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Valentine's Craft Ideas: 5 Adorable (And Simple) DIY Projects From Mom Bloggers

Valentines Craft Ideas

First Posted: 02/ 9/2012 11:57 am Updated: 02/ 9/2012 11:57 am

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Scrambling to make (or buy) 27 of the cutest cards, dealing with small heartbreaks that seem much bigger to the little people involved,l trying to find one-on-one time with your significant other ... Valentine's Day can turn into a bigger headache than Christmas. It's time to focus on the fun.

Instead of moaning about the crafting, find a lovey-dovey DIY project that suits you and your family. Here are five to choose from, thanks to a few of the most design-inclined mom bloggers on the web. They say that no matter how artistically savvy you are, the finished products will actually look like these beautiful photos. Ready to give it a shot?

LOOK: 5 Do-It-Yourself Valentine's Day Projects

Marshmallow Pops From Mommygaga
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After Deanna of Mommygaga got tired of making consistently lumpy Cake Pops, she turned to this delicious -- and simple -- alternative. These pops are fun to make and since they only take 20 minutes, they're the perfect activity for kid-length attention spans.

Ingredients: Marshmallows, White Chocolate, Sprinkles/Crushed Graham Crackers/Coconut, Popsicle Sticks or Paper Straws, Food Coloring

For the full Marshmallow Pop tutorial, click over to Mommygaga.
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04:41 PM on 02/13/2012
I like the first one but not so wild about some of the others. I prefer this list on BabyCenter from another mom who pulled together VDay craft ideas for the uncrafty parents.

Valentine’s Day crafts for the uncrafty parent
http://blogs.babycenter.com/life_and_home/valentine%E2%80%99s-day-kids-crafts-for-the-uncrafty-parent/
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