This project is easy enough to do with kids or for a couple to do together to celebrate the holiday. To make your love letters, start by applying the wood stain on the wood block and allow it to dry completely. Then, paint a thin layer of white paint. While the block is drying, if needed, you can paint the wood hearts pink or red. Once the white paint is completely dry, use the sandpaper to sand away small portions of the paint to give the wood a weathered look.

Next, use a ruler to draw a line from the top corners to the center of the block to look like the top fold of an envelope. Then, glue one of the colored hearts where the two lines meet. Now, you can add clear vinyl stickers with a name and a message, such as “ps. I love you.” to the wood blocks. These clear vinyls can be made on a Cricut machine. However, if you don’t have a Cricut, you can use printable vinyl sticker paper, for example, one that has 20 sheets for $10 on Amazon. These can be used with a standard home printer. You can also use pre-printed Valentine’s stickers or pre-printed letters to create your own message. Place your letters as is, as decor around the house, or turn them into customized gifts to show your love for someone.