Welcome to Papertrey Ink's Sr. Team February challenge. We were asked to revisit the sweet Tremendous Treats: Valentine stamp set with its coordinating dies. I've created a few projects to share with you incorporating these products into very kid friendly and interactive Valentines.
My little girl would prefer to play games over having candy any day, so with her in mind I focused my attention on handmade Tic-Tac-Toe, Bingo, and, Go Fish Valentines. Each project uses the Tremendous Treats: Valentine and dies along with the Limitless Layers: 2 1/4" Hearts and Framed Out #11 die collections, and sentiments from the Tiny Treats: Valentine stamp set. On the Tic-Tac-To Valentine, I used Hibiscus Burst cardstock and the Card Base-ics #1 die and Simple Valentine paper along with Pure Poppy felt and the Block Upper Alphabet die for my X's and Hawaiian Shore buttons for my O's. The Sew Simple Borders stamp set came in handy as a way to create my Tic-Tac-Toe board.
A dressed up, small glassine bag contains the pieces and makes a fun coordinating Valentine. I used Aqua Mist and Pure Poppy Bitty dot papers here.
I printed these cute Bingo cards right at home and found them at Parents.com. I attached another dressed up, small glassine bag filled with Conversation Hearts to be used as the Bingo Markers and embellished with another heart-shaped tag created with the Tremendous Treats: Valentine stamp set and die.
I embellished each Bingo card a bit using the Framed Out #11 die and Sweet Blush Polka Dot paper. All that was left was to wrap up the Bingo cards using a doily and then attaching everything together using Pure Poppy Baker's Twine.
Another of my little girl's favorite games is Go-Fish and I found this fun printable Go-Fish game at Second Grade Shout Out that teaches math while having fun at the same time. I cut up the cards after printing them, folded up the instructions, and used an empty Conversation Heart box to hold it all.
I mixed up the colors a bit by adding in Limeade Ice Gingham and them adhered crepe paper tissue trim to the backside.
I used Copic Markers in Pink RV11, New Blue BG02, Crimson RV29, and Sea Green G12 on each of these images followed by Stickles glitter in Diamond to add a little shimmer. The crepe paper tissue trim can be found in all sorts of delicious colors at Caramelos.
Thanks so much for stopping by for a visit. These other Papertrey Ink designers have projects to share with you today as well:
Melis
These are soooooo Sweet Perfect Little Treats!!
Posted by: kelly Booth | February 01, 2013 at 05:21 AM
I made Valentines for my daughter and after seeing your projects I'm starting over. Your projects are so very cute!! Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Linda | February 01, 2013 at 05:36 AM
These are so adorable, Melissa! If I was still teaching I would most definitely use these for my students but since I'm not I think I will put them in a file marked "Grandchildren" for the future. I simply love them! Your projects inspire me so very much.
Posted by: Jan Marcham | February 01, 2013 at 06:04 AM
What cute little creations and NOT sweets. Great ideas. Thanks so much.
Posted by: BeverlyBL | February 01, 2013 at 06:38 AM
These are just too cute!! Thanks for sharing a non-sugar filled valentine idea :)
Posted by: Jennifer | February 01, 2013 at 07:59 AM
I've been away for a while, and it'[s been such a refreshing treat to visit your home on the internet. I am in love with all the darling valentine goodies you have designed. Sure have missed you and your blog. Decided to start-up my blog again too. Know I will be visiting for lots of inspiration. Sure love your cute stuff.
Posted by: Elizabeth Jensen | February 01, 2013 at 08:39 AM
So stinkin' CUTE, Melissa! You make me happy. :-)
Posted by: Debbie Olson | February 01, 2013 at 08:43 AM
Oh these are just so darn adorable! Love the ideas of the game sets! You are so creative and full of inspiration!
Posted by: Elizabeth S. | February 01, 2013 at 10:19 AM
Adorable! Especially love the tic-tac-to game card with the darling zig-zag stitching! The hugs and kisses XOXO's are so perfect for Valentine's day! :)
Posted by: Mendi Yoshikawa | February 01, 2013 at 11:16 AM
I can see Valentine's Day will be a fun time in your home! Love these projects.
Posted by: Patty O'Malley | February 01, 2013 at 03:12 PM
I always love everything you do!! I have to say thr tic tac toe is my favorite!! I just love the way you used your sew simple border stamp.
Posted by: Pam Young | February 01, 2013 at 06:03 PM
ADORABLE projects!!! And such GREAT alternatives to candy!!!
Posted by: Lisa Petrella | February 01, 2013 at 08:38 PM
OH. MY. GOSH. Every single project is GORGEOUS! And I love that you have so many ideas that don't revolve around candy!!
Posted by: Meredith | February 01, 2013 at 09:11 PM
These are SO creative, and utterly ADORABLE!!!
Posted by: Diane Jaquay | February 02, 2013 at 07:18 AM
What fabulous projects! They're all beautiful! And nice to see some without candy.
Posted by: Debra | February 02, 2013 at 08:51 AM
thanks for the link for the valentine bingo cards.. and my perfect colors too!
Posted by: Sherri Nowak | February 02, 2013 at 10:35 AM
Melissa loved your post and all the cute treat bags. I have a technical question for you. I tried to use the
Sew Simple Borders recently to make a tic-tac-toe board and I had SO much trouble lining my lines up. Do you have any tips to help me?
Posted by: Tracey McNeely | February 07, 2013 at 10:49 AM
Valentine and kids are a guarantee for the sweetest and cutest projects. I love your take on these Valentine supplies. Sweet but not too sweet. Just perfect...
Posted by: Stella | February 10, 2013 at 01:13 PM