Happy Valentine's Day!

   I've been out of sorts as of late and haven't done very many original crafts with the kids in a while.  We've been enjoying some time together reading, coloring, and helping mommy organize after a VERY chaotic couple of months.  We've begun crafting for Chunky's 1st birthday party and can't wait to share some of those ideas with you soon!

   In the mean time, here are a few ideas for those of you in the Valentine's spirit:

Go Pre-Packaged!
Check the seasonal departments of your favorite craft stores!  We recently found project kits for $1-$3 and they provided HOURS of entertainment for the Little Lady.

Keep It Simple!
Chunky Monkey is too little to really enjoy art projects so I will often put him in his highchair with a spoon or a truck and flour.  It keeps him busy long enough to do the dishes and that's a big deal, people.  It wipes up faster than you'd guess, too. Add some colored sprinkles to jazz it up for any holiday.

Dough!
There are HUNDREDS of dough keepsake projects on pinterest.  We made some candle holders and the Little Lady made "Love Bugs" with the scraps.

Biblical Conversation Hearts
Jesus can be anywhere, even in Valentine's Day, if you CHOOSE to put him there!  We made biblical conversation hearts last year.  They kept well and look great on our table again this year!

   I've included a few pictures below and dough recipe ideas can be found on my "Christmas Ornaments" post!

Cheers and Lots of Love,
Alyssa

Love Bugs - I spy a cute green one!

Flour!

We made some small hearts and painted them to use as fillers in my jars.  I also used a heart punch to make confetti out of colored card stock, as you can see!  Enjoy searching for your favorite biblical passages about love.  Think about God's love for us, the love we have for our children, and the love we have for our spouses.  You'll find a wonderful variety.  May the Lord bless your search and your study of His Word!

Biblical Conversation Hearts