A Creative Valentine's Day

     But wait, fretting friend. We have all the solutions that you need here in this guide. So, just sit down. Relax. Pull up a chair and kick up your feet, paws, or tail, as we tell you all the best gifts to get for the writer or artist in your life.

     For the Writer:

     1) Neopian Times Writing Quill

     Every writer requires a regal instrument to write down their innermost thoughts this instant. Why not reward their skill with a patented thrill—the Neopian Times Writing Quill.

      With just one stroke of the inked feather shaft, nary a romantic could deny its charms. A poet’s song will be the result of this fair gift—words leaping from the page. Watch in wonder as this gift keeps on giving for years to come!

     2) Blue Hearts Notepad

     Declare your love with a notepad and your sweetie will never be sad. With a glistening cover that glimmers in daylight and sparkling hearts that are sure to delight, this notebook will bring the daydreaming poet a safe harbour to dock for the night.

     And what a placid shore it is! Few could name a more suitable notebook for sweet nothings, doodled hearts, and rhyming verse.

     3) Neopian Times White Weewoo Plushie

     For those lonely times when lovers must part, keep this Weewoo close to your heart. Nary will this petpet fly away, or lead your sweetie’s heart astray.

     A stalwart friend for the times when verse struggles to write itself or for when the gentlest nudge is given to encourage and inspire.

     4) Classic Wooden Radio Player

     Music brightens the soul and lights a fire—awakens the heart with the strum of a lyre.

      It paints worlds with just one harmonious tune and transports its listeners to faraway places. For a writer, what better gift is there than the sound of melodies pure? When quill hits parchment, where will these tunes carry your beloved? Will they write about the sea, the sky, the stars beyond Neopia? What will they see in the dancing sixteenth notes and steadfast fermata? And with how large a grin will they share their newest thoughts?

     5) Miniature All-purpose Writing Table

     From where will lovers pen their muses before, within time’s depths, it loses? For any writer needs a place, a spot for all their thoughts to base.

      Complete with quills, parchment and spectacles, this piece is necessary for any writer’s room. Small as it is, it fits in modest spaces, and makes your home the perfect place for grand adventures waiting to be written. Or pleasant word and flowery thought to live and breathe amongst its pages.

     6) Tray of Hot Cocoa

     In the winter months so cold, consider a gift that’s brave and bold. A chocolate drink to warm the heart of the one with whom you’ll never part. While writing a love novel sweet and fair, your sweetheart needs treats to show that you care.

     A cup of hot cocoa never fails to warm the soul on a blustery day. It acts like a warm, gentle hug when your special someone needs comfort. And a sip of dark chocolate with mini marshmallows is sure to bring a smile to many a writer’s face.

     If you are struggling with gift ideas for your artistic Neopian friend (or perhaps something more than friends?) and you want to give them something better than a card, consider the following:

     1) Chia Paint By Number

     The aspiring artist might enjoy the simplicity of a Paint By Number! This is a great gift for you and your loved one to work on together as you snuggle by the fireplace. Consider gifting one this year and get their creative juices flowing!

     The Chia Paint By Number is a fan favourite in Neopia. Like most paint by numbers, it’s fantastic for beginner artists because it lets them create in a relaxed environment.

     2) Kiss On the Cheek Face Paint

     Allow your creative significant other to express themself with the gift of face paint! The wonderful thing about face paint is there are so many to choose from! Show your how much you love them with the festive Valentine's Day Kiss On the Cheek Face paint. This beautiful face paint is a stunning accent, a perfect addition while attending a romantic dinner for two and a Neovision+ movie.

     3) Shoyru Artist Easel

     This easel is an amazing gift for an oil, acrylic, or watercolour painter! Take the pressure off their backs with the comfort of an easel to hold their canvas. It also comes with the added luxury of portability, as the legs can be folded in! The Shoyru Artist Smock, Shoyru Artist Beret, and Artist Studio Background are all items that also go perfectly with this gift to freshen up their studio.

     4) Valentine Petpet Paint Brush

     It is no secret that painters have large collections of paintbrushes. But here’s the thing: an artist can never have "too many" of them. Small brushes help with fine detail while larger brushes help with painting larger areas. Plus, Neopian paintbrushes have the added bonus of changing a petpet’s fur colour and appearance. With the Valentine Petpet Paint Brush, your loved one's petpet will look absolutely adorable! This is a fan favourite option for artistic gifts, especially around this time of year!

     5) Sketch Sketch Book

     If your "secret crush" isn't a painter, a Sketch Sketch Book is the right gift for them (or should we say, "write gift?" If they can figure out how to use it, anyway)

     *A painter can also achieve similar effects with the gift of "Scritchy Sketchy Paint Brush", although the effects may be permanent. Use with caution*

     Sketchbooks may be considered a book to most, but to a traditional media artist, it’s a canvas! By giving an artist a new canvas to explore, you show how much you care about them and their creative journey!

     6) Color Wheel Puzzle

     Show how much you value them by matching colour values and complementary colours in this fun and exciting puzzle. Refresh your colour theory knowledge in a way that everyone can enjoy! A great addition to any Neohome.

     7) The Art of Paper Hat Folding

     Finally, if your artist friend has enough art supplies in their studio or if you're looking to make a cute decorative gram for your secret admirer, consider purchasing this book! The Art of Paper Hat Folding is a book loved by all types of Neopians. Learn how to create a set of intricately shaped hats from patterned paper in less time than it would take to make a two-course dinner! This book can be enjoyed by any creative or non-creative out there. With simple instructions and a whole weekend’s worth of free time, nothing says "I love you" like a Nimmo Quiggle Paper Hat!

     To any Neopians looking to impress their creative partners, consider one of the above. Or, if all else fails, recite hours of cheesy poetry while recounting all the ways that you love them. Bonus points if you’re dressed in a bardic outfit while playing the lute!

     Wishing everyone and their beloved a happy Valentine’s Day!