Monday, February 8, 2010

The Art Box – Valentine Style


blog pictures 044 In the Art Box last week: some patterned paper hearts that M cut early in the week, foam and silver heart stickers, foam heart beads, valentine colored pom-poms and buttons, sparkly heart sprinkles, paint, doilies, construction paper, glue, stamps, stamps, and more stamps, and red glitter.

M was very excited about this particular art box. This was the first year I didn’t have a single Valentine craft idea in place, and I was ready to enjoy seeing what he would come up with on his own. We went over the list of people we’ll send Valentines to, and I was so happy to see him excited about making something for the specific purpose of gifting it to someone.

He started off taking a look at all the stamps and had fun with some new roller stamps I found at Target.blog pictures 046

Before long he was gluing and sticking and stamping all over the place. This was so much fun! I loved that he thought it was completely appropriate to include firetruck and helicopter stamps too. :) I had fun hearing about who was getting which Valentine, and all he wanted to do on each one. Here’s a sampling of what he did:
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He still has a few more to make, and I’m wondering if he’ll agree to folding these so they are more like cards (with extra decorations on the front). I love each one and I hinted to him that I sure would love to get one too. I may have to hint this to Daddy as well. ;)

I know these are not the cutesy crafty Valentines that we all love, but they were truly made with love and something M was able to do completely on his own. I love that they really look “kid made”. :) I hope everyone who gets one knows how special they are!

Link your Art Box posts up below! A warm thanks to all of you who participate – I love visiting your blogs and seeing your posts!

Have a beautiful day! :)

11 comments:

  1. Awesome week. Homemade Valentines are way better than the pre-made ones. Drew loved making his last week. I didn't even think of hinting to him to make me one. Maybe we will make one for Dad today. Hope everyone is all better!

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  2. Those Valentine's are so sweet!! Kid made things are always the best :)

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  3. Well I think he's done a fabulous job. I particularly like the green one the little swirl of sparkles he has created. :)

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  4. I love his emerging creativity - those Valentines will be so precious for their recipients. It's great that you gave him so many choices too.

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  5. I think these are the best kinds of valentines to receive! I need to set up a bunch of materials for my kids to make valentines with like this!

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  6. What a great idea I had another person stop by and tell me to add my link for one of my recent post. I glad she did it is great.

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  7. I just found your blog and I love it already! I need all the help I can get in the mom department. I love your son's valentines and that he made them all by himself. Those are the best kinds of gifts! Thanks for the ideas. =)

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  8. The rolling hearts are so cool! M's Valentines are great! I bet they will be well received. We finally got on board :)

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  9. great ideas for a valentines art box.. and even his finished projects still fit within the theme.. you did such a great job choosing his materials this week

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  10. great ideas for a valentines art box.. and even his finished projects still fit within the theme.. you did such a great job choosing his materials this week

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