Be Mine: Making a Glowing, 3D Printed Engagement Ring
When I proposed to my wife-to-be, I took to my knee and I had a glowing, 3D printed ring in my hand.
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How-To: Kissing Lips and Conversation Hearts Coasters
Looking for a last-minute gift for your valentine? Our own Meg Allan Cole–along with her two adorable pups–will show you how to make super-quick kissing lips and conversation hearts coasters!
Binary Love Clock
I combined a strip of WS2812B addressable RGB LEDs with an Arduino, a real-time clock and a beautiful heart-shaped boutique paper box to make an ornament for my wonderful Valentine. It displays the time, in seconds, in binary, since we met… (of course, it’s slightly approximate — I forget the precise second we met, but I think I know to within about 30 minutes!)
Printable: Bicycle Valentine Card
Still looking for that perfect printable Valentine’s Day card? I’m loving this charming bicycle valentine from German illustrator and designer Tina Kraus!
DNA Double Helix Engagement Ring with Engraved Waveform Message!
My fiance is a biology geek, so I wanted to incorporate science into her engagement ring. I worked with the jeweler to make a ring that includes a DNA double helix and a waveform of a recorded message cast on the inside of the band. It took six different models and 3D prints to get everything nailed down, but it was worth it.
How-To: Stacked Ombre Heart Candles
Start your Valentine’s Day celebration in colorful handmade style with these super-cute DIY stacked ombre heart candles!
QR Code Treasure Hunt Marriage Proposal
I’m Guido from Buenos Aires, Argentina. I proposed to my wife almost 3 years ago on Easter, using a QR code treasure hunt to get her out of the house while I lit the candles and prepared. When she arrived back home, the QR code on the door played our favorite song.
