This time of year it often seems that everything is pink and red, hearts and bows, chocolate and flowers, and all the other traditions behind Valentine’s Day. As I have been browsing around I have come across some great ideas for making your own Valentines a little more unique.
First, from Just a Teaspoon:
TSPWLV wrote about deciding to make handmade Valentines this year because she “just couldn’t stomach another trip to Hallmark”. Of course, rather than try for the store-bought replica, she chose to embrace her children’s creativity and let them have free reign to create as they saw fit. Visit the Funny Valentines post to read about the adventure and her own observations of her childrens’ creative process.
Second, from Stay at Home Child:
Evie homeschools her two creative children and shares about the plans for a special Valentine they are making using photos of a Valentine’s Day gift that her children received from an aunt. I hope you’ll read her Valentine’s Day post and then watch for updates along with me.
Why did these creations catch my attention? They are perfect examples of a child’s creativeness. Yes, mom may have helped, but the ideas were those of the child. I love it when I get to see a child creating without inhibitions; those times when there is no right way to do it. There is something inspiring about watching the gears turn inside their head. I often end up craving that creative and even adventuresome spark for myself. It makes me want to get back in my space and create something myself.
Did you or your child make your own Valentine’s Day cards this year? If you did, I would love to see them. Just leave a comment telling me where I can go to take a look.
Jennifer Lavender is a homeschooling mom of 2 girls who enjoys scrapbooking, papercrafts, and learning more about arts and crafts in general. Read more about her day to day adventures on her personal blog.
Photo credit: TSPWLV
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I always think that homemade cards mean so much more anyway. Very good idea!
It usually takes longer than slapping their names on store bought valentines, but I think it is so much more satisfying.
I took my son to a craft store and let him pick out what he wanted to make for the grandparents. He choose a sun catcher and then painted it all by himself. He was quite proud of himself, as was I.
My almost 3 year old has picked up on the valentine thing this year so we have been making cards to send to friends and family. He is loving it.
I am just not quite this brave yet!
Cute links! My kids are going to be making their valentines tomorrow. We’ll see what they come up with!