Feb 01 2009
Super Bowl Sunday!
Yep, it’s the first day of February and it’s also the day the Super Bowl is on the television! So how are you celebrating this day? We are at home, having cheese dip, wings and other finger type foods while watching the game. I’m also tying my quilt. Whew! I’m hoping to get much of it done while the game is on. I can see why groups of ladies meet together to tie quilts!
Since it is February, it’s time to think Valentine’s Day! If you have children, then you know they exchange Valentine’s on the 14th or whenever their party is at school or daycare. My older two exchange them at school, my younger two at playgroup and then they all exchange them at church.
Now, I know that everyone loves heading to the store and buying premade Valentine’s cards with popular characters on them. Well, in our house, we make all of ours. It takes several evenings to do this, so we usually start two weeks before Valentine’s Day (that’s why I’m posting about this today!). It’s quite simple!
You don’t need many materials, but here’s a sampling of what you can use. First, you need pink, white and red paper. This could be construction paper or cardstock depending on what you are making. You might need scissors and glue as well. Gather heart stickers, Valentine’s stickers, whatever pretty or neat stickers you want to use. You can also get the foam stickers from the craft stores that are peel and stick.
Now, gather your kids at the kitchen table and spend the next few hours or days making cards. I don’t bother with envelopes, I make sure they write the person’s name on the front. I also make a list of who all the Valentine’s need to go to so we don’t make too many! And don’t forget to have them make them for Mom and Dad or the grandparents! Have fun!
