It’s not always easy to head out for a romantic dinner with your beloved. Life, family, time and finances can easily get in the way. And on Valentine’s Day this is no exception. But that’s not to say that you don’t want to make the effort to do something extra special for V-Day. Romance is important in a relationship, especially after years of companionship and that initial chemical attraction has worn off.

So if a romantic candle-lit dinner in a cute, cosy café this Valentine’s Day is off the cards, then it’s time you bring the cosiness and the candle-light to you.

Here’s a simple and affordable way to add some ambience for your home-made Valentine’s dinner.

You’ll need: small glass jars (baby food jars are perfect) or you can even use plain drinking glasses, tea lights, tissue paper (pinks and reds are great), clag glue and a paint brush

1. Fold the tissue paper over itself to create several layers. Cut out a handful of love hearts in a range of sizes and shapes.
2. Mix glue and water together to create a thin, milky consistency. Paint the mixture onto the surface of the glass jars.
3. Carefully arrange the paper hearts around the outside of the jars. Be as creative as you like.
4. Paint a final layer of the glue mixture over the top of the love hearts. Be mindful not to tear the fragile tissue paper as you brush. Allow the paper and glue to dry.
5. Add some tea lights to the bottom of the glasses ready for some mood lighting.

For a more daintie look, you'll need: small glass jars (baby food jars are perfect) or you can even use plain drinking glasses, tea light, paper doilies, twine and hand cut paper hearts.

1.Fold the paper over itself to create several layers. Cut out a handful of love hearts

2. Mix glue and water together to create a thin, milky consistency. Paint the mixture onto the surface of the glass jars. You can also use double sided clear tape. 

3. Place the paper doilie around the jar and press down firmly.

4. Glue or tape the heart on the doilie. 

5. Tie the twine around the jar with and tie a bow in the centre of the herta shape.