by admin on February 16, 2009
Eliana's Valentine Teddy Tea table 2-14-09
Friends:
On Valentine’s Day, I threw a small tea for Eliana and her closest friends – “Eliana’s Valentine Teddy Tea.” They brought an animal with them and we had places for them at the table too. In addition, each girl received a new Valentine Teddy Bear. We served popcorn chicken, fries, 5 layer taco dip, chips, cookies, mini cupcakes, and strawberries with dark chocolate dip. Yum!
Eliana (in pink) and her friends dine at the Valentine table 2-14-09
The girls had fun making princess mirrors and donning tiaras.
Eliana (in the middle) and her Valentine friends 2-14-09
Afterwards, we went to the movies and saw the animated Tim Burton film, Coraline. Eliana had a wonderful Valentine’s Day, full of love!
Until next time…
Warmly, Dianne
by admin on February 14, 2008
Friends:
Happy Valentine’s Day. I made this simple Valentine carrying box for Eliana, my seven year old. She is taking it to school, stuffed with Valentine treats for her classmates. She can also bring home the Valentine treats she receives. It’s very easy. It took less than ten minutes.
Materials:
Tissue Box with large opening
2 chenille sticks
Hole punch
Stickers or cut outs
Other decorations
Instructions:
Punch a hole on either side of the tissue box opening. Create a handle from the two chenille sticks, twisting them together. Insert each end of the chenille stick into the holes. Secure the handle by twisting the ends of the chenille a large knot on either side (the knots will be inside the box). Decorate the box with stickers or cut outs. I cut apart a Valentine paper bag for my decorations. Now you’re ready to fill your Valentine box with lovely goodies! Happy Hearts Day!
Warmly, Dianne
by admin on February 9, 2008
These Valentine cards are fun and simple. Trace a hand (I like a child’s hand but your own works well too) onto construction paper folded in half. That way, you’ll get two Valentines with one cut. Cut out a heart to glue in the palm of each hand. Write a word on each finger (five words) such as:
Will You Be Mine Valentine?
I Love You Sweet Valentine!
Valentine You Have My Heart!
On the back of the hand, write any of the following, or make up your own:
Valentine, hands down, you are the best!
Valentine, my heart is in your hands.
I can count on each finger the ways I love you. (Write qualities on each finger – fun, smart, sweet, loving, kind, etc.)
Valentine, you deserve a high five!
Give yourself a hand, Valentine! Be mine!
Have fun with these “hand-made” Valentine cards. Give these out and you’ll be sure to receive thunderous applause!
Warmly, Dianne
