Valentine's Day is not just a holiday for couples; it is a day to show everyone you love your appreciation. Why not express your admiration and love by creating personalized gifts and treats?

Whether a delicious breakfast-in-bed or embellished Valentines, your loved ones will treasure your handmade gifts and thoughtfulness.

It's all in the presentation. Make assorted fruit, crispy toast and fresh-squeezed orange juice a special breakfast treat by serving them with fancy china, silverware and a brightly-colored, homemade centerpiece.With just a little fabric, ribbon and the right glue, a plain glass cylinder can be transformed into a colorful vase for the breakfast tray. Use it to display a Valentine bouquet or to hold cookies and treats.You'll need:Perfect Gluecylindrical glass or metal vasefabric (2 colors or prints)ribbon rotary cutter or scissorscutting matrulerironclothespinFor the bottom layer (closest to the vase), cut a piece of fabric large enough to wrap around the vase with a ¼-inch allowance on all four sides.Fold edge of fabric over ¼-inch on top and bottom edges and iron.Cut another piece of fabric narrower than the first, with the same ¼-inch allowance. Fold over and iron edges as before.Apply a thin line of glue to top and bottom edges of narrower piece of fabric; glue to bottom inside layer of fabric. Layer ribbon over fabric and glue.Once dry (approximately 1 hour), wrap layered fabric band around vase.Apply a thin line of glue to one end and glue to vase. Glue one end over the other; secure with a clothespin at the top edge while drying.

Create homemade Valentines with a personal touch by gluing embellishments such as buttons, velvet ribbon and rhinestone clips to heart-shaped cardstock.Write a personalized note and leave them in unexpected places, like your children's backpacks and your co-worker's desk or briefcase.These unique Valentine surprises are easy to make and are versatile enough to be used for greeting cards, gift tags and place holders on a Valentine's Day dinner table.For other craft ideas, visit www.perfectglue.com for more information.By ARA Content