1. Say it with sparklers.
Writing "I Love You" with sparklers is pretty easy with long-exposure photography! Here's a tutorial on how to get the sparkliest picture for your boo.
2. Say it with wall art.
For a constant reminder of how much you care.
3. Say it by unraveling.
Take an empty spool of thread and wrap a sweet little message around the middle. Your valentine will have oodles of fun unraveling the note. If you're not crafty, you can purchase one here.
4. Say it in a ~mysterious~ way...
This secret decoder card is great for children or those who are young at heart. Buy it here.
5. Say it in the geekiest way possible.
The punnier the better.
6. Or the nerdiest way possible.
With an equation. For math nerds only!
7. Say it with map coordinates.
If you lovebirds are the kind of people that love adventure, plan a scavenger hunt date. Keep it a secret until the day of the date with "map coordinate bracelets." Give them instructions to go to the coordinates engraved and plan your special rendezvous.
8. Say it with a card trick.
This card booklet is really sweet for anniversaries, Valentine's Day, or really any time you want to turn your significant other into a crying ball of goo. In a good way, of course. Instructions on how to make your own here.
9. Say it with yarn.
Yarn art is really easy to make, and the outcome looks great! (Hey, we rhymed!)
10. Say it with music.
Make a mixtape... a REAL mixtape. Because playlists are so 2013.
11. Say it with a pop-up!
Not a pop-up window, but a DIY pop-up card! Detailed instructions here.
12. Say it with an animal!
Especially if you have to express your love long distance. Animals are great messengers.
13. Say it on a date!
A "date night jar" is a fun way to keep going on dates with your significant other (or best friend for life)! There's always a surprise in store. DIY instructions here.
14. Say it with an egg.
If you think your valentine is eggscellent, make them breakfast in bed!
15. Say it... inside an egg!
16. Say it with coffee.
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Tell them you "love them a latte" with some latte art. And if you're really serious, sneak them a special message on the bottom of their mug. You're welcome.
17. Say it with... a GIF!
What's more lovely than an infinite animated loop of "I Love Yous?" Nothing.
And always remember that in all relationships, there is no I in TEAM.
