Valentine project inspiration from Pinterest

I love Pinterest and I love a cute project idea. I don't have any babysitting jobs lined up before Valentine's Day, so I won't get to try this project with the kids, but you certainly can. I tried to pick a project that required items that you might already have around the house like pipe cleaners and red felt.

But first, here is something I did make as an ornament for Christmas, but it works even better as a Valentine's Day craft. Here are instructions on how to make your own heart baskets.

All you need:
Two pieces of felt different colors
Scissors
Letters to personalize
Glue
Candy!

1. Cut one long oval shape from each piece of felt. Theses pieces should rounded edges. Make it about 8 inches by 3 inches.
2. Take one oval and fold it in half. Use your scissors to cut three slits on the folded side that are about an inch and half long.
3. Then set the folded pieces on on top of the other so that they make a heart shape. The round sides should be at the top. Start weaving the felt fingers in with each other. Each finger should weave over and under, over and under the fingers on the other piece of felt.
4. Once you finish this process, glue on some initials to personalize the Valentine heart basket.
5. Fill the mini-heart basket with candy and present it to your Valentine!