Chocolate Kiss Craft Mouse

Chocolate kiss craft mouse


This mouse Valentine craft is easy for you and the kids to make

and sweet to give away!



You’ll Need:

Chocolate Kisses (tear off the paper strip)

Chenille Stems (pipe cleaners) in red, pink or white

Small wiggle eyes

Small Pom-Poms

Yarn for the tail

Thread for the whiskers

Glue Dots

White or craft glue

Scissors
Craft Instructions:


Each mouse requires one chocolate kiss and one half of a chenille stem.

Make a loop with the chenille stem and twist the ends to make the mouse feet. Then bend the loop into a heart (see image). Attach a glue dot to the back edge of the chocolate kiss – I’ve marked where to place it on the image. Press the chenille heart against the glue dot, so that the kiss rests on the feet. Cut a yarn tail and press the end on the back of the kiss. There should be a bit of the glue dot still exposed for this purpose.



I used a little glue to add a message on the end of the heart.

Now use the craft glue to add the eyes, whiskers and nose.



Tip: To make the whiskers I tied a knot in the center of three pieces of thread and cut the ends.

Glue the whiskers first and then the nose on top.

Valentine's day treat

I saw this great idea on the totallytarget.com website.  Love it.  So easy... I find great deals on this website.  Check it out!


http://www.totallytarget.com/2011/01/29/adorable-valentines-day-class-exchange-idea/
If you are looking for something special and fun to do for the Valentine’s day treats your child exchanges in class this year, I think this is just one of the cutest ideas! Check out these adorable photo treat cards that Crystal at Frugal Chic Living made. She got her inspiration from BrassyApple and took a photo of her son as if he was reaching out to hand a lollipop to someone, and then poked lollipops through the photo cards! This makes for inexpensive, super-cute & personalized Valentine treats! All you need is a bag of pops and a great photo card deal and you’re good to go!

Valentine Crafts

Valentine's Day is such a nice day for children to show their loved ones how special they are to them.  Art projects make great gifts!  The grandparents especially appreciate all the hard work that goes into them...
http://www.busybeelifestyle.com/the-cutest-five-minute-valentine-craft/
Using the individual sized box of “Sweethearts” candies,


•Empty the candy from the box.

•Cut out a photo of your favorite sweetheart to fit inside the box.

•Attach the photo behind the clear plastic window on the front.

•Use pieces of magnetic tape to turn the box into a magnet.



Candy Heart Wreath
http://www.celebrations.com/article/candy-hearts-crafts-for-valentines-day
Tip: Use 8 x 11 foam sheets found out craft stores to cut out wreath shapes. They will be smaller and won't require as many candy hearts to cover.



Supplies

•craft foam sheets in desired color

•white craft glue

•conversation candy hearts

•ribbon in desired color or pattern


Directions

•Cut a wreath shape out the foam sheet.

•Glue the candy hearts onto the wreath. Start with two or three rows of hearts, whichever it takes to cover the foam backing. Then, glue another row of hearts on top of the bottom row for a raised effect.

•Form a strip of ribbon into a loop, and glue it on the back of the foam to use as a hanger.

Nutella

Nutella, Nutella, Nutella!!!! What more can I say... but: "Stuffed French Toast

http://kidscooking.about.com/od/breakfastrecipes/r/stuff-french-to.htm
Ingredients:

•10 slices day-old Challah or Italian bread

•5-6 Tbsp. chocolate hazelnut spread, such as Nutella

•5 large eggs

•2 cups cream or whole milk

•1 tsp. vanilla extract

•1/4 tsp. salt

•3-4 Tbsp. butter

Preparation:

1.Preheat an electric skillet to 350 degrees F. Or heat a large skillet over medium heat.
2.Spread Nutella over five of the bread slices. Top with remaining bread slices to make five sandwiches. Place in a 9 x 13 baking dish.
3.Whisk together eggs, cream, vanilla and salt. Pour over sandwiches. Turn to make sure sandwiches soak up egg mixture.
4.Add butter to skillet.
5.Place French toast sandwiches in skillet. Cook 2-4 minutes until golden brown. Turn and cook another 2-4 minutes until golden on the other side. Cover for the last minute of cooking, so the Nutella melts completely.

Serve immediately with syrup or powdered sugar.

No Bake Nutella cookie


http://www.meganscookin.com/no-bake-nutella-cookie-recipe

No-Bake Nutella Cookies


1/2 cup butter

1/2 cup milk

1 3/4 cups sugar

1/2 cup cocoa

1 teaspoon vanilla

1/2 cup Nutella

3 cups rolled oats

In a saucepan over medium-high heat, combine butter, milk, sugar, and cocoa. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.Reduce heat and continue to boil for 3 minutes, still stirring.

Remove from heat and add Vanilla.

Add Nutella.

Add oats and mix well.

Drop quickly onto waxed paper and allow cookies to cool and set.



Crescent Pastries

http://www.mangiabenepasta.com/nutella2.html
(Makes 16)

Ingredients:
2 packages refrigerated crescent rolls

1 jar Nutella

1 egg

2 teaspoons water

Directions:
*Separate crescent rolls into triangles.

Spread each with 1 tablespoon Nutella.

Roll into crescent shapes and place on baking sheets.

Beat together egg and water and brush over each crescent roll.

Bake according to package directions.