Easy to make chalkboard valentines from chipboard cutouts, a little paint and chalk:
I added a ribbon hanger for the kids:
A red stack for the boys:
The chalk wipes off super easy with a cloth:
And I secured a small tag onto the backside with my kids names:
All wrapped up and ready to hand out:
We could’ve wrote each classmate’s name on the chalkboard but I decided to leave the boards blank to make it easier for passing out in class.
This would be a great non-candy alternative for Valentine’s Day but we did sneak in a few tootsie rolls:
Here’s how to make the chalkboard valentines:
1. Purchase chipboard shapes, I bought these at Michaels on super clearance, $.10 for a 5 pack.
Trace a circular shape for the chalkboard center:
2. Paint the white scalloped outer edge using white high gloss enamel:
3. Paint black chalkboard in the center circle:
4. Add pink and red dots:
(I used the base of a marker to get the circle shape then went over with a paintbrush.)
5. Add ribbon hanger and tie chalk to household string.
6. Add label to back if desired:
7. Package in cello bags with or without candy, see pic above.
For more candy free valentines ideas click here:
Art and Sand says
January 14, 2013 at 10:09 PMThese are too cute. I can't believe it isn't January 15 and you already have the Valentines ready. I am usually making them on February 13.
Angela @ Number Fifty-Three says
January 14, 2013 at 10:50 PMI absolutely love these! How cute and original.
Angela
Maria says
January 15, 2013 at 12:45 AMOh how cute!!!! I love this idea, they look so adorable!
Just Simply Live says
January 15, 2013 at 8:39 PMCutest thing I ever did see
Tonna @ Navy Wifey Peters says
January 19, 2013 at 7:30 AMSo cute! Great idea! I'm pinning this to my Valentine's board.
T'onna @ Submarine Sunday
http://navywifeypeters.blogspot.com/2013/01/submarine-sunday-15.html
Tulip TrueAim says
January 21, 2013 at 4:12 AMThose are so easy and cute. I love alternatives to candy. Thanks for sharing! Pinned and I am a new follower. Hope to see you at True Aim!
McKenzie Guymon says
January 24, 2013 at 5:13 PMWhat a cute idea! I am pinning this for later!