Valentine's Day Placemats

You'll set the sweetest Valentine table with easy to make placemats and napkin rings. The kids won't be able to wait to sit down for breakfast or dinner!

WHAT YOU NEED

Rectangular sheets of craft foam^* (One sheet will make one placemat and napkin ring)
Craft foam hearts^*
Craft glue or glue gun and glue sticks
Safety scissors
Clothespins or paper clips
Mini Chewy SWEETARTS, SWEETARTS Hearts and Mini Chewy SPREE
^*(available at craft stores)

HOW TO DO IT

Cut a 1-1/2 inch wide strip from the narrow end of the foam sheet.
Form the strip into a napkin ring, just wide enough to fit around a folded cloth napkin.
Glue together, trimming any excess. Hold together with clothespins or paperclips until completely dry, a few hours or overnight.
Decorate edges of remaining craft foam (the placemat) and one side of the napkin ring with candies and foam hearts, using a glue gun or craft glue.

FOLLOW-UP FUN

This is a great time to discuss table manners with your kids. Teach them to place their napkins in their laps and keep their elbows off the table.
Teach them the proper way to set a table. It will be lots of fun for them using the Valentine placemats.

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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