You will need:

· 2 paper plates

· Hole punch

· Tape or stapler

· Ribbon or yarn: red, white,or pink

· Paints, markers, or crayons

· Construction paper

· Glue

· Old Valentines cards

· Optional: stickers, paints,lace, gems, etc.

1. Cut one plate in half. Leave the other in one piece.

2. Lay the plate half over the bottom portion of full sizeplate as shown.

3. With a hole punch, punch holes through both layers about½" from the edge along the bottom half only.

4. String yarn or ribbon around the outside edge and comeup through a hole weaving both portions of platetogether.

5. Write a message on the plate.

6. Decorate your plate with old valentine card pictures,stickers, lace, etc.

7. Collect your favorite valentines in your pretty pocket.

8. Hang if desired.