Your child will delight in making this old fashion Valentine's bag that will hold lots of fun filled Valentines that they receive at school. Owing to its simplicity and usefulness, this makes a great school project for kids.

[edit] Steps

Set up a work area with all items needed for this project.
Begin this project first by laying the Valentine's bag on a flat surface, then using either the colored pencils or crayons, write in (print) the words Happy Valentine's Day (on both sides of the bag) as well as your name.
Use the construction paper to make some decorations for it; draw and cut out a few (small) pink and red hearts.
Glue the hearts on the bag and add decorative Valentine stickers if desired.
Add a handle if wished. The (old fashion style) Valentine bags, didn't have handles, such as the ones for (school projects), but if you choose to have a handle (see the next steps). There will be two different ways to make a handle.
- Make a handle by punching a hole (to each side of the bag) about an inch down from the top (a hole puncher) can be used; then run the ribbon through the holes, and tie off on each side...more ribbon can be tied on to the side to give the bag a prettier appeal...maybe in a different color.
- Alternatively, cut a strip of construction paper (in pink or red) to make a handle, and glue each of the ends to each of the sides of the bag, meaning (on the inside) of the bag.

[edit] Tips

The bag should be lightweight enough that it can be carried by the handle, but if it is heavy or weighted down, it can be grabbed from underneath.
If you so desire, you could write the child's name on the bag, giving it that personal touch.
If you choose not to go with a handle, you may still want to punch some holes (in the bag) and just add ribbon to each of the sides; you could use several different colors, such as pink, red, and white. Use a case knife or sharp side of a scissor blade to run across the ribbon to get it to curl up.