During Valentine’s Day, it is important to show the people in your life just how much you care about them, and there is no better way to do it than with a sweet craft that you made for them.

Last week’s Devil’s Den at 10 provided Central Connecticut State University students the opportunity to flex their crafty muscles while making something for a loved one for Valentine’s Day.

The event had a large turnout, with many students attending to create crafts. Food and drinks were provided, making it a great opportunity to socialize with friends and be creative.

Students were free to make whatever they wanted with the many offered supplies. Alongside colored paper, markers, and stickers, several craft kits were available. The kits ranged from pom-pom critters to stylized Valentine’s Day picture frames to paper flowers. Beads and string for friendship bracelets were also available and turned out to be very popular with many of the students in attendance.

The environment at the event was lively with all the people present, but it was fairly calm and relaxing due to the nature of the event. Making fun Valentine’s Day crafts provided a great way to spend the evening with friends in a low-key and relaxed way.

During the event, hosts Monica Long and Kevin Agis from Central Activities Network encouraged students to come up to the stage and say who they loved and were thankful for, be it a friend, family member, or romantic partner. Many people came up to express their love for the people in their lives. It was a very touching thing to see, and people in the audience were very enthusiastic and applauded everyone who came up.

Long said that she was very pleased with the event. She said it turned out better than expected, with most of the crafts being used and most of the seats filled.

“It feels good to host,” Long said. “It was nerve-wracking, which I’m sure you could see when I was up on stage, but it turned out good.”

Nevaeh Alvarado said that she enjoyed the event because it provided a way to relax and relieve stress.

“When a new semester starts, it can be really stressful,” Alvarado said. “These events are fun, and you can be yourself.”