Valentines - Part 1

It's that time of year again.  Filled with pink, red and lots of hearts.  For most kids Valentine's Day means a holiday where they get cute paper cards and treats.

Well this year try something different.  This will be in 2 parts and give you ideas to help you make Valentine's Day for your little one a little more creative.

First we have a great toddler - second grade idea.

Reusable Felt Envelopes

These are pretty inexpensive and simple to make.  You will need:

1/2 - 1 yard of red felt
Embroidery floss in desired color
Embroider needle
Buttons (about 3/4in)
Sticky Back Dot Velcro
Time

First -

Cut the red felt into rectangles 8 x 5in.  Then cut one side into a point/triangle.

Second -

Fold the bottom of your rectangle up so that it makes a shape like an envelope.  You can pin it or hold it in place.  You should be able to fold the bottom up about 3in.

Third -

Using your embroidery floss and needle sew up the envelope with a blanket stitch.

Fourth -

Sew on a button to the tip of your triangle.  Make sure it sew it very securely 

Fifth -

Attach the sticky velcro to allow your envelopes to close and open.  Make sure to not use it too much within the first 24hours of sticking it.

FINALLY -

Give them to your toddler to stuff with fun valentine's for their friends.

I finished these up while watching TV and my little guy stuffed them with his Valentine's Day cards.