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Valentine's Day is around the corner. Are you ready for the exchange of cards at your child's school? Many districts are now omitting candy from card exchanges to comply with their health and wellness initiatives. That doesn't mean the kids can't have a great card to offer (and receive)! In this month's issue of Family Fun Magazine, you can find crafty ideas for kids to make food free Valentine's Day cards for their friends. Here are a few examples we happen to love.
MAD LOVE
Remember Mad Libs as a kid? Remember how funny it was to read the stories after writing in off-the-wall nouns, adjectives and verbs? Now your children can recreate the fun by making Mad Love "cards" for their friends. We were able to find Mad Libs books at our local craft store for a few dollars. It just takes a page per child. Then roll with origami paper and add a tag. So easy and fun! See how it's done at Family Fun Magazine's website: http://familyfun.go.com/valentines-day/valentines-day-cards/mad-love-1033777/
Remember Mad Libs as a kid? Remember how funny it was to read the stories after writing in off-the-wall nouns, adjectives and verbs? Now your children can recreate the fun by making Mad Love "cards" for their friends. We were able to find Mad Libs books at our local craft store for a few dollars. It just takes a page per child. Then roll with origami paper and add a tag. So easy and fun! See how it's done at Family Fun Magazine's website: http://familyfun.go.com/valentines-day/valentines-day-cards/mad-love-1033777/
ANIMAL ATTRACTION
These cards were created using card-stock paper in red and animal print found in craft stores. The animal figurines which come in a tube, can also be found in craft stores. Our LAN spotters saw some at Micheal's. Find the instructions on how to make these grrrrrific cards at Family Fun Magazine's website: http://familyfun.go.com/valentines-day/valentines-day-cards/animal-attractions-1033805/
These cards were created using card-stock paper in red and animal print found in craft stores. The animal figurines which come in a tube, can also be found in craft stores. Our LAN spotters saw some at Micheal's. Find the instructions on how to make these grrrrrific cards at Family Fun Magazine's website: http://familyfun.go.com/valentines-day/valentines-day-cards/animal-attractions-1033805/
CRAYON HEARTS
Color me happy! Spend an afternoon with your kids, melting old, broken crayon into heart-shaped molds and create this colorful card! It's a great way to get rid of old crayons! How about asking the art teacher for his/her unwanted broken crayons?! Find the instructions on how to make love colorful can be found at Family Fun Magazine's website: http://familyfun.go.com/valentines-day/valentines-day-cards/give-a-hoot-825188/
Color me happy! Spend an afternoon with your kids, melting old, broken crayon into heart-shaped molds and create this colorful card! It's a great way to get rid of old crayons! How about asking the art teacher for his/her unwanted broken crayons?! Find the instructions on how to make love colorful can be found at Family Fun Magazine's website: http://familyfun.go.com/valentines-day/valentines-day-cards/give-a-hoot-825188/
GIVE A HOOT
HOO will be your Valentine? A simple idea for a Valentine's day card. Just trace the template and cut it out. Then snip the center and insert a pencil. Why not use googley eyes to give the owl a goofy stare?! Find the instructions on how to make a hoot of a card at Family Fun Magazine's website: http://familyfun.go.com/valentines-day/valentines-day-cards/give-a-hoot-825188/
HOO will be your Valentine? A simple idea for a Valentine's day card. Just trace the template and cut it out. Then snip the center and insert a pencil. Why not use googley eyes to give the owl a goofy stare?! Find the instructions on how to make a hoot of a card at Family Fun Magazine's website: http://familyfun.go.com/valentines-day/valentines-day-cards/give-a-hoot-825188/
LINK UP & SHARE IDEAS!
Got an idea? Link up with us! Share ideas from another website or blog below by clicking on the "Click here to enter" link, then follow the prompts. If you find something that involves food but can easily be altered to food-free, don't hesitate to share. Many things can be altered by simply exchange or omitting. Let's get some great ideas going!
Our Valentine's Day "Link Up & Share Ideas" will run from January 30 - February 14, 2012.
Got an idea? Link up with us! Share ideas from another website or blog below by clicking on the "Click here to enter" link, then follow the prompts. If you find something that involves food but can easily be altered to food-free, don't hesitate to share. Many things can be altered by simply exchange or omitting. Let's get some great ideas going!
Our Valentine's Day "Link Up & Share Ideas" will run from January 30 - February 14, 2012.
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