Before I say goodbye to Valentine's day, I forgot to show you some things we made.
A mousie for Rebecca's teacher, based on Robert Mahar's pattern. I used two layers for the heart on the bottom, to give the mousie something more substantial to stand on, and so the cute Swiss cheese holes would show up better.
And for the principal, librarian and other staff, Jessie helped me dip some store-bought cookies in dark chocolate and fancy them up with Valentine sprinkles.
She took some Princess valentines and drew a little happy face in the "To" section, and painstakingly printed a "J" in the "From" area. So sweet. This one was one of her last, she was getting really tired. She made around 25, and we gave all but one away. I wish I'd thought to take a picture of the whole batch, I can't get enough of her cute little scribble faces with the huge eyes.
Quite a haul for her first valentine party, don't you think? Enough loot to rival Halloween... almost.
You know, you've really set yourself up for the future. Teachers will be fighting over who gets your girls -- and soon you'll have two in school!
Posted by: Michele C | Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 03:19 PM
What cute Valentine goodies. That little mouse sitting on the swiss cheese heart is really adorable.
Posted by: Junie Moon | Friday, February 20, 2009 at 05:45 AM
Ooo, look at all that loot! Jessie is lucky I don't live closer or I'd be tempted to come over and sample some. :)
I love your mouse! The Swiss cheese holes make me smile!
Posted by: Beth | Friday, February 20, 2009 at 05:58 AM
What adorable stuff! I love the mouse! Addie makes the same huge-eyed faces, and I love them just as much as you do. You should see her rendition of Hello Kitty...in fact, you will in a post soon. We're making placemats with insets of the kids' own illustrations.
Posted by: Katie | Friday, February 20, 2009 at 06:19 AM
Oh hurray! I LOVE that you used the valentine mouse pattern - and improved on it! Thanks for posting the pics - just adorable. =)
Posted by: Robert Mahar | Friday, February 20, 2009 at 12:34 PM
Adorable Valentine projects; it so great that you show your appreciation to the school staff! :)
Posted by: mushroommeadows | Friday, February 20, 2009 at 04:04 PM
I'm so impressed with how much time and attention you give your girls! And memories don't have to cost lots to be fun!! Congrats!
Posted by: Conni | Monday, February 23, 2009 at 12:08 PM
That little face. She must have you wrapped around her finger! lol Cute stuff Michelle. Good job mama.
Posted by: Liz | Monday, February 23, 2009 at 07:20 PM
oh that mouse is adorable! I may have to whip one up..my boys are quite into mice these days. Many stories being read in our house about mice mice mice. wonder why?
Posted by: Gretchen Skovron | Tuesday, February 24, 2009 at 07:51 AM
I just found your blog and will start watching to see the fun projects. your little tooth was so nicely and NEATLY done! Your little one is a doll!
Posted by: Karen Witte-Elkins | Friday, February 27, 2009 at 12:39 PM
love your ideas! Thanks
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