How to create an engraved Valentine's gift for a special person

Want a lasting idea for your Valentine? Try something that is engraved, that your special someone can keep for years or perhaps decades to come. Now consider combining the engraved item with a hand-made element.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Construction paper
• Money to purchased engrave item
• Printer to print on hearts
• Scissors to cut out hearts
• Computer to type text of hearts

1. I went to Things Remembered in the local mall and bought a small pewter musical box in the shape of two hearts.
2. I had them engrave our anniversary date in one heart, and our names in the other.
3. For the inside of the music box, I typed small notes about things that I love about my husband. I made sure there was enough room to cut between each one and have each item I love be in a heart that I hand-cut.
4. Next, I printed the items I love on construction paper and cut them each into small hearts that could fit into the box. You could also go to a nearby drug store or WalMart and purchase clear sticky paper that could be stuck to the colorful construction paper as an alternative.
5. When I picked up the pewter heart from being engraved, I dropped the hearts inside and snuck it into my husband's office at work for the next day. You may also consider putting it in a private box and handing it to one of his co-workers for delivery as well.
6. Make it your own! If you are tight on money and can't afford to get something engraved for your special someone, simply make a table setting, dim the lights, and make it personal - your loved one will appreciate your creativity!

Tips & Warnings

• Create personal messages.
• Be aware if you hand the item to a co-worker for delivery - secure the item in a box so your hearts are not read around the office.