Five Ways to Say, “I Love You”

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Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States of America (Free-Press-Release.com) January 10, 2012 -- January 10, 2012- - Exchanging gifts with loved ones is a heart-warming moment. Choosing the perfect gift and watching the expressions on their faces is one of life’s great pleasures. This is especially true on Valentine’s Day, when the gift you give expresses the love you feel for that person. Along with the joy, comes the additional pressure to find the perfect gift to convey your love.

So, the struggle to find that perfect gift, can replace those heartwarming feelings with frustration.

One way to express your affection AND alleviate your frustration is to keep your gift-giving simple and personal. With most people still struggling to pay off holiday bills, individuals are seeking ways to show their love, but stay within a budget.

A hand-made gift is the ideal way to do this. Your loved ones will appreciate it more than a commercially purchased gift; and, they are more likely to keep these gifts because of their sentimental value. Last year, a survey conducted by a major craft store revealed that, “85% of respondents think handmade gifts are more sentimental than store-bought.”

Whether the gift is meant to be romantic or a heartfelt gift for anyone you love, everyone appreciates a sign of affection. A grandparent would love to receive a hand-made frame with a photo or scrapbook page inside. And a teacher would cherish a memory box to hold photos and mementos from this school year.

Monica Weaver is a New Mexico-based craftsperson in the Ranchos de Taos area who works with residents, one-on-one, in groups and online to help them craft ideal gifts for their loved ones.

Five fantastic hand-made gifts Monica recommends for Valentine’s Day are:

1. cards
2. scrapbooks/scrapbook pages
3. journals
4. picture frames
5. memory boxes

To view some creative gifts for your family and friends, visit Monica’s website, http://www.addalittledazzle.com.

Monica is also available for media interviews to discuss the trend of handmade Valentine’s Day gifts. Please use the contact information provided.

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