I am really hoping to get kid’s Valentines done early this year. Sometimes they just want the standard, store-bought ones so they don’t draw attention to themselves at school but they both thought these were cool!
Although these balloon Valentines would be great fun, I know at the schools you have to be careful of latex <allergies, so these might be best for personal friends who you know aren’t allergic!
I found the cute spotted balloons at Target. I also used the cut off the top of a pop bottle as a wide funnel, colored toothpicks, skinny candy, and ribbon.
I put the balloon over the mouth of the bottle funnel. Next, I inserted a Valentine’s message and then the candy. I ended up with a lumpy balloon that I filled with air and tied shut. Make sure you blow the balloon up enough or it won’t pop properly and the treats< will have to be cut out of the balloon! I made that mistake with the first one I made.
I printed a message to attach to the outside of the balloons and using my X-ACTO knife, I put 2 small slits in the corner and wove a toothpick through.
Want to make these Valentines? You can download the printables here and here.
Carolyn Warvel says
I love this idea and including the toothpick with the card is genius. Very cute. Oh, you ad at the bottom of the page didn’t show up until I clicked on it. It was just a blank screen. I guess it was effective because I clicked on it wondering what it was. At first I thought it might be a video showing how to make the craft. Also the sound didn’t work on the ad. Thought you might want to know.
Tonia says
That’s strange! Thanks for the heads up. I will have my ad people look into it!
Mary says
How do you find the printables!?
Tonia says
Here they are: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bzzc0kU7BM6FNTc4ODFmNzQtMjQ2Mi00MWNjLWI0MTktYTY4YjFkMWRmZmQ4/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bzzc0kU7BM6FMjczMWQ2NzgtOTNhOC00MDZjLWFhOTctODdjYzcxZWQ2MzY3/view?usp=sharing
Trina says
I made this for my sweetie for Valentine’s Day!!!! He absolutely loved it! Not sure how to Pin my picture and your link (still learning how to navigate) but I most definitely wanted to show my utmost admiration for your idea!
Tonia says
Wonderful!! I’m so happy it was a success!
Debbie says
Thank you….I am making these next Friday….love it 🙂
Cathy@LemonTreeDwelling says
So cute! I should totally make this for my kids….it would be such a fun way to wake up on Valentine’s Day!
Heather @ French Press says
this is such an adorable idea Tonia
Tonia says
Thanks Heather!
Warm n Wonderful says
I made 40 of these for 2 class rooms that I am assigned to. The grade 3 teacher was appalled, but I encouraged the students to have fun, and the grade 2 teacher was laughing along with the students as they burst their balloons. Thanks for this wonderful idea, watching the children`s happy faces was the best Valentines gift ever, for me.
Tonia L says
Fun!! Thank you so much for stopping by to let me know that they were a success!
Christy says
I was wondering about doing it for a Kindergarden class, I was thinking that could turn dangerous, I am going the safe route and asking the teacher first!
Emily S. says
I made these today, they are SOOO Cute. Thank you for sharing your idea and printables.
Tonia L says
Yay! I’m so happy to hear that! Thanks for letting me know!
Big City Mom says
Ok, this is the most amazing idea ever!
Amy Lipe says
The kids would talk about this for the rest of their lives!
Classic NYer says
That’s so adorable… I can see the kids having a whole lot of fun popping those balloons, haha!
Demarcus Family says
My son is so excited to do this for his Valentine’s! Thanks so much!
Demarcus Family says
My son is so excited to do this for his Valentine’s! Thanks so much!
5e9517c0-5047-11e1-9e07-000bcdcb5194 says
We just finished stuffing our ballons, Was not quite as easy as it seems. But with ALOT of team work, we got it done. This is not quite a one person job. Planning on blowing up the night before. Please feel free to email or message if you would like our tips on how we got this [email protected]
Zeemaid says
Those are adorable! Stopping by from SITS!
Tara says
Tara @ secretsofamomaholic
I love them! I am 100% doing this for my kids!!! Fabulous idea!!!
Rachel {BubblyNatureCreations.com} says
This is so fun!!!
Laura @ My Thoughts-Uninterrupted says
What a cute and simple idea! Love it!
JWorthLow says
Really cool!!! I might try this with some friends 🙂
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melindaraineythompson says
Really like this blogger! So clever, useful, and great step-by-step instructions! Even I can do this, I think! I will return to this site.
Anjie Orlowski says
Wow! This is a really neat idea. I will definitely have to keep this one in mind when my daughter starts kindergarten next year! 🙂
Jamie says
how much fun I’m making these!
OneMommy says
Cute!
Happy SITS day!
Joanne says
Very unique!
Marie says
Now that is a balloon I would like to pop, ha! 🙂
Team Och says
I absolutely love this!!!!! We will def be doing this for our close friends!!! Thank you!!
Morgan says
Too cute … thanks for a truly original idea!
Enjoy your SITS day!
Aimee - ItsOverflowing.com says
Featured you b/c you totally ROCK!!! XO, Aimee
Daffy's Dream says
lovely idea, thanks for sharing.