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    Be My Sloppy Valentine

    February 13, 2012 |

    IMG_5141Valentine’s Day snuck up on me, did it do the same for you?!

    Lily’s at an age (almost 3) where she’s starting to understand holidays. Christmas was a blast, and she’s been talking about hearts and love and giving people Valentines.

    I feel bad, I wanted to start getting stuff up early and go all out, but with three under three, two toddlers with opposite nap schedules (I’m not complaining – at least they still take naps, period!), and a seven week old who likes to nurse and/or use me as a pacifier for 75% of the day... yes, I’m making excuses, but that’s okay with me. 🙂

    I had the kids paint with watered down acrylic paint onto white paper. After they were all dry, I cut them up into various designs, cut up some red cardstock, and used a glue stick to attach them to blank greeting cards I had gotten from Walmart (40 cards for $10?).

    Each card was different and although I wanted to wait until the recipients GOT the cards to post this, each card is different, so you’ll be surprised even if you’re reading this... 😉

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    My wreath was looking so sad, but I wanted to do something quick.

    I took a ½ yard of red and white seersucker fabric I had in my stash, cut it in half, and wrapped it around my wreath. Since this would only be up for two weeks, I wanted to be able to use the fabric after Tuesday, and I secured the ends with glue dots!

    No bows, no pretty yarn covered anything, just wreath. So simple, and yet so slacker-y. 😉

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    We needed a bit of pink in the kitchen, so I had the kids paint on some old coffee filters, I cut them into hearts, and strung them on some wire I had in my junk drawer. Again, simple and quick, but it adds a happy Valentine-y touch to the room.

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    There you have it, three simple crafts for the busy mom who has kids who want to help. 😉

    I gotta go. As I sit at the dining room table and write this post, Ben is dancing on said table. Nap time!!

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    1. Erin

      February 14, 2012 at 3:30 pm

      Your valentines are super cute! I also love the coffee filter garland! Looks so pretty with the light shining through.

      p.s. I'm a little jealous that you still get naps from your oldest! We have "quiet time" everyday, but I really only get about one nap a week from my daughter. Two, if I'm super lucky.

    2. Sharon @ Parents of a Dozen

      February 14, 2012 at 12:42 pm

      Soooo cute! I really like them all!

    3. Mandi

      February 14, 2012 at 5:19 am

      Aw, those are cute, girlfriend!

    4. Megan

      February 13, 2012 at 7:19 pm

      Ahhh! The life of a mom! Umm...three under three including a seven week old. You amaze me.

    5. Erin

      February 13, 2012 at 6:55 pm

      These are great! Alexander and I were behind on our Valentine crafts until last week! I kept saying the same thing, I wanted to get things up sooner but it never happened! Thanks for sharing! I love the coffee filter garland, I might have to do that this afternoon!

      Erin

    6. Pamela

      February 13, 2012 at 5:31 pm

      I love these!!! I love that you included your daughter. They're so cute and perfect to hold onto forever 🙂

      Pamela

    7. grama-lama-ding-dong..

      February 13, 2012 at 5:15 pm

      Oooooh I love em....miss my babies ...

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