Flowers, candles and glitzy items can definitely set the mood for Valentine's Day. For personalized gifts or decorations, local craft stores can provide a few ideas. The crafty mind can also come up with customized designs, such as using tea lights, organza cloth and rose petals to create romantic backdrops. Or fill glassware with candy hearts, flowers or red and pink embellishments.

Valentine's Craft Demos

At Ben Franklin stores

Pearl City, 455-1909
» Beaded Heart Charm: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday and 10 a.m. to noon Thursday
» Candy Kisses Rose: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. next Friday
» Valentine Card Making: 1:30 to 3 p.m. Monday
» Crystal Heart Bracelet: 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday

Mapunapuna, 833-3800
» Cupcake Decorating: 11 to 11:30 a.m. Sunday and noon to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday
» Mini Pails: noon to 12:30 p.m. Monday

Market City, 735-4211
» Cupcake Decorating: 11 to 11:30 a.m. Sunday and noon to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday
» Glass Block and Lights: noon to 12:30 p.m. next Friday

Enchanted Lakes, 261-4621
» Cupcake Decorating: 11 to 11:30 a.m. Sunday and noon to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday
» Glass Block and Lights: Noon to 12:30 p.m. next Friday

Special class for creative guys

Boyfriends and husbands are invited to BEAD IT! stores from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday for “;Guys Night Out,”; to create a handmade gift for their sweethearts for Valentine's Day.

The three Oahu locations will make available a collection of bracelets, necklaces and earrings that can be assembled in the store. No experience is necessary.

The stores are at in Kaimuki (1152 Koko Head Ave., 734-1182), Kailua (629 Kailua Road, 263-1182) and Kapolei (in the MarketPlace at Kapolei, 674-1192). No reservations required.