Valentine's Day Purses

Pretty candy filled purses will delight your little girl far beyond Valentine's Day. They're just so fancy and special, yet they are easy to make.

Click here for heart template

WHAT YOU NEED

Red and pink craft foam sheets (available at craft stores)
Craft glue
Single hole punch
Safety scissors
Satin or other decorative ribbon
Paint pens or glitter pens
NESTLÉ TURTLES Bite Size and SWEETARTS Hearts Treat Size Bags

HOW TO DO IT

Print out the template and trace the larger heart shape onto foam, twice, indicating where the holes should be punched.
Cut foam hearts out and punch holes.
"Sew" two pieces together using the ribbon, leaving enough ribbon at each end to create a decorative handle.
Trace the smaller heart shape onto the contrasting color foam sheet and glue to front of the purse.
Using paint or glitter pen, decorate the smaller heart. You might say:

o "Won't you be my Turtle Dove?"
o "Won't you be my SWEETARTS?"
Hang the little purse on your child's bedroom door handle or breakfast chair for a sweet Valentine's Day surprise.

FOLLOW UP FUN

Replace the smaller heart with a new piece of foam and add your child's name or other decoration.
Your child can add this adorable "purse-lette" to a "dress-up box."

All activities should be parent supervised. Parents, please make sure that the tools and items needed for a project are appropriate for your child.



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