The first three ideas I'll show you are all created online (with templates available) using {Heritage Makers}. So even though they are different products, they all come with:
- highest quality
- free templates
- fully-editable templates (so you're not restricted by using a template--you can add and remove and change and move any element on the page)
- free digital art (that's all the "cute" stuff--the backgrounds, alphabets, and other embellishments)
- nothing extra to download or buy (your account is free, use of the software is free, templates are free, and you don't buy or download digital art, either--all you pay for is whatever product you're buying)
- private photo storage (surprisingly uncommon these days--many companies reserve rights to your photos and can use them!)
- Heirloom Assurance (as long as your account is active, all projects are saved there forever, and if any project gets damaged you can order a replacement at half price)
- a consultant--that's me! I can help with any questions you have.
If you're new to Heritage Makers, you're going to love it! It is so versatile and so personal. (If you're "old" to Heritage Makers, I know you're nodding.)
The last two ideas are things you just order without creating digitally. They're from Anthology DIY, and they're really clever and fun!
So let's see these five fantastic ideas already!
REASONS I LOVE YOU BOOK
5.75"x3.5" - 20 fully personalizable pages - wirebound with clear protective front and back covers - about $12 - arrives about 10 days after you submit it for publishing |
| template 50462 at the Template Gallery at https://heritagemakers.com/jenniferwise |
I think "reasons I love you" gifts are some of the best kind you can give!
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| not for Valentine's Day, but you can see the wire binding here |
A written note listing reasons you love your special one would be wonderful, but imagine opening your own book with those reasons, complete with your own photos! There's nothing like it!!
I made this video for beginners (anyone new to Heritage Makers), showing step by step how to make something lovely for Valentine's Day. I show template ideas for the sweet little pink book above as well as card ideas which I'll talk about below. It's actually a live class (recorded), so the attendees actually typed in questions for me to address, too.
About the Video: The beginning until minute 5 introduces the cards and book with product specifications and template numbers. You'll want to skip 5:15-10:45 because that where I explain how to get the best prices. That system is a tad outdated--the current system is very similar but has been modified, so {you can find best price information here} instead. Then from 10:45 until the end you get THE WORKS. I explain how to set up a free Heritage Makers account, how to upload the photos you want to use in your projects, how to use a template, and more. Then I show in detail how to use the software (it's a drag & drop format) and how to access all the free digital art (thousands of pieces!) as I literally personalize (and change) a template while you watch me do it. I walk you all the way through ordering, too.
The same basic idea of making the card as shown in the video will help you make the book, too, but if you'd prefer {a tutorial specifically making a flip book}, just click this link.
PERSONAL GREETING CARD
5"x7" (or 7"x5") - 4 fully personalizable panels - includes an envelope - direct shipping option available - about $2 - also available in 4"x6" (or 6"x4") - arrives about 10 days after you submit it for publishing
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| template 25355 at the Template Gallery at https://heritagemakers.com/jenniferwise |
I really think one of my favorite things about this type of truly personal card is that it's the same price as one from Hallmark or Walmart! Actually, a little cheaper! And you can put your own picture, your own message, your own sentiment on it. Isn't that amazing?
I can't even tell you how many templates there are available, either. TONS. This is one of the two cards I show in the video tutorial above, and I go into detail about how to make a card in the video, too.
LOVE COUPON CARDS (OR PLAYING CARD DECK)
54-card deck of 2.4"x3.5" cards - both sides fully customizable (backs all one design; fronts can be different) - comes with a plastic case - high gloss finish with rounded corners - about $17 - arrives about 20 days after you submit it for publishing
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| template 6114 at the Template Gallery at https://heritagemakers.com/jenniferwise |
How cool is this?! It's a little hard to tell from just this picture, but this is the back of a playing card deck that's been made into Love Coupons! On the front side, there are sweet little coupons like "30 minute massage" and "candlelight dinner at home for the two of us."
Because this is a template and because it's a Heritage Makers product, you can put your own picture there on the back and just submit the cards for publishing OR you can change things up. Instead of "a gift from the heart" on the back, you can put your own message or none at all. Instead of "candlelight dinner" you can put something else you'd prefer to give a coupon for.
I LOVE how personal this gift is!
If you would like a little walk through making a playing card deck in order to personalize yours, {click here to see my very basic Heritage Makers playing card deck tutorial}.
The playing cards don't have to be Love Coupons, either. If you want just a regular deck of playing cards with a picture on the back, you can do that, too! (That's actually the kind I show in the playing card deck tutorial link above.)
And you can make them for friends instead of a sweetheart, if you prefer, like this:
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| playing card deck from Heritage Makers; back shown at left, other cards are the fronts |
Remember I said there were a couple of non-digital items that are great one-of-a-kind Valentine's Day gift ideas? These are kits that are almost done for you and make really fun gifts. Here they are:
VALENTINE MAKE & SHAKE CARD KIT
everything (EVERYTHING!) you need to make 20 shaker cards - pre-cut pieces and directions so the cards are almost made for you - beautiful storage box with magnetic closure included - $49 - arrives in about 7-10 days
I have made cards from Anthology DIY card kits before, but not these shaker ones. I need to try them! Aren't they adorable? I absolutely adore the Anthology kits in general because it's like crafty card making without nearly so much time. I get to be creative, but I don't have to cut or measure anything.
The price comes out to about $2.50 per card, and I think this would make such a fun Valentine for classmates, grandkids, girlfriends, etc.
To order this set, go {to this website} and click "products" at the upper right. From there, click "Anthology DIY." This kit is under the Kits section, so you'll have to scroll down a bit. It's called Valentine Make & Shake Card Kit. (Don't confuse it with the regular Make & Shake Card Kit, although that's darling, too.) Just put it in your shopping cart.
VALENTINE CANVAS EXCHANGE BLOCKS
set of 3 sticky-backed canvas pieces with a Valentine theme for $15 - block kit including paint, paint brush, and sandpaper along with 3 unfinished pine 3"x4" blocks set, 1 with a finial, for $17 (optional) - arrives in about 7-10 days
I think this would make such a fun home decor gift! It doesn't take up a lot of space but is so cute!
The blocks themselves are a separate kit from the sticky-backed canvas pieces shown above. I personally consider the block set (with the paint, etc.) optional, but it's certainly easier than cutting your own blocks.
An extra bonus about this gift is that there are additional canvas sets for other holidays. (Hence, the title "Canvas EXCHANGE.") The canvas pieces can be stored flat on a plastic sheet (I use a 12x12 page protector) and can be used and reused about 100 times! You can swap or exchange one canvas set for another while using the same set of wood blocks. So if you give this for Valentine's Day, you can give additional canvas sets for birthdays and holidays!
To order this set, go {to this website} and click "products" at the upper right. From there, click "Anthology DIY." To complete this whole set, you'll want the Valentine Canvas Exchange ($15) and the wood block kit ($17), unless you'd prefer to cut your own blocks and buy your own paint and brush. Both kits are under the Kits section, so you'll have to scroll down and look around. Place them in your shopping cart and you've got a cute gift on the way!
How's that for five adorable, unique, personal, and creative Valentine's Day gift ideas that will make your recipients feel like they're one-of-a-kind?!
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Happy Valentine's Day!
