Valentine’s Day isn’t really my thing. Card making isn’t really my thing. But on some strange impulse, I joined this Valentine’s card exchange which left me sitting on the floor of Michael’s going through paper crafts magazines and books looking for (praying for) some sort of inspiration the children could agree on.
We finally found it in flower pots. Aren’t they adorable?
To get started, you need a flower pot to decorate. This free template from Sunny Stampin’ provides the perfect pattern. And isn’t her card the second most cutest thing ever? Ours are only cuter because they were made by my children. And ours involve chocolate. And chocolate covers a multitude of design flaws.
Then you cut out your little pot on pretty paper and decorate.
Finally, you make the chocolate lollipops.
And try really hard not to lick the spoon. That’s the hard part.
Once they were finished, I was feeling sort of bad for choosing something the little ones needed so much help with, so I turned the materials over to them so they could make their own cards for each other. They even made a box for Tiggy.
Oh, and they want to do this every year, I think because it involves chocolate. And they seem to think all the left overs belong to them.
Welcome to Roscommon Acres, my little home in the country. I write here about life more abundantly, from the joy of a baby’s smile to the almost unbearable grief of losing a son. I am seeking beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, a garment of praise instead of the spirit of despair (Isaiah 61:3).
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Soo cute!! Thinking about making the flower pots with my Awana Cubbies this weekend!! However we won’t be making chocolate lollipops with 18 3-4 year olds!!!
I think I’ll buy lollipops to put in them! 
Thanks for the idea!
Oh, I bet they’ll love it! I can hear their little voices, “And we will grow, grow, grow!” (That’s my little Cubby’s favorite part of her favorite songs.)
Dana,
Ok, I’m REALLY not into crafts or card making (or really VDay) but now I’ve got the bug! Those are the cutest ever! And yes, I agree that chocolate makes everything better… I don’t see any design flaws, I was busy wiping drool off the keyboard. How sweet that they made Tiggy a box- he would have loved this craft! Especially the chocolate part.
I enjoyed the simplicity of it. It actually turned out nice! That’s saying something once we’ve applied our talents!
Well, the fabulous gift in the little brown pot was opened today, to much rejoicing & excitement. Thank you!
Your friends from Delaware.
Not only are they ADORABLE, they tasted good!
Dana, can I repost the photo of your completed ones? I meant to take a picture but I got carried away & we ate 3 of the 4 flowers too quickly lol
Great project!
Those look much more yummy than the heart boxes of candy that I bought yesterday when I realized that today is Valentine’s Day!
You know what I love? Ritz Crackers with Peanut Butter, dipped in chocolate. YUMMY.