Looking for a thoughtful Valentine gift for your sweetheart? This Reasons Why I Love You book is perfect!
Reasons Why I Love You Book
My husband and I don’t go all out for Valentine’s Day, but it’s still a holiday I love and so I try to make it special without expensive gifts and crowded dinner plans! This gift idea is perfectly sentimental and super easy to make – and we have TWO variations for you today. Take a look –
MY LATEST VIDEOSThe first idea is called “The ABC’s of What I Love About You” and it’s all about the characteristics of your sweetheart that you LOVE! Here is how to make it:
ABC’s of What I Love About You
SUPPLIES:
- printable ABC’s of What I Love About You Pack
- pen or marker
- circle hole punch
- metal clasp ring
- pictures + glue stick, optional
DIRECTIONS:
- Download and print the printables.
- Grab a pen and start writing down the fun characteristics you love for every letter of the alphabet.
- Optional – Look through alllllll your pictures and find some of your sweetheart that illustrate the qualities on your list. For example, the letter “E” in my book was “Encouraging.” I found a cute picture of my husband coaching my son at a baseball game. Glue the pictures to the book, either on the front or back, as space permits.
- Punch a hole into the top left corner of each card, then stack them up in ABC order.
- Slip your metal ring through the stack of cards and secure it so you have a little flip book!
…and that’s it!
The second idea is called “The ABC’s of Us” and it’s all about fun memories the two of you have had together. Here is how to make it:
The ABC’S of US
SUPPLIES:
- The ABC’s Of Us Printables
- pen or marker
- circle hole punch
- metal clasp ring
- pictures + glue stick, optional
DIRECTIONS:
- Download and print the printables.
- Grab a pen and start thinking of fun memories! For each letter of the alphabet included in the printable, you get to write a fun memory. For example, for the letter “F”, I decided to write about our “First House.” I had a lot of fun remembering and trying to come up with an idea for each letter.
- Optional – Find some pictures that illustrate the memories on your list. (A picture of your first house would be so cute!)
- Punch a hole into the top left corner of each card, then stack them up in ABC order.
- Slip your metal ring through the stack of cards and secure it so you have a little flip book!
…and that’s it!
This Reasons Why I Love You Book is even cheaper than a card I would have bought off the shelf at the grocery store, and its personalized so its way better!
I am excited to give my husband these fun love notes! I think these notes and his favorite candy will do the trick this Valentine’s Day!
Here are a few more ideas we think you’ll love –
15 Thoughtful Valentines Gift Ideas – A Valentine Gift Guide
LOVE THIS IDEA!! Thanks for the idea and the great tip on price!!
Thanks for the compliment Amy, I am glad you like it!
I *adore* this idea!!! Thank you so much for sharing – I am so stealing this idea, and for once am going to be prepared with a great, creative gift for my husband. Thanks again! 🙂
Thanks Jenny! I just went to your site- it is fantastic!!!
Thanks for visiting!
Love this idea, and I love what you’ve shared of your book! What a touching gift. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks so much for your kind comment!
I LOVE this idea. You are so clever. I just might have to borrow this one :)! Wish I were going to be seeing you this weekend :)! Have a great time!
Love the idea! I’m pinning it. Several ladies at the office are looking for inexpensive ideas for their hubby’s Vday gifts.
I absolutely love that … might try to make one for my husband for Valentine’s Day! Thanks for sharing.
I love this idea!! Thanks for the inspiration! I’m featuring you on my blog. 🙂
LOVE this idea…think I will file it away for next year – so I can spend the ‘year’ capturing the perfect pictures! I’d love to see your list of ABC’s, if you don’t mind sharing…I need more inspiration (sad huh?)!! Great idea, love it, thanks again.
Thanks for stopping by Fawn- I am glad we’re friends! 🙂
This is wonderful idea! My husband always goes above and beyond for Valentine’s Day and it’s always hard for me to find something special for him. This will be right down his alley. He’s a photographer…so what better gift than a photo book! lol.
This is the PERFECT gift for a photographer! Thanks for stopping by!
I love this idea too- thanks so much for sharing! What size is that cute little brown envelope you show with it and where did you get it?
Hi Megan –
Hobby Lobby and local paper stores have a ton of cute little envelopes! The printables are 2.5 x 5″, and you can probably find them on Amazon too!
Hope that helps! 🙂
xoxox,
Stephanie
Is there a similar concept for sending to adult children? We have a 24 year-old who resides out of state. She is our only child, and we would love to send her something as fun as this.
This can be for any ages! The one shown is what I gave to my husband, and he is 39! 🙂
But what appropriate topics?
You can come up with your own! For A, it could be memories of your trip to Alaska, or how she ALWAYS laughs at her dad’s jokes. You can be as creative as possible.
Fantastic! We can’t wait to get started!