- A scrapbook is a thoughtful gift idea because paper is a traditional first anniversary gift. Print some photos of you and your spouse with specialty photo printing paper. Glue the photos into a nice book with empty pages and decorate around the photos. Some things to add for decorations include ribbons, stickers and glitter. Your spouse should appreciate that you memorialized your first year with a meaningful scrapbook.
- Create paper flowers that show the magnitude of your love because they never die. The flowers can be your spouse's favorite color or a color that goes well in your home. All you need for this craft is colored paper, scissors and pipe cleaner. Make the flowers by cutting the paper into round flower shapes. Cut a small hole in the middle and insert the pipe cleaner. Twist the end of the pipe cleaner to hold the paper in place. Then add more petals one by one.
- Use your creative talents to create a thoughtful gift. A handwritten original poem can demonstrate your love. Write a rhyming poem that shows 100 reasons that you fell in love with your spouse. Or just list the 100 reasons for your love if you aren't a poet. If you are a skilled artist you could create a meaningful painting. A portrait of a person who is significant to your spouse should be greatly appreciated.
- Celebrate your marriage by giving your spouse printed items that have her married name on them. For instance, create stationery at home that has a nice looking header with your spouse's married name as well as her contact information. Make your spouse some business cards that have her married name and your address. Or create a video montage of home videos and print a DVD cover that has a sweet message, such as "love always."