An Easy and Explosive Valentine's Day Idea!

It seems as though EVERYONE is on a budget these days and even if you aren't here is a fun, inexpensive and explosive way to tell your Valentine that you love them!
You will need:
Red paper
black pipe cleaners (I got mine at WalMart/ a pack for 77 cents)
Three packages of Rolos
Tape
some string or ribbon

Cut the paper to the size of the Rolos and then wrap the red paper around the Rolo and tape.

Once the Rolos are wrapped, tape the pipe cleaner to one of the Rolos (it just makes it easier and less chance of it slipping out the bottom).

Tape all three Rolo packs together with the pipe cleaner on the "inside" of the group. I, then, taped the three Rolos together. Then, wrap your ribbon or string around the outside and include a cute tag. I simply printed a tag that said: "Valentine, you are dynamite!"
Happy Valentine's Day! Thank you for stopping by the blog!

Sugar lips :) A Valentine Recipe and Mold Variation of the Sugar Cube!

You may remember this post (click "this post" for the direct link)about how to impress your holiday guests with sugar cubes.
This time I substituted the water for vanilla extract. I, also, had some lip shaped molds to use for Valentine's Day... ahhh, SUGAR LIPS!!!! ;)

Take one cup of sugar and approx. 1/2 Tablespoon of extract and mix until the sugar is completely moistened. Then, press the sugar mixture into the mold. Let air dry all day or overnight (approx. 10 hours). Then, pop out the sugar cubes.

This would be a great inexpensive treat for the coffee or tea lover in your life. Simply add a box of tea, a small bag of coffee, or even a gift card to their favorite drink location. Happy Valentine's!
Remember: there is just one day left to enter the giveaway!!!!!

Valentine's Day Project and Giveaway Reminder

Don't forget to enter the Aviator hat giveaway by joining this blog as a follower and "liking" the Goosie and Boomer Bowtique Facebook page!
Now, onto business :). I had seen this tutorial on popsicle stick bracelets covered with fabric. It is a GREAT tutorial but I wanted to cover mine with all the yarn that I end up having left over from projects.
First you soak the sticks in hot water and leave them all day.

Next, take them out of the water and place them inside a small up with flat sides... leave them all night.

In the morning, they should be dry and you can pop them out of the cup!
I decided to cover mine with yarn. Since my daughter will most likely be the one wearing them, I did reinforce the yarn ends with some hot glue (just hide it on the inside).
You could embellish these with felt flowers, buttons, fabric flowers... just about anything! This is a SUPER cheap project and easy for kids!
(please note, yes, I had red popsicle sticks left over from a previous project. the color simply came off in the water when soaked... it didnt' really make a difference.)

Valentine's Day for Ballet

Goosie's ballet class has a party for every occassion! It is quite a FABulous studio ;).
This year I decided to make hairbows for everyone in the class. Since they have to have their hair in buns for class... these little pony tail bows should do the trick! They are simple: pink, white, and red. And... they will match some of the new Gymboree and Crazy 8 lines this year!

Valentine's Day Teacher Gift

Simple, useful, and easy...
That is what my goals are this year and when gifting... they should be a rule of thumb. I remember being a teacher and getting coffee mugs... tons of mugs. No one needs that many mugs ;).
This Valentine's Day we wanted to give the Goose's teacher something she could use! Since she has two little ones at home we wanted to make it fun! Valentine's Day cake mix and fun icing, a spatula and towel, THE RED PLATE, and hairbows...
(hopefully she isn't reading the blog today ;).
What's more fun than cake!

Prepping for Valentine's Day!

I can't believe that Valentine's Day is approaching so quickly! Goosie has filled out all her Valentine's and thanks to Vistaprint... they were free (I just had to pay shipping on my order!)

We made these adorable little shovel goodies for her class this year! I have seen the idea featured many places and the shovels were purchased through Ebay at a wonderful price!

All 25 are done! We are working hard just in case the Mr. would return... so we can have plenty of free time with him!