Handmade Gift Ideas

For Valentine's Day, Martha is putting a fun spin on the classic gift. To follow her sweet recipe, start with the chicest of handmade boxes (behold that beautiful paper bow!), fill each one with personalized presents you know the recipient will adore, and send the love.

Patchwork heart-shaped kitchen helpers have homespun appeal. The pot holders are pieced together from quilting fabric and trimmed with bias tape; pockets keep the hands protected from hot pots and pans.

Finding the perfect gift for the woman who has it all is easier said than done. From elegant earrings to indulgent spa treatments, one of our favorite ideas is bound to become her most treasured present of the season.

Play secret admirer with our handmade Valentine's Day cards. Use templates and clip-art for pop-up hearts, punny sayings, and romantic illustrations. 

Encourage kids to show sweet sentiments with tokens of affection that go beyond the store-bought card. Most of the projects require only a bit of cutting and a little gluing; all can be decorated to their heart's desire.

Thinking of gifting a bibliophile a coveted new book? Make the gesture even more special by pairing it with one of these personalized crafts, including bookmarks, covers, and a tote to carry it all in.