Although we moms (and grandmas) express our love for our “babies” every day, on Valentine’s Day, we enjoy giving cards, candy and flowers to our loved ones (we like to receive them too). Those of us who sew and craft especially like making special tokens of our affection. Now that I am a “diaper making” nana with Babyville Boutique products, I made this Valentine diaper for our little niece. For the heart appliqués on the “tush”, I made my heart shape patterns from folded paper like we all learned to make as kids. 

To apply the hearts to the diaper, I appliquéd them in place, using another layer of oval shaped PUL on the inside and then stitched another oval layer of PUL to the outside edges of the first oval shaped PUL. By doing this, I added another protective layer to cover the stitching and prevent leakage.

While I was at it, I made a coordinating T-shirt using a store bought shirt and adding the hearts and ruffled lace. 

What gift would be complete without a gift bag and card?  Using a plain red paper bag and red cardstock, I decorated them with PUL hearts, ribbons, appliqués and bits of lace.

Valentine’s Day also creates a great opportunity for kid crafting. Just provide stickers, paper, free clip art from the internet, bits of trims, appliqués, labels, and any other decorative items you have on hand and I am sure the kids in your life will surprise you with love-filled mementos that you will treasure.