Lynn Morris gave simple Valentine popcorn heart treats to our family many years ago. Now we are making them and giving others these wonderful treats for Valentine’s Day.
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POST-IT NOTE GIFT TAGS
These gift tags are quick to make using mini Post-it notes. A fun craft project with kids and in the end there will be plenty of gift tags ready to be used anytime.
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Supply list
mini Post-it notes (2″ x 2″) • decorative tapes • ribbons • scissors • hole punch • stickers
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Directions
1/ Take two Post-it notes and place them together with the sticky sides facing each other at the top end.
2/ Cut a piece of tape (1 1/2″) and tape half of it down at the top center of the Post-it note. Fold the other half over and down the other side.
3/ Punch a hole in the middle of the tape and thread a ribbon through.
4/ Add fringe, starting at the left bottom edge of the Post-it note, cut 1/2 inch up. Repeat this all the way to the other end. Use your fingers to separate the little cut pieces.
5/ Add fun stickers to the tags.
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POPCORN HEART TREATS
Ingredients
3 tablespoons butter
1 {10 oz} package marshmallows
12-14 cups popped corn {air popcorn popper works great}
Directions
stovetop directions
1. In large saucepan melt butter over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Remove from heat.
2. Add popped corn. Stir until well coated.
3. Butter hands {spray hands with PAM cooking oil will work fine}. Take a handful of popcorn mixture and shape it into a heart and place it on parchment paper. Repeat step 3 until the popcorn mixture is gone.
microwave directions
1. In a large microwave-safe bowl heat butter and marshmallows on High for 2 minutes, stir the mixture. Put the mixture back in the microwave one additional minute if not completely melted, stir until smooth.
2. Add popped corn. Stir until well coated.
3. Butter hands {spray hands with PAM cooking oil will work fine}. Take a handful of popcorn mixture and shape it into a heart and place it on parchment paper. Repeat step 3 until the popcorn mixture is gone.
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Attach tags to gift bags filled with heart shaped popcorn treats.
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Happy Valentine’s Day!
Thank you Lynn Morris for this yummy popcorn treat idea.
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