We like the Valentine's Holiday here at the Christensen residence, and we have been doing some fun things to celebrate...
Lily was in charge of bringing treats to preschool today, so we made rice krispy treats, added sprinkles and cut them into heart shapes...she was so excited to take them...
They are obviously very simple...all you do is make your rice krispy treats as usual, and then press them into a cookie sheet. Immediately add sprinkles and press down into the rice krispies with hands. Let cool about 5 minutes and then spray a heart shaped cookie cutter with cooking spray and press into the treats...and the best part, is that you can eat all of the extra stuff in between the hearts.
Lily was really excited to wear her Valentines outfit that grandma Sheri made her...
Yesterday we made Valentines salt dough...all we did, was add red food coloring and red glitter. They girls are busy playing with it as I type this post...
We also made the kids' valentines...I stuck with the matchbook cards again this year...they are so simple, and the kids like helping fold and staple the treats inside.
Last year, we made these Valentines. This is where the matchbook idea came from...
And...the year before, we made these...
I saw some really cute ones on Hilary's blog...she has a link to these super cute (and free) Valentines...
Miss Lily just got home from her preschool party, and she was so excited to show me her cute Valentine bag she made and all of her goodies...
Now...I'm off to the grade school to help with Russell's Valentine party...hope you all have a great day!
I made some matchbook Valentine's last year and am going to do them again this year. (Why mess with a good thing, right?:)) Do you remember what digi kit the darling dinosaur element you used back then came from? Looking for something similar. Thanks tons.
Posted by: Kim M. | December 31, 2011 at 08:11 PM
Thanks for the fun ideas and things. (I got your cute Valentine's treat topper from Emily. Hope that's okay with you . . . !)
Posted by: Alisha | February 14, 2009 at 09:33 PM
Do you give photography advice? Your pictures are fantastic! Also, do you sell digitally?
THanks! Love your blog!!
Posted by: Denise | February 14, 2009 at 07:10 PM
Oh Sherelle where did you get this years cute matchbox treats love the pretty papers with the little hearts...I want some!!! :) Bonnie x
Posted by: bonnie | February 14, 2009 at 05:05 AM
You always have such cute ideas! And you're lucky to be able to make homemade goodies - my kids' schools won't allow anything homemade. Thanks for sharing your ideas!
Posted by: Ranay Thompson | February 13, 2009 at 04:33 PM
Too cute! You're such a fun little mom! When I grow up I want to be just like you Sherelle! Seriously!
Those are such fun Valentines. And Lily's little outfit is simply to die for! Props to your mom.
Posted by: Tiffany | February 13, 2009 at 03:21 PM
In Belgium we celebrate Valentine but not like in the US, not so much, unfortunately because I like it very luch ! I LOVE the idea of the matchboxes ! Do you agree to tell me where you found the one you used this year ?
Thanks you so much !
Happy Valentine !
Valerie
Posted by: Valerie | February 13, 2009 at 01:16 PM
Sherelle....do you ever sleep? You are too amazing! Why don't you start a monthly class and teach us all of your fun things?...except then it probably wouldn't be fun for you anymore:) Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Terry | February 13, 2009 at 09:46 AM
Oh wow, this was now a real Valentines treat reading about all the special treats the Christensen's have loving created. Your photography is just stunning. Have a great Valentines tomorrow. Hugs from Desire
Posted by: Desire Fourie | February 13, 2009 at 01:53 AM
You are such a cute mom! I love the glittery play-doh! And I'm sooooo remembering those matchbook valentines for next year! ADORABLE!!! Thanks for always sharing your creativity! :D
Posted by: Jana Eubank | February 12, 2009 at 11:39 PM
Everything you do is so cute and fun! I love the rice krispies, the cute outfits on your girls and your valentines... adorable.
Posted by: Hilary | February 12, 2009 at 11:24 PM
The valentine treats are soooo cute and super easy. Thanks for passing the idea on. Also, I think the valentines are extra super cute but I have to ask do you print all that stuff out at home and if so, what kind of printer do you use?
Posted by: Katie H. | February 12, 2009 at 11:04 PM
Hi Sherelle, I look at your blog regularly but am a bit shy when it comes to comments but I just wanted to say what a fantastic valentine idea. And the photos of your children are gorgeous. Thank you for sharing your great ideas.
Posted by: Catherine | February 12, 2009 at 08:29 PM
Sherelle, you are just the cutest mom of all time. How in the world you do it all, I'll never know! LOVE every single bit of this post!
Posted by: Camille | February 12, 2009 at 07:20 PM
Those Valentines are so cute! It is a little unfair how talented you are you know? Love the playdough. Maddy would just eat it though...
Posted by: Ginger | February 12, 2009 at 04:41 PM
LOVE the matchbook valentines w/their pics on them!! SO cute! Will have to remember that for next year! It was great to chat with you this morning too..thanks for that! ;) Hope YOU have a wonderful Valentine's Day weekend with your family!
Posted by: Sarah | February 12, 2009 at 04:23 PM
sooo... word on the street is someone sent you some adorable bracelets, and I would really like to see them. haha
ps- your mommy told me. me and my mother ran into her today.
Posted by: ashley | February 12, 2009 at 03:43 PM
Oh my goodness - I love the dinosaur matchbooks! They are so swet! Where did you find the cute little dinosaur? Thanks for sharing so many fun ideas!
Happy Valentine's Day!
Sara :)
Posted by: Sara | February 12, 2009 at 03:19 PM
Thanks for sharing your fun ideas! The treats and playdough look so cute and fun!
Posted by: Colette | February 12, 2009 at 03:18 PM
I just love checking your blog and seeing all the exciting things that you and your family participate in. It is really a pleasure to me. I pray that you continue to share your ideas with us!
Posted by: Charisse | February 12, 2009 at 01:59 PM
Love those valentines!!! Thanks for the tip! I love your pics too!
Posted by: JessicaM | February 12, 2009 at 01:55 PM
Love, love the rice crispy treat idea! My heart cookie cutter has been working overtime this week and now I have something else to use it on. Also, LOVE the playdough with glitter in it idea. Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Janiel | February 12, 2009 at 01:40 PM
OMG, those are the cutest valentines I Have seen. I usually just lurk on your blog, but I had to tell you I love those. Also thanks for the link to Tiffany, I bought a purse and am totally loving it!!!
Posted by: Yvonne | February 12, 2009 at 01:05 PM