tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8129767875107728731.post51337645628305660..comments2024-02-06T02:01:17.560-08:00Comments on Homemade Serenity: Why Don't You Make Valentines Day Votives?Simple Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18020765294546163510noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8129767875107728731.post-11546689233224665022016-01-29T16:22:51.211-08:002016-01-29T16:22:51.211-08:00I loved it that you said "a wee bit." Ju...I loved it that you said "a wee bit." Just like my mother used to say. :)cookiedreamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11759975861874275455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8129767875107728731.post-76480255553661664642013-01-23T08:04:31.500-08:002013-01-23T08:04:31.500-08:00This was great! My 3 yo daughter and I made these...This was great! My 3 yo daughter and I made these today. We only had 2 jars and my daughter wanted to "paint" more so I cut the tops of some soda bottles from the recycle bin. Worked perfect..and didn't have to worry about her dropping it and it breaking. Thanks again for the idea!Kim aka Mommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10806136226827843010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8129767875107728731.post-64911546865210815612013-01-23T08:04:15.177-08:002013-01-23T08:04:15.177-08:00This was great! My 3 yo daughter and I made these...This was great! My 3 yo daughter and I made these today. We only had 2 jars and my daughter wanted to "paint" more so I cut the tops of some soda bottles from the recycle bin. Worked perfect..and didn't have to worry about her dropping it and it breaking. Thanks again for the idea!Kim aka Mommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10806136226827843010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8129767875107728731.post-59094260108042392212013-01-14T16:29:43.139-08:002013-01-14T16:29:43.139-08:00These votive lanterns are so cute and the perfect ...These votive lanterns are so cute and the perfect Valentine's Day craft! I hope it's okay, I've just finished a Valentine's craft round-up and have featured your handmade votives. You can see it here:<br /><br />http://jamiebrock.hubpages.com/hub/10-Easy-and-Inexpensive-Valentines-Day-Craft-Ideas<br /><br />Thank you for sharing this tutorial! I am sure many will find this useful for Valentine's Day :) Jamie Bhttp://jamiebrock.hubpages.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8129767875107728731.post-5306192769827342742013-01-06T12:52:59.237-08:002013-01-06T12:52:59.237-08:00I did these one year for Christmas with a class of...I did these one year for Christmas with a class of preschoolers. We used large baby food jars. I cut out holly leaves/berries from a holiday paper tablecloth and we used squares of colored tissue. Glued (watered down white glue) a layer of tissue and than placed holly leaves/berries on top of that around the jar. Used tea lights inside. They came out really pretty!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8129767875107728731.post-6982946717408861702013-01-06T03:55:09.016-08:002013-01-06T03:55:09.016-08:00i just made it and turnd out really well , thanks ...i just made it and turnd out really well , thanks mama !!!vinnienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8129767875107728731.post-37630491313071732402013-01-01T21:06:42.989-08:002013-01-01T21:06:42.989-08:00I love this project! However, I think I put on too...I love this project! However, I think I put on too much liquid starch because when I put on my red hearts the color bled all over. Will try again with less and will not put more on top of the hearts this time. Also, I used my heart punches and it was super easy to make the hearts (I have 3 different sizes). I wanted to try it first to get the hang of it but I can't wait to make it with my little ones...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8129767875107728731.post-75515806045480817382012-02-13T21:07:22.284-08:002012-02-13T21:07:22.284-08:00They look beautiful! I will have to give it a try!...They look beautiful! I will have to give it a try!Carolyn @ Mama's Little Musehttp://www.mamaslittlemuse.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8129767875107728731.post-48638566718698129712012-02-13T14:50:10.483-08:002012-02-13T14:50:10.483-08:00I'm not certain what went wrong. The liquid s...I'm not certain what went wrong. The liquid starch we used was from the laundry aisle in the grocery store - we didn't make it ourselves. You could also try a watered down white school glue.Simple Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18020765294546163510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8129767875107728731.post-85685853613204474592012-02-13T14:37:04.357-08:002012-02-13T14:37:04.357-08:00My kids did this today and all the white tissue pa...My kids did this today and all the white tissue paper is falling off now that they've dried. Not enough cornstartch with the water or what went wrong do you think?!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8129767875107728731.post-25780624019107729922012-02-12T20:40:47.782-08:002012-02-12T20:40:47.782-08:00Going to try this with my fourth graders and baby ...Going to try this with my fourth graders and baby food jars. Wish me luck....I hope the candles fit....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8129767875107728731.post-1368138523693574682012-02-10T05:54:26.971-08:002012-02-10T05:54:26.971-08:00How I love this simple made present and that love ...How I love this simple made present and that love makes me feel so enormously rich.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8129767875107728731.post-78144501209819792032012-02-08T12:57:25.177-08:002012-02-08T12:57:25.177-08:00Mary Jane - I didn't put any sealant on top. ...Mary Jane - I didn't put any sealant on top. I just made sure the hearts were very well pressed down with the starch liquid so that no ends were sticking up.Simple Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18020765294546163510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8129767875107728731.post-48861502371560773682012-02-08T12:27:51.391-08:002012-02-08T12:27:51.391-08:00My fifth graders made these today for mom for Vale...My fifth graders made these today for mom for Valentine's Day and they are precious. Did you put any kind of sealant on top so the hearts don't snag and rip? Thanks.mary janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15777158565110478538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8129767875107728731.post-87718795769875737692012-02-02T17:05:31.207-08:002012-02-02T17:05:31.207-08:00I would assume it's pretty close to just corn ...I would assume it's pretty close to just corn starch and water. That's what the homemade stuff is, at any rate.Simple Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18020765294546163510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8129767875107728731.post-11510143518369368102012-01-30T08:41:12.356-08:002012-01-30T08:41:12.356-08:00Hi there! :) just read your blog, they look wonder...Hi there! :) just read your blog, they look wonderful :)<br />would love to know, what is liquid starch made of? thank youTeacher Mayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10791614228485095106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8129767875107728731.post-24110003221179779192012-01-17T14:05:46.988-08:002012-01-17T14:05:46.988-08:00Put out the email at school today for my co-teache...Put out the email at school today for my co-teachers to start saving glass jars. My fifth graders are making these for their Momma's this Valentine's Day.mary janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15777158565110478538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8129767875107728731.post-6188733048115568682012-01-17T13:18:09.834-08:002012-01-17T13:18:09.834-08:00Thanks Eden!Thanks Eden!Simple Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18020765294546163510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8129767875107728731.post-83789151446440185952012-01-15T08:09:39.487-08:002012-01-15T08:09:39.487-08:00Great project to do with my grandkids.Great project to do with my grandkids.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17063122096359250210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8129767875107728731.post-2377241130869728542012-01-05T17:03:48.408-08:002012-01-05T17:03:48.408-08:00I just discovered your blog as I was adding to a l...I just discovered your blog as I was adding to a list of Valentine's Day craft ideas for kids. You have amazing ideas here. I'm sure to come back. I even added this votive idea to this list:<br /><br />Valentine's Day Craft Ideas for Kids<br />http://www.skinnyscoop.com/list/cathleenking/valentines-day-craft-ideas-for-kidsEdenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04628732251800832836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8129767875107728731.post-25850143536020720672011-11-27T17:50:30.614-08:002011-11-27T17:50:30.614-08:00I know I'm a late poster but, I want this for ...I know I'm a late poster but, I want this for all year round!<br />My birthday is in February and love hearts. Just so adorable (^.^)<br /><br />~ MaySaburkittyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09338582649573280275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8129767875107728731.post-65819248702253371412011-02-19T17:18:05.510-08:002011-02-19T17:18:05.510-08:00So cute! I'm keeping this in mind for future h...So cute! I'm keeping this in mind for future holidays!<br /><br />blessings!Danahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00213553110649496004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8129767875107728731.post-71595488977621018792011-02-14T12:59:31.497-08:002011-02-14T12:59:31.497-08:00These came out so beautiful!These came out so beautiful!MamaWestWindhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00996457187534317776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8129767875107728731.post-76332569377505876852011-02-13T13:13:04.565-08:002011-02-13T13:13:04.565-08:00Thanks! I made a couple today and they look wonder...Thanks! I made a couple today and they look wonderful... :)Martinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15269082145509649529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8129767875107728731.post-14356619254801940182011-02-12T11:57:16.766-08:002011-02-12T11:57:16.766-08:00Melissa, the first song on my blog is called "...Melissa, the first song on my blog is called "Falling Slowly" by Glen Hansard and Markéta IrglováSimple Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18020765294546163510noreply@blogger.com