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Valentine Purse-lettes

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• Red and pink craft foam sheets (available at craft stores)
• Craft glue
• Single hole punch
• Safety scissors
• Satin or other decorative ribbon
• Paint pens or glitter pens
• SWEETARTS Hearts Treat Size Bags

HOW TO DO IT

• Print out the template and trace the larger heart shape onto foam, twice, indicating where the holes should be punched.
• Cut foam hearts out and punch holes.
• "Sew" two pieces together using the ribbon, leaving enough ribbon at each end to create a decorative handle.
• Trace the smaller heart shape onto the contrasting color foam sheet and glue to front of the purse.
• Using paint or glitter pen, decorate the smaller heart. You might say:

o "Won't you be my SWEETARTS?"

• Hang the little purse on your child's bedroom door handle or breakfast chair for a sweet Valentine's Day surprise.

FOLLOW UP FUN

• Replace the smaller heart with a new piece of foam and add your child's name or other decoration.
• Your child can add this adorable "purse-lette" to a "dress-up box."

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