Favors for V-Day?

16 years ago

I hope this is the right forum to post something like this!

I hosted a small dinner party last Valentine's Day (sauerbraten and the works!) and had a lot of fun. I made V-Day favors for the guests: paper swedish hearts in pink and green and then glued together to become seed packets. I put different seeds in each, with info and growing instructions, and then piled them all into a compote as a center piece. Everyone loved getting those seed packets!

So... I'm going to host another V-Day dinner party. It will be a different set of guests, but they're not the type to like getting seeds.

Anyone have suggestions on a "Valentine Day" theme party favor I could make to give the guests? I'm a basket weaver, and at my last dinner party I gave small handwoven baskets to the ladies. They loved it, but I felt bad that I didn't have something for the guys.

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Comments (5)

luckygal
16 years ago
You are a very thoughtful hostess and I like the gifts you've already given.

Could you weave a basket for the guys for their cars? I've seen closed (or stoppered) baskets made with something scented inside for cars. Maybe use sandalwood or pine for a masculine scent.
luvstocraft
16 years ago
How about small picture frames with their names inside. They could take them home and actually put a picture in them. Small baskets or pretty boxes full of wrapped chocolates. Heart shaped Valentine suckers stuck into styrofoam covered in shredded paper. I even remember when everyone was making the roses using two candy kisses wrapped in red plastic wrap and taped onto a long stem. Also, there are the small mylar balloons on a stick--might be cute stuck in small flower pots at each seat. It's very thoughtful of you to plan something special for your guests.

Luvs
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party_music50
Original Author
16 years ago
Thank you both for your answers. Luvs, chocolate candy of some sort is the answer! I wouldn't think of it because I don't have a sweet tooth -- but the people I'm inviting sure do! lol!

I just looked back and it was yachter's GD that did little wrapped packages... that's what I'll do. I love it!

Thanks again!
party_music50
Original Author
16 years ago
BTW: the other thought I came up with on my own last night was to make a batch of 'red' jam... strawberry is out-of-season, so I was thinking maybe red hot pepper jelly... and give each guest a jar. The color would be good for V-Day and they'd like that too because I don't think any of them "cook". Just thought I'd mention it. :)
lynninnewmexico
16 years ago
Along the "Chocolate" idea, how about chocolate kiss candy? Kisses of all kinds seem to be especially appropriate for Valentine's Day, don't you think? :~)
BTW welcome to our forum!
Lynn