Showing posts with label Valentine's. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Valentine's. Show all posts

Wednesday, February 08, 2012

My 2 little Valentine's

Today I'm going to share with you the 'Valentine's' that I have made for my 2 youngest kids, ages 7 and 11.  I wanted it to be something they could use, something that wouldn't just end up in the trash within a week and something that would show them how much we love them.  I think this idea has incorporated all of the above!

Insulated Water Cups filled with chocolate, gummies and a love note!  The reason this fits so well, is that my kids love drinking water and this way they have their very own cups (dark blue for Matthew and light blue for Maya) with lids (less spillage) so they can always have water with them.  For kids who aren't water fans, this will encourage them to drink it more.

Materials Used: 
Insulated cup (I got mine for $5 each at The Canadian Superstore)
Valentine paper (1 piece cost .99 cents)
Candy & Chocolate (bought in bulk for $3.00)
Love note (I have included a FREE printable for this)
Total Cost: $8.99 total ($4.50 per kid)....not bad!

Here's what I did:

Bought 2 cups (insulated with lids and straws) and 'heart' paper.



Cut the paper to fit inside the cup.





I created a printable (free for you...just right click and save or email me and I can forward you a copy:)

My husband and I each filled in our 5 reasons (so really they got 10 reasons...moms and dads are different and each appreciate different things so I thought it would be cool if they heard 5 things from each of us.)


After we filled out our lists, we popped it inside the cup along with some heart shaped chocolates and gummies.


Here's what it looks like...pretty and simple and not expensive.  Win - Win - Win!


I think they're going to really like them!



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Thursday, February 02, 2012

Cute Valentine's Gift

Hello my friends!

A huge thank you to Kara from Happy Go Lucky for allowing me to do my first ever Guest Blog at her Valentine Countdown Party!  I have shared an easy tutorial on the Valentine's Day Gift that I have made for my kids (it could be made for adults too!).  I've also included a FREE PRINTABLE!  If you have time today, I would LOVE it if you would swing by Happy Go Lucky to check out my post (leave me a comment and tell me what you think!:) AND check out Kara's blog...you won't be disappointed!! :)

Kara is an amazing, creative and crafty mom!  On her blog she shares loads of fun and inexpensive DIY projects, games and activities the entire family can enjoy.


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Monday, January 23, 2012

Free Valentine's Day Printables

Let me first declare..."I love free printables!"  I only discovered them in December (mock as you will..:), and I had such a good time using them to decorate for Christmas.  They are an extremely easy and inexpensive way to decorate for any holiday or celebration. The best part? They're FREE! You don't have to buy new frames for them, just use the ones you have already have.  You can also get free printables for cards, invitations, labels, banners etc....

I have tons of free printables collected for all occasions on my Pinterest board which you will be directed to if you click HERE.  Please swing by and become a follower!

Here are 20 Free Valentine's Day Printables (plus a bonus!): 
(Please be so kind to thank the creator when you go to download them...and say "hi!" from me! :)

 Number 1. 

 Number 2. 


(via 52 Mantels)


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 Number 10. 

 Number 11.


 Number 12.


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 Number 20.



And now for all you Pride and Prejudice Lovers 
out there (like me!), a love note from Mr. Darcy:

 BONUS!


Enjoy!  Happy Printing!!




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