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		<title>Kids Classroom Valentine ideas</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>cindylouh</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Looking for a fun Valentine for your child to give out next week?  Look no further&#8230; here is a round up of some cute Valentine cards that are sure to wow their classmates. Marie from Make and Takes has a cute Monster theme card that any child would love! These Printable Love Bug Valentines are [...]]]></description>
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<p>Looking for a fun Valentine for your child to give out next week?  Look no further&#8230; here is a round up of some cute Valentine cards that are sure to wow their classmates.</p>
<p>Marie from Make and Takes has a cute <a href="http://www.makeandtakes.com/monster-valentines-cards-for-the-classroom">Monster theme card</a> that any child would love!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.makeandtakes.com/monster-valentines-cards-for-the-classroom"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-22193" title="Valentines-Monster-Cards1" src="http://www.skiptomylou.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Valentines-Monster-Cards1.jpg" alt="" width="398" height="247" /></a></p>
<p>These <a href="http://www.dandee-designs.com/2012/02/love-bug-valentines.html">Printable Love Bug Valentines</a> are too fun! Who doesn&#8217;t love to collect bugs in jars?  You might also like these <a href="http://www.skiptomylou.org/2010/02/04/ladybug-valentine/">printable ladybug valentines</a> that use a tootsie pop for the head.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.dandee-designs.com/2012/02/love-bug-valentines.html"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-22379" title="lovebugvalentines1" src="http://www.skiptomylou.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/lovebugvalentines1.jpg" alt="" width="450" height="576" /></a></p>
<p>These<a href="http://funkypolkadotgiraffe.blogspot.com/2011/02/muah-in-which-valentines-are-revealed.html"> Muah Lips Valentine cards </a> by the funky polkadot giraffe are just adorable! Love love love!</p>
<p><a href="http://funkypolkadotgiraffe.blogspot.com/2011/02/muah-in-which-valentines-are-revealed.html"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-22195" title="MuahBOTH" src="http://www.skiptomylou.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/MuahBOTH.jpg" alt="" width="400" height="266" /></a></p>
<p>Mustaches are all the rage!  I want to make <a href="http://thecraftmonkey.blogspot.com/2011/02/valentines-are-done-man.html">these cards</a> from the craft monkey so bad!</p>
<p><a href="http://thecraftmonkey.blogspot.com/2011/02/valentines-are-done-man.html"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-22196" title="DSC_0002" src="http://www.skiptomylou.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/DSC_0002.jpg" alt="" width="401" height="276" /></a></p>
<p>These<a href="http://zakkalife.blogspot.com/2011/02/its-bird-its-plane-its-super-valentine.html"> Super Hero Valentines </a> from Zakka Life are to die for!</p>
<p><a href="http://zakkalife.blogspot.com/2011/02/its-bird-its-plane-its-super-valentine.html"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-22197" title="Superhero Valentine 7" src="http://www.skiptomylou.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Superhero-Valentine-7.jpg" alt="" width="401" height="268" /></a></p>
<p>Make sure to check out all the other cool <a href="http://www.skiptomylou.org/printable-valentines/">Valentine&#8217;s Day printables</a> being shared until Valentine&#8217;s Day here by some amazing bloggers. Click the button!</p>
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		<title>Made by you Monday {wrap up}</title>
		<link>http://www.skiptomylou.org/2012/01/29/made-by-you-monday-wrap-up-14/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 29 Jan 2012 17:20:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>cindylouh</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[These adorable printable tags and ideas  from Mommy by Day Crafter by night  will have you set for your Valentines Day! &#160; This cute treat box from Clean &#38; Sensible would brighten up any neighbor or friends day! This cute theme &#8220;message in a bottle&#8221; with a free printable  from sweet anne handcrafted designs, would [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>These adorable<a href="http://bit.ly/ytgCbD"> printable tags and ideas</a>  from Mommy by Day Crafter by night  will have you set for your Valentines Day!</p>
<p><a href="http://bit.ly/ytgCbD"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-22170" title="14 days of valentines" src="http://www.skiptomylou.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/14-days-of-valentines.jpg" alt="" width="481" height="343" /></a></p>
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<p>This cute <a href="http://www.cleanandscentsible.blogspot.com/2012/01/valentines-treat-box.html">treat box</a> from Clean &amp; Sensible would brighten up any neighbor or friends day!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.cleanandscentsible.blogspot.com/2012/01/valentines-treat-box.html"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-22171" title="box 026 blog" src="http://www.skiptomylou.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/box-026-blog.jpg" alt="" width="480" height="360" /></a></p>
<p>This cute theme &#8220;<a href="http://saynotsweetanne.com/2012/sweet-candy-bottles-free-printable/">message in a bottle</a>&#8221; with a free printable  from sweet anne handcrafted designs, would thrill any friend!</p>
<p><a href="http://saynotsweetanne.com/2012/sweet-candy-bottles-free-printable/"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-22172" title="IMG_7704-copy-300x200" src="http://www.skiptomylou.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/IMG_7704-copy-300x200.jpg" alt="" width="348" height="232" /></a>Thanks again everyone for linking up. Stop by and link up tomorrow, you never know next week I might be featuring {you}!</p>
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		<title>Cute sayings for Valentine&#8217;s Day</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:39:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>cindylouh</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[These sayings paired with candy, a small toy or little gift would make cute Valentines! &#8220;You&#8217;re the bomb&#8221; - a bath bomb &#8220;I like hanging out with you&#8221; or &#8220;I &#8216;a-door&#8217; you&#8221; &#8211; Personalize a door knob hanger. &#8220;I&#8217;m bananas for you&#8221; &#8211; Provide healthy valentines with bananas or banana bread &#8220;You are one of [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em>These sayings paired with candy, a small toy or little gift would make cute Valentines!</em></p>
<p><strong>&#8220;You&#8217;re the bomb&#8221; </strong>- a <a href="http://www.skiptomylou.org/2011/02/04/youre-the-bomb/">bath bomb</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.skiptomylou.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/bath-bomb-11.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-5558" title="bath-bomb-11" src="http://www.skiptomylou.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/bath-bomb-11.jpg" alt="" width="375" height="265" /></a></p>
<p><strong>&#8220;I like hanging out with you&#8221;</strong> or<strong> &#8220;I &#8216;a-door&#8217; you&#8221;</strong> &#8211; Personalize a door knob hanger.</p>
<p><strong>&#8220;I&#8217;m bananas for you&#8221; &#8211; </strong>Provide healthy valentines with bananas or banana bread</p>
<p><strong>&#8220;You are one of a kind&#8221;</strong> &#8211; Attach playing cards.</p>
<p><strong></strong><strong>&#8220;You pull at my heart!&#8221; &#8211; </strong>How about a <a href="http://www.skiptomylou.org/2009/01/07/how-to-make-shrinky-dinks-with-recycled-6-plastic/">shrinky dink</a> zipper pull?</p>
<p><a href="http://www.skiptomylou.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/shrinky-dink-zipper-pull.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-5203" title="shrinky-dink-zipper-pull" src="http://www.skiptomylou.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/shrinky-dink-zipper-pull.jpg" alt="" width="376" height="230" /></a></p>
<p><strong>&#8220;I think you are purrr-fect!&#8221; </strong>- Anything with a cat (bookmark, sticker, trinket) would be cute with this saying</p>
<p><strong>&#8220;I&#8217;m stuck on you!&#8221;</strong> or <strong>&#8220;Let&#8217;s stick together!&#8221;</strong> &#8211; A great saying for hair clips, <a href="http://www.skiptomylou.org/2008/04/22/appreciation-7-days-a-week/">magnets</a> or stickers!</p>
<p><strong>&#8220;No bones about it you are top dog&#8221;</strong> &#8211; Dog bone shaped sugar cookies would make a cute treat!</p>
<p><strong>&#8220;It is &#8216;ruff&#8217; when you are not around&#8221;</strong> &#8211; Anything with a dog (bookmark, sticker, trinket) would be cute with this saying!</p>
<p><strong>&#8220;You wrote the book on being cool!&#8221;</strong> &#8211; package with a purchased or <a href="http://www.skiptomylou.org/2008/09/15/handmade-bookmark-ideas/">homemade bookmark</a></p>
<p><strong>&#8220;I dig you!&#8221; </strong>- Package treats with a small plastic shovel.</p>
<p><strong>&#8220;I am &#8216;TOADally&#8217; yours&#8221;</strong> &#8211; Plastic jumping frogs would be cute taped to a card with this saying or make some <a href="http://www.skiptomylou.org/2010/02/08/toadally-cool-pencil-pops/">frog suckers</a>.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.skiptomylou.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/frogs7.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11241" title="frogs7" src="http://www.skiptomylou.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/frogs7.jpg" alt="" width="375" height="307" /></a></p>
<p><strong>&#8220;You are a keeper&#8221;</strong> or<strong>&#8220;I&#8217;m hooked on you&#8221;</strong> &#8211; Pair this with a package of Swedish Fish!</p>
<p><strong>&#8220;You rev me up&#8221;</strong> or <strong>I &#8216;wheelie&#8217; like you!</strong> &#8211; This saying with a small car would make for a fun valentine!</p>
<p><strong>&#8220;I am hog wild for you&#8221; </strong>-Anything with a pig (bookmark, sticker, trinket) would be cute with this saying!</p>
<p><strong>&#8220;You &#8216;moo-ve&#8217; me!&#8221;</strong> &#8211; Anything with a cow (bookmark, sticker, trinket) would be cute with this saying!</p>
<p><strong>&#8220;I would &#8216;quack&#8217; up without you&#8221;</strong> &#8211; A small rubber ducky would be fun with this saying attached to it&#8217;s neck!</p>
<p><strong>&#8220;I&#8217;m your number one fan&#8221; or &#8220;I am your biggest fan, or &#8220;you blow me away!&#8221;</strong> &#8211; A paper fan or A battery operated personal fan</p>
<p><strong>&#8220;You blow me away&#8221;</strong> &#8211; Blow Pop sucker</p>
<p><strong>&#8220;You are the apple of my eye&#8221;  </strong>- Apples</p>
<p><strong>&#8220;You really measure up&#8221; or &#8220;You rule!&#8221;  </strong>- Ruler or measuring tape</p>
<p><strong>&#8220;I&#8217;d SNAP at the chance to be your Valentine&#8221;</strong> &#8211; plastic toy alligator, bang snaps or how about an <a href="http://www.skiptomylou.org/2008/02/06/id-snap-at-the-chance-to-be-your-valentine/">alligator pillow box</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.skiptomylou.org/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/pillow-box-alligator-010.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2527" title="pillow-box-alligator-010" src="http://www.skiptomylou.org/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/pillow-box-alligator-010.jpg" alt="" width="375" height="261" /></a></p>
<p><strong>&#8220;You are the highlight of my life&#8221;  </strong>- highlighter pen</p>
<p><strong>&#8220;I like you &#8216;beary&#8217; much!&#8221; </strong>- Teddy Grahams or gummy bears</p>
<p><strong>&#8220;You are o&#8217;fish&#8217;ally awesome&#8221; or &#8220;You&#8217;re a great catch  </strong>- Goldfish crackers</p>
<p><strong>&#8220;You are a winner&#8221; &#8211; </strong>A purchased lottery ticket or a <a href="http://www.skiptomylou.org/2009/02/11/diy-scratch-off-lottery-ticket-valentines/">homemade scratch-off lottery ticket</a>.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.skiptomylou.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/lottery-tickets-6.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-5670" title="lottery-tickets-6" src="http://www.skiptomylou.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/lottery-tickets-6.jpg" alt="" width="375" height="281" /></a></p>
<p><strong>&#8220;I am stuck on you&#8221; -  </strong>Glue or Stickers</p>
<p><strong>&#8220;I am stuck on you&#8221; or &#8220;I &#8216;chew&#8217;s you Valentine&#8221; </strong>Gum</p>
<p><strong>&#8220;You are EXTRA special to me&#8221;</strong>  &#8211; Extra Gum</p>
<p><strong>&#8220;You are out of this world!&#8221;   &#8211; </strong>Orbit Gum</p>
<p><strong>&#8220;I have my eye on you&#8221; </strong>fun glasses or magnifying glass</p>
<p><strong>&#8220;I am buggy for you!&#8221;</strong> &#8211; some plastic bugs or a <a href="http://www.skiptomylou.org/2010/02/04/ladybug-valentine/">lady bug Valentine</a>.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.skiptomylou.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/Ladybug-Valentine.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11184" title="Ladybug Valentine" src="http://www.skiptomylou.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/Ladybug-Valentine.jpg" alt="" width="375" height="250" /></a></p>
<p><strong>&#8220;You are a cut above the rest!&#8221;</strong> Scissors or cookie cutter</p>
<p><strong>&#8220;You melt my heart&#8221; </strong>Hot Chocolate and marshmallows</p>
<p><strong>&#8220;You mean the world to me&#8221; </strong>Map</p>
<p><strong>&#8220;I think you&#8217;re aMAZINGing&#8221; </strong>book of mazes</p>
<p><strong>&#8220;You are the icing on the cake&#8221; </strong>Cake or cupcakes</p>
<p><strong>&#8220;You rate sky high with me&#8221;</strong> &#8211; an airplane or a <a href="http://www.skiptomylou.org/2008/02/12/oh-boy/">handmade whirly gig</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.skiptomylou.org/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/whirly-gig-4.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2543" title="whirly-gig-4" src="http://www.skiptomylou.org/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/whirly-gig-4.jpg" alt="" width="375" height="428" /></a></p>
<p><strong>&#8220;You take the cake&#8221;  </strong>- Cake or cupcakes</p>
<p><strong>&#8220;You make my heart bounce&#8221;</strong>  &#8211; super balls<strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong>&#8220;I &#8216;wheelie&#8217; like you!&#8221;  </strong>- a toy car</p>
<p><strong>&#8220;I am fortunate to have you&#8221;  </strong>- Fortune Cookies (you can even make <a href="http://www.skiptomylou.org/2010/01/14/diy-fortune-cookies/">homemade fortune cookies</a>)</p>
<p><a href="http://www.skiptomylou.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/FortuneCookie.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-10865" title="FortuneCookie" src="http://www.skiptomylou.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/FortuneCookie.jpg" alt="" width="375" height="301" /></a></p>
<p><strong>&#8220;I like the way you roll&#8221;  &#8211; </strong>toy car, Tootsie Rolls or Rolos</p>
<p><strong>&#8220;I have a CRUSH on you&#8221;  </strong>- Orange Crush Pop</p>
<p><strong>&#8220;You are &#8216;SUMbody&#8217; special!&#8221;</strong> &#8211; An inexpensive calculator from the $$ store would be a useful gift!</p>
<p><strong>&#8220;You are just &#8216;write&#8217; for me!&#8221;</strong> &#8211; A pencil or pen is always an appreciated gift!</p>
<p><strong>&#8220;My heart &#8216;beats&#8217; for you!&#8221;</strong> &#8211; a play drum or drum <a href="http://www.skiptomylou.org/2008/02/03/recycled-candy-containers/">recycled candy containers</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.skiptomylou.org/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/recycled-candy-containers-001.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2517" title="recycled-candy-containers-001" src="http://www.skiptomylou.org/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/recycled-candy-containers-001.jpg" alt="" width="375" height="353" /></a></p>
<p><strong>&#8216;Donut&#8217; you know I love you!</strong> &#8211; Donuts</p>
<p><strong>&#8220;Our love was &#8216;mint&#8217; to be&#8221;</strong> &#8211; Mints</p>
<p><strong>&#8220;You rock!&#8221;</strong> or <strong>&#8220;Have a blast&#8221;</strong> or <strong>&#8220;You are a blast&#8221;</strong> &#8211; Who doesn&#8217;t love pop rocks candy!</p>
<p><strong>&#8220;You are as cute as a button!&#8221;</strong> &#8211; button bookmark, button bracelet or button shaped cookies or candy would be cute clipped to a card with this saying</p>
<p><strong>&#8220;You are a hottie&#8221;</strong> &#8211; Hot Tamale candy</p>
<p><strong>&#8220;LIB it up this Valentine&#8217;s Day&#8221; or &#8221; I am MAD about you Valentine&#8221;</strong> &#8211; A book of Mad Libs</p>
<p><strong>&#8220;I&#8217;d always pick you&#8221;</strong> &#8211; a bouquet of flowers</p>
<p><strong>&#8220;I  treasure  your friendship&#8221;</strong> &#8211; Hershey&#8217;s Treasures Candy<br />
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		<title>Printable Valentine Crown</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:00:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>cindylouh</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This interactive Valentine gets kids crafting! Printable Valentine Crown Download the printable crown, print (no scaling) on card-stock and then attach some fun goodies for kids to decorate their crown with. These Valentines are perfect for a whole classroom of pre-schoolers up to kindergartners! &#160; Hand them out just like that or roll them up, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This interactive Valentine gets kids crafting!</p>
<h3><a href="http://www.skiptomylou.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Printable-Valentine-Crown.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-22100" title="Printable Valentine Crown" src="http://www.skiptomylou.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Printable-Valentine-Crown.jpg" alt="" width="450" height="450" /></a></h3>
<h3><a href="http://www.skiptomylou.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/crown.pdf">Printable Valentine Crown</a></h3>
<p>Download the printable crown, print (no scaling) on card-stock and then attach some fun goodies for kids to decorate their crown with. These Valentines are perfect for a whole classroom of pre-schoolers up to kindergartners!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.skiptomylou.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Printable-Valentine-Crown-1.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-22101" title="Printable Valentine Crown 1" src="http://www.skiptomylou.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Printable-Valentine-Crown-1.jpg" alt="" width="450" height="300" /></a></p>
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<p>Hand them out just like that or roll them up, slip the goodies inside and wrap in celophane like a candy.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.skiptomylou.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Printable-Valentine-Crown-2.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-22102" title="Printable Valentine Crown 2" src="http://www.skiptomylou.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Printable-Valentine-Crown-2.jpg" alt="" width="450" height="338" /></a></p>
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<p>The children get the fun of decorating&#8230;</p>
<p><a href="http://www.skiptomylou.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Printable-Valentine-Crown-3.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-22103" title="Printable Valentine Crown 3" src="http://www.skiptomylou.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Printable-Valentine-Crown-3.jpg" alt="" width="450" height="300" /></a></p>
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<p>and wearing.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.skiptomylou.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Free-Printable-Valentine-Crown.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-22104" title="Free Printable Valentine Crown" src="http://www.skiptomylou.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Free-Printable-Valentine-Crown.jpg" alt="" width="450" height="675" /></a></p>
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		<title>Made by you Monday {wrap up}</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 22 Jan 2012 13:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>cindylouh</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[valentine's day crafts]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;ve got fun Valentine Idea&#8217;s on my mind and so did many of you who linked up! I love these free printable wrappers shared by pretty petunia!  Totally cute. Mustache&#8217;s are all the rage right now. Your little one will wow their class with these free printables from ewe hooo. Here are some fun accessories [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I&#8217;ve got fun Valentine Idea&#8217;s on my mind and so did many of you who linked up!</p>
<p>I love these free <a href="http://likeaprettypetunia.blogspot.com/2012/01/valentine-mint-to-be-mine.html">printable wrappers </a>shared by pretty petunia!  Totally cute.</p>
<p><a href="http://likeaprettypetunia.blogspot.com/2012/01/valentine-mint-to-be-mine.html"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-22064" title="IMG_4986" src="http://www.skiptomylou.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/IMG_4986.jpg" alt="" width="402" height="268" /></a></p>
<p>Mustache&#8217;s are all the rage right now. Your little one will wow their class with these<a href="  http://ewehooo.blogspot.com/2012/01/free-printable-mustache-valentine-cards.html"> free printables </a>from ewe hooo.</p>
<p><a href="  http://ewehooo.blogspot.com/2012/01/free-printable-mustache-valentine-cards.html"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-22065" title="MustacheCards2" src="http://www.skiptomylou.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/MustacheCards2.jpg" alt="" width="399" height="314" /></a><br />
Here are some fun accessories for the little girl in your life.</p>
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<p>I love these <a href=" http://flowergirlcottage.blogspot.com/2012/01/simple-and-cute-crochet-heart-pattern.html">crochet heart clips</a> from Flower Girl Cottage.</p>
<p><a href=" http://flowergirlcottage.blogspot.com/2012/01/simple-and-cute-crochet-heart-pattern.html"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-22066" title="il_570xN_303287155" src="http://www.skiptomylou.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/il_570xN_303287155.jpg" alt="" width="400" height="597" /></a>I love felt and these make <a href=" http://feltsocute.wordpress.com/2012/01/16/be-my-valentine-headband/">adorable headbands</a> shared by Felt so cute.</p>
<p><a href=" http://feltsocute.wordpress.com/2012/01/16/be-my-valentine-headband/"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-22067" title="lcheadband" src="http://www.skiptomylou.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/lcheadband.jpg" alt="" width="400" height="595" /></a></p>
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		<title>Heart Cake pop tutorial- Perfect Valentine Party {guest post}</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 21 Jan 2012 13:00:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>cindylouh</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Cupcakes]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hi y&#8217;all! My name is Kate Petronis and I&#8217;m the face behind the cakes, parties, and everything else that&#8217;s sweet over at And Everything Sweet. I love anything crafty whether its food or felt, but I have a BIG passion for children&#8217;s parties and desserts!! I absolutely love Skip To My Lou, and I&#8217;m so [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hi y&#8217;all! My name is Kate Petronis and I&#8217;m the face behind the cakes, parties, and everything else that&#8217;s sweet over at <a href="http://andeverythingsweet.blogspot.com/">And Everything Sweet</a>. I love anything crafty whether its food or felt, but I have a BIG passion for children&#8217;s parties and desserts!!</p>
<p>I absolutely love Skip To My Lou, and I&#8217;m so honored to be able to share this tutorial for my sweetheart cake pops with all you fantastic peeps. <img src='http://www.skiptomylou.org/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' />  These cake pops are so simple to create and make the perfect little bite sized dessert for your Valentines Day celebration.</p>
<div align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5699825938762787826" style="text-align: center; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; display: block; height: 259px; cursor: hand;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mYkeRfZi5Bg/TxnZfgmDa_I/AAAAAAAAHqE/AsubGAd--gY/IMG_2205.JPG" alt="" border="0" /> These cuties are so easy to make! All you need is cake, icing, <a href="http://www.sweetbakingsupply.com/sucker-sticks-inch-p-1026.html">lollipop sticks</a>, <a href="http://www.sweetbakingsupply.com/candy-coating-p-1132.html">candy melts</a> and a <a href="http://www.sweetbakingsupply.com/mini-heart-cookie-cutter-p-2150.html">little heart cookie cutter</a> (mine is about 1.5 inches).</div>
<div align="center">First step, mix cake and icing. If you have never made cake pops before you&#8217;ll need to play around with the amount of icing you add to the cake. I wish I had an exact measurement, but I don&#8217;t. I add my icing, little by little, until I reach the consistency of play doh (meaning you can play with it). <img src='http://www.skiptomylou.org/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt=';)' class='wp-smiley' />  <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-GqY94053bHU/TxnbItUUsXI/AAAAAAAAHqc/0WO37y5FKAk/s1600/IMG_2158.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5699827746064347506" style="margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; width: 267px; float: left; height: 400px; cursor: hand;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-GqY94053bHU/TxnbItUUsXI/AAAAAAAAHqc/0WO37y5FKAk/IMG_2158.JPG" alt="" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-H1OxkPZqdEI/TxncpdUtVBI/AAAAAAAAHq0/R1Oe0NOJnmU/s1600/IMG_2161.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5699829408218305554" style="margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; width: 309px; float: left; height: 400px; cursor: hand;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-H1OxkPZqdEI/TxncpdUtVBI/AAAAAAAAHq0/R1Oe0NOJnmU/IMG_2161.JPG" alt="" border="0" /></a></div>
<div align="center"><span style="font-size: 85%;"><em>I know mom! I&#8217;m stopping&#8230;</em></span></div>
<div align="center">Ok, on to the next step&#8230;</div>
<div align="center">Flatten your play doh work of art into a pancake about 3/4 of an inch thick&#8230;</div>
<p><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-udzVbSVzaoY/Txnfg0pfbYI/AAAAAAAAHrY/JPXvywg2IUE/s1600/IMG_2162.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5699832558395551106" style="text-align: center; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; display: block; height: 400px; cursor: hand;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-udzVbSVzaoY/Txnfg0pfbYI/AAAAAAAAHrY/JPXvywg2IUE/IMG_2162.JPG" alt="" border="0" /></a></p>
<p align="center">and cut out your hearts&#8230;</p>
<p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5699825679719970818" style="text-align: center; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; display: block; height: 400px; cursor: hand;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Up00RF9cV1Q/TxnZQblbuAI/AAAAAAAAHp4/tESzrEJpQ3g/IMG_2166.JPG" alt="" border="0" /> Dip your lollipop stick into melted candy melts and then insert into the heart. <span style="font-size: 85%;">(The candy melts help the cake to stay on the stick)</span><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-WNqVjgMAX9Y/TxnYS_5U2AI/AAAAAAAAHo8/sA2S3LWhpns/s1600/IMG_2171.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5699824624315193346" style="text-align: center; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 323px; display: block; height: 400px; cursor: hand;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-WNqVjgMAX9Y/TxnYS_5U2AI/AAAAAAAAHo8/sA2S3LWhpns/IMG_2171.JPG" alt="" border="0" /></a></p>
<div align="center">Now pop these suckers into the freezer for about 30 minutes to firm up.<em><span style="font-size: 85%;">30 minutes later&#8230; </span></em><br />
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Its showtime!!!!<br />
Add a generous dollop of shortening to your candy melts and microwave your candy in 30 second intervals until melted. (the shortening helps thin the chocolate making it easier to cover)Once your candy and shortening is melted and mixed together its time to dip that sucker!!!<br />
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1TqC7JmnvJU/Txne9fCTvxI/AAAAAAAAHrA/foqrL8eAEtU/s1600/IMG_2177.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5699831951298641682" style="margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; width: 283px; float: left; height: 397px; cursor: hand;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1TqC7JmnvJU/Txne9fCTvxI/AAAAAAAAHrA/foqrL8eAEtU/IMG_2177.JPG" alt="" border="0" /></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-NW4iUeQT4DU/Txne92M_2gI/AAAAAAAAHrM/KefsFtDe34s/s1600/IMG_2178.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5699831957517490690" style="margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; width: 267px; float: left; height: 400px; cursor: hand;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-NW4iUeQT4DU/Txne92M_2gI/AAAAAAAAHrM/KefsFtDe34s/IMG_2178.JPG" alt="" border="0" /></a><strong>BEAUTIFUL!!!</strong><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-k93Vnfre8lo/TxnYRwd7O3I/AAAAAAAAHoY/oeF-lz1RqxA/s1600/IMG_2181.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5699824602993867634" style="text-align: center; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 266px; display: block; height: 400px; cursor: hand;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-k93Vnfre8lo/TxnYRwd7O3I/AAAAAAAAHoY/oeF-lz1RqxA/IMG_2181.JPG" alt="" border="0" /></a> Now, set your heart pop on waxed paper to dry. Once dry you can eat them, gift them or just look at them <span style="font-size: 85%;">(and even take a few pictures b/c you&#8217;re so proud of how cute they turned out).</span> <img src='http://www.skiptomylou.org/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-CQowpxdZpdE/TxnW3rXek7I/AAAAAAAAHoA/S-Y18o18cFI/s1600/IMG_2215.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5699823055436420018" style="margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; width: 267px; float: left; height: 400px; cursor: hand;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-CQowpxdZpdE/TxnW3rXek7I/AAAAAAAAHoA/S-Y18o18cFI/IMG_2215.JPG" alt="" border="0" /></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-QOolH-wMZ74/TxnW3wD5EnI/AAAAAAAAHoQ/JsjSH3nqXZE/s1600/IMG_2212.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5699823056696447602" style="margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; width: 267px; float: left; height: 400px; cursor: hand;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-QOolH-wMZ74/TxnW3wD5EnI/AAAAAAAAHoQ/JsjSH3nqXZE/IMG_2212.JPG" alt="" border="0" /></a>These little heart containers (they&#8217;re found all over the place in the Valentines Day isle) are the perfect size for these little treats! <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DLR0sogcxqs/TxnWs1kL88I/AAAAAAAAHn0/_lxieyZkEF8/s1600/IMG_2230.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5699822869195518914" style="text-align: center; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; display: block; height: 267px; cursor: hand;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DLR0sogcxqs/TxnWs1kL88I/AAAAAAAAHn0/_lxieyZkEF8/IMG_2230.JPG" alt="" border="0" /></a></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">You can check out the rest of the party below&#8230;  <a href="http://www.skiptomylou.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/IMG_7951.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-22058" title="IMG_7951" src="http://www.skiptomylou.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/IMG_7951.jpg" alt="" width="480" height="328" /></a><a href="http://www.skiptomylou.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/valentine-party-1.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-22054" title="valentine party 1" src="http://www.skiptomylou.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/valentine-party-1.jpg" alt="" width="480" height="220" /></a></p>
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		<title>How to: Valentine crafts for kids</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2012 16:29:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>cindylouh</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Looking for some fun Valentine&#8217;s Day crafts? Here is a round up of some kid-friendly and inexpensive ideas! Bookmarks are great gifts and these felt hearts from Holiday Crafts and Creations are adorable! Need a little Valentine decor to brighten winter days?  How About Orange has a great tutorial for a pretty fabric heart garland. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Looking for some fun Valentine&#8217;s Day crafts? Here is a round up of some kid-friendly and inexpensive ideas!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.skiptomylou.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Friday-Five-Button.png"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-19913" title="Friday Five Button" src="http://www.skiptomylou.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Friday-Five-Button.png" alt="" width="329" height="329" /></a></p>
<div>Bookmarks are great gifts and these<a href=" http://www.holiday-crafts-and-creations.com/kids-sewing-projects-bookmark.html "> felt hearts</a> from <em>Holiday Crafts and Creations</em> are adorable!</div>
<div><a href=" http://www.holiday-crafts-and-creations.com/kids-sewing-projects-bookmark.html "><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-22022" title="kids_sewing_projects_FeltheartsFinal" src="http://www.skiptomylou.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/kids_sewing_projects_FeltheartsFinal.jpg" alt="" width="400" height="483" /></a></div>
<div>Need a little Valentine decor to brighten winter days?  <em>How About Orange</em> has a great tutorial for a <a href=" http://howaboutorange.blogspot.com/2011/01/fabric-valentine-hearts-garland.html ">pretty fabric heart garland</a>.</div>
<div><a href=" http://howaboutorange.blogspot.com/2011/01/fabric-valentine-hearts-garland.html "><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-22023" title="valentine-heart-garland" src="http://www.skiptomylou.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/valentine-heart-garland.png" alt="" width="399" height="266" /></a></div>
<div>Little ones love <a href="http://mrspicassosartroom.blogspot.com/2011/02/cupids-weave.html">weaving with colored paper.</a>  <em>Mrs. Picasso&#8217;s Art Room </em>shows them how to make their very own super-cute valentines!</div>
<div><a href="http://mrspicassosartroom.blogspot.com/2011/02/cupids-weave.html"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-22031" title="20110207_92" src="http://www.skiptomylou.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/20110207_92.jpg" alt="" width="399" height="282" /></a></div>
<div>This is the <a href=" http://www.perfectvalentines.co.uk/button-heart-hanging-how-to-make.shtml ">sweetest button wreath</a>!  <em>Perfect Valentines Co UK </em>makes it easy!</div>
<div><a href=" http://www.perfectvalentines.co.uk/button-heart-hanging-how-to-make.shtml "><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-22024" title="buttonheart" src="http://www.skiptomylou.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/buttonheart.jpg" alt="" width="400" height="402" /></a></div>
<div>Do you love felting?  If so, this <a href=" http://feltorama.blogspot.com/2011/02/guest-blogger-marigold-of.html">little ring bowl</a> is going to make you swoon!  Feltorama&#8217;s guest blogger, Marigold, from the blog <em>Hideous! Dreadful! Stinky!  </em>provides simple step-by-step instructions.</div>
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		<title>Wild About YOU! {Valentines}</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2012 13:00:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>cindylouh</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I am loving the packs of printed card-stock from Michael&#8217;s. There are so many fun prints and colorful solids. They are on sale this week and I couldn&#8217;t resist&#8230;. When I saw the animal prints I thought they would be perfect for Valentines. So yes, here they are again, sour cream look-a-like containers! I made [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I am loving the packs of printed card-stock from <a href="http://bit.ly/zgcVw5">Michael&#8217;s</a>. There are so many fun prints and colorful solids. They are on sale this week and I couldn&#8217;t resist&#8230;.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.skiptomylou.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Michaels-cardstock.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-21999" title="SAMSUNG" src="http://www.skiptomylou.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Michaels-cardstock.jpg" alt="" width="444" height="252" /></a></p>
<p>When I saw the animal prints I thought they would be perfect for Valentines. So yes, here they are again, <a href="http://www.skiptomylou.org/2012/01/17/valentine-containers/">sour cream look-a-like containers</a>!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.skiptomylou.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/wild-about-you-valentines.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-22000" title="wild about you valentines" src="http://www.skiptomylou.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/wild-about-you-valentines.jpg" alt="" width="450" height="606" /></a></p>
<p>I made a little printable for the front.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.skiptomylou.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/sour-cream-container-valentines.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-22001" title="sour cream container valentines" src="http://www.skiptomylou.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/sour-cream-container-valentines.jpg" alt="" width="450" height="675" /></a>Make up the containers and fill with treats. Learn how to make these simple containers by visiting my <strong><a href="http://www.skiptomylou.org/2012/01/17/valentine-containers/">Sour Cream Look A Like Container Tutorial</a></strong>.</p>
<h3><a href="http://www.skiptomylou.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Wild-About-You-Printable.pdf">Wild About You Printable</a></h3>
<p>Download the printable, print on card-stock and cut with a <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001EDVOF2/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=sktomylo-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B001EDVOF2">2&#8243; scallop circle punch</a><img style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=sktomylo-20&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B001EDVOF2" alt="" width="1" height="1" border="0" /> or a 1 3/4 circle punch. Attach to front of container.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.skiptomylou.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Wild-Valentines.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-22003" title="Wild Valentines" src="http://www.skiptomylou.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Wild-Valentines.jpg" alt="" width="450" height="307" /></a>Enjoy!</p>
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		<title>Valentine Containers</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2012 13:27:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>cindylouh</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I love these sour cream look a like containers. I have been making them for years, but with all the new printed papers and embellishments it is a new quick an easy craft. I found everything I needed at Michael&#8217;s Arts &#38; Crafts. Look for heavyweight paper or cardstock {loving this pad from Martha Stewart} [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I love these sour cream look a like containers.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.skiptomylou.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/valentine-containers-.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-21960" title="valentine containers" src="http://www.skiptomylou.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/valentine-containers-.jpg" alt="" width="450" height="652" /></a></p>
<p>I have been making them for years, but with all the new printed papers and embellishments it is a new quick an easy craft. I found everything I needed at <a href="http://bit.ly/zgcVw5 ">Michael&#8217;s Arts &amp; Crafts</a>. Look for heavyweight paper or cardstock {loving this pad from Martha Stewart} for these containers, cute embellishments, adhesive tape runner and a <a href="http://bit.ly/yH6tx8">Fiskars paper crimper</a>.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.skiptomylou.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Valentine-Containers-2.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-21959" title="Valentine Containers 2" src="http://www.skiptomylou.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Valentine-Containers-2.jpg" alt="" width="450" height="328" /></a>These containers can be made any size.  I cut paper 4.25&#8243; X 5.5&#8243; (roughly cutting an 8 1/2 X 11 sheet of paper in half).</p>
<p>With a tape runner put two rows of tape on one edge. Glue stick or double sticky tape can also be used. Be generous with the adhesive!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.skiptomylou.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Valentine-Containers-3.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-21961" title="Valentine Containers 3" src="http://www.skiptomylou.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Valentine-Containers-3.jpg" alt="" width="450" height="300" /></a>Put  the adhesive tape runner {my favorite} along the end and one side of the paper on the wrong side.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.skiptomylou.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Valentine-containers-4.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-21962" title="Valentine containers 4" src="http://www.skiptomylou.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Valentine-containers-4.jpg" alt="" width="450" height="300" /></a>Roll paper into a tube, overlapping the edge about 1 inch.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.skiptomylou.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Valentine-containers-5.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-21963" title="Valentine containers 5" src="http://www.skiptomylou.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Valentine-containers-5.jpg" alt="" width="450" height="742" /></a>Pinch the edge with the adhesive closed. Place the closed end in the paper crimper. Turn crimper about three to four times.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.skiptomylou.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Sour-Cream-look-alike-containers-1.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-21964" title="Sour Cream look alike containers 1" src="http://www.skiptomylou.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Sour-Cream-look-alike-containers-1.jpg" alt="" width="450" height="157" /></a>Fill container with goodies. Place adhesive on the inside edge  of the other end. Press end together in the opposite direction. Crimp close.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.skiptomylou.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Valentine-container-8.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-21965" title="Valentine container 8" src="http://www.skiptomylou.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Valentine-container-8.jpg" alt="" width="450" height="327" /></a>It works best if the seam is off center.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.skiptomylou.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Sour-cream-look-a-like-containers-2.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-21966" title="Sour cream look a like containers 2" src="http://www.skiptomylou.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Sour-cream-look-a-like-containers-2.jpg" alt="" width="450" height="215" /></a>Attach embellishments to the containers.  These make a fun containers to hold yummy goodies for your special Valentine!</p>
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		<title>Free Valentine Party Circles</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jan 2012 13:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>cindylouh</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here are some free printable party circles perfect for blinging out some straws or cupcakes for Valentine&#8217;s Day! Download file, print in color on white card-stock, cut and tape to paper straws or for cupcake picks, sucker sticks. Cut circles with a 2-Inch scallop punch or for a plain edge a 1 3/4 to 2 [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Here are some <a href="http://www.skiptomylou.org/free-downloads/">free printable</a> party circles perfect for blinging out some straws or cupcakes for <a href="http://www.skiptomylou.org/valentines-day-ideas-2/">Valentine&#8217;s Day</a>!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.skiptomylou.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Valentine-straws.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-21861" title="Valentine straws" src="http://www.skiptomylou.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Valentine-straws.jpg" alt="" width="450" height="648" /></a>Download file, print in color on white card-stock, cut and tape to <a href="http://www.sweetbakingsupply.com/white-stripe-paper-straws-p-2562.html">paper straws</a> or for cupcake picks, <a href="http://www.sweetbakingsupply.com/sucker-sticks-inch-p-1026.html">sucker sticks</a>. Cut circles with a <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001EDVOF2/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=sktomylo-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B001EDVOF2"> 2-Inch scallop punch</a><img style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=sktomylo-20&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B001EDVOF2" alt="" width="1" height="1" border="0" /> or for a plain edge a 1 3/4 to 2 inch circle punch.</p>
<h3><a href="http://www.skiptomylou.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Valentine-Party-Circles.pdf">Printable Valentine Party Circles</a></h3>
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