Valentine’s Day had quite the holiday timeline for me. When I was little I loved it, you always had a party in class and your parents were the ones buying a Valentine for everyone (but mostly just to use for the cute boy next to you). Then I got to high school and college and seemed to always hate it because I was wallowing in my sorrows over someone that just hit puberty or set a couch on fire after a football game. Now, I’m married and Valentine’s day is mostly just a good excuse to eat at a restaurant we wouldn’t normally pay for and order a chocolate something that’s the size of my face. Overall it’s a great holiday.
After that lovely intro to this sacred holiday, I’m going to share this simple DIY valentine that you can prepare in less than 5 minutes and is still sweet enough for even the cutest boy in the class.
Materials:
- gift box
- tissue paper
- buttons
- twine
- labels/tags
- chocolate
First, line the boxes with tissue paper that has been cut to size and then fill them all with chocolate. I used Kit Kat bars because they fit perfectly in the box which looks better for presentation, I think.
Fill out the labels (mine are Martha Stewart at Staples) saying “Cute as a button!” and then string them onto the twine with button as you wrap the box together and you’re finished!
How sweet!
So simple and so cute! Non-conventional button usage is so underrated! I love it!
Did someone you used to like really set a couch on fire?!?! hehe =)
I totally agree on button usage ;) I grew up in West Virginia and every one went to WVU for school sooo..
Such a cute idea Ashley. I love this. And the styling is awesome!!
Whoop! that’s a big compliment coming from you ;)
These are so sweet and pretty! I have always loved Valentine’s Day since I was a little girl. My Dad would always bring us home chocolates and flowers and now my hubby brings home the chocolates and flowers. A day of love.
So sweet!
Awwwww….Such a sweet intro to your project. Storytelling is such a great way to have a glimpse into others’ lives, thanks for sharing :)
This DIY project truly is “Cute As A Button” and I happen to love kit kats
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