I can’t wait to share this fun Valentine’s Day gift idea with you guys! I found the most adorable vintage game pieces at the craft store, and used them to create a “secret message” for my son’s valentine this year.
These wooden game pieces are numbered 1-90….
{Continue reading for the full tutorial, and links to download the free printable tags}
Aren’t they just darling? I picked them up in the scrapbook section of JoAnn’s… the brand is Tim Holtz Idea-ology
The package of 90 pieces retails for $9.99, but it was on sale for $4.99 when I got it 🙂 You can also get them here. They are so cute, it is definitely worth it!
To create my secret valentine message, I used one of my favorite stamp sets and StazOn ink in blazing red:
When I was all done, I mixed up the pieces and poured them into a clean glass Crush bottle I had left over from another project:
 I can’t wait to give this to my 7-year-old… I know he will love “decoding” a secret message from mom!
Such a cute project! Those pieces look like Bingo pieces. 😉
I love this idea! I’ve resisted these when I’ve seen them at JoAnn’s and now I have a reason to get them!
What a fun idea for numbers and letter! My kids would love these too!
genial idea!!
besos
Such a great idea! My kids would love this!
What an amazingly adorable idea! I love this…thanks so much for sharing!
I love this!!
How fun is this valentine! Super cute!
oh how fun…kids do love decoding…I immediatly think of The Christmas Story and his decoder lol
What a cute idea! I love the secret message too!
Love this! Thank you!
This is so cute! I love your fun ideas so much!
Oh my word this is absolutely one of my favorites this year!! My kids would love this!
How cute AND educational 🙂
SO SO SOooo cute Holly!!! 🙂 You guys are the best!
Jaime
You are too cute for words! You gals are rocking it this Valentine’s!! I’m loving this idea!
This is such a sweet concept! He’s going to love it! I’d be honored if you stopped by to link up at Thrifty to Nifty Thursdays at A Jennuine Life. http://www.ajennuinelife.com/2013/02/thrifty-to-nifty-thursdays-6.html
what a crazy idea. i absolutely love it. if i were to do it i’d probably use cardstock instead of the blocks cause i have lots bits and pieces lying around that i need to use up. xD
love, x
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Forgot where I saw this, then magically found you again! I made one for my husband for Valentine’s Day. Here is my take: http://royaltysparkles.blogspot.com/2013/02/valentines-day-puzzle.html
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What an adorable and creative idea! Just love it. Pinning for sure. Oh, and love it so much I’ll be sharing on my Mason Jar Crafts Love (www.masonjarcraftslove.com) blog tomorrow! I just use a single photo and clear link back … hope that’s okay?!
🙂 Linda
Great idea and so darn cute. Sure with my grandchildren were still small. Love your site and enjoy reading about you sisters. Thanks for sharing.
so cute! do the pieces fit in any bottle with a 3/4 diameter top?
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Absolutely wonderful! Come link it up with us at the FineCraftGuild.com