Always an adventure getting handprints with paint -- I have not splurged on these jumbo washable stamp pads yet! She really does okay with the paint, but it is certainly a two adult activity. Funniest part about these: I prepped them at the end of my Christmas break knowing it would be busy going back to school, we had our trip planned, etc. I had them all set to laminate and thought randomly one night that they said, "Happy Valentine's Day 2008". Alex checked...and they did. That's what I get for prepping a valentine before the end of 2008! :)What can you do with a dollar tree ice cube mold, pack of crayons, and cupcake tins?
These cute crayons!
They turned out cute! Not terribly practical to do in bulk or as treats for lots of friends -- it took one crayon to make one heart, but they were super easy. I used two cupcake trays so I could cut the cups up in one. Bake broken up crayons on 25o until melted, stir with plastic fork/spoon, then lift the cups out and pour wax immediately into molds. Not sure why it leaves the icky residue in the tray -- maybe because they're dollar tree crayons? Better directions for this here. Didn't take too long or make too much of a mess but for sure an adult activity. Can't wait to give them to Kirkley to color her valentine coloring book! They will require some extra supervision as they're on the small side.Kirkley got her first valentine of the year from Sadie today. Here are the directions for this cute heart!. Looks darling hanging in the window above her little table!
Comment with your cute crafts!!! It's too cold to go out so I know you're doing something indoors! Need an idea? The Crafy Crow has more than you ever wanted! I love the Galimores' butterflies -- I'm such a sucker for handprints! And I got supplies for these similar to Sadie's heart even though they're really not age appropriate yet and better for next year, but I really want to try them! Might be a disaster -- we'll see!
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Love the heart crayons! What a great idea! Also, for the tissue paper heart you can use contac paper and just stick squares of tissue - no glue required. It is much easier for the little ones:)
LOVE that!!!! I need you early ed people around! :)
I so love the crayon idea...I think yours turned out precious!
Thanks for all the fun ideas.
these are a great idea for class valentines - non candy alternative!!! this is giving me a great idea! thanks. :)
Had a great time at Jan's shower with you. . .and I'm loving your craft ideas. Once Jackson is a little older, we'll be putting them to the test. I'll share if I find some cute ones.
These are so cute! I am taking notes for doing these type projects with my little one!
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