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Written by Melody on February 8, 2007
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and the usual candy, flowers and cards can be so expensive these days. Wouldn’t you rather make homemade valentines? If so, here is how easy it is to make homemade valentines and save some money too.If you have a computer, (if you are reading this you probably do) you can make homemade valentines cards. Use Photoshop or some other card-making software, it is not only fun, but easy too and you can make loads of valentine cards in no time.
How about making a valentine wreath for your door? It’s easy, use red fabric of different textures to make heart shapes. Then stuff them with plastic grocery bags to give them fullness. You can make several hearts and sew them together to form a larger heart which you can then add to a round piece of wire.
How about a valentine’s basket? Fill the basket with homemade heart shaped cookies, your loved one’s favorite or some decorated with red icing. Here’s a quick and easy recipe:
Vanilla Wafers
Ingredients:
Watkins Cooking Spray
1 tbsp/15 mL all-purpose flour
1/2 cup/125 mL sugar
1/4 cup/60 mL cornstarch
2 tbsp/30 mL butter, melted
1 egg
2 tsp/10 mL Watkins Original Double-Strength Vanilla or Vanilla Nut Extract
1/2 tsp/2.5 mL Watkins Butter Extract
3/4 cup/180 mL all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp/2.5 mL Watkins Baking Powder
1/8 tsp/0.6 mL saltCooking Directions: Preheat oven to 350ºF/180ºC. Spray two large baking sheets with cooking spray. Sprinkle with 1 tbsp/15 mL flour; set aside. Combine the sugar, cornstarch, margarine and extracts; mix well. Stir in flour, baking powder and salt; mix well. Drop dough by teaspoonfuls 2 side by side, using spoon to shape into a heart on prepared baking sheets. Bake for 13 to 15 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from pans and let cool on wire rack. Decorate as desired.
Makes 3 dozen, 30 calories each 2 per serving.
Or use your baking skills to prepare a homemade valentine cake, you can even shape it into a heart. Surprise your family with a wonderful after dinner treat!
You can make a valentine heart for your loved ones with some red construction paper, glue; and sparkles. Write your heartfelt sentiment on it and hang it so that your spouse can see it as soon as they walk in the door. Cut out heart shaped cards and write notes of love on each one! Give them to everyone who is special to you.
It doesn’t need to take much time or money to make homemade valentines. Just a little imagination and a few items you have around the house can really make a splash without having to spend a fortune. Remember, it’s the thought that counts!
