Super Cool Valentine’s Day Card DIY Idea
Trying to find the “perfect” Valentine’s Day card to hand out to my sons’ classmates was hard. Traditionally I would go to Target and purchase Valentine’s Day cards with their favorite character(s) of the moment – usually these cards would be accompanied by candy.
This year has thrown me for a bit of a loop – although a healthy, positive loop – their new elementary school doesn’t allow sugary foods to be given out for birthdays or any other holiday. Also, I am a bit of a Pinterest-lover, so I wanted to find a creative and fun alternative to the commercial sugary V-Day card varieties.
I came across this one idea, and immediately knew it was the perfect reflection of both of the boys – jackpot! If you have boys (or brothers), you may know that they love – for a lack of better words – bodily sounds. My boys have a tendency to laugh and sometimes “force” certain sounds, not to my approval (although I sometimes have to muffle my giggles).
The PERFECT Valentine’s Day card design that I encountered involved a whoopee cushion.
I created a Word doc with the following text:
I ordered mini whoopee cushions from Amazon (click on the image for purchasing info).
You may also be able to find whoopee cushions at a local part supply store.
I purchased the card stock at Target and printed them two-up, like so.
Leave space for your child to sign their name beneath “Your Friend” – I like when my boys sign their cards as it makes it that much more personal. Staple the whoopee cushion to the card stock and viola! Here is the final product:
In total, aside from the printer ink, I spent about $13.00 and love the final product!
Do you have a crafty Valentine’s Day card idea? Please share!
Looks great
Thanks Mama!
Oh, that is hilarious! I wonder what the teacher will think! 😉
I am a bit nervous lol…I will keep you posted!
This look so cool and very funny. I do wonder what the teacher will think but sounds like a day a fun for your boys, LOL ..I’m sure my baby boy will be the same way, I just don’t think I could send this off to his pre-school haha! Thanks for sharing!!
Cristin, I’ll keep you posted!!
This is so cute and clever. I have been thinking of a unique valentine’s card to pass out at my daughter’s school (other than the typical store bought ones, or candy), and think this is just too funny and unique. If I can find the whoopie cushions, I’ll definitely be doing this! #SITSBlogging
Denise, I bought them online through Amazon,
Whoops…but you can also find them at Party City 🙂
That rocks! LOL Love from SITS!
Thanks Crystal!!
That is hilarious! I’d love to know what the teacher says!
Hahahaha! I love this, so funny. My sons would think this was great. Unfortunately, I already spent twice that much on grocery store cards. But! Next year, I’m definitely going to keep this in mind! Stopping by from SITS. I enjoyed your blog!
This is probably the cutest idea for Valentine’s Day cards I’ve seen! Thanks so much for sharing! Dee, SITS challenge 🙂
Thanks Dee!!
Oh My Gosh! I know there are so many kids who would just love this. I think there are a few adults who would love it too! As a matter of fact, I happen to live with one! Great idea. Stopping by from #SITSBlogging!
Thanks Cynthia! My kids love to make fake burping and farting sounds so I figured this was right up their alley…and their dad and Grandpa taught them LOL
I giggled! What a FUN idea for a person with a good humor 🙂
Thanks Christie!
Great fun gifts to give away for Valentine’s Day! #SITS
Thanks Cynthia!
FUNNY! What an unique idea here from SITS
Thanks Deb!
Adorable! Last year I gave everyone gummy bears with cards that said I like you beary much!
Thanks Chrissie! I love your gummy bear idea!!! Do you have it on Pinterest – I’d love to pin it for next year!
What a great idea! I will have to remember this for next year! #SITSBlogging
Thank you!!
This is so funny!! Happy Valentines! #SITSBlogging
Thank you and Happy Valentines to you too Dena!!
How absolutely adorable. I’m sure the kids will LOVE this card. The teachers, not so much. 🙂
Diana, thanks! And I agree, I am excited for the kids to get the cards, but the teachers – not so much LOL
This is so cute! My mom was a professional clown when I was a kid and this would have been the perfect Valentine to hand out in school. Thanks for sharing! #SITSBlogging
Dana it must have been so cool that your mom was a professional clown!!
This is hilarious! #SITSBlogging
Thanks Cynthia! I thought it was cute 😉
This is such a great idea! As a teacher, I love that it doesn’t involve candy or sugar and I just know the children will find it hilarious. Visiting from SITS.
Thanks Courtney! I hope their teacher feels the same way! The reason I chose this card is because it didn’t include sugar 🙂
Yes!! I love it. This is the best V-day DIY post I’ve seen. Everything else is all saccharine and expected stuff. This is really great!! So cute!
Thanks Dani!!!!
Awesome card ideas, love them all 🙂 Thanks for sharing, Dana!
Thanks Delia!!
The kids are going to LOVE this. Their parents…well, you could always move again. LOL.
I know, I know…I’ll keep you posted 😉