Paper Love
Wednesday brought us snow day #2 this week, and we put it to good use making homemade Valentines.
Catie’s preschool class even got to decorate a box to collect their cards in, which delighted me to no end. I felt very nostalgic for my own childhood whilst helping her pick out just the right frills. I always loved decorating that box, and was so disappointed that Annie didn’t get to do that last year (or this year, either, for that matter).
Catie opted for pink-on-pink paisley fabric, red ric rack, white fluffy lace, seed pearls, and red ribbon roses. And her name written in red glitter. It’s girly fabulous, which suits my little fashionista to a T.
For the cards, we went completely old school as well. Interestingly enough, the throwback cards are a financial setback, since even though I bought the paper doilies at the dollar store, these cards cost me about 5 times as much as just buying the pre-made ones would. But ours are cuter. And certainly more unique, since no one seems to make homemade Valentines anymore. Such a pity.
Annie was methodical
Catie was creative
and Lilly had a wardrobe malfunction
She also thoroughly impresed me. While Annie and Catie were writing their names on the back of their cards, Lilly decided to make her own mark on hers – in the form of tracing her little handprints, all by her OWN self.
It was an extremely messy project
but the end result was well worth it.
Another fun project we did was the heart flower suckers from last month’s Family Fun. (Love that magazine!)
These were super easy and a big hit with the kids (and teachers!) that we gave them to. Thumbs up!
Mess and all, it was another great snow day.
Tags: crafts, homemade Valentines, paper doilies, Valentine Box, Valentine's Day
Crafty Stuff, The Stay-at-Home Mom Gig | Heather February 12, 2010
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By Tired Mom Tesa, February 12, 2010 @ 10:28 am
Those are so cute! Glad everyone had fun and I’m sure the classmates will all love them.
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By Cindy, February 12, 2010 @ 2:18 pm
Super cute! I’m a preschool teacher, and I LOVE when it’s obvious that the child was involved in creating their own cards/boxes/projects! That’s the way it should be!
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By Stacie, February 12, 2010 @ 2:49 pm
Following you from the Friday Follow!
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By Helena Lemon, February 12, 2010 @ 5:38 pm
Such a cute little girl and such cute little crafts! Following from Friday Follow! Thanks!
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By Holly L, February 12, 2010 @ 8:04 pm
Happy Friday Follow!
Those are super-cute. I love homemade Valentine’s!
Holly
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By Holly L, February 12, 2010 @ 8:06 pm
I followed via Networked Blogs…is that what you want?
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By Cole, February 12, 2010 @ 10:37 pm
Looks like tons of fun! We did homemade valentines last year and they were a huge hit. Sad that no one does them much anymore.
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By Miss Fanny, February 12, 2010 @ 11:57 pm
Great valentines and looks like a lot of fun. Visiting you from Friday Follow. Happy Valentine’s Day and Happy Blogging!
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By Becca - Our Crazy Boys, February 13, 2010 @ 12:38 pm
That looks like a great way to spend a snow day -And it’s so cute that they were able to personalize them. Much better than the store bought ones… Isn’t it funny that they actually cost more? That stinks!
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