Recipe: Valentine’s Day Trail Mix
Easy to make and can easily be modified for food allergies, Valentine’s Day trail mix is a healthier alternative to bagged candy for handing out to friends or to have at a party.
All you need is Valentine’s M&Ms, Sweethearts Conversation Hearts, pretzels, raisins, caramel corn, and peanuts (if allowed). Other options include marshmallows, Chex Mix, and Cheerios.You can substitute for Gluten-Free or Dairy-Free versions of these foods instead and this snack will still be a hit. Mix all together, fill in bags of your choice, and VOILA! Done! :)
Conversation Hearts Valentine’s Wreath Tutorial
Create this super simple Valentine’s Day themed wreath in just an hour or so and about $10-$20!
What You’ll Need:
- Circular foam form with four flat sides
- Pink tissue paper
- Hot glue
- 4 bags of Sweethearts Conversation Hearts candy (or two 1 pound bags)
- Big pink ribbon (or other ribbon to hang the wreath on)
Directions:
- Wrap the tissue paper around the foam and hot glue it on to secure it. This covers the boring white foam.
- Start hot gluing the conversation hearts in one row and go all the way around the wreath. It is easier and neater to do one row than to go three across.
- Do this as many times as it takes to cover the wreath completely, but leave the back that will be against the wall or door without candy on it.
- Tie a ribbon around and through the circle to hang, and that’s it!
Thanks to Crafts & Such for the picture and tutorial!
Scrabble Word Art Craft Tutorial
Run over to the dollar store, craft store, or thrift store to grab a picture frame, Scrabble tiles (you can find them in a used game or buy 100 Scrabble Tiles on Amazon for less than $6 and have them on hand for multiple projects!), hot glue, and scrapbook paper to make this super easy and SUPER CUTE craft. You can make them for any holiday, but this one is for Valentine’s Day in particular.
Directions:
- Put the scrapbook paper of your choice in the frame and put the glass over it.
- Hot glue the tiles of your word choices in lines on TOP of the glass. This makes it easy to change out the paper for different times of the year if you’d like.
- Hang and enjoy!
Thanks to Embellishing Life for the awesome craft idea!
Recycled Magazine Bows Tutorial
Instead of recycling your magazines, reuse them! Here is an easy tutorial for bows that you can use year round.
What You Need:
- 1 page of magazine per bow you plan on making
- Double-sided tape
Directions:
- Cut the page lengthwise into nine 3/4-inch wide strips of these heights: 3 at 11 inches long, 3 at 10 inches long, 2 at 9 inches long, and 1 at 3 1/2 inches long.
- Twist each strip to form loops at both ends and make a circle out of the smallest.
- Secure the ends with double-sided tape.
- Layer and stick, starting with the longest strips. End with the circle in the center.
Thanks to Whole Living for the tutorial. For pictures of each step, go here.
DIY Peppermint Candy Platter
Did you know you can take cheap peppermint candy (or ANY hard candy of any type) and make a platter? It’s amazing and SO EASY! Here’s what you do:
- Line a pizza pan with parchment paper.
- Open peppermint candies and arrange them in whichever pattern you’d like on the parchment paper.
- Bake at 350 for 13-17 minutes.
- Pull it off the pizza pan after 2-3 minutes & put it flat on the counter to cool (still on the parchment paper).
- Allow to cool fully and pull off the paper. VOILA! Plate made from candy.