I wanted to do something different for Valentines Day Cards this year and saw this cute idea on pinterest.
Again, the link did NOT have instructions so I set out to find my own way to get this done.
What you will need:
- Construction paper cut 4 inches x 6 1/2 inches (folded so it is 2″x6 1/2″
- Ziploc Sandwich bags
- glue stick
- Stapler
- Balls
I made a document that said about 8 – 10 times on it “Valentine….. You make my heart BOUNCE” and put it in red.
I cut those papers out into pieces that were about 4 ” x 1 1/2″.
I had my kids sign their names on them and make dots in a wavy pattern to show there was a ‘bounce’
We took glue stick and glued the paper onto the construction paper.
After placing the balls into the individual bags, we were ready to assemble.
You will want to fold the bag over a bit to take up some slack so the bag is not so long.
Then wiht your stapler, staple both ends of the paper to secure the bag and paper together.
You will then have a cute unique Valentine card. This would be a cute gift to also make for birthday parties, but with a different saying, of course.
Twitter: DonnaChaffins
says:
What a great idea! I love diy Valentine’s (or any holiday) Day cards/gifts! I’m pinning this!
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Thanks Donna! I like homemade things too, when I plan ahead!
Wow that is cute!
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Thanks Melissa!
Twitter: avagracescloset
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Seriously adorable! My older two are done with Valentine’s but my little miss would love to get one of these. Great idea.
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I hope my kids class enjoys them as much as we did making them!
Twitter: RebelSweetHrt
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How cute! And I’m so excited to receive my first Valentines card from my little man.
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Sounds like it will be a special Valentines day for you, enjoy!
Twitter: perspectparent
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How cute! I was just telling my kids this morning how much more special the handmade cards are as they were filling out 50 between them for their class….I don’t think they believed me!
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I think handmade is so much more fun!
Twitter: tattedmom81
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That is an awesome idea. I’m helping the kids make their valentines this year and I have been clueless so far. I’ll show them this idea and see what they think! I know I like it.
Thanks for sharing!!
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I hope you find something you like (if not these).
Twitter: _Everyday_Life_
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love this idea
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Thanks! We enjoyed making them!
Very cute idea.
Great way to give something fun out instead of just candy!
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Twitter: Twinfun1n1
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Getting a card made with love is always nicer than the best store bought one!
Leigh
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I agree. It shows that effort was made versus just signing your name.
Twitter: lifebycynthia
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Super cute idea!
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Thanks Cynthia!