Tis the season for hearts and cupid and such. Each year our family has a Valentine making day where we make valentines for each other and last year the kids and I made super-cool Valentines together for them to take to school. But this year because of other projects going on I didn’t have the time to work with them as much to create the valentines for all four of their classes. I needed a Valentine project that they could work on independently. But I refused to go back to store-bought valentines. The kids were so excited about making the valentines in years past, so I wanted them to be able to make their own valentines this year. If you’re not a very arty person, you might prefer to find some love quotes for him to show your partner how much you love them!

Rummaging around the basement I stumbled upon a bunch of paper hearts that my mother had given me to use with the kids. That, combined with some valentine stickers I found on sale at Joann Fabrics made for the perfect valentine-making party! The valentines we put together were so simple, and not too expensive. The kids worked independently to create valentines for their class, and then this weekend we can have our family valentine making party and get a little more creative! Valentines day has become such a big thing for most people now, with everyone going all out and buying expensive gifts, and other sentimental things like these Spotify Scannable Code Music Gifts, however, me and my kids really enjoy making these every year! That doesn’t mean to say that I don’t go all out for my partner, as I also like to buy my husband a gift each Valentine’s day, to show him how much I love him. This year, I think I might get him a 3D Print photo Moon Lamp. It would look great in our bedroom and I know he’s always wanted one. Of course, it’s the thought that counts when it comes to Valentine’s day, so if you’re worried about getting last minute gifts, there’s no need. Your partner would much prefer you do something nice for them or cook them a meal. If your significant other has a good sense of humour, I would also look at going down the funny gift route, maybe something a little tongue in cheek such as Caleçon Personnalisé, or personalized boxer shorts. It’ll be sure to bring a smile to their face.

Easy Homemade Valentines ::

Here’s what you need:

Paper to make the valentines (I happened to have some pre-cut hearts, but you could have your child cut their own hearts, or even use smaller paper cut in any shape. Then I put together a box of random stickers, papers, tape, glue, scissors and markers and set them loose.
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I started Henry’s for him and then he decorated them…
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The kids had a blast and Ella loved the little felt stickers that I found at Joann Fabrics…they were super cute!
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I basically just provided the materials and then let the kids get to work. They did not need much help from me, and really enjoyed themselves. And our valentines are ready to go! Now…to make the valentine boxes….
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