Today’s Valentine DIY is a simple and easy project that your kids will love to help you with. These little bags would make a sweet little gift for your teenagers, your children’s classmates, and neighborhood friends. The ‘Love One Another’ flavor is unusual for Valentine’s Day, but I think it’s so fitting. I hope you like it!
Once you have all your supplies together, it really is quite simple.
You’ll need:
-Muslin Bags – (I used 3.5″ x 5.5″ size) – found in Michaels or most craft or hobby shops
-Glass/Ceramic Bowl that won’t be stained
-Food dye + water
-Cardstock & pen for writing on the tags
Put approx 10 drops of food dye into approx 1/2 cup of water. You might need to eyeball this depending on the strength and colour you decide to use. Dip your cotton bags into the dye mixture. I wanted a gradient affect from the top, but do the bottom if you prefer. You may have to push the water through the fabric a bit if they have a lot of dressing in the fabric.
Lay them out to dry on a cooling rack and when they are dry they are ready to use!
I cut out circles from some kraft card stock and then wrote my own messages and decorations on the tags. If you have used bags that have a drawstring, you can pull them out of the top casing and use them to tie the tags on lower down. My strings came out a little dip-dyed too which I quite liked.
Fill with treats and you are ready to show some love to your friends!
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THIS IDEA WOULD ALSO BE GREAT FOR:
– Party favors in any party color.
– A cute way to package a small gift.
P.S. — We love making gifts! You can find all the posts in this series here.
Text and images by Jordan of Polkadot Prints for Design Mom. Edited by Amy Christie.
What a great idea. They look so pretty and handmade is always thoughtful.
These are so pretty … and such a perfect gift… the tye-dyed look makes all the difference…
Gorgeous… xv
These are so pretty. It looks like something I could make and then use for the special dinner I am doing for my family.
love them! I think I will try them as little gifts for the boys for valentine’s day. My monthly resolution is to try to find a way to gift them everyday:
http://pomegranateandseeds.blogspot.com/2013/02/the-28-days-of-february.html
But I have been wondering what to do for Heart Day itself. thanks for the perfect idea! xxoo
This is such a lovely idea Rebecca. So inspiring to be so intentional in showing love. So glad these bags will help you out on the big day itself! : )
Wonderful idea…I can see myself using this in so many ways.
Thanks
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Just lovely!
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WOW !!!FANTASTIC !!!
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Okay, I just did three of these to put a few gift cards in. I have to say, this is one of the easiest and most satisfaction laden crafts there is. I think I’ll do some red and green ones for Christmas !!!
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You’d get a bit smoother gradient if the bags were wet before dipping. Lovely concept!
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Wow, lovely idea!! In France Valentine’s day is a little different http://www.2moiselles.fr/valentines-day/
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This is a very cool technique to use on cotton or muslin bags. Makes them unique and special.
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