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DIY Valentine's Gifts

Customizable Love Letter Panties, Heart Soap, LED Cards

— February 11, 2009 — Fashion
Lovers of DIY and Valentine’s Day shoppers who can never find a gift with the right sentiment should be pleased to know that the perfect gift is at the touch of your fingertips. A little elbow grease might be involved. 

First up, the Love Letter Panty by Bestowboutique is 100% cotton with satin ribbon closures and can be personalized by using the enclosed fabric pen to scribble your own sentiment. The question is, do you keep it simple & sweet or raunch it up a bit?

Want something a little less conventional? Try the beating soapy love heart by Instructables- a mix of LED, glycerin, fragrance oil and hot glue. Go ahead, give her your heart this year.

Embrace your inner nerd and make a LED Heart Valentine’s Day card that twinkles. For those of you still using your nerd-training wheels, don’t worry - Nerdkits offers the materials (as well as instructions).

The great thing about a DIY gift is that little mistakes add quirk and character. Don’t worry about creating the perfect gift, just do the best you can!
Trend Themes
1. Customizable Gifts - Opportunities exist to create additional personalized items for consumers to gift to loved ones.
2. Handmade Items - Brands can capitalize on the growing trend of handmade or DIY items by offering kits or materials for consumers to make their own gifts.
3. Creative Gift Wrapping - Businesses can offer creative and unique ways to wrap gifts, providing a value-add service to consumers.
Industry Implications
1. Retail - Retailers can offer personalized gift items and kits, expanding their product offerings.
2. Craft Supplies - Suppliers of crafting materials can create kits specifically for Valentine's Day, partnering with DIY bloggers and brands to market their products.
3. Shipping and Logistics - Logistics companies can capitalize on the growing demand for DIY gifts by offering easy and affordable shipping options for handmade items.
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