The first time I had thischocolate lava cake, I devoured it in about 5 seconds. Then died. The boyfriend made it for me last Valentine's Day and I was instantly transported to a place of pure, chocolate bliss. It's rich, insanely delectable and literally melts in your mouth. And surprisingly, it's actually quite simple and quick to whip up. Top it with some fresh fruit and you have an elegant little dessert that is sure to win anyone over. I can't think of a better way to end a romantic meal than with this.
I made these little origami stars for the boyfriend for our
anniversary recently. I’m not a crafter so the process was a bit time-consuming, but
once I got the hang of it, it was actually relatively simple and quite fun to
do (after multiple redo’s and constant swearing). With Valentine's Day soon approaching, this is an adorable,
inexpensive homemade gift you can make for that special someone. To make it even more sweet, I
wrote a little something on the inside of each star -- every time he opens one, he's reminded of something that makes him truly amazing.
You'll Need:
- Paper (computer paper or scrapbooking paper) - Ruler - Scissors - Glass jar - Ribbon
Instructions:
1.Take a strip of paper, 11 inches x 0.5 inches, and make a knot near the top end of thestrip 2. Flatten the knot slightly 3. Flip it over and tuck the loose end into the back of the knot 4. Flip it over again and take the strip and wrap it over one side 5. Flip over and wrap the other side. Continue flipping and wrapping alternative sides until you're left with the end piece 6. Tuck the end piece into the back 7. Using your thumbs and forefingers, take four of the five edges (with one of the points at the top) and carefully push inwards so that the star inflates 8. Rotate and push the edges again.Pinch the points to ensure it stays intact 9. Fill a glass jar with as many stars as you'd like. Decorate with a pretty ribbon and tag
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