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    Home » Dessert » Candy

    Valentine’s Day Ideas Test Tubes and Treat Bags

    Updated: Apr 1, 2024 · by Tonia Larson

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    Here are 25+ Valentine’s Day Ideas with FREE printable Valentine’s Day test tube labels for the test tube Valentines or use them for Valentine’s Day treat bags including candy filled Valentines, non-candy Valentine’s Day ideas, and non-food Valentine’s Day Ideas.

    collage of valentine's day test tubes with treats

    We are a family that loves puns and Dad Jokes. I guess I shouldn’t say my kids “love” them but they are very good at coming up with puns and there are times during long car rides when we pass the time buy coming up with as many puns on a certain topic.

    My family helped me brainstorm these fun Valentine’s Day Ideas, and they are so easy to put together. Be sure to check out the answers to the frequently asked questions and helpful test tube label tips at the end of the blog post!

    Table of contents

    • Candy Filled Test Tube Valentine’s Day Ideas
    • Non-Candy Valentine’s Day Ideas
    • Non-Food Valentine’s Day Ideas
    • Valentine’s Day Ideas for Treat Bags
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Valentine’s Day Test Tube Printables
    • More Valentine’s Day Ideas

    Candy Filled Test Tube Valentine’s Day Ideas

    Bean Thinking About You Test Tube Valentine

    Bean Thinking About You:

    For this test tube, use red, pink, or white jelly beans. I used pink and red jelly beans Starburst Jelly Beans FaveRed because they sooo good and they are smaller in size.

    Bean Thinking About You Valentine's Day Free Printable Labels

    Download the Bean Thinking About You printable here.

    Test Tube Valentine's Day Ideas with Candy

    I Chews You:

    Fill the test tube with pink bubble gum. I used wrapped Hubba Bubba and they fit perfectly in the test tubes I bought. I couldn’t find gumballs at Target but later spotted some at Dollar Tree. Just make sure they are small enough to fit into your test tubes.

    I Chews You Valentine's Day Printable Label

    Download the I Chews You printable here.

    You Make My Heart Go Tic Tac:

    Use the Valentine’s Day Be Mine mix of pink, red, and white Tic Tacs to fill the test tube. One pack doesn’t quite fill it all the way to the top but that’s okay. If you can’t find the Valentine’s Day mix, try the pink Strawberry Fields Tic Tacs, the red Cherry Cola Tic Tacs, or the white Freshmint Tic Tacs.

    you make my heart go tic tac printable

    Download the You Make My Heart Go Tic Tac printable here.

    Mini Dipped Pretzel Sticks for Valentine's Day

    Let’s Stick Together:

    For this one make mini dipped pretzel sticks. I was able to fit three pretzel sticks in the test tube but that will depend on how thick the white chocolate and sprinkles are on the pretzels. I used micro heart sprinkles and red and pink sanding sugar sprinkles for a variety but any of the red, pink, and white sprinkles and jimmies would look cute. Another option would be to use red or pink candy melts instead of white chocolate.

    lets stick together printable

    Download the Let’s Stick Together printable here.

    A hand rolling a candy coated pretzel in pink and red sprinkles.

    Valentine’s Day Mini Dipped Pretzels

    Make mini dipped pretzels to put into Valentine's Day Test Tubes or use one of the 25+ additional Valentine's Day ideas for test tubes and treat bags.
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Servings: 10
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    Ingredients

    • 1 cup white chocolate chips
    • 1 teaspoon vegetable shortening
    • 30 pretzel sticks
    • various red and pink sprinkles

    Instructions

    • Put the white chocolate chips and shortening in a microwave-safe bowl. Melt in the microwave at medium (50%) power for 30 seconds and then stir. Continue heating at medium power for 15-second intervals, stirring after each interval, until melted and smooth.
    • Dip the mini pretzel sticks into the melted white chocolate and allow the excess chocolate to drip off before coating it with sprinkles. You can shake the sprinkles on or gently roll the chocolate-coated pretzel in sprinkles.
    • Place on a piece of waxed paper, parchment paper, or a silicone baking mat to allow the white chocolate to harden.
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    Nutrition

    Serving: 3pretzels | Calories: 107kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 36mg | Potassium: 55mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 0.1mg
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Author: Tonia Larson
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    You’re A Heartbreaker:

    This test tube is filled with red, white, and pink Everlasting Gobstoppers Heartbreakers. There are lots of heart-shaped Valentine’s Day candies out there, and all of them would work for this one!

    You're A Heartbreaker Jawbreaker Test Tube Valentine
    You're a heartbreaker labels

    Download the You’re A Heartbreaker printables here.

    You're Beary Cool Gummy Bear Valentine's Day Ideas

    You’re Beary Cool:

    Buy your favorite gummy bears and fill the test tube. I used red and white but any color would work.

    You're Beary Cool Valentine's Day Idea

    Download the You’re Beary Cool printables here.

    O-Fish-Ally Awesome Test Tube Valentine

    O-FISH-ally Awesome:

    I used the mini Swedish Fish for this test tube because they are so cute but the regular size Swedish Fish would work too.

    O-FISH-Ally Awesome Test Tube Label

    Download the O-FISH-Ally Awesome printables here.

    You're Amazeballs Test Tube Valentine

    You’re Amazeballs:

    Any ball-shaped candy would work for this test tube. I used the mix of pink and purple Mini Chewy Sweetarts. You could also try pink and white Sixlets or small pink gumballs or even pink and red Skittles.

    You're Amazeballs Test Tube Valentine's Day Labels

    Download the You’re Amazeballs printables here.

    Non-Candy Valentine’s Day Ideas

    The next several Valentine’s Day test tubes are still filled with edible things just not candy. Sometimes, kids get so much candy during the holidays that you are looking for alternatives or no-candy ideas.

    i chews you test tube

    I Chews You:

    Fill the test tube with chewy dried fruit, fruit leather, or natural fruit snacks. I used dried mangos because my kids love them.

    I Chews You Mango Valentine's Day Test Tube Labels

    Download the I Chews You printables here.

    o-fish-ally awesome test tube

    O-FISH-ally Awesome:

    All of those baby Goldfish look so cute swimming around in the test tube, but the regular sized Goldfish will work too!

    O-FISH-Ally Awesome Test Tube Label

    Download the O-FISH-Ally Awesome printables here.

    donut break my heart test tube

    Donut Break My Heart:

    This test tube is filled with Kellogg’s Pink Donut Shop cereal because it’s pink and tastes great. Fruit Loops or Fruity Cheerios could also be used.

    Donut Break My Heart Test Tube Printable Labels

    Download Donut Break My Heart printables here.

    let's stick together test tube

    Let’s Stick Together:

    Pretzel sticks are an easy way to fill this test tube. Another idea would be beef sticks if you can find ones that are short enough to fit.

    lets stick together printable

    Download the Let’s Stick Together printables here.

    you're beary cool test tube

    You’re Beary Cool:

    Again, I went small with the mini Teddy Grahams but the original Teddy Grahams will work too.

    You're Beary Cool Valentine's Day Idea

    Download the You’re Beary Cool printables here.

    bean thinking about you test tube

    Bean Thinking About You:

    These aren’t really beans but they look like them so that counts right? I used Sun Maid vanilla yogurt covered raisins. We tasted tested Good Sense Edamame (soybeans) because they got good reviews but my kids preferred the raisins.

    Bean Thinking About You Valentine's Day Free Printable Labels

    Download the Bean Thinking About You printable here.

    I'm nuts about you test tube

    I’m Nuts About You:

    Fill the test tube with your favorite nuts. I used peanuts for this one, but my kids like nuts of all kinds, so any would work.

    I'm Nuts About You Valentine's Day Idea

    Download the I’m Nuts About You printables here.

    You're Amazeballs Test Tube Valentine's Day Idea

    You’re Amazeballs:

    I made these Mini Chocolate Cherry Protein Bites to fill this test tube. Or you can buy these Made Good Granola Minis that are nut free. Other options might be cheese balls, Cheesezit Grips, or mini pretzel balls if they can fit.

    You're Amazeballs Energy Bites Valentine's Day Idea

    Download the You’re Amazeballs printables here.

    Non-Food Valentine’s Day Ideas

    Sometimes giving edible gifts isn’t an option or you just want to be more creative. Here are several ideas for non-food Valentine’s Day test tubes. I found all of these non-food items at Dollar Tree so they are super affordable.

    Non-Food Valentine's Day Ideas

    We Sound Good Together:

    Wind up red, white, or pink earbuds and secure with a twist tie and stuff them into the test tube. Just make sure the earbud part fits into the test tube!

    we sound good together labels

    Download the We Sound Good Together printables here.

    You Make My Heart Whirl:

    Another popular party favor are whirl-a-copters and if you take them apart, they fit easily into the test tubes.

    you make my heart spring labels

    Download the You Make My Heart Whirl printables here.

    You Make My Heart Spring:

    To make the red and white Chinese Yo-Yos fit into the test tubes, I had to cut the plastic handle a couple of inches. Don’t worry though because it doesn’t affect the functionality of the yo-yo.

    You Make My Heart Spring Valentine's Day Idea

    Download the You Make My Heart Spring printables here.

    Blown Away By You Test Tube Valentine

    Blown Away By You:

    The classic party favor fringed squawkers or horns fit perfectly into the test tubes. The red, pink, and silver ones all would work well.

    Blown Away By You Test Tube Printables

    Download the Blown Away By You printables here.

    Non-Food Valentine's Day Ideas

    Stuck On You:

    Stickers are another easy Valentine’s Day treat, and they are sold everywhere! Just make sure you can either cut them apart, like I did with these alphabet stickers or that they can bend to curl into the test tube. This test tube could also be filled with band-aids or sticky frogs/hands.

    Stuck On You Valentine's Day Ideas

    Download the Stuck On You printables here.

    You’re Noteworthy:

    For this one cut pink notebook paper down to size and add a Valentine’s Day pencil. The pencil was significantly longer than the test tube so I sharpened it until it was the right size.

    You're Noteworthy Valentine's Day Ideas

    Download the You’re Noteworthy printables here.

    Let’s Band Together:

    Girls love headbands, and the narrow ones fit perfectly in the test tubes. I was able to put three in one tube.

    Let's Band Together Valentine's Day Ideas printable

    Download the Let’s Band Together printables here.

    You're A Heartbreaker Test Tube Valentine Necklace

    You’re A Heartbreaker:

    These inexpensive necklaces with heart-shaped beads are sold everywhere around Valentine’s Day. You could use the red, pink, purple, or silver ones.

    You're a heartbreaker labels

    Download the You’re A Heartbreaker printables here.

    G-Literally Awesome Valentine's Day Ideas

    G-Literally Awesome:

    Aren’t these mini containers of glitter the cutest things EVER! I took them out of a nail art kit from the Dollar Tree. I threw away the glue and just used the glitter. All 6 containers fit into the test tube.

    G-Literally Awesome Test Tube Labels

    Download the G-Literally Awesome printables here.

    Valentine’s Day Ideas for Treat Bags

    O-FISH-Ally Awesome Treat Bag

    If you don’t have test tubes, you can still use these Valentine’s Day Ideas and turn them into treat bags instead! You can use the same treats and the same labels.

    I found a pack of 40 cellophane bags at Dollar Tree but they are available everywhere. Put the treats in the bag, twist the top shut, and staple the label in place.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Where can you buy test tubes?

    These plastic test tubes come in a 30-pack. I’ve also purchased plastic test tubes from Michaels in the past, but I am not sure what they currently sell.

    What size are the test tubes?

    When I measure the tube without the lid, the opening is 7/8 inch (a quarter cannot fit inside the tube), and the length is 5 1/2 inches.

    I can’t find test tubes. Is there an alternative?

    YES! You can use the same printable labels to make Valentine’s Day treat bags. See the bottom of the post for more information on this.

    My test tubes are smaller than yours. Can I still use the labels?

    YES! When you are ready to print the labels, use the printer dialog box to scale the size of the page down by whatever percentage you need them to be.

    I have my own Valentine’s Day Idea. How can I make labels?

    You can download a BLANK Valentine’s Day test tube label PDF (or here are the blank labels as a photo if that’s easier) for you to add your own Valentine’s Day pun.

    Valentine’s Day Test Tube Printables

    1. Each printable is linked below the description of the test tube. Click the link, download the PDF (do not print directly from the link) and then print from your computer.
    2. I used premium 24 lb inkjet paper. It is thicker than standard paper but not so thick that you can’t fold it over the test tube.
    3. And this is the printer I’ve been using for a few months now. So far I love the large ink tanks and haven’t run out of ink yet.
    4. Cut the labels out along the inside of the gray lines.
    5. I used a heavy application of an Elmer’s glue stick to attach the labels to the test tubes.
    collage of valentine's day test tubes with treats

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    About Tonia Larson

    Hi! I’m Tonia, the owner and recipe creator at The Gunny Sack, where I’ve shared easy recipes for busy people for 14+ years! My family-friendly meals, easy side dishes, and delicious desserts include mouthwatering photos, dynamic videos, and step-by-step instructions to help you cook at home.

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    1. Linda says

      February 3, 2019 at 9:17 pm

      Where can I get the test tubes ?

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      • Tonia says

        February 3, 2019 at 10:49 pm

        Hi Linda,

        I purchased mine on Amazon: http://amzn.to/2DxhhJp They are plastic and there were 30 test tubes in the package. When I measure the tube without the lid, the opening is 7/8 inch (a quarter cannot fit inside the tube) and the length is 5 1/2 inches.

        I’ve also purchased plastic test tubes from Michaels in the past but am not sure what they currently sell.

        Best,
        Tonia

        Reply
    2. Heather S says

      February 1, 2018 at 9:55 pm

      5 stars
      I love all these ideas Tonia!!

      Reply
    3. Debbie says

      January 26, 2018 at 10:33 pm

      Thank you, these are awesome

      Reply
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