Valentine Heart Puzzle

This post is a follow-up to the post earlier this week when I made the Valentine boxes for Jennifer's classmates.  She was so excited when I showed her what I was going to put in them.  Today you have to be so careful about giving out goodies at daycare, schools, etc.  Too many allergies, etc.  It is always hard to come up with something, but when I saw this adorable Valentine puzzle I knew it would be perfect.  I saw these on one of Jennifer's McGuires's videos .  She did a bunch of different ideas, but I thought the heart would be perfect for the kids.

I stamped the sentiment on thick Whisper White CS - 4" x 31/2".  I did 10 in Real Red and 10 in Sweet Sugarplum to match the boxes I had assembled.  I then ran them through the big shot.

With the paper this size it was easy just to place the die down.  It didn't really have to be perfect.  The die is called Heart Puzzle Die - PNM138 from Pink and Main.  They also have a larger rectangle die as well.  I used the thick Whisper White CS from SU so it had some thickness and the kids could handle it OK.

I did have to run it through back and forth just to make sure the puzzle edges came out crisp.  They cut out really well.

Here is what it looks like broken into its pieces.  I was just going to place each puzzle in a box but was afraid a piece might slip out, so I found these little bags in my stash to put them in to keep them secure. 

They fit perfectly in the little boxes.  They are all really to give to Jennifer and her Mom to put in the goodie bags they are preparing.  They purchased some other things, and I will contribute these pencils also which I had in my stash. 

I remember Rachel and Sarah loved to do puzzles.  I think the kids are going to enjoy these even if it is only for the day!  I wanted to post this today as we are suppose to get some really bad weather over the weekend.  They are forecasting wind, rain, ice and 8-11 inches of snow.  I hope our power doesn't go out like it did last year or knock down any more trees.  One good thing  is that I will get to work on some more goodies.  I have the Wellness Center and teachers next.  They have already declared a State of Emergency for  PA.  Spring can not come too soon for me!  Everyone please be safe!

Thanks for stopping by,

Nancy