Monday, February 8, 2010

Handmade Valentines


Growing up I always remember loving Valentine's Day, it was always such a mystery over who who sent what card and who wrote what secret message. I always cherished the special cards, the ones that didn't look like the boxed cards that I always passed out. I never did make my own Valentines growing up, our house was not the most creative back in those days, I guess that's part of the reason why I now make such an effort to try and incorporate handmade into Tess' life. I still love Valentine's Day, not the store bought, gift required, obligatory token of affection but the sweet simple gestures of love that make me feel all warm and fuzzy. I wanted Tess to have a hand in the card making so I laid our several sheets of red construction paper and made a template so that she could apply her paint dipped finger in just the right place.

Materials:
white finger paint
red construction paper
small envelopes
circle paper punch
ink pen with white ink

1 comment:

  1. These were so simple and sweet. Thank you!
    Milla sends kisses while I'm about to sneak a peek at that truffle recipe!

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