Play Dough Valentines

It is the weekend before Valentines Day and that means that it is time to prepare those classroom valentines for your kids. The store bought ones are a little lack luster and they charge way too much for them. There is no way that 20 slips of paper with 20 flimsy envelopes should cost $3 a piece, it ridiculous. These home made valentines are the perfect solution, they are original and because you make the play dough yourself they come in at a fraction of the cost. The play dough is exceptionally easy to make and I sealed them in Ziploc and added valentines that I printed on card stock to finish them off. I made the double heart imprint with a cookie cutter. Try making your own valentines this year and you will not only be saving money but it offers a chance to spend some quality time with your kids making something really special.

Play Dough Recipe:


2 c. flour
1 c. salt
1 tbl cream of tarter
2 tbl vegetable oil
2 c. warm water
food coloring

In medium sauce pan mix all the ingredients except coloring together. Cook over low heat until the dough pulls away from the sides of the pan. Turn out onto a clean counter top and allow to cool. Knead vigorously until silky smooth. Make a divot in center of the dough and add food coloring, knead through.