Personalized Gifts from the Heart

If you are running into a dilemma finding that perfect gift for your Valentine here are some fun ideas. Whether you are on a budget, or your Valentine already has everything, these are some great ideas for gifts with a personal touch. Our friends Tracy Rivers & Aric Phippin of Angelfish Studios showed off these and many other ideas on Monday’s show.

Idea #1: Painted Furniture with Monogram Detail

You can personalize and update your furniture with new paint. (This was used on the table.)

All you need:

• Sand
• Spray paint

You will sand edges ONLY. Add the detail and/or monogram. Stain & seal and wait for it to dry.

Idea #2: Add Flare to Accessory Pieces

Use accessories that add that personal or sentimental touch.

Options:

• Stick on rhinestones
• Glue on accents
• Frost glass accessories (This was used on the glass vase.)
• Rub on or iron on transfers (This was used on the “A Kiss Goodnight” pillowcase.)

Idea #3: Monogram cork board with candy

• Paint the monogram on the board. 
• Add candy and post fun items on board. 
• This makes a fun treat for the kids or a fun treat for the office.

Idea #4: Easy room redo

Make sure you check with someone who knows the person very well about the colors before you jump in.

How to:

• Choose a room color
• Paint flat color on walls
• Tape off lines (divide wall height by 5 to get width of stripes)
• Roll with clear glossy sealer
• Surprise your Valentine!

For more of Tracey & Aric’s creations go to:

www.angelfishstudios.net