For Valentine's Day this year we did something a little different. Instead of making cards we upcycled some scrap plywood in the cellar that was waiting to be used. So, I put the smock on the little guy, hauled out the "good" paints, brought up the box of wood scraps, and started painting Valentines!
When Colin was done painting, and each piece had time to dry, I screwed an eye hook into the top and added a black leather cord. Done. Why I don't have a picture of the final pieces with the leather cords, I don't know. I think I was having a mama spaced out moment!
This idea could be expanded on in so many ways, and is a great craft to do with the little ones in your life. They would make great gifts for any occasion, just use different colors. We used the red, pink and white because it was Valentines Day, but any color combination would work. Use the wooden scraps, and add found objects to collage to the wood. Dried flowers and leaves. Paint pictures of your favorite objects or that special person you know.
No matter what you do, make sure you're having fun doing it!
