This gift is so simple and it costs just pennies. No instructions, no tutorial needed, just a bit of time, a little thinking, writing, cutting and gluing is what you need to give a box of love.
Here is mine. The outside heart is labeled ‘Some of the Things I Love About Buzz’ (my hubby).
I took it off of his desk to show it to you.
Let’s look inside. It’s filled with paper hearts. On each one I wrote one thing I love about my husband. Some are silly, lots are sappy; all are meaningful.
I put in 32 hearts. You can make as many as you want to.
Want to see them a bit closer? Nothing fancy, just the way he is and those everyday things he does.
Love isn’t diamonds, bouquets of roses, or fancy dinners…it’s what’s in the box.I have some things to add...
42 comments:
That is such a lovely idea - I was wondering what to get my fiance, we are getting married in June and I really can't afford to buy him anything - those little love notes would definately raise a smile. Thank you
Thank you for sharing this great idea. So cute and very special.
how sweet. i am definitely replicating this in some way for my own dear husband. and thank you so much for your sweet comment on my blog; that quilt was an honor to create.
What a great idea! I need to hurry up and do something like this for Todd. Thanks for more inspiration!
Kris
What a very touching gift! May have to steal the idea!!
Sweetest Valentine gift ever!
This is a fabulous idea for Valentine's day! I need to start thinking of something creative like this.:)
love, love, love this idea!! thanks for sharing. :)
what a beautiful gift!
I am just letting you know that I am flat out copying your idea. I love it. Now, to think of the 'things I love'. Once again, Jacquie, great inspriation and creativity!
No need to respond to this comment - you're too busy creating!
P.S. Thanks for commenting about Odin on my blog. Unfortunately, stenosis is something he has to live with but the medicine helps and he does not have to take it too often.
Hugs to Fudge!
i love the idea! i'm sappy and sentimental like this too.
my 1st anniversary was this monday and i've spent the last year writing similar things in a book (paper anniversary you know) that i bought right around the time of our wedding. it's full of silly things, memories and things i love about him. i even included the notes included on flowers he sent to me while he was stationed in hawaii when we dated and the business card from when i was interviewd for his top secret clearance when we were just friends. he loved the surprises of photos and stubs from 10 years ago in it.
Terrific idea! I may have to borrow it. I think that is wonderful for all of those that you love. What wonderful little tidbits for your hubby to keep. I love the fact that you are building on it too.
Oh that is so so sweet! Great idea!
SO sweet!
For one of our first Valentine's I found a blank spiral bound book in red velvet and gave it to Charlie with the promise to fill it . I try to add poems, or collages every year, and now I have Jaxon color in it for father's day.
I better think of something to add this year...maybe a list of the reasons I love him!
Thanks for sharing this idea, I may just have to "steal" it this year. We don't have a lot of money and we aren't doing anything special, but this would be great for Rich and the boys!
that makes me all teary. What a sweet gesture. I really should do this for my hubby as he is such a hard working father and husband and he is my best friend.
thanks for sharing.
This is so perfect! I'm definitely doing this for Valentine's Day!
Great idea. Thanks Jacquie, we all need a shot in the arm in this way at times!
This is a fantastic idea -- has so much more meaning than an over-priced gift!! I'm going to "borrow" your idea for this year's Valentine's gift. Thank you!!
What a totally thoughful and meaningful gift. I may have to copy you.
what a sweet and thoughtful gift!
I'm totally stealing this idea. Gonna make one for my Hubbie and for the Munchkins!
What wonderful goodness here. Something to keep forever and so meaningful..."from the heart".
Pure sweetness :) Thanks for sharing Jacquie
Definitely one of the best ideas I have heard.
Jacquie - thank you for sharing such a wonderful idea! I was just thinking the other day of all the "little" things my husband does that add up to so much!
Cheers!
I love this idea, as I know I am guilty of not telling my husband how important he is to me :)
What a wonderful and meaningful idea! Thanks for sharing!
Wonderful! What a lucky hubby.
How wonderful Jacquie! It's good to be so in love, isn't it. I wish everyone could have it...
I love this idea! Thanks for sharing it.
Awwww, this is the sweetest idea. May have to use it myself for next week!
SWEET!! a box of valentines...what more could you want??
This is such a sweet, thoughtful idea! I agree with you, it's not the roses or diamonds that mean love, it's the 100's of little things that make up a marriage that are. You've obviously touched a chord with a lot of people with this one! Thanks for sharing it.
My husband loves things like this too...I did a similar project a few years ago for V-day and he still has it. Sometimes the simple, sentimental gifts are the most appreciated and loved!
that is so sweet - what a great idea
And this melted my heart!
what a sweet idea!
You've got it right, girl. Sure will be a sweet Valentines Day at your house. :)
wow...so sweet hearts!! Thanks for this brilliant idea, maybe I could give some for people I love.
Btw, I still busy to finish 2 other blocks for PI. So difficult to fine my "me time" these days. I want to make a sneak peak pics of them, maybe, because I think I was off to long at my blog :(
About your all fabrics at "Decision" post, all are awesome. I love the colors..
Love this most beautiful idea about valentine gift... It's very touching!!
Love love LOVE this idea!
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