Easy Valentine keepsakes

Leading up to V-Day, little touches to show your love go a long way in this month of love. No big costs here, just a few easy-to-find materials and real personal effort that will be really appreciated by your significant other!

This cork wine stopper place card holder makes a great keepsake, as well as a way to convey your true feelings.

You will need:Wine cork stopper

Faux flowers

Card

Pen

Sharp knife

Glue gun

Scissors

Procedure:Cut lengthwise along the cork on one side about 1/8-inch deep, just enough for the card to slip in and hold in.

Pierce a tiny, shallow hole at the center of the top of the cork for the flower.

Cut the corner of the name card on the upper left side to give space for the flower for when the card is inserted in the cork.Attach the flower at the center of the top of the cork with the glue gun.

Using the pen, write the name or love message you choose on the card and slip into the crevice on the card.

Tip: Have friends and family write their own messages and exchange them—they will make great keepsakes to take home! INQ

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