arrows and (more) hearts

let's face it, valentines without candy aren't much use to kids. but, we're giving it a go anyway. with a little felt and a lot of help from eve, bracelets were made for the classmates. will they be passed by as the greedy little hands search for more pink laffy taffy? probably. but i remain hopeful that these little bracelets will find a home on the little four-year-old wrists at some point. the arrows should lure in the danger seeking boys while bright pink hearts are like a siren's song to this group of little girls.  

for the girls

for the boys

eve was busy cutting out hearts and addressing the cards while i trimmed her edges, rounded corners, and sewed pink and red buttons for the bracelet closure. we both "threaded" the hearts/arrows on the bands and eve took particular care assigning each friend a specific bracelet. she amazed me over and over again with remembering the assignments perfectly (i tried to trick her). . .  a quick project that should complement the kit kat (oh, i hope there are kit kats) and m&m hands. 

happy valentine's day to everyone! and to those celebrating president's day, enjoy the long weekend! we'll be making our log cabin cake in honor of mr. lincoln and enjoying some long overdue time together. 

Comments

[Stacy R.]

Oh Katie, you've outdone yourself. I love Valentines and it was always such fun to get them ready for classmates. But these, these are way WAY cooler than anything I ever gave or received as a kid. I bet they will be such a hit!!

[Tania]

These are great, I'm going to remember them for next year. My kids school has a "no candy" policy. I always go to great lengths to come up with something cute, creative & non-food, while other parents ignore it and just send kit kats & m&m's. Sigh. I'd like to rebel too, but I'm just such a rule follower, I can't quite do it!

[Patria]

our preschool didn't celebrate Valentine's Day now that I think of it. Oh my goodness, I just love these bracelets and even more I love Eve's handwriting on all those names- she's doing so well with writing! You and she are just little creative geniuses. I really think this is a "top blog" and needs to be featured in a darling magazine or something. Please never put ads on your blog though! (:

[Eva]

Katie,
I read your fantastic blog all the time--I just love it and look forward to every new post--it's like a special treat...and your girls are just beyond delicious. (that is my Jewish Mom speaking through me!!) Anyway, this is one of the most special and fun things you've created. The bracelets are so cool--what an awesome idea, and they came out so great. I love that the boys have their own arrow one's--- very hip indeed! I too think Eve's handwriting just makes the whole package complete. What a super project for you to do together. I love Valentine's Day and totally remember going with my Mom and picking out and buying those little boxes of cards to fill out and pass out to my classmates at school. Winnie the Pooh and Peanuts (Snoopy) were two I really adored. (Am I dating myself? I'm 40!) It was one of my favorite things I remember from childhood. How amazing it would have been to do a project like yours instead though. As always, I am inspired by you to be creative and to try new things. Thanks a bunch. Happy Valentine's Day to you and the girls.

[jackie]

these are ADORABLE!!! love love love

[Erin]

wow! you are so amazing! i just sent dum-dums. lame!

[mom]

Hey - sobbing at the window from imagined tragic scenarios.... super creative valentines.... same creative mind at work! Great job

[carrie]

Hey! I just found your blog on the purl bee and can I just say, I love it! I have bookmarked you and will be checking back often. I love this idea, and the heart/circle headband idea as well. If only I had girls...

[Pam]

katie these are so wonderful. i'm so sick of candy!!! that's ALL my kids ate today.

**liam will be a plane this week ;)

[Brynne]

those are the cutest valentines I have ever seen in my whole life! They seem vintage-modern and are completely adorable and gorgeous at the same time. the colors and felt are fantastic- your children are so lucky to have such a creative, amazing mom! (and i'm so lucky to have such a creative, amazing aunt!)

[Steph]

Adorable. We have a no candy policy at our school, so something like this would be perfect!

[lynne]

oh! that is such a cute idea!!

and i love the lincoln log cabin cake. ..

[Emily]

It seems to me like perhaps Eve has a special feeling for Tyreese and Victoria. True??

[katie]

emily-
eve loves victoria. and thinks "tyreese is ok". she started labeling with the crayon before she decided it is much easier to write with a pen. . .

[brooke]

Love them! And even amidst a sea of heart shaped candy, a bracelet is still quite a prize. I'm impressed with Eve's lettering skills.. and I love that there is a little girl named Willa in her class. I might have to steal that some day.

[Stacey]

Oh, I have just discovered your blog this morning and I love each post!! What pretty and handsome Valentines. :)

[hm]

AWWWW. Eve is so sweet!!!!!!!!!!!!

[louise]

those are amazing! I love it! I have just been perusing your blog and i had to tell you how lovely they are. I made handmade valentines with the kids I nanny and I have to tell you-- it was challenging to figure out what to create with a 4 and 5 year old that other children would appreciate receiving. We ended up dyeing mini playsilks and just tying a little tag to them with a red bow, which the kids loved doing and I hope the other kids loved receiving... anyhow, the bracelets are so simple and creative. thanks for sharing! May have to keep that in mind for next year...

[susie]

this is adorable. i don't suppose you'd want to give a "how to" for these, would you?

[Michelle B]

I'm making these with my niece for pre-school Valentine's! They are so cute! Love them. Because I'm lazy, I opted to tie a knot for the closure. No sewing needed. THANK YOU! These are so cute and creative.

[Erin]

Oh I love these!!! So sweet.
Thank you for the great idea.

[dakuro]

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[pepe cadena]

I have a friend who study crafts in the college next to Viagra Online's office , she can makes similar things, these kinds of things are so beautiful.

[Coco]

WOW love these......How does each end of bracelet attach to the other? These are sooooo adorable! thank you.....

[veguwuci]

I broke the heart of my girlfriend today.