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DIY Valentine’s Day Brownie Bags
January 19th, 2010
Back by popular demand! These were a big hit last year and I’ve been getting tons of emails lately about them so I’ve made an updated version for 2010! Just download the file and print directly onto the paper bag. For more detailed instructions and other printing suggestions visit my previous post here. Once you’ve made the bags, fill with heart shaped brownies cut with a cookie cutter.
Last year one reader suggested that a wax paper or glassine bag be placed inside to preserve the craft bag. I loved the suggestion and incorporated it into these photos. To make the scalloped edge, simply cut tops of bags off using a rotary cutter and scalloped pinking blade.
Additionally, I now also carry the brown craft bags in my Etsy shop. Sold in packs of 25 they’re great for all sorts of crafts, gifts and little treats! Not a fan of the craft bag? I also stock them in white. I’ve got a few more Valentine’s Day goodies coming this week so be sure to check back often!
Psst! You can find those adorable straws over at Garnish! They come in red, blue and green – oh the possibilities!!!
*UPDATE! I completely spaced on the fact that the rest of the world writes their dates differently so please forgive my polarizing design. I’ve created another file which you can download here with the date 14.02.10. Apologies and please enjoy! xoxo, Kathleen
January 19th, 2010 at 5:58 am
lovely.
January 19th, 2010 at 6:17 am
Love them! Just went to your etsy site and bought some bags! I was wanting something like this for Valentine’s Day, so this was just perfect!
January 19th, 2010 at 8:10 am
These are so brilliant! Modern & romantic, and no doubt they’d be a sweet surprise for any Valentine! Beautifully designed.
January 19th, 2010 at 8:15 am
as always – truly simply lovely!
January 19th, 2010 at 8:55 am
whoa! amazing. i’ll be doing this for sure. but where did you get such nice straws?1
January 19th, 2010 at 12:48 pm
Loved these last year and love them again! xo
January 19th, 2010 at 1:02 pm
This is one of my absolute favorite projects! So simple, cute and thoughful. Thanks for updating it!
January 19th, 2010 at 4:53 pm
What a cute idea! Thank you! I have the straws, going to order the bags, but where do I find cute milk!
January 19th, 2010 at 5:26 pm
I bought the cookie cutter last year and everything, but can’t remember where I saw the post, it was slighlty different. Glad you posted your version of it. I LOVE IT, and perhaps this year I will actually make them. Brilliant! Now if I can only remember where I put the cookie cutter…
January 19th, 2010 at 6:52 pm
Thanks for carrying the glassine bags. They are hard to find, so you made it easy for us!
January 19th, 2010 at 11:22 pm
Aren’t those straws cute?! You can get them online at Garnish actually! At just 5 cents a pice they’re a total steal too!
January 19th, 2010 at 11:51 pm
how lovely! the scalloped edges makes it just perfect.
January 20th, 2010 at 9:59 am
oh no! i just went on your etsy site to buy some of the brown baggies but they’re all sold out. will you be selling some more any time soon??
January 20th, 2010 at 10:05 am
so pretty!!! Love them.
January 20th, 2010 at 10:14 am
Hi Minna, I just checked my Etsy shop and it looks like I still have plenty of bags in stock. Here’s the link again just in case. Best, Kathleen
January 20th, 2010 at 10:40 pm
Great idea especially the scalloping. (just have to change the date around for us Aussies). Thank you.
January 20th, 2010 at 10:50 pm
OMG – cutest bags EVER! thank you!!!
January 21st, 2010 at 6:01 pm
AWESOME- I totally made the smores goodie boxes for the holidays, must jump on this V-day one! THANKS!
January 22nd, 2010 at 5:44 am
These are so cute! I have to do these for Valentine’s Day for my coworkers.
January 23rd, 2010 at 7:37 am
Fabulous thank you!!
January 24th, 2010 at 5:34 pm
It’s always so much fun to see what sort of visual treats you come up with; they’re a delight!
January 24th, 2010 at 11:03 pm
So glad you guys are enjoying the bags!
JoAnn, I actually got the milk from my local grocery store. Kind of random, I know, but I scooped it up when I saw it. I knew it would come in handy eventually!
Sorry I can’t be of more help sourcing it but I might try a co-op or Whole Foods market for something similar. Best of luck! Kathleen
January 25th, 2010 at 10:48 am
This is darling. Can you add more brown paper bags to your shop?
January 25th, 2010 at 11:20 am
Thanks Kathleen. Milk is hard to order onliine!
I’ll check Whole Foods. We are thinking of doing this for the teachers at my sons’ school for a “We Love Our Teachers!” treat. Maybe the bottled Starbucks would look cute with them… I love the white milk though! Thanks again for the idea and for your site!
January 25th, 2010 at 11:33 am
Sorry gang! There has been some confusion regarding the brown bags in the Esty shop but there are plenty available and I have updated the Etsy shop. Holler with any questions. Kathleen
January 25th, 2010 at 8:48 pm
I have never thought of putting a paper bag in the printer…obviously I am a little behind but I think you are a GENIUS!
January 26th, 2010 at 10:12 pm
These are fabulous…I remember when you shared them last year. I’m so glad you reminded us!
p.s. how in the world did I miss you at Alt?
January 27th, 2010 at 11:58 am
Fabulous, thank you!
January 27th, 2010 at 6:50 pm
I absolutely adore these bags. They are so cute!
January 27th, 2010 at 10:47 pm
Hi Stephanie! Aww, you’re so kind! I got to see you speak but I didn’t get a chance to introduce myself.
Maybe next year! Great job by-the-way, the 3 of you did a fantastic job! xoxo
January 28th, 2010 at 12:20 pm
I love these! Thanks for sharing them again.
January 30th, 2010 at 1:06 pm
Love this, such a great idea.
January 31st, 2010 at 11:10 am
This idea is simply precious. I just love it bunches. I was wondering where you found the old glass milk bottle. They just don’t carry the glass bottles here in the local stores anymore so ANYTHING you can offer for ideas in scoring some would be wonderful.
Thanks a bunch!
February 2nd, 2010 at 10:08 am
Wow, Valentine is really just around the bend! Thanks for the reminder and have Happy Holiday! Awesome Post BTW!
February 2nd, 2010 at 2:16 pm
Oh my goodness! I just downloaded this and will send my daughter to pre-school with Valentine’s treats in these. So cute! I love your blog:)
February 5th, 2010 at 1:51 pm
I love these! It makes me happy just looking at them.
February 8th, 2010 at 9:49 am
So fun! Thank you for sharing! I love it!
February 9th, 2010 at 4:31 pm
I am so impressed with your site- I am not even sure how I landed here.
I am a blogging mom to 5 boys. Always looking for unique ideas!
This is amazing!
I’ve added you to my blog roll and shared your link and idea with my reads!
Check it out:
http://fourcrazychildren.blogspot.com/2010/02/valentine-brownie-bags.html
February 10th, 2010 at 5:12 am
These are so wonderful. Thank you for sharing!
February 10th, 2010 at 3:02 pm
Adorable! What size heart cookie cutter did you use?
February 12th, 2010 at 1:45 am
These are just so gorgeous! Thank you so much for sharing these! Happy Valentines day
February 13th, 2010 at 9:27 pm
These are so beautiful and I bought the bags right away I was so excited. Unfortunately, my printer doesn’t like the bags. I’ve wasted four already and am afraid I will start crying if I try it again! It keeps jamming because of the thickness of the bottom of the bag. I reversed the image and turned the bag upside down. It starts out beautifully but slips at the end and ends up crooked. Blërg! I printed smaller versions as gift tags. Oh well. Sigh.
May 16th, 2010 at 8:22 am
I’m going to make some with the 2009 date on it, that is the day we were engaged so it seems fitting for our wedding favors! My fiance is a brownie fanatic too! Thanks for posting this! <3