Top 5 homemade Valentine’s Day gifts

My friend wanted to brighten her shop so I decided to make some decorative hearts for her to hang up. I cut out three templates from glitter paper and glued each edge together to make 3D decorations. They were so easy to make.Attiya Qureshi, Gillingham, Kent

I planned a special Valentine's picnic, but needed something to put the food in. I decorated some paper sandwich bags by sticking on some bright buttons and romantic embellishments with glue. They look so cheerful and are ideal for Valentine's day. Tina Williams, Ebbw Vale, Gwent

My boyfriend Gareth was 36 on Valentine's Day, and I wanted to do something personal without spending too much money. I bought some acrylic paints and painted an old piece of wood with a romantic picture and some lyrics from 'our song'. He loved it! Karen Hobson, Heeley, Sheffield

My favourite canvas shoes developed a hole and I couldn't wear them any more. To give them a new lease of life I attached fabric hearts to the top with fabric glue to cover the hole. I think they look brilliant. Sarah Crawford, Lily Terrace, Telford, Shrops

I wanted to make my husband Phil a Valentine's advent-style calendar. I cut out some red heart shapes and glued them on to some black card, then I wrote a special Valentine's message for every day up until 14 February. It was a unique idea which was much more fun than receiving a shop-bought card.Sally Stone, Dudley, W Mids