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Valentine Doings

February 11th, 2010

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Here’s a bit of what we’ve been up to around our house.   A little Bird House for Emma’s Valentines.  We made it out of an old box.  Emma painted and punched and glued to her heart’s content.

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And a tree for Lily to “squirrel” her Valentines away.  Do you recognize the container for oatmeal?  How many of my childhood Valentine’s boxes were made out of oatmeal boxes?  Many.  We did our best to make it look like a tree…. Lily loved cutting and counting leaves.  We cut up bamboo skewers and painted them brown for the stems.  And when it was done, she decided the tree should have heart fruit.

And I loved that the ideas for the girl’s boxes were their own.  I was just there to help them figure out how to create them.

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Ben wanted to say something sweet to his Valentines….  not.

The dynamite was made from Rollo’s candy rolled with red paper.  The wick is a bit of black licorice and we tied up the bundle with some black pipe cleaner (because that’s what I had on hand.)  This Valentine could have read, “You’re Dynamite!” or “You’re a Blast”…. but Ben wanted it to read “You’re the Bomb.”

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Can you tell Lily is in to squirrels right now?  I tried to talk Lily into giving nuts… just a little healthier than chocolate.  But in the end she picked M & M Peanuts… which still have nuts, Mom…. and chocolate.

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And here’s Emma’s.  We are still working on the card a bit…  She’s just happy to use glitter.  And love the saying, “You’re so Tweet.”

Lots and lots of Valentine’s creations.  And none of it’s perfect…   just lot’s of fun for the kids.  And in the end, that’s what it’s all about.

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22 Responses to “Valentine Doings”

  • spacer Rebecca:
    February 11, 2010 at 10:48 AM

    Those are wonderful! So creative and fun. Thanks for sharing!

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  • spacer amber:
    February 11, 2010 at 2:21 PM

    Cute ideas. I love the dynamite. His friend is going to LOVE that Valentine!

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  • spacer Rose:
    February 11, 2010 at 5:20 PM

    I love those; very creative!!

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  • spacer Terresa Wellborn:
    February 12, 2010 at 12:13 AM

    Double gah!!!

    I’m wishing I would’ve seen this post the other day when I was helping my twins make their 1st grade Valentine’s boxes. We did it old school, simple, with some glued on hearts & flowers.

    But your boxes? A birdhouse? A tree for squirrels? Smashing!!! :)

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  • spacer Shaun:
    February 12, 2010 at 8:49 PM

    What clever ideas! I know your children’s friends will love their valentines!

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  • spacer Cara @ Live the Home Life:
    February 12, 2010 at 8:58 PM

    The bird houses are adorable. Happy Valentine’s Day!

    -Cara

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  • spacer Lily:
    February 16, 2010 at 12:28 PM

    I love the valentines. How clever!! You are a great mom :)

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  • spacer tickledred:
    February 17, 2010 at 9:17 AM

    Can I just say that Martha White has nothing on you. I love “Your the Bomb”. I am amazed and in awe. Nice!

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  • spacer Marie:
    February 4, 2011 at 12:59 PM

    I love these ideas — so creative and very cute!

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  • spacer Michelle Paige:
    January 18, 2012 at 9:26 AM

    I love your valentine ideas, especially the bomb! So fun! Would you be willing to link up your valentines to my Valentine Link Party going on now? I’d love to have your creativity! Thanks, Michelle
    michellepaige.blogspot.com/2012/01/rockin-valentine-valentine-link-party.html

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  • spacer Stacey N:
    January 24, 2012 at 5:14 PM

    Hi there, what did you use for the little bag for the squirrel valentine? I love them and just have to make them!

    Thanks.

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  • spacer Erin @ Making Memories:
    January 24, 2012 at 7:24 PM

    I just love your dynomite! We made these and I will link to you when they post! Thanks for such a cute idea!

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  • spacer chelise:
    January 29, 2012 at 12:53 PM

    Too adorable for words! I featured one project on my own blog. Of course I credited you and linked back to your website, but I just wanted to make sure that you were comfortable with my using the top image. If for any reason you would like me to remove the image, please just let me know and I will do so immediately. chelisehery.blogspot.com. Thank you again for sharing this fabulous project!

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  • spacer Andi S:
    January 29, 2012 at 10:51 PM

    I love your dynamite Valentines and so does my nephew. He had me make some for him and I shared them on my blog. I linked back to you for giving my such a great idea! Thanks Andi

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  • spacer Andi S:
    January 29, 2012 at 10:52 PM

    I forgot to give you the link: crazydazedesigns.blogspot.com/2012/01/valentines-for-boys-youre-bomb.html

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  • spacer Angela Johnson:
    February 7, 2012 at 7:34 AM

    Love these and would like permission to use one of your photographs for an upcoming Patch column about Valentines. Please email me. Thank you!

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  • spacer Mary:
    February 7, 2012 at 9:14 AM

    My sons and daughter LOVE the dynamite! Did you use 3 whole rolls of rolos or 3 individual pieces? I have over 60 to make and that would be expensive if I needed whole rolls. Thanks for the ideas! They are just wonderful!

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    • spacer Calli:
      February 7, 2012 at 4:08 PM

      I did use whole rolls. But when doing them for the whole class, I made single dynamite sticks by taping the wick to the end of the single roll. A good way of covering the tape is to cover the end of the rollo with a circle of the red paper with a small hole punched out of the center for the wick to come out. That way you don’t see the tape. Giving out three packs of Rollos would be crazy expensive for 25 kids! I picked up our Rollos from Costco when they were in the coupon book. I’ve also seen them on sale at the grocery store if you watch.

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      • spacer Mary:
        February 8, 2012 at 5:59 PM

        Thanks so much!

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