coe o A UniqueGift Giving Idea (NAPS)—As Valentine’s Day are more than just a trip to the chocolate store or florist. A simple love poem, a compilation of photos representing the years spent together and personalized gifts show ingenuity. This Valentine’s day, stay away from ordinary and think out of the proverbial “candy” box. Here are some ideas that are sure to delight any Valentine and will show how much youcare: Wine Labels Take ordinary bottles of Wine or Champagne and give them a kick with personalized labels. The labels can be printed with such things as your anniversary date the bottling year, the name of the vineyard as your favorite place or saying and, of course, you can be the proprietors of the vineyard. The best part is that once the wine is gone, the bottle will serve as a reminderof the day andwill reflect the history you have shared. Love Poems oe ““lg Cre: approaches, love birds all over the world struggle with the tiresome choice between chocolate or roses. Whyis it that people spend more money and less time on buying gifts that truly convey their love? There are many ways to express your love for your Valentine that = tions, borders and graphics to make them extra special. Print them out on photo paper and make them into a book by tying them with a red satin ribbon. Chocolate Lovers And if your Valentine is the type that loves receiving the tradi- tional chocolate box, give chocolate with a twist! Take a pre- packaged box of chocolates and personalize it! To start, personalize the box with your sweetheart’s photo and some special words. Inside the box is where the fun begins! Using an inkjet, print out your favorite photos and love say- ings on heavy stock paper, place these under each chocolate in the box. When each chocolate is eaten, a new verse or another photo that reminds you of the fun times you have shared is revealed. Another fun idea, is to make unveiling the surprises lead to anothergift. If you don’t already own a a love sonnet. Write down the color inkjet printer, consider the following tips when shopping. feel about your loved one—long or short, the sentiment will be sure featuring at least 200 x 200 dpi to 2400 x 200 dpi to produce There is nothing sweeter than words that truly express how you to delight. Unless you have the handwriting of a calligrapher, an inkjet is a great way to make the words look as good as they sound. You can even add romantic graphics such as flowers and angels. Print on heavy-stock paper and presentas a scroll or framed. Compilation of Photos Take pictures that represent the best times of your relationship and digitize them. Using thelatest technology, you can add cap- Look for a high-resolution printer photo-quality prints. An advanced paper handling system like Lexmark’s patented Accu-Feed system accommodates heavy-stock or spe- cialty paper. Finally, ease-of-use features, such as one-click driver installation, will guarantee setting up your new inkjet is stress-free. Lexmarkoffers a range of consumer inkjets from $50-$80. For more information on printing tips, visit Lexmark International at www.lexmark.com.
