Looking for a memorable way to exchange Valentine’s Day greetings this February 14th? Try these fun and easy DIY Valentine Poppers!
“Bursting with joy to have you for a friend!”
Supplies for DIY Valentine Poppers
Supplies
Empty Toilet Paper Rolls
Tissue Paper
Wrapping Paper
Ribbon
Double Stick Tape
Scissors/Trimmer
Goodies to go inside!
1. Cut tissue paper into 11.5″ x 11.5″ square. Place a piece of double stick tape on one end of the tissue paper and center toilet paper roll on tissue paper
2. Roll tissue paper around toilet paper roll up, and secure other end with double stick tape.
3. Gather tissue paper at one end of the roll and tie with ribbon.
4. Cut wrapping or decorative paper into a piece that’s 4″ wide and 6.5″ long. Wrap around toilet paper roll and secure with double stick tape.
5. Fill roll with fun goodies for the kiddos! I used lollipops, stickers, bubbles, rings, and erasers.
6. Gather tissue paper at the open end of the roll and tie with ribbon.
7. Add label (free printable below) using double stick tape.
8. Give to your favorite little one and let the fun begin!
Kate, age 4
Since they’re “poppers” that burst open, I added labels to them saying, “Bursting with joy to have you for a friend! Happy Valentine’s Day.” Not only are they fitting for the gift, but they’re also age-appropriate for the little ones!
Get your free Valentine’s Printable here: Valentine Popper Labels
Time to start collecting those toilet paper rolls!
Want to see more? I’ll be appearing on ABC’s Wake Up Wisconsin on behalf of Hometalk next Tuesday morning to demo this project live at 6:45am!
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Very cute!!
Thank you, Crystal!
Great idea! My little guy would love it.
Thanks Ashley!
These are so darling — and I just adore you model! What a doll! So happy to be repurposing with you all!
Oops – left that comment above using my other blog! It’s Linda from It All Started With Paint and I’m thrilled to be part of this fun series with you!
Linda
Thank you so much, Linda! I’m so happy to be a part of this series with you as well!
Id be pretty grossed out if my kid came home with a used toilet paper roll…you should have used paper towel rolls cut im half.
These turned out super cute! I love reusing toilet paper rolls
Thank you so much, Alicia!
Ok Dusty – imagine me scouring thru the bathrooms in my office, looking for almost empty rolls – ha ha! I haven’t done Valentines for the last 2 years but this year I am going to do these
I think I will put candy and dollar scratch off tickets in each one! Thanks so much for the fun idea!
LOL Diane! I’m so happy to hear this idea got you back in the Valentine spirit! Scratch-offs is a great idea – love that. Have fun!
I made these for my Sunday school kids! Thanks so much for the idea! I posted a link back to your post on my Facebook page with a picture of the ones I made. =)
Thank you so much, Jada! I hope the kids all loved it!