<h2><strong>Decorated Valentine's Bag for Valentines & Valentines Goodies</strong></h2>

Does Your Child need a bag to collect all of his Valentines and Goodies on Valentine's Day for school or a party?  Let the kids help you make this super cute and easy Valentine's Bag in a snap.

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<strong>Need:</strong>

•    Paper Bag- Colored or Brown Bag

•    Colored Foam or Construction Paper

•    Scissors

•    Glue Stick

•    Markers

•    Ribbon or String (Approx. 8-12 inches)

•    Hole Punch

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<strong>What to Do:</strong>

•    Take the Top of the Bag and fold the 2 corners in to make a point at top

         (while bag is flat and laying down)

•    Now Fold Over the Top of the Bag, to make an envelope-type flap.

•    Cut a  1.5 inch Slit in center of front of bag, to accommodate the Point of the flap and keep bag closed.

        To strengthen this cut, you can attach a piece of foam or paper to the front or inside of bag, making a slit in this attachment also.

•    Make a Hole with punch on the back side edges of the bag.

•    Thread String through holes on both sides and tie off, removing excess string.

•    Decorate the Bag with foam or paper, attaching pieces with glue stick.

      

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