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We have another super fun Valentine idea for your kids! You only need 5 supplies (3-4 of which you probably already have in your home) and I’m even sharing a free printable for you, so it’s even less work! Hurray for convenience!
When I asked my 9-year-old what her friends liked, there was one thing that really stood out to me… lip balm! I immediately searched for lip balm in bulk and found a great option on Amazon.
This idea is so simple, you’ll wish you had done it sooner. I know I’m kicking myself for all of those wasted years of buying boxed Valentine cards with those cheap lollipops.
Without further ado, I’m excited to reveal our “You’re the Balm” Valentine’s idea!
Last week was bring your child to work day. I was skeptical at first because it seemed like an excuse to skip school and I couldn’t imagine that my kids would do anything but watch TV and ask me for food every ten minutes. But let me tell you, I was pleasantly surprised! Iyla, my 9-year-old, is the only one who decided to stay home and work with me.
So after a few administrative tasks, which she rocked, by the way, I told her that she was going to design and put together her Valentine cards. She made a few sketches and I chose the one that I thought would be the easiest for us to make.
I designed the cards (with her help of course). It was her idea to use the hearts at the end of the fuse. She chose the wording too.
Once they were printed, she used our paper-cutter to cut them out and attached all of the lip balms to the card stock. I think we may have spent a total of 30 minutes on the entire project (not including the time it took to photograph).
Iyla even took some of the pictures! She did a tremendous job. And she’s going to be even more proud when she hands them out to her friends on Valentine’s Day and tells them that she made something that was totally Pinterest worthy!
Supplies
You’ll need:
You’re The Balm Free Printable
Round Lip Balm
Cardstock
A Printer
Scissors or Paper Cutter
Tape
Directions:
- Print out this FREE PRINTABLE on cardstock. Make sure your printer is set to landscape.
- Use scissors or a paper cutter to cut the cards (there are 6 per page).
- Have your child (or yourself) write their name on each card.
- Take a small piece of tape and fold and connect it and stick it to the bottom of one of the round lip balms.
- Stick the lip balm to the paper, where the circle is.
What do you think of her creation? And if you’re looking for another idea, make sure to check out You’re Ex-Straw, I’m a Sucker for You, I Need S’more Friends Like You, I Totally Dig You or Amy’s Valenslime idea!
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What a cute idea! Reminds me of the time when my son was in elementary when we prepared Valentine gift bags for his classmates.
I love puns during Valentines day. These turned out adorable.
I really love this! I’m sure my kids would surely love this one! This is a really cute idea!
Wow! This is so cute an very creative way to celebrate Valentines Day! I really love this!
This is awesome! We were thinking of making homemade lip balm, and it would be fun to do that for valentines. So cute!
This is such a cute idea. I know my kids would love to give this to their friends.
Still a very cute option. I think preteens may really like this too!
I love the creativity behind it. Thank you for the free printables 🙂
This is such a great idea for Valentine’s day for the kids. They will surely enjoy this
wow! This is such a cute idea for Valentine’s Day. My kid will be happy to make it at home. Thanks for your idea and tip
That is such a cute idea. I love the design Iyla created it looks great. Wow, just 30 mins, that’s handy to know!
This is such a cute idea. Love the creative and innovative thought process behind this DIY.
How cute is this!?! I just love a good pun, and this one is perfect!
This is such a fun idea, thanks for creating this printable.
These are so cute. I’m glad kids still love to give valentines out.
What a cool idea! I like how you were able to find some cute lip balms on Amazon to fit right on the cards.
This is such a cute idea! And it sounds so easy!
What a sweet little idea for valentines. I love it.
Love this! I’m a kindergarten teacher, so I’m always looking for cute ideas for mother’s day and christmas! Bookmarking this!
These are too cute! What a great idea. You can even use them for adults if you wanted. Thanks for sharing!
These will make perfect valentines for my toddlers’ classrooms! Thanks for this great idea!
That is such a cute idea
Oh my gosh these are adorable. I love how simple they are for kids to do too.
This is a really cute and functional too! I’ll have to save this idea for next year!
this is such a cool valentine gift idea!
It’s great that you have bring your kid to work. Sounds like you company is family oriented 🙂 I love the design!
Author
It’s not through any company (I actually work for myself). This is a something the schools do.
LOVE IT! Such an innovative and funky way for the kids! Although haha getting them started early on Valentine’s Day right!
Aww, these look fab! I might have to print one off for my teenage daughter. She’d love it!!
Louise x
What a creative way to celebrate Valentine’s Day with your kids!
Super cute idea x
This is a quick and easy Valentine’s idea. The kids can definitely get involved with this one!
This is really a cute and different idea. I’m tired of the hearts with lollipops and candy. Thanks for making available for us.
Oh these are so adorable!! I would have loved to have received or given something like this when I was a kid.
This is such a cute Valentine’s Day printable. My 5 year old would love to receive this and to give out to her friends!!
HAHAHA, this is so clever and hilarious! Plus, I love valentines that don’t include candy. Can your daughter send me one too? 😉
These are adorable!!!! I love things other than candy 🙂
What a cute idea! I haven’t figured out yet what to get for my kids to bring to school but I am gathering a a lot of ideas.
We are doing this! I have to find the lipbalms now but it is definitely happening.
Author
You can get them on Amazon! Super fast 🙂
Those are CUTISIMOS!! Thinking this would be a great party favor/thankyou too. Will be pinning for future fiestas. Gracias
Shame we don’t have a bring your kid to work day in the UK. Although i did bring my cat once ahah! the valentine’s day cards are so cute
What funky packaging! This would make for a lovely gift 🙂
I am totally loving this DIY. Perfect for my tween nieces – I can’t believe Valentine’s Day is already next week!
What a cute idea! I am sure kids will love it!
These are such cute Valentine’s things. I love how bloggers get excited about such days and come up with great art and printables!
This is really lovely! I would like to this for my kids. They will love this for sure.
This is such a cute idea for Valentine’s. It seems so much better than sending candy and the generic Valentine’s cards.
Okay – this is the best Valentine’s idea yet – you are so creative!
You’re the balm is such a cute idea!
These valentines are absolutely adorable! I’m a sucker for a cute, homemade valentine. Forget the store kind!
What a cute Valentine’s idea for your kid’s classroom. I never got this creative with my kids valentines.
This is so cute! I love a good pun.
Thank you so much for sharing this free Printable. I think this is a nice idea for this upcoming Valentines Day!
These are the cutest Valentine’s! Something that the kids can keep all year long. I love these.
how lovely is this! I like this idea as it is very age appropriate and practical too!
That looks so easy to do, such a sweet idea for kids
This is such a cute DIY, I love it (I’m not even a kid so that says something right)
This is a great idea. I love the lip balm and cute cards.
This is such a fun idea. I have to see if my nieces want to make these this weekend.
What a cute Valentine card. I love the idea of lip balm instead of candy.
This is the cutest (and so clever)! My son loves lip balm, so he’d be over the moon with this gift.
These are the cutest thing ever! Love to bring kids on board with any holiday especially Valentine, so cool.
Chad
This is such a cute Valentine. My daughter would like to give this out to all of her friends. Between church and school, she has a lot!
That is actually a very thoughtful and cute idea this valentines day. Its unique and kids will surely love doing it since its somewhat creative and artistic. Love the colors.
i loved giving these out to my friends as kids and i love making some fun ones right now for my daughter who goes to pre school! this is such an adorable idea! cant wait to share! cant wait to try it out!
This is such a cute idea and would be perfect for the girls in my sons class. I can’t wait to see if he wants to make them.
These are so cute! These would make really cute gifts for my daughter’s Sunday school class.
This is just the cutest! I just purchased a new printer and will save this to make!
This is such a great idea! I can see this being a hit with kids. My daughter might want to pass something like this out to friends!
What a super easy, and delightful DIY Valentine’s project. Thank you.
Super cute Valentine and message, and one that they will actually use that won’t rot their teeth! 🙂
This is such a great idea! What a cute little note and I like the idea of including a lip blam
What a fun Saturday afternoon craft project for kids. Making their own Valentine’s Day cards is special
I did something similar for the moms at our church on Mother’s Day. However, my card was not as cute as your card is. I love this idea for Valentine’s Day and the free printable is definitely the balm!
I think they are incredible and very creative. Anybody would love them, so nice to see.
Those bring me back to my childhood. I have totally forgot about those lip balm’s. I had almost every flavor when I was a kid.