Homemade gifts are gifts from the heart, and these special
Valentine's Day Hearts are sure to be a big hit. Everyone loves to
get a beautiful card on Valentine's Day, but one that's homemade can
be even more appreciated by the receiver, and certainly more fun for
the giver. One year I made a huge list of all the things I love
about my husband, and made it into a simple card, he loved it. The
kids can make cards for everyone, including their grandparents,
teachers, neighbors and friends. It doesn't have to be expensive,
just from the heart!
Here are a few suggestions to get you started...
Candy Cane Heart
Fold a piece of heavy red construction paper in half. Glue a
smaller piece of pink paper to the front of the card, leaving enough
red showing around the edges to make a border. Take 2 red candy
canes leftover from Christmas (or still on sale at your local stores
for a great bargain!) and glue or tape them to the front of the card
to form a heart. The round part of the candy canes will face each
other and the ends will meet at the bottom. Now with a glitter pen,
or gel pen, write "Happy Valentines Day" all around the candy canes,
forming a line of repeated verse. For the final touch, write your
sentiments on the inside of the card - and know that your recipient
is going to love this beautiful gift from the heart.
Lollipop Heart
This one is really great for the kids to give their friends at
school, and certainly more fun than one of those expensive and
ordinary boxes of cartoon cards we usually buy at the store. Cut 3x5
size hearts out of red or pink heavy construction paper. On each
one, make two small slits off to the left side that will enable you
to place the lollipop sticks through. On the right side of the heart
write "Happy Valentine's Day, from - your child's name." The kids
will really enjoy making these homemade hearts for their friends,
and probably want to keep one for themselves!
Photo Heart
Fold a piece of heavy red construction paper in half, cutting a
smaller piece of pink paper for the front just like we did with the
candy cane heart. Except this time, you will cut a small heart shape
out of the center of the pink paper, and place a photo underneath it
before gluing it to the card. Make sure to pencil the heart in on
the backside of the pink paper before cutting! You can write "Happy
Valentine's Day" on the front, or on the inside, of the card and
include a small note about the picture. These hearts are especially
great for grandparents.
I Love You Heart
Follow the same basic instructions as above, but place a red heart
on a pink card and write the words "I Love You" in big bold letters
in the center of the red heart. Now be creative on the inside of the
card and tell the recipient how much you love them!
Small valentine's stickers make a great addition to any of these
cards, but you can also color in your own small hearts or designs
with markers, glitter or gel pens, and even crayons. Be creative and
give from the heart!
Wishing You a Happy & Frugal Valentine's Day!
Michelle
Copyright 2003 by Michelle Jones, founder of BetterBudgeting.com.
If you enjoyed this article and would like to receive more money-
saving tips, please visit the site for your free subscription at:
http://betterbudgeting.com/subscribe.htm
Please post your comments on this article or ideas you have for Valentine's Day at the Other Holidays Message Board
