We have a large cabinet in our garage at home labeled, Imagination Station and it is chock full of old egg cartons, paper towel rolls, old buttons, and anything else that I think might come in handy when the kids get the inkling to build and create. We had four snow days last week and, so as you can imagine, Imagination Station was open for business.
Matthew and I decided to put a dent in the more than forty toilet paper rolls I have acquired over time and to turn them into valentines for his classmates. I will remember the peaceful afternoon we sat together at the kitchen table talking and doing crafts and I hope he will too. Follow along and see how easy they were to make.
Select festive tissue paper. We picked reds and pinks, but you could use pastel colors if you wanted to make some for spring.
Of course you will need Mod Podge and a paint brush, both of which can be found at any craft store.
Brush the Mod Podge onto your toilet paper roll. Then, place a piece of tissue paper on top and gently re-brush Mod Podge over the tissue paper. The beauty of this project is there is no wrong way to do it. The paper can go any which way and, even if there are wrinkles in the paper, it still looks decorative.
Have faith. No matter how covered in white Mod Podge the roll looks when you are brushing it on, it will dry and the colors will appear vibrant.
Fill with colored Krinkle and treats.
We rolled the tubes in cellophane and then used red and purple ribbons to seal each end.
Matthew's Valentine's party is on Monday and I know he is excited for his friends to receive them. He has already presented one to his babysitter, Jenny, and it was a hit.
Before shining off until tomorrow, I must say that today's post is compliments of Cheryl. In a true pinch, late last night, she agreed to embed my photos for me. No small task. Thank you, Cheryl, for offering to help and for epitomizing what it means to Shine.
Now... by the time you read this I will be shining off until tomorrow, from the Sunshine State.