Valentine’s Day Family Craft Challenge

February 2, 2011 by · 56 Comments

It is a snow day and our electricity goes out about every hour. So I gave up trying to work and put out a muffin tin of goodies and challenged the family to a craft off. Even my husband got in on the fun!

Everyone in my family is very competitive, so a challenge was right up their alley.

My son was happy with this…

Until he saw what his dad was doing! Oh man, I think my husband might actually have a chance against me!

Suddenly my glitter in a bottle cap wasn’t looking like a winner. I better step it up!

Oh no! It’s getting even more cute!! This isn’t right…

After some smack talking and crying over who gets to eat the candy first, we finished our crafts!

My 4 year old daughter made these bows for her American Girl Doll’s hair.

My son made this master piece. Whatever you call it? He was pretty much out after about 10 minutes.

I made these pins.

You could also attach them to a bobby pin for hair accessories.

After going through about 3 glue sticks, my husband ended up with this Love Bird. I have to admit, it’s pretty darn cute!! I might hire him to help me with my blog.

What do you think? Who won the challenge???

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About Amy Locurto

Amy is a creative mom of two and graphic designer. When she's not working on Living Locurto, she's busy designing Printable Party Supplies and working on I Heart Faces, her photography blog. Find Amy on Facebook, Google+., and Pinterest.

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  1. Rose Schneider says:
    February 10, 2013 at 2:10 am

    All the projects are great but Hubby won hands down. I love that he crafted with you. What a fun way to spend time together!!!

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  2. Rachel - A Southern Fairytale says:
    February 12, 2011 at 5:58 pm

    SOO cute!

    I think your hubby might have won ;-)

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  3. clairethebear88 says:
    February 8, 2011 at 12:50 am

    very cute! RT @livinglocurto: My Valentine's Day Family #Craft Challenge http://su.pr/2coDWr

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  4. Amy says:
    February 4, 2011 at 7:35 pm

    I love the Love Bird… well they are all cute but your husband definitely came with his “A” game on … What a fun family activity!!

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  5. Carrie CLayden says:
    February 4, 2011 at 11:10 am

    you hubbie won hands down

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  6. Kim M. Byers says:
    February 3, 2011 at 2:45 pm

    Loving @LivingLocurto family #Valentine craft challenge. Her hubby is winning… yep… her hubby. Go see! http://tinyurl.com/6hw6f6m

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  7. oh amanda says:
    February 3, 2011 at 2:42 pm

    Altho’ the hair clips are ADORABLE (like maybe I might steal that idea!) the BIRD is RIDICULOUSLY cute! I vote for your hubby! :)

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  8. Super Mommy says:
    February 3, 2011 at 12:38 pm

    Hubby wins hands down!!! Who knew he had that in him?!! BTW…Mastermind is a hit in our household, as all of us are addicted. :-)

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  9. Lisa says:
    February 3, 2011 at 9:49 am

    I like your son’s original one that he was happy with. He got it right away, simple and elegant! Your daughter well clearly she is very artistic and hands on – she also did great!

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  10. Kim @ The Celebration Shoppe says:
    February 3, 2011 at 9:43 am

    I have to say Amy, I’m loving your hubby’s bird craft. ;)

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  11. Nicole says:
    February 3, 2011 at 9:34 am

    Fabulous job, all of you! What a fun way to involve everyone, and get creative. I really like the pins you made…..but my overall vote goes to dad. That love bird is just awesome!

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  12. Lisa Chan-Simms says:
    February 3, 2011 at 9:24 am

    RP's Cooking Update Valentine's Day Family Craft Challenge | Living Locurto – FREE … http://bit.ly/gdMZu7 #cooking #recipes

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  13. Kathy says:
    February 3, 2011 at 9:09 am

    You’re husband- hands down.

    Impressive!

    Probably not an item to be displayed in the man room :)

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  14. Bonnie says:
    February 3, 2011 at 4:34 am

    I think hubs won this won!!! He sure is good and everso creative…well done all the creations are fab! ;) hugs x

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  15. Melissa Michaels says:
    February 3, 2011 at 4:15 am

    RT @jenjentrixie: Are you snowed in? Great idea – have a family craft challenge!! @livinglocurto http://fb.me/P8V35ymK

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  16. jennifer hadfield says:
    February 3, 2011 at 4:03 am

    Are you snowed in? Great idea – have a family craft challenge!! @livinglocurto http://fb.me/P8V35ymK

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  17. louise says:
    February 3, 2011 at 2:48 am

    I’m absolutely in love the the Love Bird! And I love a crafty Dad. I’m lucky that my son has a great crafty Dad. It brings smiles to my face seeing Dad’s being crafty with the kiddos. Have fun!

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  18. Julie {CalleLillyCafe} says:
    February 2, 2011 at 11:10 pm

    The husband took this one. Sorry! Love the birdie! =)
    Great idea too!

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  19. Michelle Sybert says:
    February 2, 2011 at 10:47 pm

    Valentine's muffin tin craftiness via @livinglocurto http://bit.ly/e2MAdM

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  20. Kim Hancock says:
    February 2, 2011 at 10:27 pm

    Such a cool idea… a craft challenge… I love it!

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