Holidays & Entertaining Valentine's Day Valentine's Day Cards & Gifts 27 Sweet Valentine's Day Cards Made with Candy We've got a sweet tooth for these Valentine's Day cards! By Sarah Martens Sarah Martens Instagram Sarah Martens is the Senior Editor overseeing food at Better Homes & Gardens digital. She has been with the BHG brand for over 8 years. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process Updated on January 23, 2023 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Cody Guilfoyle Creative labels turn everyday treats into tasty Valentine's Day delights. For less than you'd spend on a bag of ready-made Valentine's Day candy, you can make these adorable edible Valentines by packaging treats with homemade tags. 01 of 27 Bisous for You Darcy Miller Designs These French-inspired printables from Darcy Miller are the easiest way to make and send Valentine's Day cards. We used double-sided tape to attach chocolate hearts and individually-wrapped chocolate lip candies to the fronts of our cards. Add some confetti, pop it in a red envelope, and send them out to all your Galentines. Get the FREE printables 02 of 27 Fruit Valentine Tags Carson Downing Valentine's Day can sometimes mean your kids come home with a lot of sugary sweets. We love these adorable tags your kids can color and attach to whole pieces of fruit for a healthy alternative. Get the free fruit tags 03 of 27 Eau D'Amour Cody Guilfoyle Transform plain plastic candy boxes into adorable perfume bottles with our free printable labels from Darcy Miller. Pick up a set of clear favor boxes ($10 for 25, Walmart) and fill them with small pink and white candies. We used jelly beans, chocolate-covered candies, and Jordan almonds. Then, cut out the printables and use glue or tape to attach them to the boxes. Get the FREE printables 04 of 27 Rock Candy Valentine Idea Marty Baldwin Wrap a clever label around the handles of colorful rock candy pieces for an adorable Valentine's Day gift or DIY party favor. Bonus points if you stick to a festive color, like these bubblegum-pink rock candy sticks, for this sweet treat. Get the free Valentine 05 of 27 One-in-a-Melon Tags Carson Downing These tags are sweet any way you slice them! Fill clear bags with watermelon gummy candies ($25 for a 5-pound bag, Amazon) and add our free printable. For a festive touch, tie the tags on with pink and green ribbon. Get the free Valentine 06 of 27 York Peppermint Pattie Tag Marty Baldwin This free printable makes it easy to turn a party-size bag of York Peppermint Patties ($12, Walmart) into a set of fun Valentine's Day cards. Use rolled or double-sided tape to stick the candy on one side of the card and fill out the names on the other. Get the free Valentine 07 of 27 Cotton Candy Cones Carson Downing These cones are sweet as can be. Gift your valentine a treat that won't melt! Package up purchased cotton candy in ice cream cones and add our free printable tags. If cotton candy isn't your favorite, pair these tags with one of our other ice cream cone desserts. Get the free Valentine 08 of 27 Starburst Candies Valentine Tag Marty Baldwin Group smaller pieces of candy into Wilton clear treat bags ($4 for 100, Walmart) and staple homemade cardstock labels to the top of each bag. Arrange the candy into a colorful pattern, such as the grid of Starbursts shown here. Get the free printable 09 of 27 Peanut Package with Label Marty Baldwin Friends and coworkers will go nuts over this creative and delicious snack. Pair our printable tags with individually-packaged peanuts or a homemade snack mix. Get the free printable 10 of 27 Reese's Pieces Candy and Tag Marty Baldwin For an inexpensive alternative to ready-made Valentine's Day candy, attach the personalized label using a stapler. Look for cute ways to work the candy's name into the message, as shown. Get the free Valentine 11 of 27 Pear Valentine with Tag Marty Baldwin There's a reason they call fruit "nature's candy," and sweet, mouth-watering pears are no exception. Punch a hole through a printed label, and use decorative string or ribbon to attach to the stem of the fruit. Get the free printable 12 of 27 Pixy Stix Valentine Tag Marty Baldwin The recipient of this sweet trio will appreciate the unique shape of the label. Pair several Pixy Stix candies and wrap them with a paper gift tag to create a tasty valentine. Use different cutting techniques or scrapbooking scissors to add a trendy touch to each one. Get the free printable 13 of 27 Banana Valentine's Idea Marty Baldwin This idea is bananas! Why not go with a delicious and nutritious treat that is prepackaged by nature? Use sticker labels for a fun touch. Get the free printable 14 of 27 Hershey's Kiss Valentine Gift Marty Baldwin With "kiss" in its name, this chocolate candy is a perfect Valentine's Day treat, but no one can stop at just one! Throw a handful of Hershey's Chocolate Kisses into a bag and attach a label for a classic crowd-pleaser. Get the free printable 15 of 27 Now and Later Idea for Valentine's Day Combine two tasty treats into one cute little package by wrapping the label around the duo and sealing it in the back. This works well on fruit leather if you're looking for a healthier alternative to candy. Get the free valentine 16 of 27 Apple Valentine with Sticker Marty Baldwin Think beyond candy: Fruit, nuts, and even drinks can be repackaged into fresh, healthful gifts. Here, a basketful of apples each don creative adhesive labels. Get the free printable 17 of 27 Pop Rocks Valentine Gift Marty Baldwin A kid favorite, these mouth-crackling snacks will make a loud statement. And the tag does the same! Pair it with a package of Pop Rocks ($18 for an 18-pack, Amazon) and hand out this funny Valentine to all your friends. Get the free printable 18 of 27 Orange Juice Valentine with Label Marty Baldwin Supply your classmates or colleagues with something yummy to wash down all the candy. Wrap labels around a drink bottle or use string to attach a gift tag around the top. Get the free printable 19 of 27 Bubblegum Cartoon Bubbles Kritsada Panichgul Give your valentine something sweet to chew on; a few pieces of Bazooka Joe bubblegum adhered to a cardstock cartoon bubble make a comical card that's simple and sweet. 20 of 27 Filled with Love Candy Sacks Kritsada Panichgul Fashion these pouches from festive scrapbook paper and fill them with your valentine's favorite candy to make a perfect (and thoughtful!) gift. To make, simply fold the paper lengthwise, seal it with adhesive or double-sided tape, and attach a heart tag made from construction paper for a sweet finish. 21 of 27 Butterflies with Candy Kritsada Panichgul A few pieces of chewable fruit candy transform into a butterfly with tissue paper wings and pipe cleaner antennae. Wrap the candy in a length of ribbon and secure it with a dab of hot glue. Position pipe cleaner between ribbon and candy, fan out the tissue paper, and glue to the back to create wings. 22 of 27 Candy and Balloons Valentine Kritsada Panichgul Wrap a long piece of candy, such as Air Heads or Laffy Taffy, with a wide ribbon. Instead of adding a gift tag, write your valentine's name and a short message on a balloon. Tie the balloon to the treat for a sky-high memento. 23 of 27 Lollipop Hearts Kritsada Panichgul Stick a Tootsie Roll Pop ($8 for two bags, Amazon) in a paper heart that doubles as a valentine and a sweet gift. Use cardstock or thick scrapbook paper to make the heart, and punch two holes to secure the lollipop. 24 of 27 Valentine's Treasure Bag Kritsada Panichgul Show your valentine how much you treasure him or her with this simple food gift idea: Wrap red mesh around a few pieces of chocolate coin candy and hold them together with a golden ribbon. 25 of 27 Valentine's Bag of Kisses Kritsada Panichgul An ordinary paper bag becomes a sweet Valentine's Day gift with a few simple touches. Cut a large heart shape from scrapbook paper and attach it to the bag. Cut out a smaller heart shape in the front and cover the hole with plastic, attaching it to the inside of the bag, so the contents won't fall out. Use a red pen to write "Be My Valentine" and draw the outline of a heart on the bag to finish the gift. 26 of 27 Three-Dimensional Candy Flowers Kritsada Panichgul Give these paper flowers a three-dimensional effect by adding a bubblegum-filled lollipop to the center and using the lollipop stick as the flower stem. To make, push a lollipop through a mini cupcake liner, then cut a slit in the paper flower and push the lollipop through it. 27 of 27 Valentine with Conversation Candy Hearts Kritsada Panichgul Skip the traditional packaging for conversation hearts and use the sweet candies to make a colorful Valentine's Day gift. Fill a clear bag with hearts that read "XOXO" and "Be Mine" and twist it to close; thread through a hole punched in a pink paper heart to keep the candy secure. Embellish the paper heart with a message and a rhinestone dot to add a special touch. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit