Love You 'Sew' Much Cards

Stitch warm sentiments with colorful yarn to create homespun cards and matching envelopes—for Valentine’s Day or any time you want to express your love!

• 1.

  Fold brightly colored craft paper into cards. Following the directions on the package, use Crayola Scissors to cut hearts from the center of each card.

• 2.

  Decorate cards with Crayola Twistables® Crayons. Write a loving message on the cover and inside—for Valentine’s Day or any occasion.

• 3.

  Use a hole punch to make "sewing" holes around the edges of each card and envelope. You can even make holes in the center of your card or trim the edges for special effects!

• 4.

  Wrap tape around one end of yarn or ribbon. Thread it up and down through the holes. Secure yarn ends with tape inside the card. If you like, add paper doilies or other craft decorations for even more pizzazz.

• 5.

  Add sparkle with Crayola Glitter Glue. Air-dry the glitter glue before sending your note.

Benefits

• Students fabricate homemade cards and write appropriate caring messages on them.
• Students practice simple sewing techniques to decorate their cards.

Adaptations

• Making puns is fun. A pun is uses a word in such a way as to suggest two or more of the word’s meanings or the meaning of another word similar in sound. Think of card messages that make puns because the card is stitched or sewn, such as I love you "sew" m
• Send this card with the empty stitching holes and the yarn, with instructions about how to finish the card.
• Assessment: Children create and send at least two cards with messages that are spelled properly. They demonstrate stitching confidence in preparing their craft.