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TISSUE PAPER HEART WREATH
Heidi, over at “Happiness is Homemade,” is a Northern
California mom with three energetic boys to keep busy.
The wreath is made from inexpensive materials – a heart
shape form cut from a recycled cereal box, LOTS of small
red and pink tissue paper squares, white glue, paint brush,
a pencil with an eraser, ribbon or string for hanging, and
any optional embellishments you choose (pom poms,
sequins, etc.). Glue is spread on a small area of the form
and the eraser end of the pencil is used to pick up and
place a “scrunched” square onto the glue. Repeat this
many times over until the form is filled. A complete tuto-
rial with photos can be found at: https://www.happinessishomemade.net/
kids-craft-valentines-day-tissue-paper-heart-wreath/
3D HEART FLOWER CARDS
Andreja at “Easy Peasy and Fun” will show you how to
make these pretty cards which can be used for Valentine’s
Day or Mother’s Day. A printable template is available on
the site but you can easily make your own shapes from
red and green construction or scrapbook paper. The se-
cret to the “3D” is to cut at least 4 identical heart shapes.
Glue the first heart (base) to the card. Fold each of the
others in half. Glue the back half of a folded heart to each
side of the base heart. Unfold your last heart and glue
it on top of the layer of two folded hearts. Step-by-step
instructions and photos can be found at: https://www.
easypeasyandfun.com/3d-heart-flower-card/
BAKING CUP
FLOWER VALENTINES
Cindy at “Skip To My Lou,” has a bachelors’ degree
in art education and is the mother of three (ages
21, 16, and 8). She created these adorable flow-
ers using paper baking cups (six for each flower),
floral wire, green painter’s tape, an ordinary hole
punch, and Tootsie Pops or Blow Pop Suckers -
or Dum Dum Suckers for smaller flowers made
with mini paper baking cups. Check out her step-by-step instruc-
tions at: https://www.skiptomylou.org/paper-baking-cup-flower-valentines/
CANDY HEART
VALENTINE BOUQUET
Kelly at “Smart School House” has 3,000,000 so-
cial media followers! This pretty project makes a
great gift for Grandma - the kids can help you add
the candy hearts - but you might want to keep
this one for yourself as a centerpiece. A small
round clear glass vase is placed inside a larger
clear vase of about the same height. These were
purchased at a dollar store. The space left be-
tween the two containers is filled with colorful
candy hearts. Water is poured into the inside container and real flowers inserted.
Ribbon and a bow are placed around the outside (secured with double sided tape). If
you prefer, use artificial flowers for your bouquet. Check out the specifics at: https://
www.smartschoolhouse.com/diy-crafts/candy-heart-valentine-bouquet
What’s New...
IN THE KIDBIZ
MAKING YOUR HOME
CHILD-SAFE IN 2020
The Top Five Hidden Home Hazards,
as identified by the U.S. Consumer Prod-
uct Safety Commission, are associated
with products that people may use every
day, but are unaware of the dangers they
may cause.
1) Windows – Never place a crib or
playpen near a window. To prevent
strangulation, install only cordless
window coverings or those with in-
accessible cords. Look for products
marked with the Best for Kids™ cer-
tification label available nationwide.
2) Recalled Products – Be aware of
the latest safety recalls and get dan-
gerous products out of the home.
Sign up for recall notices now at
the Consumer Product Safety Com-
mission’s website at www.cpsc.
gov. On the site, you can sign up to
receive recall notices via email on
specific categories of products such
as infant/child products, household
products, products used for sports
and recreation, and products used
outdoors. You can also report an
UNSAFE product on the site
3) Pools & Spa Drains – Suction from
a pool or spa drain can be powerful
enough to trap a child or adult un-
derwater. Inspect pools and spas for
missing or broken drain covers.
4) Magnets – Small powerful magnets,
if swallowed, can attract inside the
body and block, twist, or tear the in-
testines. If you think your child has
swallowed a magnet, seek medical
attention immediately.
5) Tipovers – Kids will climb. Top-
heavy furniture, TVs, and stoves
can tip over and crush young chil-
dren. Make them more stable by
installing anchors and brackets.
The CPSC is committed to protecting
consumers and families from products
that pose a fire, electrical, chemical, or
mechanical hazard, or that can injure
children. The CPSC’s work to ensure the
safety of consumer products — such as
toys, cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters,
and household chemicals — contributed
substantially to the decline in the rate of
deaths and injuries associated with con-
sumer products over the past 30 years.
February 2020 WNY Family 5