Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Valentines Day Preparation

So, once again, Pinterest saves the day!
 
For those of you who are under some illusion that I have ANY domestic skills whatsoever, pay attention:  I don't.
 
So, I am NOT that classroom mom who volunteers and plans school parties.
 
Until very recently, I was the Mom that barely remembered to buy that cheap, easily ripped box of thin Valentines with some superhero on them.
My biggest accomplishment on Valentines Day was taping a cute pencil to each of those cheap looking cards! (A proud moment, to be sure)
 
But this year? 
 
This year is different.
 
Maybe it's because I am leaving for China soon and have been in active
"nesting" mode
for the last few weeks.
 
Or, maybe it's because Tommy will be staying home with Tom.
 
Who knows.
 
All I know is that when I stumbled upon this adorable idea on Pinterest, I knew I had to do them. 
 
It didn't hurt that I have more time than $$$ right now and these were very affordable!
 
Step One: 
Goodie Bags.
I got mine for $3 at Wal-mart (Qty. 100)
 
 
Step Two:
Printable
 (click here for the Blog that has all the instructions and link to printable fishbowl)
 
Step Three:
 
Cut out fishbowls & get child to SIGN their name and...... Voila'
 
Beautiful Valentine.
 
 
Step Four:
Assembly
 






 
 
So, without further ado...
 
Ta-Da!
 
60 some odd bags later, the boys are ready to present their "homemade" Valentine's to their friends.
 
And yes, that's as good as it gets! :-)


3 comments:

kimjax said...

Impressive. You go girl!

Annie said...

That is AWESOME! I am impressed my crafty friend:) LOL!

Elizabeth said...

What a great idea! When I have those odd moments of trying to "stretch" myself into being "that" mom, it usually ends badly! :) But those turned out really good!I may have to give it one more go!