(Video link HERE.) We’re not much for the Valentine’s frenzy of chocolate-buying and crowded dinners out, but DO like to give a Valentine or two. It can be as simple as an origami heart made by following the simple video above but done with a great big square of swell paper, like this

…OR any of our compendium of last minute Improvised Life Valentine cards and gift ideas…

here‘s a bunch

…and here

…here are some nice ones to email

Yann Arthus-Bertrand

…and here

and here are some examples of Maria Robledo‘s stealth valentines, left around the house….

maria robledo

and here (impromptu, done with clothes pins)

Maria Robledo

"Knock. Knock."

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