Message in a bottle?

By Molly Milroy

Valentine’s Day is an opportunity to let your loved ones know how much they mean to you. And what better way than with a sweet and unique personalized Valentine message? In this DIY activity you create personalized messages to tell your Valentine how special they are. Make and give these cute tiny messages in a bottle to the special people in your life.

Supplies needed

You will need paper or cardstock, pen or marker, scissors, small bottles with cork stoppers, heart confetti, red or pink or heart ribbon, and twine. All are available at local craft stores.

Creating the gift

First, cut a strip of paper to shortly below the height of the bottle. For an upgraded look, use cardstock instead of paper. Next, write your sweet Valentine messages on the paper. To spice it up, go with a red or pink marker. Then cut the slips where each message ends. Finally, roll up the individual slips tightly and tie them with braided twine. Make sure they are rolled tight enough to not only fit into the bottle, but also for your Valentine to be able to remove it.

Open the bottle and drop in some of the tiny heart confetti. Use red, pink or white hearts (or a mixture) to give it a special Valentine look. Then place one of the rolled-up messages in the bottle and put the cork back on.

To dress up the bottle, you may add a ribbon tied around the top. Another option is to draw hearts or write the recipient’s name with a marker on the outside of the bottle.

Giving the gift

When finished, think about how you want to give the gift. You might place it on your loved one’s pillowcase as a goodnight note, drop one in your child’s bookbag or lunchbox, leave one by your spouse’s keys, or give it to them strategically next to a breakfast plate or dinner plate. The options are endless!

However you decide to give this Valentine, they will be sure to adore the charming surprise when they find it and read the message inside. By this sweet and thoughtful gesture, you’ll make their heart beat and put a smile on their face. D

~ Message Ideas ~

Without you, I’d be adrift. Without you, I’d be marooned. From one castaway to another: Happy Valentine’s Day. Valentine, you rock! Will you be mine?

You’re a star!

You’re special. You make me smile. You light up my life. My life is better with you in it. You are such a gift. I like you.

QTPie!

Love Bug. You’re Cute, Valentine! I love you!

XOXO

We have great chemistry. You have my heart. My heart only beats for you. I never knew anyone could be this lucky.