Hello stampers and crafters! Thank you for stopping by my blog. Welcome to the sweet treats blog hop hosted by Newton’s Nook Designs. I have a special treat for you today. I am sharing two Valentine’s D.I.Y projects.
The first project is a unique holder for your love letter. I call it, Message in a Bottle. I made this project a few years ago and posted it on my YouTube channel. Back then, I wanted to give my husband something unique on Valentine’s Day so I made this cute, shabby chic message in a bottle project that housed a music sheet by Led Zeppelin, called “Thank You”. This was the very first song that my husband played for me on the guitar when we were still dating many, many years ago. However, the Message in a Bottle project that you see below is a lot simpler. If you are looking for a unique project this Valentine’s Day, the possibilities are endless using this idea!
I started out by cleaning up a small empty wine bottle and set it aside to dry. For my example below, I used a music sheet patterned paper (Note: You can write your own love letter instead) I rolled the patterned paper using a pencil to make it easier for me, then tied it with a bow.
To add interest to the message holder, I added the love die-cuts using Newton’s Nook Designs Darling Hearts Die. There is a small “love” script die that is included in this set and is perfect for this project. I also used some of my favorite sequin mixes to further decorate the bottle.
This is like a shaker card, without having to use foam adhesive. I think it turned out so cute! To finish off the design, I die-cut the heart tag using the Darling Hearts Die on pink patterned paper. I used the sentiment and the heart from the Holiday Smooches stamp set. I used my crop-a-dile to turn the die-cut into a tag. I tied it on the bottle with my silver twine. Don’t you just love this unique love letter holder?
The second project is an adorable paper mug treat holder idea, using the We R Memory Keepers Punch Board. This Punch Board is one of my all-time favorite crafting tools because of its versatility. You can make your own envelopes, treat boxes and treat holders.
I followed a video tutorial on YouTube on how to create this Paper Coffee Mug. Since this project is for Valentine’s Day, I wanted to use White, Pink and Gold for my project. I used a beautiful patterned paper that I got from Michael’s to decorate my paper mug.
I then stamped this cute Newton image (from the Newton Loves Coffee stamp set) on Neenah solar white card stock and colored him in with my Copic markers. I used the coordinating dies to die-cut the image and adhered him to a pink circle card stock. I die-cut the scallop circle with my stitched fancy scalloped circle die to further decorate my tag. I love the pink and gold color combination.
I bought some of my favorite Keurig coffee pods and I put them inside this clear cellophane bag. To finish wrapping up my package, I used my sweetheart twine to close the bag, and stamped my sentiment on this pink heart tag die, and tied a bow. I love this paper mug treat holder to package up some favorite coffee pods.
Here is the paper coffee mug treat holder:
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Both these projects are super fun and unique valentines! I love the message in a bottle idea! The coffee minis inside the coffee mug are so adorable too! Thanks for the awesome ideas today!
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love this!
so pretty!
that stamp set is my favorite one!
hugs, Ŧĭƙĭ
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Such fun and unique Valentines! ❤
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Cute and creative projects! I love the paper mug! Such a good idea 🙂
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Ohhh kayy! That mug idea is too precious not to steal! Er borrow, I promise to give you credit! How clever and cute I want to make one for all my fellow coffee lovers, hot cocoa lovers, tea lovers, any warm drink I can think of!!! I have bookmarked you so I can find you again! Thanks so much for sharing!
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The coffee mug with the coffee is such a good idea – could use this for any reason/holiday etc – message in a bottle cute for your sweetie
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very unique idea! love them 🙂
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Love that little message in a bottle!
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Those are great ideas!!
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These are darling! Very creative ♥
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Awww! This is amazing! Love the idea behind the message in the bottle and the super creative coffee cup!!!!
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Super cute!!
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Gorgeous projects, love the bottled one! And it’s nice to see one with Newton. He is awesome!
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I love this idea, I’m a big Keurig fan and would love a little gift like this…I can see a new project for me! Thanks for the great idea!
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Fun fun!
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I just love the paper mug you made! What a clever idea to gift coffee pods!
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Love your projects! Thanks for the details on how to make them!
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Love your projects! Thank you for showing us how you made them!
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Fun projects! I really love that mug and the adorable tag with Newton! Perfect!
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Wonderful cups, makes me wish I drank coffee! These would be great for hot cocoa, too. And the love note bottle, super cute! I love the confetti in the bottle too!
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Oh the paper coffee cup is just darling! Perfect way to incorporate my favorite caffeine kitty cat stamp set!
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Your projects are so gorgeous, i really love the paper coffee mug.♥♥♥
Hugs and greetings
Angela
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Your husband is one lucky man! 🙂 Will he be getting the mug as well?
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What sweet ideas! Thanks for sharing! I love your cup!
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Great projects. The bottle is super cute.
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Such a fabulous idea! The tags are amazing! Great gift idea for all my coffee loving friends!
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Very clever message in a bottle and cute mug.
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Absolutely hands down, my favorite so far!
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Such cute!
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Very clever projects!Thank you for sharing your ideas 🙂
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Very clever projects!Thank you for sharing your ideas!
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These are really cute and unique ideas! Wow, so much creativity!
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