Paper Mache Hot Air Balloon
from: "Class Winning 3-Dimensional Valentine Boxes"
by Debbie Barnhill
Debbie Barnhill finds treasure in empty cardboard boxes, oatmeal and coffee containers, carpet tubes, newspapers, paper-towel rolls and other household items and it is amazing how you can convert trash into treasure. As an elementary school teacher she has seen the valentine box evolve over the years. Debbie's book features step-by-step instructions with beautiful illustrations and we are featuring one of the crafts in the book called Paper Mache Hot Air Balloon.
Love Bugs
These love bugs are perfect to decorate your house or classroom for Valentine's day. These fun and easy butterflies can be made by children who are three years old and older. We also have ideas from you on using markers and also how to make a tie-dye effect.
Valentine Hug Box & Cookies
Yes, it is a craft, yes it is a recipe, but the best part of it is the personal touch. The giving of yourself. This Valentine Package should be made for anyone you care about - this could be grandparents, a sick friend or anyone who could use a hug. Look around your neighborhood. Look into your own family. If a class is going to create this craft think about a small group that you would like to donate these treasures to. All will be brightened by your efforts; your artistry; your art.
Valentine Heart Pins
Pin Making
These heart shaped pins are charming and easy for the whole family to make. First you make the play dough. This dough will last for months in an airtight container. The pin directions follow the dough instructions. Have fun!
Bosco's Valentine Coloring Pages
"I Love You" & "Friendship"
Index We have great coloring pages that you can print out and color. See our latest holiday coloring pages and so much more. Better yet, print them out twice and color them along with your kids. Send them into us and we will put it up the website and you can share with everyone!
Making Salt Dough Keepsakes
This is a great way to make simple salt dough and use it to make a wonderful keepsake. Nothing melts the heart more than a child hand, especially when it is immortalized in salt dough. Find out to make the dough and look at some of the wonderful poems we have that you can add to your treasure! Makes a great gift for grandma & grandpa!
Valentine Poetry Contest
Get your fifteen minutes of fame
Do you have a poet's heart? Send us a poem or story which we will send to our writers group and we will have a little "contest" to see who the greatest Valentine poet as determined by the folks on the writers group.
Send us your poem
Cheerful Cookie Box
Kathy Ross, the popular craft book author, has written a new book craft book called Crafts for Christian Values. Kathy's latest book is filled with wonderful crafts and ideas to help children learn about Christian values and what they mean. This easy-to-do craft lets you take disposable plastic containers, photos, drawings, and old greeting cards to make a wonderful keepsake. It's so easy that even the little ones can do it too.
Candy Rose
Candy Rose is a simple and beautiful (not to mention tasty) gift. If you make 6 or more you have created a candy bouquet. Make the roses, gather them up, using floral tape wrap around the roses and a big red bow and you'll have a full, candy bouquet! This craft/gift is perfect for children 5 years old and older.
Rachel Ray's Weekend Spaghetti & Meatballs
Have a romantic Valentine Meal!
This recipe is from Rachael Ray's new cookbook, Comfort Foods. It is packed with family favorites that can be made in thirty minutes or less! She has over 80 fast, fresh, and easy to prepare recipes. See an interview with this author as well as a quick 'n easy recipe that you'll love! Valentine Recipes
Valentine Rose Pen
This week's Craft of the Week is brought to us by the award winning author and crafter Willie Ripple. Her many craft books have been used by families and groups for years. Her valentine's craft book Valentine School Parties What Do I Do? is perfect for both groups and families - it has everything to make heart day very special. Willie's craft Valentine Rose Pen is a great craft for children in kindergarten through sixth grade.
Sponge Painted Valentine's Card
This craft is for the little pumpkins, but you might find yourself wanting to do it too! Sponge painting. There are many things that you can do with sponge painting. Just cut a heart shape from a sponge or make a creative shape of your own.
Heart Pinwheels
This week's Craft of the Week is brought to you by Willie Ripple the author of Valentine Parties, What Do I Do? Willie's book is chock full of ideas for Valentine's Day - all kinds of goody ideas like cupcakes and sugar cookies - craft and game ideas like valentine's Tic-Tac-Toe and Valentine Boxes. Her Heart Pinwheels are perfect for the younger set and can be done at home, during a party, in school or in any other group setting.
Valentine Lollipop Plants
Grow a lollipop plant! Whether you are a teacher, mom, or kid who loves crafts, this is the perfect holiday craft for you. It's very simple and you don't even need dirt. This is a great festive decoration. You can use any kind of lollipops - Blow Pops, Tootsie Roll Pops or the traditional non filled pops. According to Shawn Taylor, "My children and I are making the lollipop tree for Valentines day. Instead of circles, we are cutting heart shapes. On the outside, we sponged heart shapes and wrote around the rim of the flower pot "How does your garden grow..." We are making these for the grandparents this Valentine's Day"
Even Dogs Need A Valentine Gift
Chocolate Carob Chip Puppy Cookies
Our dogs love homemade treats. They are simple to prepare and you will be your pet's best friend! Chocolate Carob Chip Puppy Cookies are a soft cookie that is easily made and eaten by your canine family members. Remember never to give your dogs any form of chocolate. Our recipe features carob chips, which are not chocolate, and can be bought at any health food store and large grocery store.
Valentine Print 'n Color Card
This craft features a Valentine's Day card I made myself. You can print out the card and color it. Each page has two cards which you can cut apart and fold in half. I hope you like it and also get a chance to visit me on my website at PetCorner and also see some of Bosco's FREE coloring sheets.
