Valentine Paper Bag Cards

It's been ages since I've made Valentine cards for kids.
Don't you remember taking a shoe box and covering it with white tissue paper and doily hearts? So much fun!

 

My oldest daughter asked me if I would be interested in making Valentine cards for Macie
to take to her daycare. Let me show you how they turned out and then I'll show you how
easy they were to make!

 

Nothing says Valentines Day like hearts, pink, red and a little lace.

I had everything on hand so this ended up being a no cost project, perfect - right?

 

 

The felt hearts are from Dollar Tree and it's suppose to be a garland but I cut them apart and

hot glued one on the back of each bag along with another Valentine cutout.

 

 

I got the Valentine kit at Michaels a few years ago on clearance and it has so many pieces

that it will take me a long time to use it all up - so this was the perfect project.

 

 

My how times have changed, a conversation heart that says, 'email me'?

Let me show you how I made these cards.

 

 

I used brown lunch bags but you could use any size paper lunch bags you have on hand.

 



 

Next step is to fold down the flap on the end.

 

 

Take a scissors or paper trimmer and cut that piece off.

You should end up with bottom ends being open.

 

Flip the bag over and fold the bag up 3/4 of the way.

Again, no need to measure, unless you want every bag to

be exactly the same but really it isn't necessary.

 

Taking Valentine scrapbook paper, glue on paper

for the top part of the bag. No need to cover the

entire area sinc it won't be seen once the bag

is folded. Once you're done with that, cover the flap and

I also did the backside of the bag.

 

 

Once you have that part done, this is when it begins

to get fun. Pull out your Valentine cards, doilies,

anything and everything you have that can

be glued on the bag.

 



In no time you have a one of a kind Valentine paper bag card.

Be sure to tuck the card in the lower flap and then

in the opening at the top, there's plenty of room

to stick a sucker, conversation hearts or for toddler

you might want to stick in a small bag of Goldfish crackers

and for an adult - don't forget to add some chocolate!

 

Here's a glimpe of the back of the card.

This bag turned out cute and I can't imagine any kid not loving receiving this.

 

 

This was the very first bag that I made, I got a little carried away and started adding pearls and
it seemed too fussy for a little child.
 

 

I love the back of the bag more so than the front. No to mention,

I got a little crooked with my lace and pearls.

 

 

As for me, I'm off to see my daughter and Macie and finish up the rest of

these bags. Plus I love to organize pantries, I'll be revamping their

pantry and I'l share pictures very soon as well as what my pantry looks like now.

 

Thanks for stopping by today.

Don't forget about my giveaway too!

 



Giveaway Time!

One of the best things about blogging is making friends with people and yet never meeting or even talking on the phone. I've been priviledged to become friends with Barbara from
Snip It Up
and love her shabby chic, raq quilting Etsy store.

Let me show you around her shop.

For most of us, spring can't get here fast enough. Brand new to her shop, this colorful rag quilt with a variety of colors make this a perfect gift or addition to your home.
 

Another new addition, this rag quilt has an appliqued blue bird, and it is gorgeous.

Doesn't this just make you happy and think spring?

 

I love, love, love her potholders and these pair of potholders would make a perfect 

Valentine's gift for someone or even yourself!

 

 

Maybe you're more interested in a handmade tablecloth patchwork quilt.

Such a beautiful piece of workmanship.

 

 

There's a variety of kitchen towels available, aren't

these birdies super cute?

 

 

Now for the fun part, Barbara is giving away this kitchen towel vintage gift set to one lucky person!

Red is one of my favorite colors and I was immediately drawn to the hand stitched cherries. 

 

To enter in this giveaway, you've got three chances:

1) leave a comment on this post - one entry

2) click over to Snip It Up and add her shop to your favorites - one entry.

3) blog or do a Facebook post about this giveaway - one entry.

 

This giveaway will end on Wednesday, January 31st at 11pm

and the winner will be announced on Thursday, Feb 1st.

 

Good luck and thanks for stopping by today!

Valentine Balsam Containers Goodness

 

 

If you've been to Michael's Craft Store, every so often they have these balsam containers

for sale. Let me show you how I altered all three of them.

 

 

I removed each knob and elastic band and added a flower and used velcro for the closure.

I got the metal sentiments at Michaels, the pack was $2.

The cute buttons are from Target.

 

 

I picked out three different Valentine papers and then painted each one

a color to coordinate. I did paint the entire box but after I was finished,

I realized that I only needed to paint the edges, sides and inside.

 

 

 

The cabochons are from The Cottage Market and are so pretty, aren't they?

Each one is different from the other and full of Valentine goodness.

I can't imagine anyone not loving to receive one of these, can you?

 

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Have a wonderful Tuesday!