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Valentines are on my mind as of late. So much that even while I was doing my bi-monthly trip to Trader Joes I saw fun Valentine ideas around every corner. I managed to avoid allll of the yummy chocolates, but filled my cart with items from their spice selection to create these spice-themed valentines! These are great gifts for a loved one or friend who is dynamite in the kitchen.

This is not a sponsored post. However, I’m all about some TJs. All opinions and ideas are my own.

Supplies

I created these free printables to coordinate with three specific spices (using that term loosely as they are really two seasoning blends and an extract, but you know… for the sake of brevity!) from Trader Joes, however… you could really pair them with a variety of spices from any store.

Supplies:

  • Free printable Spice Themed Valentines
  • Bakers twine, ribbon, or string
  • Scissors
  • Hole punch
  • Seasonings/Spices— I used 1) Everything but the Bagel Sesame Seasoning Blend, 2) Chile Lime Seasoning Blend, and 3) Bourbon Vanilla Extract
You totally spice up my life.
Life would be so vanilla without you.

Directions:

  1. Download the Free Printable Spice Themed Valentine Tags by clicking the link and saving to your computer, or if using Chrome, you can print right from the browser.
  2. Print the gift tags on white cardstock weight paper in full color using your home printer or your favorite local print shop
  3. Cut out each tag and punch a hole in the area marked with a circle at the top of the tag.
  4. Write a short note and sign the back of the tag so people know who to thank!
  5. String the tag onto your selected spices.
  6. Gift away!
Sugar and Spice you’re everything nice!

I think my favorite would be the vanilla because I use it in everything. What spices would you like being gifted on Valentine’s Day?

I’m among a large majority of people my age in being completely obsessed with flavored soda waters. I love that there is no sweetness, but there is an essence of flavor to it. That love really goes in overboard with the brightly-colored, excellently designed cans of Bubly water. You have likely seen them in many of my previous party photos. That love has transpired to create these fun soda water themed valentines that are perfect for friends, neighbors, and coworkers.

(I feel like, with the effervescent exclamations of my love for this brand of bubbly water, I should likely mention that though I totally WOULD work for this brand, this is an unsponsored post. All ideas, thoughts, and photos are my own.)

While Valentine’s Day is often a romantic holiday for many, I’ve never been a huge fan of that side of things. Expectations often lead to disappointments! What I do love about Valentine’s Day is it is an opportunity for me to shower my friends, family, coworkers, and neighbors with a little cheer.

Supplies

I really like that the creation of these valentines is actually super affordable! And, affordable is important if you are getting for a fair amount of people. A box of soda water can run around $3 to $5 for multiple cans! The rest you can do with a home printer and some found supplies. While I have specific ones listed below, I’ll also share some alternative ideas so you can craft something without a lot of expense.

Soda Water Themed Valentines

Below is a list of supplies I used. The supply links below are affiliate links to Amazon. Purchases made through those links help support this blog with no cost to you the reader. Thank you for supporting A Well Crafted Party.

Supplies:

Print and Cut Free Printable

I made the printables fairly basic so that you could really do what you pleased with them. I attached to straws using hot glue because I liked the way it looked, but you could also use a hole punch and use it as a tag, or simply tape it to the can!

Directions:

  1. Print out the free printable soda water themed valentines using your home printer or your favorite print shop. Print in full-color on cardstock weight paper.
  2. Cut out the printables with scissors
  3. Using a hot glue gun, glue the heart-shaped valentine message to the straw, about an inch and a half down the straw.
  4. Using a hot glue gun, put a small dot of glue on the side of the can, and attach the decorated straw. Try to make sure you attach the straw where the bottom of the straw meets the bottom of the can or it will be difficult to sit down flat.
  5. Gift to your friends, neighbors, or coworkers!
Soda Themed Valentines Free Printables

Alternatively, tape or glue the tag to string and string through the tab of the can. Or, simply tape the tag straight on the can.

Don’t forget to sign the heart with your name so your friends, neighbors, and coworkers know who to thank! 😉

Like these free printables? Please comment, like, share on your favorite social media site. It really helps in creating future fun free printables!

I’m not a huge fan of the term Galentine’s Day… it always came off as cheesy to me. However, I do LOVE celebrating Valentine’s Day with my gals, so I actually have a few fun ideas from over the past years for celebrating Valentine’s Day with your favorite ladies! Scroll on to see some of my favorite Galentine’s Day party ideas from over time.

Valentine's Day favorite things party for a Galentine's Day party!

Favorite Things Galentine’s Day Party

Have you ever been to a Favorite Things party? Basically, each guest brings a set number of their “favorite thing” and then there is a gift exchange at the party where each guest goes away with some new favorite things. There are many ways to host a favorite things party, but my three favorite ways were posted in my pink and red Galentine’s Day party post from last year.

Galentine’s Spa Day

Do you have any ladies in your circle that deserve a spa day like… WHOA? Yep, I’ve got a handful of ladies that come to mind myself! Enjoy a relaxed and decadent afternoon with your favorite friends with the Valentine’s Spa Day lunch that features cucumber sandwiches, champagne heart jello shots, DIY manicure kits, rose water hand towels, and rose bath salts. Get your free printable invites as well!

Love and Plaid Ladies Night

Celebrate the coziness of winter by incorporating plaid, cable knit, hot drinks, and your favorite friends for a ladies night complete with chocolate, valentine exchange, and crafting station. Also, set up a simple card station where your guests can apply lipstick, kiss a card, and create a sweet message for a loved one! Add some stamps and they can send out Valentine’s cards right from the party. It was super fun putting together our favorite winter items to create this plaid valentine’s day party.

Are you celebrating Galentine’s Day this year? If so, how? Share in the comments below!