Love Letters: Stamps and Envelopes

Worried that you don't have any great Valentine stamps at your house? Think again! Cookie Cutters make great stamps. Our latest Little Project of stamps and envelopes is below.

We used (washable) finger paint on a plate for our "stamp pad." If you do, be sure to let them dry completely. It takes longer than regular ink.


Did you know that an HEART makes a great envelope? I made these out of wrapping paper.
1-Started with a regular-sized paper.
2Folded it in half and cut out a valentine that is a little wider than you would normally do.
3-Then trace it onto wrapping paper and cut it out.

How to Fold it:

1- Start by folding the sides in.
2- Fold the rounded part up.

3- The point of the heart makes a perfect close for the envelope.

Since Valentine's Day is about sharing the love with others, I wrote a little poem to add to mine for my church class.  I'll post it here (for my sister) and in case anyone else can use it.  I gave extra treats to share with the valentine so they could practice sharing and loving others.  (at least that was the idea :)

"Of you there’s just one. And these treats, there are many.
Is there someone else at your house that you think would like any?

With whom could you share? With a sister or brother?
Remember that Jesus said, “Love One Another.”

Something special happens when you share your treat.
Inside you will feel happy and kind. It’s neat.

Sharing is the kind of love that seems small.
But it’s not, for showing love brings happiness to all.
Happy Valentine’s Day!"

Enjoy stamping and sending your Little Valentine Projects!

Christmas Handmade Origami Projects

These Music-themed Christmas wreaths are definitely a favorite for me, being a piano teacher.  I think my students may get one of these at our upcoming recital.  For a Tutorial to make your own, visit Domesticali.

I love these charming cones for filling with treats.  I'm thinking of filling one with marshmallows to give with my hot chocolate gift.  To make one, see this Tutorial.

For a Little Project for the kids, check out this origami elf, tree, star, photo frame, and even more ideas for kids HERE.




For a little origami envelope to send a holiday note in, try this tutorial.







These little origami projects would be fun as a gift tag, tree ornament, advent calendar, or magnet. And if you have ideas about how you want to use them, please do share them by leaving a comment :)