DIY Valentine’s Day Treat Bags

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Normally, I would let Valentine’s Day go by unnoticed. It’s really not my favorite holiday. This year, however, I decided to push myself to get a little bit into the holiday spirit.

DIY Valentine's Day Treat Bags | Inspired by Charm

In addition to sharing my Sweetie Martini and Sugar Cookies with Cotton Candy Frosting, I’m also going to show you how to make a fun and useful craft. I’m part of the Lowe’s Creative Blogging Team and periodically we are given a challenge. This month, one of the challenges was Valentine’s Day. After hearing this, I knew pretty quickly what I wanted to make.

DIY Valentine's Day Treat Bags | Inspired by Charm

One of my favorite crafting supplies is actually available at Lowe’s. It’s drop cloth. I’ve used this stuff in a few projects here on IBC. It’s relatively inexpensive, a great neutral surface, and very easy to work with.

DIY Valentine's Day Treat Bags | Inspired by Charm

Today, I’m going to show you how to make these adorable DIY Valentine’s Day Treat Bags. What I love about this project is that the basic steps are pretty simple. From there you can let your creative juices flow and really have fun.

DIY Valentine’s Day Treat Bags

For this project you will need:

drop cloth
fabric paint
paint brush or pouncer sponge
sewing machine and thread (or fusible webbing)
iron and ironing board
scissors
ruler
paper
ribbon, candy, wine, and flower are optional, but highly recommended

The first step is to cut the drop cloth for your bags. One thing I love about this material is that it tears easily – and in a straight line. Just mark the location where you want to cut with a snip of your scissors; then tear!

DIY Valentine's Day Treat Bags | Inspired by Charm

I made two different sizes here. For the shorter bag, you’ll want a piece that measures 6 x 18 inches. For the taller bag, you’ll need a piece that’s 5 x 24 inches. However, you can make these bags any size you wish. Once cut, iron your pieces.

DIY Valentine's Day Treat Bags | Inspired by Charm

Next, you’ll want to create nice edges for the top of your bag. On the two shorter edges of your bag, fold over the drop cloth a quarter of an inch. Then fold over another quarter of an each. Then iron to hold in place. As you can see, this will hide any rough edges. Do this on both sides.

DIY Valentine's Day Treat Bags | Inspired by Charm

Then, with your sewing machine, sew a line through the folded-over fabric to hold it in place. Repeat this step on the other side. (If you don’t have a sewing machine, you could easily substitute fusible webbing for any stitching involved in making these bags.)

DIY Valentine's Day Treat Bags | Inspired by Charm

Next, fold your piece of fabric in half with the two right sides facing each other. Then, simply sew up each side. The bottom of the bag will be created by the fold in the fabric and won’t require any sewing.

DIY Valentine's Day Treat Bags | Inspired by Charm

Then, trim off excess threads and turn your bag right side out. Give your bag a quick press to make the surface flat before painting.

DIY Valentine's Day Treat Bags | Inspired by Charm

Now, you’re ready to paint. I used shades of pink and red for my bags, but you can use whatever colors that will work for your project. I prefer working with the Tulip brand fabric paint. For my treat bag artwork, I kept things simple by cutting out a heart from a piece of white paper. Using a pouncer sponge, I added in the color. Some hearts I kept solid, other I added a gradient effect.

DIY Valentine's Day Treat Bags | Inspired by Charm

This is where you can get creative. Draw Xs and Os, write out a poem with a Sharpie permanent marker, paint on words or “kisses” – just have fun. For my bags, I really liked the simplicity of the hearts so I went with that.

DIY Valentine's Day Treat Bags | Inspired by Charm

Once you are finished painting, let your completed projects dry for at least 3 hours.

DIY Valentine's Day Treat Bags | Inspired by Charm

After that, your DIY Valentine Treat Bags are complete!

Aren’t they adorable?

DIY Valentine's Day Treat Bags | Inspired by Charm

These bags have so many fun uses, too!

DIY Valentine's Day Treat Bags | Inspired by Charm

First, you have your basic treat bag. Fill it with some candies and tie a ribbon around the top to seal in the goodies.

DIY Valentine's Day Treat Bags | Inspired by Charm

These bags also make a great vase cover. Here, I just slid a basic drinking glass inside a bag and added some water. A quick ribbon around the top and some inexpensive flowers make a beautiful and unique arrangement.

DIY Valentine's Day Treat Bags | Inspired by Charm

The longer bag worked perfectly for a wine bottle! A fun ribbon and some treats tucked into the top make this a delightful Valetine’s treat!

DIY Valentine's Day Treat Bags | Inspired by Charm

See what I mean? There are so many options.

And that “wraps” up another project here on IBC. Do you think you’ll give these bags a try?

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23 Comments

  1. These are TOO cute. I love the idea of using a drop cloth. I made a really simple tablecloth with them and it’s such a great fabric for projects. I think this would be a perfect treat bag for Henry-man’s birthday, too. But with tractors instead of hearts. Pinning.

    1. Hey Kim! Yes, I love that idea. Seriously, drop cloth is the best. I want to use it for everything! I made a table runner once too. If you make the bags with tractors, I would LOVE to see them!

      xo Michael