{Toddler Valentine Cards}

February 14, 2013 by meredith · 6 Comments

A few week’s ago, I shared the thank you cards that Jackson made for his Christmas gifts.

They were such a hit with his grandparents, that I wanted him to make something similar for Valentine’s Day as well. So I came up with another punched card/coloring project for him.

To make Toddler Valentine Cards, you’ll need:

blank white cards and envelopes

crayons

a hole punch

washi tape

heart stickers

fine tip Sharpie

I began the project by letting Jackson color inside the cards.

He takes his art work very seriously!

While he colored, I began to apply washi tape to the leftover heart punches from his thank you cards. Yes, I saved them. I knew Valentine’s Day was coming up and figured I could probably use them for something!

I let the tape hang off the edges…

…and then used scissors to trim around the heart shape, so they looked nice and neat.

To assemble the cards, I punched holes at the bottom, used double-sided tape to attach the heart to the front, and wrote out

I love you a “hole punch”!

Inside each card, I also signed Jackson’s name and wrote the year so his grandparents could remember when this masterpiece was created!

I think the beauty of making these cards is that no one card is exactly the same.

I hope you and your loved ones have a

Happy Valentine’s Day!

I’ll be linking up here!

About Meredith Hazel

Meredith is a stay at home mom and has been blogging since 2012. She started Wait 'Til Your Father Gets Home as a creative outlet in between nap times for her little one. Wait 'Til Your Father gets home is a combination of crafting tutorials, DIY projects, recipes and, sharing some of life's journey along the way.

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{8 “Lovely” Valentine Wreaths}

February 13, 2013 by meredith · 1 Comment

Before I share this week’s features, I wanted to remind all of you to enter to win a box {or two, or three} from The Epic De-Stash Bash that I’m participating in with 20 other fabulous bloggers. There SEVEN WINNERS, each getting THREE AMAZING BOXES of unused crafting supplies from our own personal stashes! You don’t want to miss it!

Hey there, friends! This week’s party features are brought to you by Jill at Create.Craft.Love!

Those of you who follow me on a regular basis know that I have an ~~obsession~~ love of wreaths. When I saw all the Valentine wreaths linked up this week, I fell in LOVE! {OK – that was lame, I know.} Get those pinning fingers ready and check out these 8 “Lovely” Valentine Wreaths!

Clockwise starting in upper left hand corner:

Fabric Wrapped Valentine Wreath from Goofy Monkeys

Crochet Rose Heart Wreath from Petals to Picots

Valentine Wreath from My Watermelon Moon

Felt Heart Valentine Wreath from A Bright and Beautiful Life

Ribbon and Glitter Wreath from My Favorite Finds

Scrapbook Heart Valentine Wreath from Capital B

Valentine Twig Wreath from Zu Haus at Home

Twine Wreath with Hearts from Carpe Diem

Great job, ladies! Be sure to grab a button from my sidebar!

Thanks for the great features this week, Jill!

Don’t forget to come back tomorrow evening to link up at Keep Calm & Link Up everyone.

About Meredith Hazel

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{Valentine’s Day Photo Gift Idea}

February 13, 2013 by meredith · 5 Comments

This year, Jackson will be sending a few little somethings in the mail to his Grandparents for Valentine’s Day, because let’s face it, what grandparent doesn’t like getting cute things from their grandchildren?!

I created a little photo prop for him to hold using the following materials,

wooden letters, I and U

wooden heart

chalkboard & hearts scrapbook paper

Mod Podge

paper mache letter O

white acrylic paint

foam brush

I traced the letter O shape onto the backside of the scrapbook paper and glued it down using the Mod Podge. I also Mod Podged a strip of the paper along the edge. {Why the letter O? Well, it was in my craft stash, sitting there, doing nothing, so I figured, why not?!}

I also painted the letters I and U with white acrylic paint.

Once everything was dry, I hot glued the wooden letters to the front side of the prop.

Then, I got my little cutie dressed for the day and we had a little photo shoot for Grandma & Grandpa. Here is my favorite shot.

I had visions of going outside, but it was raining, for several days.

Grandma & Grandpa won’t care…who wouldn’t love that sweet face?!

We’re adding the picture to his Valentine Cards {that I’ll be sharing tomorrow}!

Happy Valentine’s Day!

I’ll be linking up here!

About Meredith Hazel

Filed Under: Crafting, Gifts, Holidays Tagged With: gift ideas, hearts, holidays, photo props, Valentine's Day

{“Hoppy” Valentine’s Day}

February 12, 2013 by meredith · 2 Comments

Before I share my handmade Valentine cards, I wanted to remind all of you to enter to win a box {or two, or three} from The Epic De-Stash Bash that I’m participating in with 20 other fabulous bloggers. There SEVEN WINNERS, each getting THREE AMAZING BOXES of unused crafting supplies from our own personal stashes! You don’t want to miss it!

I’m pretty sure that most ladies involved in the Create.Craft.Love Valentine’s Day Card Exchange have received their cards from me by now. If not, sorry ladies, don’t read this post! I am so excited to share my simple handmade card idea with all of you; I just can’t wait any longer.

I think these could easily be made for a child’s card exchange as well.

To make “Hoppy” Valentine’s Cards, you’ll need:

cards & envelopes {any size or shape is fine}

frog stickers

fine tip Sharpie marker

heart stickers

washi tape

I was fortunate enough to fine pre-cut heart cards that came with envelopes for $1.50 per pack of 12 {score}! If you can’t find a pre-cut card, I think using card stock and a paper punch would be a great alternative. Plain square or rectangle cards work just as well.

On the front of the card, I attached the cute little frog sticker and wrote out “hoppy” valentine’s day!

Inside, I added a heart sticker or two, signed my name, and placed a piece of pink and white polka dotted washi tape for fun.

Once I addressed the envelopes, I added a piece of washi tape to that as well. Hopefully the post man doesn’t mind!

I had a lot of fun making them and participating in the card exchange with Jill. I’m anxious to start receiving all of the handmade cards over the next few days too!

Have you sent out your Valentine’s Day cards yet?

I’ll be linking up here.

About Meredith Hazel

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{28 Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day}

January 27, 2013 by meredith · 5 Comments

As February grows nearer, our thoughts turn to all things pink and red. Valentine’s Day is rapidly approaching and the projects are blowing us away! Here are 28 Valentine’s Day Projects that we fell in LOVE with!