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!)

 

:: :: subscribe to me here and twitter me here! :: ::

No related posts.

Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.

12 Responses to Use Kid’s Valentines As Greeting Cards!

  1. Kathy Hill

    Oooo… I’m loving this one. What a great idea!

    Reply

  2. Gayle Rogers

    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

    Reply

  3. catie

    That’s a good idea!

    Reply

  4. AmyG

    What a neat idea! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply

  5. Suz

    LOVE this idea and will so be doing this from this year on!! thanks!!

    Reply

  6. jennifer

    Super idea.

    Reply

  7. becky

    Cute idea. I love giving/receiving surprise love notes. :)

    Reply

  8. Anne

    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.

    Reply

  9. Damselfly

    Very cute! You’re so clevah.

    Reply

  10. Jenna @ Newlyweds

    Great idea, that just reminded me I bought some on sale last year after v-day, perfect!

    Reply

  11. marylea @pinkandgreenmama

    Cute! A Fun way to recycle leftover ones as well!

    Reply

  12. jubilee

    Um, hello! Greatest idea ever this side of Valentine’s Day!

    Reply

Leave a Reply

CommentLuv Enabled