Simple Valentine’s Day Craft
I know it’s early for a Valentines Day craft and I’m usually the one that waits for the last minute to do anything. But I’m really trying to think ahead and be a little more organized this year. (We’ll see how long the streak continues.) I actually did this craft a few years ago to take to my friends at Meals on Wheels and the local Waves center. It’s a fun easy, CHEAP craft that you can do with your kids.
Here’s how:
The first step is to gather your supplies. I used the Martha Stewart Scoring tool that you can purchase from Amazon here, my Cricut trimmer that you can purchase here and some card-stock I had on hand. I also found this cute cardstock on Amazon. Just use whatever you have. You don’t have to have all these tools. You could certainly use a ruler and scissors and fold all the score lines. However, as with any project, having the proper tools just makes things easier. Excuse my coffee I did this first thing in the morning so it was necessary.
Start by cutting your card-stock to a 6″ square.
Then using your scoring tool, score the paper at the 2″ and 4″ marks and then rotate it and do it again at the 2″ and 4″ marks.
Your card stock will look like this with 9 scored “boxes” on the paper.
The next step is to score diagonally just to the point in each of the four outer corner boxes you’ve created.
Your card-stock will now look like this.
Now it’s time to fold all of the lines you’ve scored.
Just like so…..
Next using a hole punch, punch holes in the 4 corners. I used my Crop-A-Dial Big Bite which can be found here. It’s one of my favorite tools and can even cut through a metal tin. Super awesome!
Then string some twine or ribbon through the holes and gently gather it up just like so.
Tie it in a bow and your all done.
I filled mine with suckers and candy. This is a super cute and inexpensive craft to do with your kids.
HAPPY EARLY VALENTINE’S DAY!!!
What an adorable project! This would make the perfect treat to give a friend for Valentine’s Day.
Those are so cute!! What a great idea and look so easy to make too!
Nancy
Aww…how cute! It looks really fun to make! I’ve been thinking of some Valentine’s day crafts, too. The one I attempted last night bombed. LOL. Back to the drawing board!
very creative Beth!! Are you going to bring me one of them?
Your turn to come see me. 🙂
ooh! I love your sweet VDay crafty treat Beth!
Thanks Therese!!!