Valentine’s Day is one of the sweetest reasons to have a party. Whether you’re planning a children’s party for the neighborhood kids or a romantic dinner for your sweetheart, a handmade invitation will delight your recipients & show off your crafty side. Choose one of the simple invitation ideas below & get started.

Candy Bar Invitation

Print out the details of your party on slick paper & attach to a full-size chocolate bar.

Conversation Hearts

Attach party details to the back of a box of conversation heart candies.

Box of Chocolates

Print party details on red card stock cut into a heart shape. Attach to the bottom of a heart-shaped box of chocolates.

Heart-shaped Balloon

Attach party details to a large, heart-shaped helium balloon.

Single Red Rose

Attach party details to a single red rose. Tie red curling ribbon around the stem.

Pillar Candle

Hand write party details onto a tiny paper heart. Attach to the bottom of a red or pink pillar candle. Ask the guests to bring the candle to light at the ‘candlelight dinner.’

Squeeze & a Kiss

Attach party details to a squeeze-it bottle of flavored water. Affix a chocolate kiss to the bottle.

Classic Woven Heart

Cut a large heart out of red or pink card stock. Attach printed party details in the center of the heart. Punch holes all around the border. Weave a long piece of pretty ribbon in & out of the holes. Tie a pretty bow at the bottom.

Remember that the invitation is the first glimpse of your party to come. Create a sense of excitement in your guests by delivering fabulous valentine invitations. Everyone will be anxious :? to see what sweet surprises you have in store for them!

Treva Bedinghaus is a freelance writer & webmaster of http://www.partiescometrue.com She is a busy mother of three young children for whom ahe enjoys throwing fabulous parties all year!