Monday, February 9, 2009

"Rodent You Be Our Valentine?"

rodents

Ok, dont' worry... there will be no "Rodent you be my Valentine?" notes accompanying our sweet mice... but I couldn't resist a little "rodent" humor here on the blog. This is what the Raiger and I decided on this year for our Valentine's and since she's only 2, really this is what Mommy decided on this year. Aren't they cute? They were fairly easy {would have been easier if my children were a little older} and the results are worth a little extra time. I only needed 16 for Morgan's class and I think even less for Paige.

Here's what you need {found most at Michaels, some I had}:

supplies

  • 6mm eyeballs
  • 5mm pom poms
  • a little tacky craft glue
  • some sticky squares or dots
  • a sheet of pink foam
  • pink yarn
  • Hershey's Kisses

You use the glue to attach the eyes, nose, and tail... the sticky square to hold the kisses together.

process

Be sure to get your kids in on the fun because everything is more stressful fun when you have scissors, glue and toddlers.

I made a little template for the ears by tracing a Hershey's Kiss and adding the ears then I used that template and traced my ears on the foam with a water soluable fabric marker, cut out as many as I needed, then ran the little ears under water to wash off all my markings. They dry really quick. And they're so cute you won't be able to stop taking pictures of them. I honestly think my husband may think I've lost it... oh well! I seriously took about 100 pictures of these little mice...

lotsofrodents

And this one looked like he was smiling...

1rodent

Y'all give it a try... maybe you should do every Hershey's Kiss in the bag and then they'll all be so cute you won't want to eat them. Nevermind... if you're like me you'll say, "Oh darn, his eyes are crooked... Mommy better eat this one!"

23 comments:

erika said...

OH MY GOSH.
You kill me.
Remember the Christmas at the farm where I found a mouse eating my chocolate from Santa. That will forever change my thoughts about cute little mice and chocolate.
They are too cute. They look especially cute on your table.
I love you! Wish I could have been there making those with you today. Instead I've worked up a migraine! It's quitting time indeed!
Love you,
e

No Longer Newlyweds. said...

Seriously...where do you come up with these ideas. SO FUN!!!

bryn alexandra said...

You always do such fun projects with your children, you're such a great mom!

MIMILEE said...

These little mice are about the cutest I have ever seen! You are amazing, Darby!

Unknown said...

You are too much! Mice do love chocolate kisses;) Those are super cute and make me want to have a kiss myself! Love you! XOXO Cous

Elizabeth said...

Those are so cute,Darby!

Carly Winborne said...

Oh my gracious - these are adorable! I especially liked your rationale for mommy eating them. That's SO something I would do.

Laura said...

Love them! You were right, they were def. worth a pre-game email to spoil all of the fun!

Victoria said...

They are darling! I just love them!

Katie said...

hilarious! They are soo cute! and I even hate rodents with a passion! but heck, I would love even mice if it means a little chocolate :)

Unknown said...

Hilarious! Not to mention delicious. If I dare bring anymore choicolate into this home, though, we'll all be in BIG trouble.

Thanks for sharing, Darby. It's a precious project for the youngesters.

Hillary @ The Other Mama said...

Those are hilarious and so cute!! I need to do fun things like that. I got my kids involved today when I was stapling Valentine's fruit snacks to their Cars cards. I said, "here, push down this stapler" and then proceeded to do it all for them.
There goes the Mother of the Year award. So close. Maybe next year. :)
I'll go for the mice- just for the chocolate- next year! Absolutely adorable!!

Elizabeth said...

Darby, I just posted this and mentioned you on my blog. I don't see how you do all this with three kids. wow! I'm saving this project for when ella gets older

Mrs. Gray's Class said...

Those are adorable - I might just have to try some for Davis' class.

Kat said...

These are adorable and HILARIOUS! The pic of the smiling mouse made me laugh outloud! Your children are so lucky to have such a fun and creative Mommy!

Susan said...

These are super cute. How did you attach the tail?
Susan

Darby said...

Hey Susan... and anyone else wondering how to attach the tail... I forgot that step... you use the glue. Dab it on and stick it on.... I added that to the post! Sorry I forgot that minor detail... we can't have any tail-less mice out there!

Anonymous said...

Those are fun. Too cute to eat!

Shireen said...

You are just too much, Darby!! :)

You ought to be a teacher of creativity in a children's school!

Seriously!

Mommy Harris said...

Ha! Love the appropriately strike through on the stressful there!

kristen said...

Those are so cute, Darby!!!

Dianne said...

Too cute!!!!!!!!!!

Karen said...

So cute! I love sewing, smocking, knitting and crafting. My kids are older now, but I remember all those crafting years! Soon I will get to relive all this with Grandchildren..I can't wait.