Need a last-minute classroom valentine? These easy donut valentines will be a big hit! This I think we can agree on: everyone loves donuts. So, if you want to win over your Valentine, the odds are in your favor that a ribbon-clad donut will do the trick. This might appear to be a very simple and easy valentine and happily, I can tell you it most definitely is. Bonus? A free printable of the tags!
I always appreciate a really good last-minute Valentine idea. Something you can whip up the night before, long after the craft store has closed. These easy donut valentines are perfect! It will work with a fresh batch of heavenly Krispy Kremes, but will be just as charming with a box of “donettes” from the grocery store (or the gas station!).
So grab a dozen donuts (plus some extras because for sustenance while you put these together), and let’s get started.
Supplies:
– donuts
– glassine bags — 5″x7″ is a good size for a donut
– hole punch
– ribbon — we used red 1/4″ grosgrain ribbon
– baker’s twine
– free printable tags
First, put donuts into the glassine bags. Try not to lick your fingers every time. Friends don’t like pre-licked donuts.
Fold the bag over and punch two holes. Thread the ribbon through and tie.
Cut out a tag from the downloadable document. Punch a hole, string it with baker’s twine and thread it through the same holes used for the ribbon.
See that? Simple as can be. And easily adaptable with grocery store items if you find yourself putting these together after hours. Happy making. And Happy Valentine’s Day!
P.S. — Find more Valentine’s Day projects and posts here.
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Love this! Definitely going to bring up a box of donuts to the teachers’ lounge at my daughter’s school with this tag on it!
What a cute idea! Katherine, you beat me to the response. Such a fun surprise for the teachers’ lounge. Definitely going to do this! Thank you, Gabrielle!
I love the glassine bags! Pretty wrapping makes little gifts SO much more fun. :)
These are so cute! I really like the teachers’ lounge idea, too. (And what is it about red and white baker’s twine that makes everything look so special?)
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so cute! i think i’ll do this with donut holes tho!
oh delish!! any excuse for doughnuts is good enough for me!
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Love these!! Where can you get the bags?