First of all I need to apologize for not posting for 3 weeks! With the holidays it got to be a little crazy and blogging was not at the top of my priority list. I had presents to buy, presents to wrap, parties to go to, people to see and places to go and family to come and stay with us! It was a wonderful holiday that I will treasure forever and ever!! But the New Year has brought some heartache to our family as well.... My sweet daughter had one of her best friends pass away yesterday due to a tragic ski accident! We loved that sweet girl so much and know she is in a better place now but we ask for prayers for the Milner family as she was the oldest (14 years old) of three beautiful girls! It is amazing how fast life can be taken. I can not imagine losing a child and my only hope is that her sweet little spirit will be with her family for a long long time! We love you MADDIE!!!
I needed to do something to keep my mind occupied so I found some things to do for Valentines Day, which is right around the corner...
Valentine's Day Treat Packages
To make these custom treat packages, cut out a picture of your child, scan it, and print onto heavyweight matte paper. Cut tags using pinking shears for the bottom edges, draw hearts, and stamp or write a message on each one. Fold the tags and tape them to cellophane bags filled with sweets.
Patterned Paper Wrap
Store- bought treats are more special when covered in pretty patterned paper. Pen a note on the underside or on a tag attached with waxed twine. Tuck gum into a card stock "matchbook" stamped with a message; sticks of gum sold in large packs often have plain white wrappers that are perfect for decorating with stickers. A lollipop adorned with a sticker and taped to a card stock heart will also be welcome, as would button candy slipped into a small paper bag embellished with die-cut scrap art (available at crafts stores).
Hope you enjoy these fun things that your children can help you with!!
