Need ways to save money this Valentine's Day without looking cheap?  Taking time to make a special gift yourself takes more effort and thought than picking up something at the store and can save money att he same time.  Here are some instructions and recipes to help you get started.

Here's a link to a fabulous cooking blog and a post for a homemade sugar cookie pop bouquet.

http://www.ourbestbites.com/2009/02/tutorial-valentine-sugar-cookie-pops.html

Here's a tutorial for a handstitched love letter:

http://lucykatecrafts.blogspot.com/2009/02/love-letter-for-valentine-tutorial-and.html

Here's a fun tutorial for a Valentine Book:

http://aliedwards.typepad.com/_a_/2008/01/post.html

Here's a great gift for a daughter or friend!  http://sew-fantastic.blogspot.com/2010/01/tutorial-valentine-padded-zipper.html