Make these darling DIY candy poppers for the sweetest gift idea this Valentine’s day! Add in candy or treats inside a paper towel tube!
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and if you’re like most people, you’re probably stressing over finding the perfect gift for your loved one. Well, fear not, because in this article, we’ll explore a unique and meaningful Valentine’s Day gift idea that will surely make your loved one feel cherished and adored. So, before you rush to the nearest store to grab a box of chocolates and a bouquet of roses, read on to discover a gift that will truly make this Valentine’s Day unforgettable.
Just a sweet extra way to show a little extra love this Valentine’s day!
THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX: You can use this basic idea to make candy poppers for birthdays, 4th of July, Halloween etc! Just coordinate the scrapbook paper and ribbon to match the occasion! Think how fun it would be to create these for back to school! You could fill the tubes with pencils, erasers, etc
Supplies to make Valentine’s Day Gift Idea – candy poppers
- Paper towel rolls (2-3)
- Tissue paper or cellophane paper
- Valentine’s Scrapbook paper
- Ribbon
- Treats/candy
- Tape
- Scissors
How to make DIY Candy poppers
The how-to is super easy- you can whip out a whole bunch very quickly!
step 1:
Cut paper towels into smaller rolls. Depending on what treats you have, you can make these short or longer. Mine are about 3 inches.
Step 2.
Take a piece of tissue paper and cut a square that is about 10 inches side and long enough to wrap around the paper towel roll.
Put the paper towel roll in the middle and using tape, secure one side and roll the tissue paper around and secure the other side so you have a big long tube.
Step 3:
Take ribbon or string and tie off one end of the tissue paper. You want to pinch the tissue paper right up to the tube. Don’t pull too tight when adding your ribbon because you don’t want to rip the tissue paper.
Step 4:
Take your candy, present, treat etc and drop it down inside! The tube is big enough that you can fit more than one candy inside if you want!
Step 5.
Tie off the other end of the tube with ribbon or string.
Step 6
This part is optional- but I did think it adds so much! Cut down a rectangle of cute scrapbook paper and wrap the paper towel roll with it. Secure with a piece of tape on the back.
ADAPTATION: You can just take a box of conversation hearts and wrap tissue paper directly around it. It’s a bit more square but still very cute!
Step 7
We wanted to make these as a countdown for Valentine’s day, so we made 14 and I added a cute printable that I printed onto sticker paper! I just cut out and taped it right one!
We just gathered them all up in a cute box. It makes the cutest gift!
How to open the candy poppers
You just rip off one end of the tissue paper and the candy just falls out! It’s like a mini pinata!
Free Valentines Conversation Heart countdown Printable:
These printables are 100% free! But I would love for you to pin or share this post to help others find it!
Other fun Valentine’s Ideas you will for sure love!
- Valentine Games to play (perfect for classroom parties
- How to make a giant kiss out of rice krispie treats!
- Play dough mats for Valentines Day
- Valentine Printable Activities
I love making printables! You can find my whole collection of free printable here!
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