Valentine's Day is the perfect excuse to get crafty, particularly if you've got some little people in the house.
Thanks to the wealth of
free printables available online, you don't even have to be an amateur artist to produce something fabulous so cover the kitchen table in newspaper, dig out some glitter and craft scissors and get to work on a special card for your true love (or loves!).
Get an extra hour or two out of the project by suggesting cards for Nana or Grandad, the family pets and the postman - the results can be hilarious.
Paper planes
This video shows you how to craft a cute paper airplane using
this free printable. Once you get the hang of it you can make your own for the kids to decorate.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJp11iDFhCc
Make & Do
These simple and unique handmade valentines that are perfect for handing out to little friends...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=liyDTcGQ2oQ
Think inside the box
This straightforward origami tutorial shows you how to make a cute paper container in which to store a Valentine's cookie, some sweets or a special message. Let little ones decorate them with markers and glitter.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ROIc0nxxXhI
New candles from old crayons
This is a clever way to make colour-co-ordinated candles from the crayons your kids are finished with. Candle wick is available
here.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PvvEgOzZoH0
And one for the advanced students...
An old piece of wood, some nails, a hammer and some colourful yarn are all you need to create this stylish wall hanging. Once the nails are in, older children can wind the wool. We think the finished product would make a gorgeous gift.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sf5AOAeySHE
