favor-“ette”: a valentine card placemat

So if you have young kids you are probably going to be greeted later today with a backpack full of Valentine’s Day cards from “the class”.

When Chelsea and Conor were young, this deluge posed a conundrum each year. The kids hated to part with the cards – and I hated the clutter.

So this is what we’d make:

valentine card placemat

These Valentine’s Day “placemats” couldn’t be easier, and are a cute, simple way to commemorate the holiday. The kids never got tired of looking at their classmates’ cards, and by the following year were ready for the next one!

To make, simply glue or tape the cards – collage-style – to both sides of any 8 1/2 x 11 sheet of paper. Cover with laminating paper and voila!

valentine card placemat

valentine card placemat

valentine card placemat

Hope you have a great weekend, and a lovely, love-filled Valentine’s Day – and here are a few more ideas (in case you need some more inspiration!):

Conversation Heart Frame

Seed Paper Valentines

Easy Ganache Truffles

Heart-Shaped Whoopie Pies

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