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  This week's Craft of the Week is brought to you by
Willie Ripple the author of Valentine
Parties, What Do I Do? Willie's book is chock full of ideas for
Valentine's Day- all kinds of goody ideas like cupcakes and sugar cookies - craft and game
ideas like valentine's Tic-Tac-Toe and Valentine Boxes. Her Heart Pinwheels are perfect
for the younger set and can be done at home, during a party, in school, or in any other
group setting.Heart
Pinwheel
Supplies
- Pencil
- 2 1/2 inch square of red construction paper
- White construction paper
- Scissors
- Red-colored pencil
- Red push pin
- Straw
- 1/2 inch square piece of cork
Directions:
 Trace the following pattern pieces (click here to see full size picture)
onto the construction paper and cut out: one red heart (pattern piece #1), one white
pinwheel design (pattern piece #2).- On the pinwheel design draw the dotted lines, dots in the
corners, large circle in the center, and hearts as shown on the pattern piece. Flip over,
and draw only the dotted lines and hearts on the other side.
 Color in all the hearts with the red-colored
pencil.- Cut on the dotted lines, inward, toward the center, stopping
at the large circle.
- Take one dotted corner, curve it toward the large center
circle ad hold it with your other hand. Repeat with the other three dotted corners. Now
your pinwheel has taken shape.
- Place the red heart over the corners in the center, push the
push pin through all, then through the end of the straw, and finally into the cork.
- Slightly bend the front of the pinwheel forward from the
center. This will allow it to turn better.
Valentine
Rose Pen
 This craft is brought to us by the award winning author and
crafter Willie Ripple. Her many craft books have been used by families and groups
for years. Her valentine's craft book Valentine School Parties What do I do?
is perfect for both groups and families- it has everything to make heart day very special.
Willie's craft Valentine Rose Pen is a great craft for children in kindergarten through
sixth grade.
Candy Rose
 Candy Rose is a simple and beautiful (not to mention tasty)
gift. If you make 6 or more you have created a candy bouquet. Make the roses,
gather them up, using floral tape wrap around the roses and a big red bow and you'll have
a full, candy bouquet! This craft/gift is perfect for children 5 years old and older. |
 
 
 more Valentine's
Day Books
FREE Valentine's Day Recipes
Valentine School
Parties:
What Do I Do?
by Wilhelminia Ripple, Heather Anderson (Illustrator)
If you want to win the children's heart this Valentine's Day, get this book. It
has everything you need to plan a very impressive party for the classroom or a great
program at the public library. It is clear that Willie really had her heart into the
creation of this invaluable classroom resource. This gifted and talented author has
provided her readers with a plethora of fun and innovative games, crafts, and treats to
give any valentine sweet memories to treasure. |
