Homemade Valentines

I love this Valentine, and am going to put a bunch together for my girls this weekend. It's quick, cheap, and easy. The only problem is, I can't remember where I found it, so here are some basic instructions off the top of my head. *Simply take a photo of your little one holding their fist out, toward you. Then print out the picture, make a little slit on the top and bottom of their hand and slip a lollipop in. I'm skipping the "Happy Valentine's Day" on the bottom though, and just having the girls sign on the back.

I made these Valentine flowers a few years ago and they were way easy. Just cut out two hearts with their bottoms still connected and fold in half. Do the same again, and then overlap. Poke a hole in the center of both, and slide the two through a lollipop stick. Put a piece of tape around the base of the petals to keep them from sliding down, and sign. If you need a template, do a search on Marthastewart.com, under crafts.

These two felt projects are also from Martha. I've made the fortune cookie Valentines and they're really simple, but a little time consuming. Tip: Make your kids do all the prep work. http://www.marthastewart.com/article/felt-fortune-cookies-from-the-martha-stewart-show

I've never made the heart bags, but they look pretty easy. This would make a fantastic VT gift for February! http://www.marthastewart.com/article/heart-felt-bag

Then when all your hard work is done, relax with this delicious looking raspberry swizzle. I found it on Lori's blog and she found it here: http://thefarmchicks.typepad.com/farmchicks/2010/01/raspberry-rickey.html