Personalised Valentine’s Day DIYs
Create your own easy-to-make and individualised gift wraps, tags and decorations
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. This year, why not add your personal touch to your gifts, cards and decor? Whether you’re looking for quick gifts for your kids to give to classmates or you simply want to add a bit of Valentine’s flair to your decor, all you need is a roll of kraft paper and a few other supplies. These ideas are easy to make and easy on the budget.
Supplies:
- assorted treats or flowers
- kraft paper
- sticky tape
- markers, paint pens or a bristle brush and paint (acrylic or tempera)
- scissors
- clear treat bags (preferably cone-shaped, plastic piping bags could work well)
- string or ribbon
- kraft paper envelopes and cards
- cardboard (optional)
Kraft paper cone treat bags
This is a quick way to create personalised lolly or flower holders with kraft paper and markers or paint. Start by scouting the aisles for your treats or look in your pantry for items like chocolate, mints or nuts – or collect flowers for a different option.
This is a quick way to create personalised lolly or flower holders with kraft paper and markers or paint. Start by scouting the aisles for your treats or look in your pantry for items like chocolate, mints or nuts – or collect flowers for a different option.
Roll out your kraft paper on a flat surface and tape down the corners. Draw circles 20 to 30 centimetres in diameter on the paper as close together as possible with a marker, paint pen or bristle brush and paint. It’s best to draw the circles with a bristle brush and your chosen paint colour if you’re using acrylic or tempera paint.
Begin drawing or painting your designs. Look for pattern inspiration in your favourite textiles or the holiday’s icons, such as cupid arrows, roses, hearts or Xs and Os.
NOTE: One circle will make two treat cones, so six circles equal 12 cones.
Begin drawing or painting your designs. Look for pattern inspiration in your favourite textiles or the holiday’s icons, such as cupid arrows, roses, hearts or Xs and Os.
NOTE: One circle will make two treat cones, so six circles equal 12 cones.
Once the paint is dry, cut out the circles. Fold each circle in half and cut down the middle so you have two semicircles. Wrap one corner of a semicircle toward the inside of the paper and watch your cone begin to take shape.
Tape the cone to hold it together; we used washi tape here. You can also use double-sided tape inside the flap. Repeat with the remaining semicircles.
It’s time to fill your treat bags! You can find clear cone or regular treat bags at your local supermarket or hobby store.
Fill a bag with treats, tie it with string or ribbon and perhaps a gift tag (see how to make your own, below), and set it inside a kraft paper cone; repeat as needed. If you’re travelling with your treat cones, stick a piece of double-sided tape inside the bottom of the paper cone to help secure the plastic bag inside.
Non-lolly option: fill your cones with flowers to make party favours for your guests.
Since kraft paper and water don’t mix, hand the flowers to guests as they’re heading home (or fill the cones with petals instead).
Kraft paper table runner
Kraft paper can also come to the rescue when you need a quick-to-make table runner. Personalise it with simple Xs and Os for a bright and cheery graphic look. You can sprinkle lollies along the runner.
Kraft paper can also come to the rescue when you need a quick-to-make table runner. Personalise it with simple Xs and Os for a bright and cheery graphic look. You can sprinkle lollies along the runner.
Or use the lollies to make a heart-shaped design elsewhere.
Kraft paper cards
Add your own message to blank kraft paper envelopes and cards. If you aren’t comfortable painting the letters, use paint pens or markers. Include small wrapped chocolates as an added touch.
Add your own message to blank kraft paper envelopes and cards. If you aren’t comfortable painting the letters, use paint pens or markers. Include small wrapped chocolates as an added touch.
Personalised gift tags
Make gift tags from kraft paper or cardboard. Cutting out hearts, squares or circles and adding a message is a fun craft to do with kids. We lightly coloured the inside of the heart with a paint pen and wrote our text on top.
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What fun gifts have you made for your Valentine in years past? Share your ideas and DIYs in the Comments section.
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Make gift tags from kraft paper or cardboard. Cutting out hearts, squares or circles and adding a message is a fun craft to do with kids. We lightly coloured the inside of the heart with a paint pen and wrote our text on top.
TELL US
What fun gifts have you made for your Valentine in years past? Share your ideas and DIYs in the Comments section.
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10 Adorable DIY Gift Ideas for Valentine’s Day
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How to be Hopelessly Romantic on Valentine’s Day