settle for run-of-the-mill chocolates or flowers for your loved ones. So this week’s Links We Love is devoted solely to DIY Valentine’s Day gifts. Make your gift as unique as your love! Photo: Mint Check out the “DIY Sweet Love Garden,” a guest post for Mint by SucculentLOVE’s Kelly. This adorable and slightly retro-style Valentine’s gift is refreshingly free of candy and the color pink, don’t you think? You’ll need to choose some pretty rope, yarn or piping. Other required items: a hot glue gun, a cute container, some baby succulents and cactus soil. – Mint Photo: Happy Together This love heart pincushion is sure to delight fellow craftsters. It’s handmade. It’s adorable. It’s practical. Do we really need any additional reasons to love this how-to? Downloadable pattern templates are included in the tutorial. You provide sewing skills, time, and cute fabric pieces. – Happy Together [via Craftzine Photo: Popular Mechanics Now, guys: Before you feel left out by the domestic crafts in this post, take your cue from Eric Wilhem, president of Instructables. He proudly presents (on Popular Mechanics) his site’s top 10 manmade (and I do mean man -made) Valentine’s gifts. Make your love swoon with a duct tape rose, or break out your woodworking tools and craft a heart-shaped block of ice with a romantic message inside (pictured). This stellar selection dates from last year, but it’s so funny it totally deserves a second look. – Popular Mechanics Continue reading Links We Love: 8 Super-Sweet DIY Gifts for Valentine’s Day Home Improvement | DIY| Comments
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Links We Love: 8 Super-Sweet DIY Gifts for Valentine’s Day
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