This was a fun idea that came into my head for the upcoming Hallmark holiday. Generally, I don't do anything out of the ordinary, but I figured there are some people out there who would love a little snail mail from my daughter.
Supplies: In addition to what you see, I used 3-D heart stickers and ultra fine point Sharpie markers in Valentine's colors. Also, instead of using fancy adhesives, a glue stick would have worked just fine. My favorite thing about this project is that most of the supplies were from the dollar section of Target! Also, I love the Value pack of plain cards and envelopes from Michaels, purchased with a 40% off coupon of course!
Step 1: Be sure to have a wet cloth ready! Use a sponge brush to paint the bottom of baby's foot. Quickly roll it onto plain white paper. Do this for as many cards as you will make leaving plenty of space.
Step 2: Do the same to the opposite foot. Line up the heel of baby's foot with the heel on paper and make a "V" shape while rolling the second foot. Let the heart feet dry and move on to the cards.
Step 3: Stamp the inside of your cards. Then write simple Valentine's notes inside.
Step 4: Cut craft paper to fit the outside of your cards and attach to the cover. Embelish with two thin horizontal strips.
Step 5: When heart feet are dry, cut them out in heart-shapes! I am terrible at free-handing anything so I folded mine first to make the hearts somewhat symmetrical. Be sure to look at both sides while cutting so all toes make the final cut!
Step 5: Adhere the paper hearts to the front of the cards. Add a 3-D sticker as the finishing touch!
Step 6: Stuff those envelopes and, if your child is old enough, seal with a lipstick kiss!
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