Valentine's Day Aprons

Children can make simple Valentine's Day-inspired aprons as gifts for their parents. And then they can use those aprons while working together in the kitchen.

This apron is made out of felt and require no actual sewing. That helps it to be a great project for even younger children to accomplish. The heart-shaped apron can be altered so that it fits both adults or children.

Read more about how to make Ann Siper's No Sew Heart Apron Valentine's Day Craft.

Another great apron craft for Valentine's day is to simply use fabric paint to decorate an apron with the child's handprints. Use the color combinations of red, pink, white and purple between the paints and the color of the apron fabric. Use adult-sized aprons to make gifts for parents and grandparents. Child-sized aprons are great to make at a Valentine's Day party and then use to make foods.

Need aprons for the craft? Several are available on Amazon. Check the widget below for some options.

Free Valentine's Day Printables: MES Cards

Numerous sites have free printables for the Valentine's Day holiday. MES Cards is an interactive site that allows you to create personalized versions of their card templates. Simply choose a pattern that you like and then click on "simple card," "letter card," or "I have a lot to say." Fill in the fields and then your free printable card is created for you. Print it out, cut along the dotted lines and fold on the solid lines. You can also make matching invitation cards for your Valentine's Day party and envelopes for both.

A new feature added in the last year is the ability to add your own photographs to the cards, to further personalize it.

Visit the MES Cards site here.

Image by Yasin Ozturk on SXC

Welcome to the New Blog

One of my writing friends was talking about having a series of holiday blogs for kids and I was inspired to make one of my own. I am not trying to take away from hers - I am simply adding to the information that is already out there.

My goal is to connect people with new ideas to do with their children or students for each holiday. I will try to update more frequently as the holiday approaches. And then if something pops up during the rest of the year, I will share more then. This way, you can have one place to come look for your holiday activities.

Please feel free to stop by at any time and to share with me your favorites and your own finds. :-)