Love, Laughter, and Glue Guns: Quick DIY Valentine’s Day Crafts for Busy Moms
Valentine’s Day is almost here, and if you’re anything like me, your to-do list is already a mile long. Between packing school lunches, keeping the house in some kind of order, and maybe squeezing in a moment to breathe (ha!), finding time for Valentine’s crafts might feel like a luxury. But here’s the secret: it doesn’t have to be!
This year, my husband and I decided to make a “Message in a Bottle” Valentine Display—a simple, sweet project that didn’t take all day, didn’t cost a fortune, and gave us a much-needed laugh. Plus, it’s so easy, even your kids can help (just maybe supervise the glitter).
What You’ll Need:
- Small glass bottles (or empty spice jars if you’re in “use what you have” mode)
- Paper for love notes—scrapbook paper, notebook paper, even Post-its work!
- A pen or marker
- Twine, ribbon, or even yarn for decorating
- A little tray or even a shoebox lid as your display base
How We Did It (Without Losing Our Minds):
- Gather Your Supplies: I pulled everything together while my husband was doing bedtime duty. Pro tip: if you’re multitasking, keep the kids occupied with their own “craft” supplies—crayons, paper, and maybe a snack!
- Write the Notes: My husband and I each wrote a few notes for the bottles. Some were sweet (“You’re the best mom and wife I could ask for!”), and some were funny (“I love you even when you steal my side of the bed”).
- Assemble Together: After the kids were in bed, we turned it into a little date night activity. A cup of tea (or wine!), some music, and the two of us laughing over whose handwriting was worse.
- Display It: I tied the bottles with twine and set them on a tray in the living room. Instant decor with a side of heartfelt charm
Why This Works for Busy Moms
- Minimal Time: The whole project took about 30 minutes. You can even split it into steps if you’re pressed for time—write notes one day, assemble the next.
- Budget-Friendly: Most of the materials can be found at home or bought cheaply.
- Kid-Friendly Option: Let the little ones write notes to each other or draw pictures to add to the bottles. It’s a fun way to involve them without too much mess.
Mom Hack Alert: If you don’t have time to get fancy, simplify! Use mason jars instead of small bottles, skip the twine, or even grab pre-made Valentine’s tags to use as notes.
Ready to Craft Your Heart Out?
This Valentine’s Day, skip the store-bought cards and spend some time making memories instead. Even if your craft looks more “Pinterest fail” than Pinterest perfect, it’s the love behind it that counts.
I’d love to see what you create! Visit my Pinterest account by clicking the pin above and leave me a snap of your DIY Valentine’s Day crafts in the comments or click this link @InAshleysWords with #LoveCraftLaugh. Let’s show the world that even busy moms can bring the love and creativity this Valentine’s season.
Now grab your glue gun, a little patience, and maybe a snack—because crafting is more fun when you’re not hangry. Let’s get started!