How to Make a Romantic Coupon Book

Selecting a Coupon Template

Find a template for romantic coupons online. One of the easiest ways to make a romantic coupon book is finding a printable template online that you can customize with your own text. There are all sorts of options, most of which include a cover template for the coupon book and specific directions about how to cut and bind the coupons. Note that different templates print coupons in different sizes. Some coupons will be the size of a matchbox, others the size of a smart phone, and some the size of a check.

Create your own template on a computer. If all of the templates online are a bit too basic for your taste, you can always make your own. Making and printing a template on a computer can save time. You can then easily fill each coupon out with it’s own text, either on the computer or by hand. Look at templates available online for ideas. Many different applications can be used to make a simple template. For instance, Google Docs and other words processors can do the job. Many of these are also freely available. While the design is entirely up to you, decide on a standard shape, and be sure to include things like, “Coupon: _________________”, “Expiration Date:_____________” and “Validated by: ___________.”

Print coupons on thick paper. Coupons that are printed on a sheet of colored or patterned paper may look especially good. More importantly, however, use a sheet of paper that is a bit thicker than regular paper, such as cardstock or paper meant for formal correspondence. Thicker paper will hold up much better, even in your partner's wallet or purse. You can get thick paper from an office supply store or online. Make sure your printer can handle whatever sort of paper you’re hoping to print on, or have the coupons printed at a print store.

Make your own coupons by hand. Entirely handmade coupons can be especially romantic, as they have an extra element of personalized human touch. Use construction paper or something even thicker, and start by cutting out as many coupons as you’ll need in the same shape. After writing and otherwise decorating each one, fasten them together however you wish. Perhaps the easiest way to fasten the coupons is by stapling them all together at one end. You can glue something over or around the staples to obscure them. Another option is using scissors with patterns teeth to cut the ends of each coupon and make them look like big carnival tickets. Then they can simply be tied or rubber-banded all together.

Writing Specific Coupons

Include a few classic romantic coupons. There are a few coupons that are certain to be appreciated. For instance, feature meal coupons that allow you and your partner to spend quality time together. Classics include things like, “A meal at home for just the two of us,” “Sunset hike,” and “Breakfast in bed.”

Include coupons for the age of technology. The way humans spend time with their romantic partners has changed for many couples since the arrival of smartphones and video streaming services. If you and/or your partner spend a lot of time looking at screens, even when you’re together, make a few coupons accordingly. On one hand, include a coupon or two with something like, “An evening together without our phones.” On the other hand, play to your shared affection for screen entertainment with a coupon such as, “Pick what we watch tonight.”

Make coupons that reflect your partner’s interests. Your partner probably has a couple interests that you don’t always take an interest in yourself. This is, of course, entirely fine. That said, it can be fun to include a few coupons indicating your willingness to spend some time with them doing things they love. For instance, you might include a coupon that says something like “Good for one round of disc golf together,” or “Let’s wear cosplay outfits and go play pinball.” Similarly, include coupons for your partner’s favorite dish, such as “Home-cooked coconut-encrusted trout,” or “An evening with you, me, and our fondue machine."

Write a few coupons that rekindle old memories. Include coupons that bring to mind your first few dates or other happy memories to fan the romantic flame between you. For example, write a coupon for a date at that laser tag place where you met, or something like, “Let's stay in and watch the first movie we went to together.”

Choosing a Concept for Your Coupon Book

Fold gift cards into corresponding coupons. One great concept for a coupon "book" is including gift cards with each of the coupons you create. You can even fold each coupon into an envelope to hold each of the gift cards. You can find free templates to guide you online. Individual envelopes can be attached with a hole punch and a binder ring. For instance, write “Grab your roller-blades!” onto a coupon that is folded around a gift card to your local skating rink, or “Good for one share-able sundae,” around a gift card to your boo’s favorite ice cream shop.

Focus on physical affection. There is a huge range of coupon types within the realm of physical romance. In fact, you could probably make a whole coupon book of only this sort of coupon. The specifics, of course, are entirely up to you. Example might include, “One immediate make out session” and “You look dirty… meet me in the shower.” Be as creative as you want. In fact, coupons can be a great way to introduce ideas for new intimate activities to try together.

Print out pre-made romantic coupons. If you’re in a time crunch, the internet can come to the rescue. There are complete sets of printable romantic coupons that you can download, print, and assemble. Granted, these won’t be too creative, nor too personal, but they can work in a pinch.