Classroom Valentine's from MINTED

Hi Friends!

So a few weeks ago I shared with you my roundup of my favorite Classroom Valentine Collection from MINTED!  Have you checked them out yet? If not, you should! They have the sweetest collection of so many styles, designs and color options to choose from - not to mention every design can be customized to better fit your little's style and personalized with his/her name!

It didn't take long for me to narrow down our choice! I planned on choosing two gender focused designs, but instead decided to go with my absolute favorite and the one my daughter picked out - The My Deer Design by Laura Hankin

We received them not too long ago and they are as cute in person as they are on the computer screen! They are the perfect size for little hands to pass out. The adorable backing option of tic-tac-toe is so genius and is a sweet little extra treat for all of our little recipients!

The cards came with the perfect size envelope to fit each of the heart shaped valentines making it super convenient for assembling!

After being inspired by this fun and fanciful design, I decided to keep going with the theme and add a little cookie treat! While browsing Pinterest, I found wonderful blog Home Stories A to Z, and spotted the most adorable antler cookies that I just had to include! After following blogger Beth's easy and delicious recipe, I used an antler cookie cutter from here and they turned out amazing! Which NEVER happens when I'm in the kitchen baking! I'm the worst, so if I can pull this off so can you! lol!

They fit perfectly in cellophane bags that I had left over from Christmas and the ever-so-adorable coordinating stickers from MINTED made the perfect closure for this sweet treat!

I went back and forth on whether or not to use the convenient envelopes but in the end decided to just clip the valentine cards onto the wrapped cookie. They are just too cute to hide behind an envelope. I came across these sweet mini binder clips at Target and they coordinated perfectly!

If you are still in need of Classroom Valentine Cards, I would highly suggest you check out MINTED CLASSROOM VALENTINE COLLECTION! You will be so glad you did and your little will have a fun and uniquely personalized valentine gift that their fellow classmates will LOVE!

Hurry Now and take advantage of MINTED awesome promotion! Get 15 Cards for only $14, with FREE upgrade to any card shape!!

Homemade Play-doh Valentine Gift

Hi friends! Are you like me and have a soft spot for adorable homemade gifts? Today I am excited to share a gift that I created for McKenzie to give to her classmates this Valentine's Day.  I wish I could say that I came up with this idea on my own, however, I have to give credit where credit is due. Fellow Mommy Blogger, Chelsea from Buggy and Buddy posted this adorable and easy homemade v-day gift and it was exactly what I was looking for. Something that didn't involve candy yet still held the same level of excitement.

Here is how we made our own homemade play-doh and turned them into the sweetest little valentine's that every kiddo will enjoy!

1. First Gather Your Ingredients For Your Play-doh: 

• 1 Cup Of Flour
• 1/2 Cup Of Salt
• 2 tsp Creme of Tartar
• 1 1/2 T of Vegetable Oil
• 1 Cup of Water
• Food Coloring

2. Cook ingredients over medium heat and stir until dough becomes stiff

• If You choose to use different colors, hold off on the food coloring until your dough becomes stiff. You will then divide your dough into your preferred amount, then knead the coloring into your dough (can be messy but the outcome is worth it)

3. Knead your dough, then divide into your preferred amount of balls. This recipe produced 8 balls.

4. Store in an air tight container (in fridge for longer lasting) until Valentine's Day!

5. Gather Your Gift Wrapping Items:

• Clear Treat Bags - I found mine at Michaels, here are similar versions
• Valentine Inspired Cookie Cutter(s) - I found mine at Walmart in the clearance baking aisle.
• Valentine Tag Label - Free Printable can be found at Skip To My Lou.
• Homemade Play-doh Recipe Tag - Free Printable can be found here at Buggy and Buddy.
• Baker's Twine - Can be found at Target

5. Wrap Your Goodies and Your Little Gift Giver will be Valentine's Day Ready!

*** For All Of My Fellow Oily Mommies. You can also knead in 3-5 drops of your favorite essential oil(s). I added Peppermint Essential Oil to a batch that I made to keep here at home. Not only does the aroma smell yummy, peppermint helps to uplift and rejuvenate the senses. Win Win! (make sure to refer to the manufacturer’s instructions to make sure that the particular essential

oil you use is safe for your age child )

If you have heard of Essential Oils and Would Like to Know More About Them, Feel Free to Contact Me for a Quick Young Living Essential Oils 101. I would love to Help You Get Started!

I hope you enjoyed this sweet little Valentine's Day DIY! Feel free to leave your creative gifting ideas in comments in below!