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.
Holly Lefevre says
So darn cute and creative!
The Answer Is Chocolate says
Just wanted to let you know that I featured this as part of my link party wrap up! Please feel free to grab a featured button from my sidebar if you like.
Gallamore West says
This is SO cute!! My boys would love this… thanks for the fabulous idea!
xo,
Laurie @ Gallamore West 🙂
The Answer Is Chocolate says
This is the cutest, most creative, Valentine idea ever! Thanks for sharing at this week’s Open House.
The_EvilEd209 says
Thia is an awesome idea. I think my nephew would love to pass these out at school.
Miriam says
I love love love this. We are sooooo doing it. Thanks so much for the inspiration, and the printables! You are awesome!
Michelle Paige says
Thanks so much for linking up to my Valentine Link Party! You’re so kind! This really is a super fun idea–I bet the kids LOVE it!
Alicia says
Where do you come up with your ideas? This is so fun! Love it!
A To Zebra Celebrations says
super fun!!!! come link to my party blog- my followers will love it! http://atozebracelebrations.blogspot.com/2012/01/totally-cute-crafts-tuesday.html
Laurel @ Ducks in a Row says
I can’t even explain how much I love this! Super original!!
Mandy @ Sugar Bee Crafts says
Thanks for linking to Take-A-Look Tuesday – you were featured today!
– Mandy, http://www.SugarBeeCrafts.com
Bonnie and Trish @ Uncommon says
My 2nd grader would think this was the coolest Valentine ever! We would LOVE for you to share this at our link party today!
http://www.uncommondesignsonline.com
Mamie says
This is one of the best ideas I have ever seen! You could totally stuff the balloon with any little prizes for your kids. LOVE IT!
Jennifer McLean says
this is a brilliant idea! One could use it for any celebration. I gotta write this one down! Thanks, I’m always looking for creative ways to say I love you.
best,
Jenn @ JustAddWaterSilly.com, hopping from wow me wednesday.
ps. I’m a new follower, I love your blog!
Jenn Erickson says
Tonia, this is such a wonderful, creative idea! I’m going to Pin it and share your post on my Facebook page too. Can’t wait to try this for my girls!
Shannah @ Just Us Four says
This is such a cute idea. I know my daughter would love that for her preschool class. Thanks for sharing!
Cranberry Morning says
That is just the CUTEST idea!! 🙂
Mary ~ says
So fun and adorable ~ Love it! I saw your Valentine at “Get your Craft on! Tuesday”
I’m a recent Follower! Looking forward to joining your parties and following along in 2012!
Cheers ~ Mary (SweetLittleBluebird.com)
sherri lynn says
This is an incredible idea! I’m going to keep this in mind for down the road 🙂
Allison says
How cute! And creative!
I invite you to add this post (or any other Valentine’s Day posts) the Find Some Love Fest on February 1st! 5 blogs, 1 party!
http://www.feedingmytemple.com/2012/01/exciting-announcement.html
Linette says
This is such an adorable idea! It would be wonderful for a kid’s Valentine’s Day party!
Amy @ As The Bunny Hops says
What a cute idea! I wonder if my niece will go for that or if she’s still so young she’ll get scared to pop the balloons….hmm…I’ll have to run it by her. Might be fun for the upcoming birthday party.
Jennifer @ Delightfully Noted says
If I was a kid I would think I was the coolest kid around if I gave out these Valentines!
Janel@hatingmartha says
This is great! I want to burst your bubble!! I wonder…are you bringing them in to school?
Lindsay @ Delighted Momma says
Ohhhh my!! SO Creative!! I LOVE love this idea!!
Gwen @ The Bold Abode says
Ha! That’s great! My boys would LOVE those!!! I’m pinnin’ this, too!
Michelle Paige says
Super fun idea! I’m pinning it on my Valentine board! Thanks for stopping by my blog the other day–I appreciate you taking the time to do that!
Lindsay says
I really love it! What an adorable idea! You have the cutest crafts here, I love it!
Anne @ Domesblissity says
Oh Tonia. That is way too cute. I love it. I’m thinking what a fabulous idea for birthday party favours! You’re too talented.
Anne xx
Bethany @ A Fish Who Likes Flowers says
This is adorable!!! I usually do something sweet for my nieces for Valentine’s Day and I think this might be it this year! Thanks for sharing an awesome idea!