This is my son’s last school Valentine’s party. {Insert my tears here…} He will enter the grown up world of middle school next year, so I wanted to send him off with some really cute personalized Valentines. I must thank my wonderful husband for his fabulous photography work…
First, we did a photo shoot with my adorable little boy, and chose the best picture. You will need plenty of room to add words and for the candy flower.
Next, add a Valentine’s message. I used PicMonkey.com, but there are a variety of software packages that would accomplish this as well.
There are a million ways you could create the flowers. I bought a heart flower shape from the Silhouette store for under $1 and cut it out on my Silhouette Cameo machine.
Using an X-Acto knife, cut a space large enough for the individually wrapped Twizzler to slide into along the line of the hand.
Insert the Twizzler and top it off with the flower. I taped the Twizzler to the back of the photo to keep it attached.
My son loved his Valentines! I, of course, made myself one to sit on my desk, so I could see that precious little smiling face all day…
*If this is your first visit, you may be wondering why this cute DIY craft is hanging out on a health blog. I would love for you to click over and meet Candace to learn more about the reason for that transition. I’m so glad you’re here!!
Roaen
Ok, that is just so. adorable! I might have to do this for my little guy’s valentine cards!
Candace
Thanks, Roaen! Let me know how they turn out if you make some :).
Dee
This is so cute and totally unique! Thanks for sharing! Dee 🙂
Candace
Thanks, Dee! I still have about 20 to make before Friday :)!
Alexis AKA MOM
How cute! I did the blow pop ones a while back. I love this, thanks for sharing on pin me 🙂
Candace
Thanks, Alexis! I love the blow pop and lollipop Valentines! That’s where I got the idea for these :).
chrissy@thepearlblog
i love this idea. i love how you used a twizler and not the traditional sucker idea. thanks for sharing this with the all things pretty party.
Candace
I was trying to think of something a little different :). Thanks for the party and visit, Chrissy!
Sandy
Wow, what a creative idea…and such a handsome young man. Happy Valentines Day!
Candace
Thank you, Sandy! I smile every time I look at this picture sitting beside me on my “desk”- which is really the table beside my couch :). Happy Valentine’s Day to you and your family!