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Valentine's Day DIY Projects for adults
10 things to make for Valentine's Day, most searched first. Every one shows the level, the time and the cost before you start.
Woven paper heart baskets
Danish-style woven paper hearts that open into little baskets, a cozy tree ornament or a sweet valentine holder.
Photo transfer on wood
A favorite photo printed straight onto a wood plank so the grain shows through, a gift that feels like an heirloom.
Open when letters
Sealed letters for specific moments, like a bad day or a long trip, for someone you love to open when they need them.
Homemade bath bombs
Fizzy, scented bath bombs pressed in round molds, cheaper than store ones and fun to wrap in a gift basket.
Brown sugar body scrub
A rich, sweet-smelling sugar scrub mixed in 10 minutes and packed in jars for a spa-style gift.
Memory shadow box
A deep frame that holds ticket stubs, shells and photos from a trip or a big day, arranged like a little museum display.
Crepe paper flower bouquet
A bouquet of paper tulips and ranunculus that look real from across the room and never wilt.
Linocut greeting cards
Hand-carved block print cards with that crisp, slightly imperfect printed look, enough for a whole holiday list.
Beeswax lip balm
Smooth, nourishing lip balm made from 3 ingredients in equal parts, enough for about 20 tubes.
Painted wine glasses
Stemless glasses painted with dots, initials or florals and baked so the design survives the top rack of the dishwasher.
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