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{Secret} Message in a Bottle Valentine

January 31, 2013 40 Comments Holly & Nat

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:

I lined up all the pieces in number order, then flipped them over and started stamping each word.

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:

Another easy option would be to use a Mason jar:
I created 2 different styles of tags that say, “Secret Message in a Bottle” for you to use:
Download Red Label pdf
Download Chalkboard Label pdf
{for our subscribers and personal use only}

 I can’t wait to give this to my 7-year-old… I know he will love “decoding” a secret message from mom!

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Comments

  1. Our Pinteresting Family says

    January 31, 2013 at 2:10 pm

    Such a cute project! Those pieces look like Bingo pieces. 😉

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  2. Carol TheAnswerIsChocolate says

    January 31, 2013 at 3:14 pm

    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!

    Reply
  3. Steph @ Crafting in the Rain says

    January 31, 2013 at 5:13 pm

    What a fun idea for numbers and letter! My kids would love these too!

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  4. Melina Belluzzo says

    January 31, 2013 at 8:29 pm

    genial idea!!
    besos

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  5. Michelle Paige says

    January 31, 2013 at 9:08 pm

    Such a great idea! My kids would love this!

    Reply
  6. belmonili says

    January 31, 2013 at 11:28 pm

    What an amazingly adorable idea! I love this…thanks so much for sharing!

    Reply
  7. Donna says

    February 1, 2013 at 12:12 am

    I love this!!

    Reply
  8. Crystal says

    February 1, 2013 at 12:38 am

    How fun is this valentine! Super cute!

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  9. Angela AnotherBitePlease says

    February 1, 2013 at 2:24 am

    oh how fun…kids do love decoding…I immediatly think of The Christmas Story and his decoder lol

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  10. McKenzie Guymon says

    February 1, 2013 at 6:19 am

    What a cute idea! I love the secret message too!

    Reply
  11. Sonja Wright says

    February 1, 2013 at 9:11 am

    Love this! Thank you!

    Reply
  12. Melissa @ No. 2 Pencil says

    February 1, 2013 at 1:13 pm

    This is so cute! I love your fun ideas so much!

    Reply
  13. Bonnie and Trish @ Uncommon says

    February 5, 2013 at 1:01 am

    Oh my word this is absolutely one of my favorites this year!! My kids would love this!

    Reply
  14. Jamie Dorobek says

    February 5, 2013 at 1:30 am

    How cute AND educational 🙂

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  15. Jaime Lyn says

    February 5, 2013 at 5:03 am

    SO SO SOooo cute Holly!!! 🙂 You guys are the best!
    Jaime

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  16. Emily Morgenstern says

    February 8, 2013 at 7:17 pm

    You are too cute for words! You gals are rocking it this Valentine’s!! I’m loving this idea!

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  17. Jenn AJennuineLife says

    February 9, 2013 at 5:17 am

    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

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  18. xfallenmoon says

    February 11, 2013 at 2:47 am

    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
    blog | twitter

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  19. Ann Marie Queen says

    February 15, 2013 at 9:06 pm

    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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    March 26, 2013 at 9:27 am

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  21. Linda @ it all started with paint says

    February 8, 2014 at 1:59 am

    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

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  22. Karen Henderson says

    February 8, 2014 at 11:38 am

    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.

    Reply
  23. Celine Serrano says

    February 11, 2014 at 7:05 pm

    so cute! do the pieces fit in any bottle with a 3/4 diameter top?

    celineserrano27@gmail.com

    Reply
  24. Rose's DIY Crafts, at FineCraftGuild says

    January 20, 2015 at 5:51 pm

    Absolutely wonderful! Come link it up with us at the FineCraftGuild.com

    Reply

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