Saturday, February 9, 2008

How to make $30 Valentines...

Valentine's Day is fast approaching, and if you are a "PLAN ahead" family, like us....then follow along, and we will show you how you can spend a fortune, AND a couple of hours of "quality time", just to say that you too made home made Valentine's!


Step 1: You will need glue....LOTS of it!! A good estimate is 3-4 bottles per child.



Step2: Cool stuff, like sequins! Lots of those too!


Step3: Get the kids involved! Have your 4 year old cut out there own heart!
~holding your tongue out does improve your cutting skills by 20%!~



Step4: Little dots...LOTS of 'em!

Step 5: Start the assembly process.


Step 6: Ribbon? You will need LOTS of ribbon, especially if you have a GIRLIE 4 year old. A good estimate is 3-4 rolls per year of age for this one!
Oh, and make sure you let her cut it her self ~ she will remind you if you forget!




Step 7: Big Sis can demonstrate the skills needed to apply the GLITTER just so!


Step 8:
HAVE AT IT!
Step 9: Not quite enough...add just a little more....yep, just right!

Step 10:
Add your finishing touches,
let them dry for a week to 10 days, and then you are done!


YOU DID IT! You have just created your very own--homemade Valentines!
You could go to the store and pay 1.50 per box, and have your mom fill in the names for you...or you can venture just beyond the norm, and have a little fun...and glitter... to last a lifetime!

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!



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