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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>Printable Valentine Love Coupons {Guest Post}</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 28 Jan 2012 13:00:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>cindylouh</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hey everyone! My name is Kayla from Sweet Anne Designs and I am SO excited to be here today! This little project was inspired by my own experience with gift-giving. Here&#8217;s how the story went. I was thinking: &#8220;What do you get the person who has everything?&#8221; Your time. The idea of a love coupon [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://saynotsweetanne.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/IMG_2574-copy1.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1025" style="padding: 5px;" title="IMG_2574 copy" src="http://saynotsweetanne.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/IMG_2574-copy1-300x200.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="200" align="right" border="0" /></a>Hey everyone! My name is Kayla from <a href="http://saynotsweetanne.com">Sweet Anne Designs</a> and I am SO excited to be here today! This little project was inspired by my own experience with gift-giving. Here&#8217;s how the story went.</p>
<p>I was thinking: &#8220;What do you get the person who has everything?&#8221; Your time. The idea of a love coupon is to give the gift of yourself. A back massage, a night out on the town, etc.</p>
<p>These vouchers promise your signifigant other some special time with you, and that is a gift that can&#8217;t be bought.</p>
<p>So, I sat down and created two sets of coupons; one for women to give to men (with coupons for a guy&#8217;s night out, and video games) and a set for men to give to women (with phrases like, &#8220;free TV drama&#8221; and &#8220;Free Chick Flick.&#8221;). I worked hard, and they look very nice. (<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/saynotsweetanne/search?search_query=coupons&amp;search_submit=&amp;search_type=user_shop_ttt_id_6126672&amp;shopname=saynotsweetanne" target="_blank">In the Etsy Store for $3.00 here</a>).</p>
<p>But then I got to thinking&#8230;again. Most of the coupons I made wouldn&#8217;t suit me and my Husband. The things we like to do aren&#8217;t so main stream. (Like, playing Legend of Zelda Twilight Sword and going Thrift-Store shopping.) And I bet I am not the only one. So, I came up with THESE puppies. They are free, blank printable business cards sized coupons. Perfect for writing your OWN coupons tailored to your life. Enjoy!</p>
<p><center><a href="http://saynotsweetanne.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/IMG_2648-copy.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1048" title="IMG_2648 copy" src="http://saynotsweetanne.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/IMG_2648-copy-300x200.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="200" border="0" /></a><a href="http://saynotsweetanne.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Coupon_Book_Blank_Print.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1038" style="border: none;" title="Coupon_Book_Blank_Print" src="http://saynotsweetanne.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Coupon_Book_Blank_Print-279x300.jpg" alt="" width="223" height="240" border="0" /></a></center></p>
<h3>How To Make It:</h3>
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<li>Download the <a href="http://bit.ly/freelovecoupons" target="_blank">free template HERE</a></li>
<li>Print template on card stock</li>
<li>Cut out cards on the dotted line. (You may also use Avery business card paper- and most other business card papers.)</li>
<li>Write your special messages on them! Don&#8217;t be afraid to get saucy if that&#8217;s something you think your special someone would like. Or, keep it clean and use them for parents and friends! Give mom a &#8220;Free house cleaning,&#8221; or your best friend a &#8220;Free Dinner and a glass of wine.&#8221;</li>
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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>
		<link>http://www.skiptomylou.org/2012/01/25/printable-valentine-crown/</link>
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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>
		<link>http://www.skiptomylou.org/2012/01/22/made-by-you-monday-wrap-up-13/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 22 Jan 2012 13:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>cindylouh</dc:creator>
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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>How to: Valentine crafts for kids</title>
		<link>http://www.skiptomylou.org/2012/01/20/how-to-valentine-crafts-for-kids/</link>
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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>
		<link>http://www.skiptomylou.org/2012/01/19/wild-about-you-valentines/</link>
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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>
		<link>http://www.skiptomylou.org/2012/01/17/valentine-containers/</link>
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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>
<p><a href="http://www.skiptomylou.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Valentine-containers-11.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-21967" title="Valentine containers 11" src="http://www.skiptomylou.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Valentine-containers-11.jpg" alt="" width="450" height="702" /></a></p>
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		<title>Free Valentine Party Circles</title>
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		<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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