Gifts from the heart and made with the hands are the most treasured. So why not create a few heartfelt Valentines for your friends and family members this year? Here are some easy, homemade presents that say, "I love you", with a personal touch. There are so many ways to create unique Valentine cards for your co-workers, friends and loved ones—the only limit is your imagination. Don't think you have the artistic talent to draw a heart? An easy way to create a heart shape is to trace the shape using heart-shaped cookie cutters. Kids can join in the fun by decorating the hearts after you've cut them out. Use glitter, scrap material, lace, ribbons, yarn—just about anything you can find in your house to decorate your Valentines. Use a large heart-shape cookie cutter to cut bread slices before making PB & J sandwiches to send a lunchtime hug. Add in a homemade Valentine so they know you love them. Write the many reasons you love someone on pieces of brightly colored paper. Cut out each reason and place in a canning jar. For a festive touch, tie a ribbon at the top of the jar. When your special someone needs to be perked up they can always reach in the jar for one reason you love them. Wow the kids with heart shaped pancakes. Using a large metal heart cookie cutter you can make heart-shaped pancakes. Use pink food coloring in the batter and top with whipped cream and strawberries for a truly special breakfast. Tip: Use kitchen tongs to grip the cookie cutter when it's time to flip the pancakes. Give the object of your affection a gift that shows you know their passion. And you'll make their gift truly memorable when you use these unique baskets.
The best way to their heart is through their stomach. This Valentine's Day try baking up some lovin' from your oven with these heart shaped helpers. |
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