When Valentine’s Day rolls around, many people look forward to those little hearts that bear messages like “Be Mine” or “Love U.” You could go to the store and purchase these, or your could use some simple ingredients and have some fun creating your own!

Here’s what you’d need:

• Powdered gelatin
• Clear soda
• Powdered sugar
• Food coloring
• Flavored extracts (of your choice)
• Stamps and small heart shaped cookie cutters

Check out the full tutorial over at Instructables’ Homemade Candy (Conversation) Hearts.