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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
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"
   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
See
our writer's group
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! This week's craft involves 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. Have a happy!
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.
Add some red food
coloring!
Valentine's Silly Putty
This week's Craft
of the Week came from Tanya. This fun and versatile playdough has been around for decades
and now you too can make it right in your own home. Store the Silly Putty in an air tight
container, plastic bag, or plastic Easter egg (just like the original putty). The mixture
will look like putty after it is kneaded, in fact, the more you knead the better the
consistency will be.
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