Valentines

Jan
08
2022
By Berkshire Mummies
Heart Sun Catchers

Heart Sun Catchers

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Heart Sun Catchers are so effective when up on the window with sun shining through them. I found that making a number of hearts, which are different sizes look really effective once up on the window. What do I need to make a Heart Sun Catcher? Black cardPink and red tissue paperPVA glueScissors How do I make the Sun Catcher? Draw a heart shape outline onto the black card - you want to draw the heart in ‘bubble writing’ so it creates a thick border to the heart when cut out (see picture below). Roughly cut the coloured tissue paper…
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Feb
07
2021
By Berkshire Mummies
8 Valentine’s craft and recipe ideas

8 Valentine’s craft and recipe ideas

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With Galentine’s and Valentine’s Day on in it’s way, why not get crafting and baking for the occasion with these 8 Valentine’s craft and recipe ideas?  Valentine’s Recipes Heart Jam Tarts make a sweet treat to gift or to eat as a Valentine’s Day snack or pudding.  Chocolate Heart Lollies make lovely gifts and a lots of fun to make with children, if not slightly messy!  If you are looking for a simple Valentine’s recipe, the Pink Sprinkle Wafers are super quick.  Why not have a go at making these yeast free pizzas making the pizza bases into heart shapes?  Valentine’s…
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Feb
07
2021
By Berkshire Mummies
Valentine’s Salt Dough Garland

Valentine’s Salt Dough Garland

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Galentine’s and Valentine’s is a great excuse to fill the house with hearts. Here is how to make a Valentine’s Salt Dough Garland.  How do you make the salt dough? Simply mix – 1/2 cup of salt, 1/2 cup of water and 1 cup of plain flour into a bowl, add the water a bit at a time to the dry ingredients, then mix and squish them together until you end up with a ball of dough. You will also need a heart shaped cutter, red or pink paint and wool or string.  How do you make the salt dough…
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Feb
07
2021
By Berkshire Mummies
Cardboard Tube Love Bugs

Cardboard Tube Love Bugs

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Cardboard Tube Love Bugs are a great chance to get creative and spread some love. What do you need to make Cardboard Tube Love Bugs? Cardboard tubes.Scissors.Pink/red/purple paint. Coloured paper/card. Wool.Pipe Cleaners (Pink/Red/ Purple/Silver/ Gold).A coloured pen and a pencil.PVA glue.Googly eyes or stickers for eyes.Sticky tape. How to make Cardboard Tube Love Bugs? Paint the toilet roll the colour you would like your Love Bugs to be and let them dry. Once dry, you can start to decorate your Love Bugs - have a look at the picture above for inspiration. Hearts or letters spelling words relating to ‘love’ work well.For smaller…
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