Homemade V-Day.

Valentine's Day is on Monday, and most people celebrate by buying gifts, cards, and candies for their significant other. While a nice gesture can make your day, there is the undeniable feeling that comes with the holiday that is not so touching; the feeling of selling out to commercialism.  Every year, Philip and I try and do something special for each other without "selling out."  I've been scouring the internet looking for ideas and have come across so many cute ideas, I wanted to share them.  All of these ideas are quick and easy DIY projects or something that is handmade that you can buy and support the handmade nation.

 Heart Shaped Tea Bags

Gotta love a Martha Stewart idea!  This is so quick and easy, and so cute, and you can write whatever you want on the heart!

Root Beer Float Cupcake




 This is the cutest thing, EVER.  How romantic!

 Heart Lollipop Bouquet
Instead of cut flowers, which are the obvious choice, you can give your lover bouquets of sweet heart lollipops.  YUM!! 

  I am obsessed with how delicate and sweet these are.  How cute and easy! Thanks again, Martha Stewart.  

Doily Envelopes

 Vintage Ruby Earrings

I don't know any girl who wouldn't love some sparkle on the big V day.  These little earrings are homemade, vintage and only $16!  Men, take note, and get more bang for your buck.

 For the non-believers and bitter singles:  There are cute cards out there for you too!

   This Holiday is BS Card

This card was made by my friend's company, Farewell Paperie!  They have the cutest cards on sale at etsy.com: click here and buy them up! --> Farewell Paperie

 

Can't get enough!  I love these cards more than bacon. 

 So many cute homemade goodies, it kinda makes you want to celebrate Valentine's Day, huh?  It does me!  

Here a little memento from mine and Philip's first Valentine's day.  It was hand drawn picture book of the dialogue from the first time we met at karaoke at Peachtree Tavern.  He's not the best artist, but I don't care because it is the cutest thing I have ever seen.  It was the most memorable Valentine's Day ever, and he didn't spend a dime. 

If you're like me, you'll probably be watching the Grammy's on Monday night, but Happy Valentine's Day anyway!