Today I’m partnering withGreetings Islandto share14 virtual gift ideas for Valentine’s Day, to help you spread a little love amongst friends, family members, and romantic partners you may not be able to see in person this year. Did you know that Valentine’s Day greetings date back to the Middle Ages? Luckily we no longer need to put feather quill to parchment! We can now show our loved ones how much we care with a few clicks of a button – or maybe a bit more clickety clacketing (what we call typing in this house), if you decide to try some of my more creative virtual gift ideas…
SEND A DIGITAL CARD
The first virtual gift idea: useGreetings Islandto send the perfect, personalized card to accompany any of the virtual gift ideas below. Greetings Island has a beautiful selection of cards and invitations for any occasion, but theirValentine’s Day card selectionboasts a variety of especially sweet and unique designs. You can choose to print your cards, like I did, or send them via email or text message with a personalized message. And I don’t just mean the inscription inside – you can change the font/color/message on the front of the cards as well. You can even customize the inside of any cards – and the front of many designs – with a photo, to make your Valentine’s Day card truly one of a kind and personal.(Rainbow HeartsCard Design).
With the perfect card chosen, check out the rest of my ideas for virtual gifts you can send this Valentine’s Day. I tried to brainstorm ideas that fostered closeness and intimacy in different ways. It’s been a difficult few years for us all, so this list of virtual gift ideas was developed with the spirit of growth and connection in mind.
TAKE A LIVE, ONLINE CLASS TOGETHER
Sign up a loved one to take a live, online class with you and learn a new skill – from baking to photography – together! I have known about online classes for years, but only recently discovered you can take a LIVE online class. What a fun way to be together in spirit, even if you can’t be together in person.(Paper and LoveCard Design).
PUT TOGETHER A GUIDE FOR A NEW HOBBY OR SKILL
If you have a loved one that has wanted to try a new hobby or learn something new, but hasn’t found the time or motivation (that’s me!), show them you’re invested too and log some research hours to put together a handy guide to make it easier. Research the hobby, for example, and put together a list of the best books, websites, or blogs, plus supplies needed (with links for easy purchasing). Basically summarize the main points to get started – and curate all of the resources required – to give them the push and inspiration they need. This could be anything from starting a business to learning how to make jewelry. Bonus points if you combine with the gift above and sign both of you up for an online class!(Chocolate StrawberryCard Design).
MAKE AN ONLINE MUSIC PLAYLIST
Do you remember making homemade mixed CDs or –am I dating myself here?–mixed tapes? With today’s online streaming music platforms, it’s even easier to put together a curated list of the perfect songs. Hubby and I both love making playlists and sending individual songs to each other. I haven’t necessarily made him a romantic playlist, but I have made a playlist for when we hang out together, with a carefully curated mix of songs we both like. Sometimes when I share Instagram stories of us working on projects, you can hear his playlists in the background and I have gotten SO many requests to send the links – so Iknowfolks love a good curated list of music.(Tweet TrystCard Design).
DESIGN A CUSTOM TEA BLEND
Did you know that you can create a custom tea blend for a loved one? There are many online tea shops that will help you create a custom blend and then mail your creation to a loved one with steeping instructions. Schedule a time to virtually enjoy a cuppa together and get caught up on all the gossip.(So MatchaCard Design).
CREATE ONE OF A KIND DIGITAL ART
From simply editing the perfect photo or photo collage, to creating cute graphic art with any of the amazing, free online software that abounds, unleash your creativity and create some one of a kind art online. Then you can either use an online printing service to mail a printed copy, or send the piece virtually so your recipient can use it as a computer background, phone lock screen or maybe even displayed on a TV!(DonutCard Design).
PUT TOGETHER A “WHAT I LOVE ABOUT YOU” LIST
Use a free graphic design platform to make a beautiful and thoughtful, “What I Love About You” list to send to a loved one. Handwritten ones are sweet, but if you don’t have time for snail mail, create a digital version your recipient can print and frame, or just save it for when they need it. We allthinkour loved ones know what makes them special, but the negative thoughts can creep in, plaguing even the most confident person with self doubt. Don’t be shy – let them know exactly what you love about them and what makes them so dear and special to you!(The Biggest FanCard Design).
When I moved out of my childhood home (and city), my paternal grandma showed me a recipe book she was working on for me, with all of her recipes. I don’t think she ever finished it. She passed away last year and when I went to her house, I searched all over but I couldn’t find the book. I think another family member might have taken it, not realizing it was intended for me. I think about it often, desperately wishing I had it. Designing a digital recipe book – whether it’s your best recipes, your recipient’s favorite meals, or a collection of recipes from the family – is a gift that will be cherished more than you may ever know.(Olive YouCard Design).
