How to Find Romantic Arts and Crafts to Do Together

Make a romantic coupon book.

Prepare handmade or printed coupons with ideas such as activities to do with your partner, cute or sexy gestures, or fun dates. You and your partner can use templates that are available online or simply make them on your own. Brainstorm ideas together and write them down on the coupons. Some coupon ideas include ”Breakfast in Bed,” “Horror Movie Night”, “Hike and Watch the Sunrise”, “Dinner Made by Us at Home”, or “Massage for David.” Make sure to include an expiration date such as “Tonight” or “This Weekend.” After you prepare the coupon book, pick a single coupon each day or every few days, and perform it with or for your partner. Have them do the same.

Prepare a love scrapbook.

Combining favorite pictures and special memories in a handmade scrapbook can be very romantic. Buy a scrapbook and sit down with your partner to choose your best pictures and memories to include in it. Decorate the cover with your names and your favorite photo as a couple. Fill the rest of the scrapbook with photos, drawings, memories and sweet notes. Add glitter, stickers and decorations to embellish it further.

Make a note jar for each other.

A simple mason jar can turn into a wonderful keepsake if you fill it with sweet little notes of your affection. Buy two clear Mason jars, one for you and one for your partner, and colorful craft paper. Cut out rectangles to write on them. Use colorful pens and markers to decorate your messages of love for each other. You can use Post-it notes to make it easier. Have a theme for the jar. It can be “50 reasons why I love you,” “365 notes to brighten your day” for them to pick one note every day, “100 beautiful memories with you” or “Fun date ideas.” You can also cut out a circular note paper and stick it inside the cap of the jar to add an introductory note for your sweetheart. Wait until both of you are done, and exchange jars.

Make candles at home.

Making candles might sound tricky, but if you’re willing to buy the right ingredients, it can become a fun activity to share with your partner. Simply melt the wax in a double boiler and add fragrances or dyes of your preference. Put a wick in a glass or jar, holding it in the center, and fill the container with hot wax. Let the wax sit for 4 to 6 hours, and trim the wick down as needed. You can also use the candles you made for a romantic night later.

Tie dye your old white t-shirts.

Bring out your old white t-shirts with your partner, and transform them with tie dye! The easiest way is to buy a tie dye kit at a local craft store, and use different tying techniques to create different patterns. Perhaps the simplest is to tie the shirt into a knot and use a few rubber bands to hold it. Follow the instructions on the kit, mixing the dye with hot water in a bucket and soaking the fabric in it, typically for 4 to 10 minutes. Remove and rinse the fabric. You can also repeat this process for multiple colors, starting with the lightest color.

Decorate cookies or cupcakes.

Baking together is always a fun date, but creating intricately decorated goodies can take this to a whole new artistic level. It’s time to go shopping for food-color sprays, edible glitter, decorating sugar, and many more fun toppings, and start decorating.

Go to a painting or pottery workshop.

Learning a specific type of art together can bring you and your partner closer while helping you both gain a new skill. Buy two tickets for a painting or pottery workshop, and surprise your partner. Some of these classes take place at bars or restaurants, which could make it even more fun, whereas others involve traveling and could make a great vacation!

Write love letters to each other.

Sweet text messages or emails can be cute, but a heartfelt love letter will be kept, re-read, and cherished for years to come. Start a tradition of writing love letters to each other. When it’s your turn, set aside a time alone, contemplate on how you feel about your partner, and start writing your love letter. Send each other romantic poems that you have either written or taken from a famous poet. Set up a secret location for letter delivery—just like in the book Little Women—such as a box sitting in the living room display or one of the drawers in the bedroom. The secretive “mailbox” will add a clandestine and intimate element. Consider adding romantic treats with your letter such as a rose or a piece of decadent chocolate.

Keep a map of your travels together.

Some of the best memories as a couple are often made while traveling together. Buy or print out a world map and pin every place you’ve been with your partner. You can also add photos of you two from each place, or little notes referencing specific memories. Try sticking the map onto a corkboard and make it easier to pin down your destinations. You can also set goal destinations and pin them with a different color. Once you travel there, you’ll have accomplished your goal and you can change the pin.

Arrange a romantic treasure hunt with your lover.

Leave little clues for your partner that will ultimately take them to a prize and culminate in an evening together. Provide clues before your partner arrives at the house. Clues could even begin while they are at work (for example, an email could tell them to walk to the car and find the first clue). Include fun inside jokes or stories as clues (such as referencing your favorite movie as a couple or the place where you had your first date). Sweeten the treasure hunt with a piece of candy, a bottle of wine or a rose along with each clue, and have a prize at the end with you waiting there. Set the tone for romance throughout the house by turning on soft music and dimming the lights. Light tea candles to line the walkway as your lover arrives and sprinkle rose petals throughout the house. Keep the activity short but sweet. Don’t take them on a lengthy, wild goose chase.