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January 2012

Valentine Box Ideas

heart-shaped Valentine box
Scrumdilly-Do!

monster Valentine box
Toddler Approved

vintage Valentine cards Valentine box
Eclectic Chica

recycled plastic bottle pig Valentine box
Cheeky Kitchen

cereal box heart Valentine box
Pink & Green Mama

fuzzy monster Valentine box
I Heart Crafty Things

Valentine box to hang on a chair
Almost Unschoolers

Valentine box made from a recycled cereal box
Silly Eagle Books

pirate ship Valentine box
Last Minute Mel

milk jug bumble bee Valentine box
(scroll down)
Eclectic Chica

school bus Valentine box
Activity Village

Lego Valentine collecting box
The Pretty Poppy

dinosaur Valentine box
The Dinosaur Boy

fabric Valentine mailbox (free pattern)
Giverslog

Valentine box that looks like a dog
joybucket at Flickr

doily heart Valentine box
Artists Helping Children

locker Valentine box
Family Fun

More ideas in the archives:

Valentine Boxes for Card Collecting

01/31/2012 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Building/3 Dimensional, Crafts, Family, Recycled Crafts, Themes, Valentine's Day Crafts | Permalink | Comments (3)

Heart Snowflakes

I love these heart-shaped coffee filter
snowflakes at Aunt Peaches.

01/31/2012 in 12+ years old, 6 - 12 years old, Crafts, Mobiles, Garland, Bunting & Wreaths, Paper Crafts, Valentine's Day Crafts, Winter Solstice | Permalink | Comments (0)

Heart-Shaped Surprise Ball

Find out how to make this fun heart-shaped
surprise ball that would be a perfect Valentine's Day
party favor at Celebrate the Big & Small.

01/31/2012 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Crafts, Paper Crafts, Parent Made, Party Ideas, Valentine's Day Crafts | Permalink | Comments (0)

Paper Heart Garland

Maya*Made recycles newspaper to make
this charming heart garland.

01/31/2012 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Crafts, Family, Mobiles, Garland, Bunting & Wreaths, Paint, Paper Crafts, Recycled Crafts, Valentine's Day Crafts | Permalink | Comments (0)

Inspired by the artwork of Dale Chihuly,
the class of Ms. Motta created this gorgeous wall art
from colored coffee filters! Click on over for the tutorial
and more pictures at Ms. Motta's Mixed Media.

01/30/2012 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Art, Art History, Building/3 Dimensional, Family, Group, Homeschooling, Paper Crafts | Permalink | Comments (1)

Bird Sun Catchers

Lilla A shares this beautiful tissue paper bird craft.

01/30/2012 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Crafts, Family, Group, Paper Crafts | Permalink | Comments (0)

Coasters Made From Wood Slices

These cheerful wood slice coasters can be found at
Bread & Buttons along with how to make them
and a resource for the wood slices.

01/30/2012 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Art, Crafts, Family, Gifts to Make, Group, Nature Crafts, Paint, Wood Crafts | Permalink | Comments (0)

Ice Lanterns

Visit Willowday to see how to make these
gorgeous, but easy, ice lanterns!

01/28/2012 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Candles & Lanterns, Crafts, Family, Free & Fun Crafts, Outside, Winter Crafts | Permalink | Comments (2)

Tips on Taking Pictures of Snowflakes

I never stop being amazed at the beauty and
delicacy of snowflakes. Visit Quince And Quire for
tips on taking pictures of snowflakes and enjoy
the photos with your children.

For more information on snowflakes and a book
recommendation click over to this post on
my other blog, Bella Dia.