I Dig You! Valentine Fun!

I have had this project stored in the back of my head since the big sister was barely even old enough to know what Valentine’s day was!

It’s from my go to magazine Family Fun! Have I ever mentioned how much I {Heart} that magazine? Cause I do!

I have wanted to do this project since forever, but every time I would remember it, it was too late! Boo Hoo! This year I got a head start and made my very first Valentine shovels for the sisters to give their class mates!

I know I made em’ and all but c’mon, how stinkin’ cute are these?

I dig you! Ha! I chuckle every time I see it! How clever you are my beloved Family Fun!

They had a few of other funny puns such as “Here’s the scoop!” “It's Valentine's Day, dig it!” “You've got the scoop on me!”…  but “I dig you!” was by far my fav!

 

Want to make your own? In case you do, here is what you need:

• Plastic Shovels (we found ours on ebay for less than a dollar a piece!
• Small cello bags (we used Wilton Lollipop bags)
• Valentine Candy (we used trusty Conversation Hearts)
• Message tag (I designed a 1.5” circle is photoshop then used my cricut to cut the 2” scalloped part) You could also X-nay the gift tag and use a paint marker as suggested in Family Fun
• 1/4” width ribbon
• Single hole punch

To assemble:

• Fill your cello bag with about a 1/4 cup of candy
• Use a twist tie to attach the bag to the shovel
• Attach your message tag with ribbon and your done!

Super cute, super easy, and I bet your kids will love to give them to all their little Valentines!

 

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