A $180 Vintage Valentine's Card and 9 other Unforgettable Romantic Gifts
Posted by Jan 26, 2020
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![pop-up Paris cut-out card](https://s3.amazonaws.com/craftfoxes-assets/articles/images/000/003/135/blog.jpg?1579993618)
Choosing a Valentine’s gift can be fraught with peril. Giving an overwhelming token of affection is desperate and awkward. (Apparently someone buys those 200-piece heart-shaped candy boxes.) But a skimpy present is probably worse. (That “Coupon for a free hug” only works so many times.)
Because we also like to shop on Etsy, here’s a roundup of cool handmade and vintage gifts we found on the handmade marketplace. Not all of these are DIY, but they're all very memorable.
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Need to commemorate your timeless romance with something that lasts longer than a selfie click? Reclaimed wood shows your love will stand the test of time. It’s beautiful, sturdy and a lot more stylish than the frame you’ll pick up at the pharmacy at midnight. Designs, layouts and prices range from $20 to $70 dollars.
![gold-covered strawberries](https://s3.amazonaws.com/craftfoxes-assets/image_blocks/images/000/008/023/center.jpg?1580014938)
For those who appreciate a glitzy gift there are gold-covered strawberries with a metallic sheen. Is it a bit too much? Probably, but it’s still guaranteed to get an eye-popping reaction. Plus, if anyone rolls their eyes at gold-covered strawberries, you just laugh about it, eat the treats and forget 'em.
![Moissanite Engagement Ring Etsy](https://s3.amazonaws.com/craftfoxes-assets/image_blocks/images/000/008/024/center.jpg?1580015597)
If you're ready to make that life-changing big romantic statement then consider an engagement ring that's stylish but won't set you back several paychecks. Moissanite to the rescue.
![hand-painted denim jacket for sale](https://s3.amazonaws.com/craftfoxes-assets/image_blocks/images/000/008/025/center.jpg?1580016044)
For those who scoff at romantic gestures, but still secretly love them there are hand-painted denim jackets. A bit cheesy, but still plenty fun. Works great for fun weddings, bridal parties at Applebees and couples who take coupledom more seriously than they let on.
![1920s Valentine Card](https://s3.amazonaws.com/craftfoxes-assets/image_blocks/images/000/008/026/center.jpg?1580016453)
Sure, it may just look like just another quaint Valentine’s card, but when you tell the recipient that you spent $180 on it, he or she or they will either be incredibly impressed or think you’re nuts. Guaranteed to make an impression.
![3-D Paris Pop-up Card](https://s3.amazonaws.com/craftfoxes-assets/image_blocks/images/000/008/027/center.jpg?1580016987)
For couples who are always dreaming of a romantic getaway in the city of lights, a 3-D pop-up Paris card has plenty of charm that can serve as a decoration long after the big day. Plus, at $18, it might seem pricey for a card, but it’s a lot cheaper than a $180 vintage card.
![personalized handwriting bracelet](https://s3.amazonaws.com/craftfoxes-assets/image_blocks/images/000/008/028/center.jpg?1580017797)
If you have a special piece of writing from your significant other that you want to memorialize in gold or silver, you can do so with this handwriting bracelet. This bracelet could also make a great mother’s day gift.
![chunky turquoise necklace](https://s3.amazonaws.com/craftfoxes-assets/image_blocks/images/000/008/029/center.jpg?1580018307)
Not every guy or gal can rock a chunky turquoise necklace. But if you’re dating someone who can (and would), this is a pretty sweet choice.
![Massage Wax Candle](https://s3.amazonaws.com/craftfoxes-assets/image_blocks/images/000/008/030/center.jpg?1580018465)
Suggesting a sensual massage with hot wax can be awkward. The Massage Wax Candle allows you to broach the topic with the suggestion to “just use it as a candle” if the massage idea goes over with a thud.
![chocolate personalized letter](https://s3.amazonaws.com/craftfoxes-assets/image_blocks/images/000/008/031/center.jpg?1580018636)
A few romantic words are nice, but a romantic message in chocolate will always be appreciated.
Keeping it real: The gift choices in this article were chosen by the editorial team. The also include affiliate links.
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