• Wacky Valentine Gifts

    Wacky Valentine Gifts

    Techtree News Staff, Feb 14, 2009 0830 hrs IST

    Dare to think different and gift something wacky this valentine?

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Are you one of those who think roses, flowers, cakes and chocolates are very last decade; and also believe that gifting pink and red colored gadgets and computing devices have become cliche? Then my friend, it's time you make your Valentine's Day special by giving it a new direction nd gift differently.


There is no dearth of ideas and their implementations for which one just has to think hard or just surf the web smartly. Here are few ideas which we found were wacky and" achievable for an average love-struck geek.




LED Flash-Heart


 


A real geek would like to take up this small challenge make a flashing LED Heart for his loved one. You'll need bunch of LEDs, heart-shaped printed circuit board, transistors, capacitors, and other soldering stuff.



For all you love-stricken geeks not-so-comfortable with soldering can order the" Flashing Heart Kit from Thinkgeek. Check out that site for ordering more Geek toys of guys and girls as well. Yes, they do ship to India.



Duct Tape Fowers


Stuck at Electrical or Automobile garage workshop? This might sound totally icky-sticky but we'd like females make them for their guys. Get red and green colored duct tapes and insulation tapes which" shouldn't" cost more than" Rs. 50. And before you start, say thanks to the Duckt Tape Club for the original idea.



Take help of this Instructibles" project to make better duct tape flowers. We seriously feel girls should make these flowers, spray nice perfume and give them to geeky fellows, friends or colleagues. Hopefully, they ll realize who was supposed to take the initiative.



Wacky Slogan/Signs T-shirts


 


Now, you'll seriously" have to do a bit of legwork if you want to find some" wacky slogan T-shirts for this V-day. There are number of stores like Planet M and malls having Tantra line of T-Shirts with wacky slogans.



For T-shirts, check out" sites like Rediff or you can customize the T-shirt with cheesy slogans with colors from sites like Pringoo," Inkfruit," iTasveer," Myntra, Picsquare, Xtees, Zoomin, or" Dilsebol." Please read their site for terms and conditions for the delivery charges and other fees.



Private Virtual Place


 


A sweet wacky thing do virtually is to create a" Second Life 3D virtual world, then make an avatar for both individuals and expand the world further. An easy way to get her/him used to virtual worlds is gifting a copy of" The Sims 2 game copy.


 


Alternatively, you can register a website with his/her name and eventually fill it with" pictures, text, as" well as audio-visual content."


 


Do note that making any social networking profile with your beloved's details is identity theft and it is advisable not to force anyone into" the virtual social networks.



Cushioned Pot Seat Warmer


 


This is a concept which one can think of" creating. Nothing different, but the cushioned pot seat warmer is to be made to work similar to the" Monkey USB Hands Warmer and" Smiley Face USB Hands Warmer."


 


You'll need a heating coil mat with a cotton bag stitched exactly in potty seat's size and long USB wire with USB port. Hack the cushioned potty seat and put the heating coil mat in it with the USB sticking out. Close it by stitching properly and make sure that the USB wire is not stitched.


 


This Cushioned USB potty seat can be used during bad stomach days in winters. Being powered by USB means you can work while you unload .



Applications and Cheap Stuff


 


Internet is full of weird and funny applications. The iPhone and iPod Touch owners can download bunch of love themed Valentine Day apps for each other. Guys, avoid all kind of Boobs, Farts or Beer apps for the per cent girls who'll appreciate this prank will be minuscule.


 


Recession hit people can check out our cheaper valentines gifts and some relatively" traditional geekish options.


 


Sending smelly CDs with love songs on them is awful and not wacky, to be clear. And seriously, girls won't like those" racing grannies since they themselves will turn one in future.


 


There's lots one can gift like charms and pendants made from computer hardware. Just make sure that they're not sharp to hurt anyone. Our advice, keep your eyes open for wacky stuff!

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