HOLIDAY AND SEASONAL CRAFTS/02-03

5 X 7 WOODEN PICTURE FRAME  


(holds a 2x3" wallet size photo)
Purchase frame at a local craft store, sand until smooth. Paint desired color.
Take 5 wooden hearts, and paint. Glue in the picture on the back with Tacky Glue.
Attach a 4" ribbon at the top for the hangar. Write with acrylic paint or paint pen
the words 'Valentines Are Special.".


  GRAPEVINE WREATH


Take a small Grapevine wreath and wrap 1/4" ribbon around the wreath till
you get back to the top. Glue ribbon securely at the top. Make a bow to put on the spot
where the ribbon is glued. Gather a variety of flowers to hot glue in an
arrangement at the bottom of the wreath. Take painted hearts (3) and hang them in
the center of the wreath with a ribbon. Drill hearts to thread ribbons through, or glue
them together.


VALENTINE CANDLEHOLDER  


Paint a 4"x4" square board in the color you desire. Take 4 wooden hearts and
1 candle cup and paint in colors you desire. (Suggested colors would be
white base and candle cup holder, pink and red hearts). Glue hearts on
side of the base with Tacky Glue. Glue the candle holder in the center of the base.
When finished you may use spray sealer if desired. Around the base use
small flowers to accent the candle holder. Put in taper candle, then enjoy.


  BE MINE BEAR


Make a bear body out of fun foam (brown) and outline with a Black Sharpie
marker. Make the heart out of. Outline it with pink fabric
paint. Make flowers with different fabric paints using the end of a paintbrush
Write the words "Be Mine" with pink paint. Glue the heart on the
Bear's body. Glue the bear's paws on the sides of the heart. Outline the paws with
a black Sharpie marker.


VALENTINES PAPER MACHE BOX  


Paint with red acrylic paint and let dry. Using Valentine stickers,
decorate, then seal. Another option is to take Mod Podge and heart
gift wrap or tissue and decoupage. (Mod podge goes on like glue, then gift
wrap or tissue is put on. Next, use the Mod Podge as a sealer. When
finished fill with Valentine candy. Use a Sharpie marker to write 'Happy
Valentines Day if desired.
 

References / Source:
Great Salt Lake Council
 

Materials found on InsaneScouter'.org is © 1998 - 2025, but may be reproduced and used for anything consistent with the Scouting and Guiding programs. Unless otherwise noted on the page. If you believe we are republishing your copyrighted material without permission, please Contact Us including the url to have it removed or your copyright information added. All opinions expressed on these pages are those of the original authors. All holdings are subject to this Disclaimer.

Please be advised that InsaneScouter is NOT affiliated with any Scouting or Guiding Organization including Boy Scouts of America.

Scouting resources for Den Leaders, Cubmasters, Scoutmasters, Girl Guides, Girl Scout, Cub Scout, Venturing, Exploring, Beavers, Joey, Boy Scout Leaders