Use Kid’s Valentines As Greeting Cards!
Posted by oh amanda on February 4th, 2009 . Filed under: holiday, me, valentine's day, works for me wednesday .I have always loved valentines. When I was little they had perforated edges and tissue paper thin envelopes. Now they come with shiny stickers and holographic words, but still they are delectable. Tiny little cards with yummy illustrations.
The day after Valentine’s Day I always hit up Walgreen’s or whoever has everything for 75% off. Then I look at the valentines to see which ones do NOT have the word “Valentine” on them. Lots of them are pretty non-lovey-dove and say stuff about being best friends or give sweet compliments.
Then I use them as fun greeting cards the rest of the year…
- fill an envelope with five or six and then mail for a fun treat
- drop in your kids’ lunch
- hide in your hubby’s coat pocket or briefcase
- tape to your kids’ mirror as a special surprise if you have to leave while they’re still asleep
- use as a notecard when dropping off food or returning something to a friend
- use as a bag tag for a gift
This is a cheap and cute way to brighten up anyone’s day! And oh, my favorite Valentine ever? Well, I’ve been saving these since 1994. You have to be very special to get one of these bad boys…
(stop by shannon‘s for more great tips!)
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February 4th, 2009 at 10:17 am
Oooo… I’m loving this one. What a great idea!
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February 4th, 2009 at 10:26 am
You are so smart. I bought Ashlynn her first cards to give out and she was soooo excited. At 2 you wouldn’t think it would matter but it does. I will definitely stock up after Valentines day
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February 4th, 2009 at 10:28 am
That’s a good idea!
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February 4th, 2009 at 10:53 am
What a neat idea! Thanks for sharing!
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February 4th, 2009 at 11:23 am
LOVE this idea and will so be doing this from this year on!! thanks!!
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February 4th, 2009 at 2:40 pm
Super idea.
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February 4th, 2009 at 3:06 pm
Cute idea. I love giving/receiving surprise love notes.
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February 4th, 2009 at 4:57 pm
Great idea. I do kind of the same thing with b-day and Christmas cards. I cut the front off and my girls reuse them to make cards for their friends.
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February 4th, 2009 at 5:40 pm
Very cute! You’re so clevah.
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February 5th, 2009 at 5:34 pm
Great idea, that just reminded me I bought some on sale last year after v-day, perfect!
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February 7th, 2009 at 4:47 pm
Cute! A Fun way to recycle leftover ones as well!
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February 9th, 2009 at 5:41 pm
Um, hello! Greatest idea ever this side of Valentine’s Day!
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