Heart-Stopping DIY Valentine's Cocktail Party For the Girls

This Valentine's Day forgo the plastic, round up your posse and chase those recession blues away with a heart-stopping D.I.Y. cocktail party. Because when the bottom drops out, what else can you do but say...Bottom's up!

Plan an easy, at home celebration with the girls using these quick Valentine's Day ideas.

Invitations:
Invites are elementary when you break out the construction paper, glitter, doilies and glue for retro invitations that are as fun to make as they are to give. In a time crunch? Opt for one of these digital invitations that are just as fun to make (but require less work!).

Drinks
It might be blustery and cold outside, but nothing warms the heart like a caliente cocktail. So, grab a shaker and your B.F.F.s and concoct a round of D.I.Y. drinks that prove you don't need a man to heat things up! Pink drinks are preferred!

Food:
Sugar and spice and everything nice, that's what girls are made of. So rather than go for broke and splurge on a gourmet menu, just do desserts. Think cupcakes, candy and cookies.

Decor:
A little kitsch goes a long way. Go with a retro red, white and pink theme. Recycle red Christmas decorations, like tablecloths, ornaments, candles, etc., accent with white linens and pink flowers.

Games:
If it's just you and the girls, spin the bottle will have to wait. But Dream-Phone, M.A.S.H. and, after a few cocktails, truth or dare are all fair game.

Favors:

Here's an easy idea that will have your guests smiling (especially after all that candy)!

• Fill a clear plastic bag with a travel sized tooth brush, toothpaste, and a Crest White Strip
• Add a personal love note wishing them many kisses in the year to come
• Tie with a pink or red ribbon