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Valentine's Day is full of cards, heart-shaped candy boxes, cheaply made stuffed animals, cut flowers and any number of heart-shaped plastic items. Instead of contributing to the landfill why not come up with some DIY projects for this year?

The Long Thread blog will be posting a Handmade Valentine's Day project each Monday until Valentine's Day to inspire you. The first is a stuffed heart with arms, perfect for a little one or a sentimental sweetie.

I got a great idea a few days ago. Women always appreciate a well-planned date and guys sometimes aren't good at planning or are just too darn busy to think about it too much. Ladies, plan 12 dates, one for each month, list all important information like what to bring, phone numbers of a place that needs to be called and even approximate cost if needed. Give them to your sweetie. You can have well planned dates all year and enjoy the time together instead of being grouchy the he didn't plan something for you.

What are some successful homemade presents you have given for Valentine's Day? Let's get ready - it's just over a month away!