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<![CDATA[Natural Girl Diary - A Resource for Joyful, Natural Living - Valentine Project]]>Thu, 27 Jan 2022 12:10:40 -0800Weebly<![CDATA[Valentine Project - Part 2]]>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 01:49:23 GMThttp://www.naturalgirldiary.com/valentine-project/valentine-project-finishing-touchesValentine Project - Part 2 - Heart Pocket Filler

Scroll below to find a variety of fun ideas to put together a healthy alternative to the traditional candy filled Valentine holiday.

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Printable Tic-Tac-Toe Game

This is a fun twist on a classic game that kids of all ages can enjoy!

Heart-Shaped Love Cookie

This is a fun take on the Nut Butter Nugget recipe. Use the same ingredients but press into any cookie mold you wish! Once formed, refrigerate to help it hold its shape.

Finger Paint Printables

Use any DIY laminating sheets over the printable images from the PDF that opens when you click the photo ->

Foam Stamps

These can be used for art projects, however, we use the stamps to play an alternative form of hide-and-seek. One person can hide the stamps throughout a room, then give clues to the seeker as they get "hot" and "cold".

"Write" One for Me Heart Printable

I just thought this was a cute idea.

Fill the heart pockets created from the post "Valentine Project - Part 1" with all the fun things listed above or come up with your own fun ideas! Happy Valentine's Day!

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Step 1:

Start with 2 pieces of the same size - 12 x 18 - fun foam (I used creatology brand from Michael's). Draw a giant heart on one piece, cut it out, then lay it over the top of the other piece. Trace and cut out so you have two identical hearts.

Step 2:

Next, use a hole punch to punch holes all the way around the sides and bottom of one heart (but not across the top). Then lay the heart with the holes already punched on top of the other. Punch through existing holes to make holes in the same spot on the heart underneath.

Step 3:

Using approximately 3 yards of ribbon, begin weaving through bottom hole first, leaving about an 8 inch tail coming out the bottom. Weave around until you reach the top hole, then leave about 12-14 inches (or more, whatever length you desire for hanging) up at the top, then continue threading through holes on the other side until you meet the bottom hole where you started. Now tie ribbon in a knot or bow at the bottom to complete.

Step 3:

Let kids decorate before or after hanging. I used the same knobs I use for Christmas stockings to hang the "heart pockets" to catch their goodies on the big day.

Step 4:

Voila! Project is complete. This project keeps little hands very busy and gets them excited for what these catch-alls will be filled with soon! Stay tuned for the next post where I will share free printables and healthy snacks to fill them with instead of candy.

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