“You’re a Real Gem!” Bracelet Kit with Free Valentine Printables

Looking ahead to Valentine’s Day and wanting to offer candy-free classroom treats to your kids’ friends? Today I’m sharing a super cute idea for putting together bracelet-making kits complete with lots of bead “gems” and free bag topper Valentine printables. Inexpensive, creative and fun, these Valentine printables are sure to be a hit with children of all ages. And they allow kids to add some creativity to their Valentine’s Day celebrations!

You’re a Real Gem! Bead Kit with Valentine Printables Supplies:

• “You’re a Gem” Valentine Bag Toppers << Click link for FREE download.
• White Cardstock.
• Darice 3 x 4.75″ Cellophane Treat Bags.
• Darice Assorted Pony Beads.
• Darice Heart Pony Beads.
• White Elastic Cord.
• Scissors.
• Stapler.

Print the bag topper Valentine printables onto white cardstock and cut each one out with a paper trimmer or scissors.

Write the sender’s name onto each topper. Fold the toppers in half lengthwise and set aside.

Fill the treat bags with a handful of assorted beads. Add an 8 inch length of the elastic cord to each bag.

Fold the top edge of each bag under by about 1 inch. Slip one of the folded toppers over the folded edge, and staple along each outside edge to secure.

In no time at all you will have a passel of creative, fun valentines to hand out to classroom friends, neighbors and more!

I love that these bead kit Valentine printables are not only unique and incredibly affordable, but they also allow kids to be creative and show their personal flair!

To make a bracelet from the kit, simply slip the beads onto the elastic cord, and then tie in a knot to secure. (Children might need to trim away a bit of the cording for a proper fit.)

I hope you’re inspired to think outside of the (candy) box this year when it comes to Valentine’s Day goodies!

Amy B

Having grown up in a home brimming with sewing notions and paintbrushes, Amy Bell has a deep love for all things creative. On any given day at her blog, Positively Splendid, you’ll find her knee-deep in her latest creative endeavor, with projects ranging from sewing and crafts to recipes, home decor and kid-friendly ideas. Amy believes that everyone, regardless of skill level or experience, possesses the ability to create things that matter with their own two hands, and Positively Splendid was born of her passion for helping others harness their innate creative potential. Amy is married to her high school sweetheart, and they reside outside Austin, Texas with their four young children and one wily beagle.

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