These DIY Gradient Message Macarons are a gift that literally says “I love you, but I also want to gift something that I like to eat too.”
In case you’re looking for a gift that literally says, “I love you, but I also want to gift something that I like to eat, too,” then these DIY Gradient Message Macarons are perfect for you.
That and the fact that you don’t have to be a skilled painter by any means to be able to make these. If you can aim for hairspray, then you’ve got this!
Admittedly, this also is about me wanting another excuse to repurpose this gradient idea after the cute little video we made back in December. And phrases for Valentine’s Day seemed pretty fitting, right?
I mean, how many times have you wanted to relay the message “just Netflix” in the nicest way possible before? My point exactly…
Materials and Tools Needed to Make DIY Gradient Message Macarons
Heart-shaped (or whatever shape you want) macarons — Ours is from Tout Suite! We also have an easy homemade macarons recipe also.
Edible color mists in red, blue, yellow, and pink – We purchased a kit that came with multiple colors, but they can be individually purchased also.
Thick paper letters and almond extract — Or sticky letters if you don’t care about extreme food safety rules
Food-dedicated paint brush
How To Make DIY Gradient Message Macarons
Step 1 — Brush a tiny bit of almond extract on the back of the paper letters so that they stick to the macaron well without the extract running.
Step 2 — Hold the color mist about 6-8 inches from the macron, and spray each color on about 1/4 of the macaron, letting the color overlap each other just a little.
The colors will automatically blend to create a gradient. Super simple!
Step 3 —Now, just peel the paper letter away, and you’ll have made the perfect letter stencil! 
You all have to promise to let me know how your Netlflix message delivery goes, okay?
And just in case you can’t get enough heart macarons in your life, we made these last year that are still at the top of my list!
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DIY Gradient Message Macarons
Equipment
- Food safe paintbrush
Ingredients
- Heart-shaped (or whatever shape you want) macarons Ours is from Tout Suite! We also have an easy homemade macarons recipe
- Edible color mists in red, blue, yellow, and pink We purchased a kit that came with multiple colors, but they can be individually purchased also.
- Thick paper letters Or sticky letters if you don’t care about extreme food safety rules
- Almond extract
Nutrition
Instructions
- Brush a tiny bit of almond extract on the back of the paper letters so that they stick to the macaron well without the extract running.
- Hold the color mist about 6-8 inches from the macron, and spray each color on about 1/4 of the macaron, letting the color overlap each other just a little.The colors will automatically blend to create a gradient. Super simple!
- Now, just peel the paper letter away, and you’ll have made the perfect letter stencil!
Don’t forget to share your DIY gradient message macaron with us on Instagram using the hashtag #sugarandclothloves. We always love seeing all of your creations! Looking for more quick and delicious recipes? You can find them all right here, with a few dinner ideas to go along with them!
These are literally rainbow magic! I totally want to make them – except those edible mists are kinda expensive haha! I guess i’ll have to save up or try to diy my own “mists” using food colouring and water in a spray nozzle bottle :)
I was wondering.. Can i just colour the macaron shells with just gel food coloring mixed with a little bit of water.. without adding any alcohol or almond extract?
You seriously get the award for best macaron skills!
Paige
http://thehappyflammily.com
Such a cute macaron idea and so easy too!
Super easy, Giselle! Glad you like them :)
Okay seriously you are the macron queen!! I love that they are hearts!!! The lil sayings are too cute!
Thanks, Melanie!
These are stunning Ash. I absolutely LOVE them.
Thanks, Brittni!