Friday

A Little Idea... Valentine's Chain

by Somer
Remember the paper chains you make every Christmas? We decided to give them a Valentine's twist.
 
Start by cutting card stock or construction paper in 1" x 8.5" strips. Make sure your paper is heavy enough to hold its heart shape. From our experience, if you make the strips much wider it is a little difficult to staple them and if you make them too long they don't hold their shape as well.
 
 
Fold strips in half and crease. (My three-year-old was in charge of this part, he said they look like alligators.)
 
Link paper together, but instead of overlapping ends fold them down to a point (the top of the heart.)
 
 
Pull them away from the middle and staple together.
 
Make your chain as long as you want.
 
 
My seven-year-old is so crazy about this project she has been making chains for two days now and is still going strong. Have fun.

10 comments:

  1. Jocelyn ChristensenFebruary 5, 2010 at 7:18 AM

    These are great! I never would have thought of that!

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  2. jansanFebruary 5, 2010 at 9:10 AM

    Love this idea! Simple but great. I used to do this kind of thing all the time- I need to do it again. Very cute.

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  3. corinneFebruary 5, 2010 at 1:22 PM

    totally adorable. somer you rock!

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  4. Dana @ Bungalow'56February 9, 2010 at 1:11 PM

    What a simple idea. I will definitely be trying this with my three daughters. Thank you!

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  5. amy & lisaFebruary 9, 2010 at 8:02 PM

    Such a sweet idea....I had to share on my blog! :)

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  6. UnknownFebruary 10, 2010 at 5:47 AM

    Very simple, yet fantastic!

    Kim
    http://frostmeblog.blogspot.com

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  7. HeidiFebruary 10, 2010 at 9:55 AM

    So simple and sweet! I'm totally doing that today with my girls. Thanks.

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  8. Lacie @ Creative AttemptsFebruary 10, 2010 at 10:00 PM

    I was looking for a craft project to do with my son tomorrow and this is perfect!!

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  9. rebecca @ older and wisorFebruary 11, 2010 at 8:22 AM

    Linked over to this today - I've still got a few days to get it done, right?? If I could only find my stapler... ;)

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  10. Dana @ Bungalow'56February 12, 2010 at 1:14 PM

    Just thought I would let you know I've shared your link for the chain on my post today. Thanks for sharing.
    Dana

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