this was amanda's last year to hand out valentines at school. usually, i just go to the store and let her pick out some box of already to go, sign your name on the back, valentines. but, this year i thought we would make some cute crafty ones. she needed 24 valentines for her class. so it took us awhile and we were ready to be done by the end, but we had fun making these cute butterfly valentines.
first we cut out 48 hearts for the wings of the butterflies
then we taped two pieces of gum together with two pieces of licorice in the middle for antennas.
then we attached the wings to the gum body with a heart sticker
very cute! the valentine and the girl!
the finished product
what a pretty flock of valentines!
Cute idea!
ReplyDeleteHappy Heart DAy!
Happy Valentine's Day!! Very cute valentine's. We used to make and send a lot of valentines, but now we just give friends some candy and mail cards to our family & friends.
ReplyDeleteI love Valentine's Day!
Have fun, Nannette
It may seemed time consuming but I'm sure everyone was blessed to receive those cute "butterflies" with some chewy goodies right on the middle!
ReplyDeleteHappy "love" day to you sister and may you have the best Valentine's with your DH and the rest of your family as well. Stay warm in the Lord's love. Blessings and love.
What a great idea. Those turned out adorable.
ReplyDeleteHave a very Happy Valentine's Day!
Such a good mom and patient daughter! A memory to last a lifetime...
ReplyDeleteKeep making them.
peace~elaine
I love your new blog look! And, I love these valentines... what a cute and sweet way to "celebrate" another milestone of growth! It's so wonderful that you're there to celebrate them right alongside your kids; time flies, and you can't get those days, weeks, months, and years back! Great job, y'all!
ReplyDeleteThose are beautiful Valentine cards. Such a precious memory. I see you've changed your blog look. I looks good. Thanks for sharing. Blessings, SusanD
ReplyDeleteThey are darling!!! What a way to go out with a bang! She will remember these ALWAYS!! I was sharing with MIMI that this was my first year NOT to have to do Valentines cards for the class or attend a Valentine party at the school! It was soooo sad *sniff sniff* Hate that my kids are growing up and it is all way toooo fast!
ReplyDeleteHappy Valentines Day my friend
What a neat idea and very cute, too! Love your new layout, by the way!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea and so cute!
ReplyDeleteOh, these are such special Valentine cards!!! Cute and creative idea!!!
ReplyDeleteThey came out so cute.
ReplyDeleteHappy Valentine's Day
Those are so adorable!!! I love them. What a cute idea.....I might have to "borrow" that idea for next year! :D
ReplyDeleteHappy Valentine's Day!!!
You are so creative. I would have never to do something like that!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute idea! They turned out great!
ReplyDeleteOh my word! That is such a creative idea! I just love it! I am visiting from Pam's Life by the creek blog tonight. Nice to meet you! I love your Valentines : )
ReplyDeleteLove them. Very creative!!
ReplyDeleteHugs, andrea
LOVE this!!! So creative...and fun for the kids to make!
ReplyDeleteHow cute are those! I love 'em. Making memories, I remember helping my daughter with hers. She will be 28 this year, it's been a long time! They grow up so fast! By the way, love the new look!
ReplyDeleteuntil next time... nel
Love that idea! Might steal it next year!!! Thanks for the tip. Sorry I have been so absent! Hope to catch up this week!
ReplyDeleteWhat fun! Happy Valentine's Day!
ReplyDeleteHow absolutely wonderful. Such a cute idea.
ReplyDeleteOh how cute!! What a great idea!
ReplyDeleteThose are so cute! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI love finding new ways to say Happy Valentine's day, I might have to try this one with the preschool kids. Very cute.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your week,
Susan
those are adorable! Great job!! I love your blog look...I love how it goes all the way to the edges on the side, and your posting space is so huge, allowing for large photos...I need to figure out how to do this!!
ReplyDeleteShe's a cutie! She did a great job.
ReplyDeleteWOW! Very nice and creative!
ReplyDeleteChristie,
ReplyDeleteThese are adorable and so much better than the store bought kind anyway! I only wish I had read this earlier but I can save the idea for next year.
You know my youngest daughter's class was the only one in the whole school that didn't have a Valentine's day party? What's up with that?
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Wow, those turned out great! She put a lot of time and effort into those. She must be proud of her work!
ReplyDeleteI can certainly see how that would take a while but I bet the kids liked getting a 'different' Valentine along with the gum!!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! Those turned out great! I've just found your blog and I think it's just beautiful! So glad i visited!
ReplyDeleteI'm your newest follower!
Those are TOO cute and so is Amanda! Isn't it sad when they start experiencing their 'lasts' as kids? My middle daughter is graduating from high school this year and I'm really not liking these 'lasts'. (i.e. last football game, last marching competition, last Christmas concert, last prom, etc.) I know it is all a part of growing up but I'm not ready for another one of my chickies to leave the nest just yet. :*( Time just flies too darn fast, ya know?
ReplyDeleteAnyway, thank you so much for stopping by again and again. I always love to see your name pop up. It brings a smile to my face.
I hope you have a fabulous week!
Teresa <><
Oh dear Christy,
ReplyDeleteThis is such a lovely post with all the pictures. I am sure that Amanda loved every minute of it with you by her side doing the giveaways with her. Such a bright idea!
It is a memory that she'll never forget.
Love
Lidj
Do you have any great "boy" ideas? If I start gearing my innver motivational mama up now, I could be ready to produce such a beautful flock of butterfly for next year? You are one awesome, amazing, energetic mama!
ReplyDeleteThose are so fun!! What a great idea!!
ReplyDeleteVery cute way of sharing Valentine love! So nice.
ReplyDeleteFollowing from Follow Friday, looking forward to your posts:)
ReplyDeleteGreat Valentines!