Thursday, February 13, 2014

Very “Mice” Valentines

I made this Valentine years ago for the boys and decided to make them again yesterday with a friend’s two kids. They are super quick and easy to make (even if you don’t have the punches)! They also make good Valentines for your favorite cat… ;o)

very mice Valentine - The Backyard Farmwife

First cut out a large heart from gray construction or cardstock paper that has been folded in half. Just cut out half a heart on the fold.

Then punch or cut out one smaller heart for the ear from the gray paper.

very mice Valentine - The Backyard FarmwifeNext cut or punch out two very small pink hearts. One for the nose and one for the inside of the ear. Glue the pink heart into the middle of the “ear”.

very mice Valentine - The Backyard FarmwifeGlue the ear and the nose onto your mouse. Draw and eye using a black marker.

very mice Valentine - The Backyard FarmwifeThen cut out a small piece of gray yarn for a tail. Tape it to the outside back of the mouse.

very mice Valentine - The Backyard Farmwife    Then write your greeting inside and you’re all done.

very mice Valentine - The Backyard Farmwife