Valentines Crafts Etc

EEEEEEEEK!!!! That's supposed to be ruBBer bands! :/

Put 2 colors of paint in various blobs on the canvas. We used white & red.
Wrap one piece of saran wrap longways, folding over the ends,
then wrap a 2nd sheet sideways folding over the sides. Squish, smear, slide in
various directions.  Be careful of kids with long nails scratching through the wrap.
When done, carefully remove and let paint dry.

When done stamping hearts, allow to dry.

Pro tip: include a piece of tape across the top so child
starts UNDER it, leaving room for the binder clip later.
And yes, I figured that out AFTER one kid wrote really close to the top!

Glitter glue can run and smear.  Be sure to lay flat and allow to dry completely.

Note: when I wrote the rest of the scripture, I did it backwards
to ensure I could fit each letter that was left of the word
VALENTINE.

I found the flat canvases in a 3-pack at WalMart in the craft
section.  Oddly there were two brands. One was on a shelf with several
other sizes/packages and was higher priced. However, I then
discovered a cheaper set hanging up along the same wall. I think I paid around $2
for the 3-pack and they are about 8x10.

The Tradition of St. Valentine's Day
Valentine was a good and holy man who lived long ago. Because of his great love for God and others, Valentine is honored as a saint on February 14. We celebrate St. Valentine's Day by sharing our love with family and friends through cards, candy, flowers, and gifts from the heart.
"Love one another as I have loved you." -John 15:12

Valentine’s History (what I would call the "adult version")

In the 3rd century, Emperor Claudius II was faced with defending the Roman Empire from the invading Goths. He believed single men made better soldiers so he temporarily forbade marriage. He also forced the Senate to deify the former Emperor Gallienus, including him with the Roman gods to be worshipped. Legend has it that Valentine was a bishop in Italy who risked the Emperor's wrath by refusing to worship idols and for secretly marrying young couples. Saint Valentine was dragged before the Prefect of Rome, who condemned him to be beaten to death with clubs and have his head cut off, FEBRUARY 14, 269AD. While awaiting execution, it is said he prayed for the jailers' sick daughter, who miraculously recovered. He wrote her a note and signed it, "from your Valentine." In 496 AD, Pope Gelasius designated February 14th as "Saint Valentine's Day." Signing an X for a kiss began in Medieval times where those who could not write marked a criss-cross or "Christ's cross" in the presence of witnesses and kissed it to show sincerity. The X, or Chi symbol, was the Greek letter used to represent the name of Christ, as X-Mas for Christmas, and was used as a written form of the oath "So help me God."

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A Valentine From Jesus:

I love you. You are mine. Your name is written upon My heart. Your prayers are precious to Me. Your life is in My hands. I am always with you, nearer to you than your own heart. I gave My life so that you might live forever with Me. All I ask in return is your love.
Be My Valentine, Jesus

P.S. You are precious in my sight, and honored, and I love you.   

--Isaiah 43:4

May you enjoy a lovely Valentine’s with your family & know how much God loves You!