Decoupage Valentine’s Day Candy Holders

We’re at it again! A few of my friends and I have another Dollar Bin Challenge and this time we purchased these glass test tubes at Michaels Arts & Crafts for $1.50 each. There were two different kinds of test tubes that we could choose from – one with a cork stopper and one with a screw on top, I choose the latter . I thought it would be fun to fill them with candy for my daughter to give to her best friends. I know they’re glass and probably not for kids, but I did drop them once or twice while at Michaels Arts & Crafts and they didn’t break, so I assume they’ll be okay for just a few kids!

I wanted to decoupage tissue paper to the outside of the test tubes so I used my Sizzix Big Shot to die cut tons on tiny hearts using the Sizzix Thinlits Die Set Love.

I folded a piece of tissue paper in half, then in half, than in half… until it was just a bit bigger than the die. Just one swipe through the Big Shot and I had enough tissue paper hearts to cover 10+ test tubes.

Then I applied the hearts to the outside of the test tubes with Mod Podge, in no particular pattern.

Remember that the tissue paper is very delicate, so be sure to gently place them on the glass.

Lastly, I tied ribbon around the top just to add a little bit of extra pretty to it.

Now you can fill them with yummy candy! The opening was too small for conversation hearts, so I used M&Ms instead. You could probably use red hots, or maybe even jelly beans.

If you’d like a few more ideas for these test tubes, be sure to check out these other projects!

Homemade Bath Salt by DIY Inspired

Valentine’s Day Love Potion #9 Craft by A Spectacled Owl

Test Tube Candle by Small Things Are Big Things

Valentine’s Day Strawberry Milk Gift by Sandy Toes & Popsicles Blog