Ever had one of those Valentine’s Day when you’ve completely forgotten to organise anything? Yep, me too. So to save you tears on Feb 14th, here is my favourite quick fix that doesn’t involve flowers from the service station – the 5 MINUTE VALENTINE! To start, grab your favourite four legged friend…
YOU’LL NEED:
1 x sheet Red Cardboard (or Pink!)
1 x Ruler
1 x pencil or white marker
1 x Scissors or paper cutter
1 x Round Cake tin
TO MAKE:
1. Trace two circles using the cake tin to make the top of the heart.
2. Rule two lines to complete heart shape.
3. Cut out heart using scissors or paper cutter.
4. Cut cross in the centre of the heart shape using paper cutter.
5. Slip safely over your dog’s head. Ensure it causes no discomfort to your dog.
HANDY HINTS!
* If you don’t have a cake tin, use a vase or similar circular object. Try to get something close to your dog’s head size.
* When cutting out the heart, try to cut around the straight lines to make a more organic heart shape.
* If you don’t have a paper cutter, gently fold the heart to cut the cross in the centre with scissors.
CREATIVE WAYS TO USE YOUR 5 MINUTE DOGGIE VALENTINE:
* Use your photo to create a personalised E-card, or better yet print out and make your own real card.
* Take a pic of your pooch with your phone and send a surprise Doggie Valentine text!
* Use your doggie valentine as a Maître d’ for your very own Valentine’s Brunch.
FOR MORE LOVE-PUPS, CHECK OUT THE GALLERY OF READER ’5 MINUTE VALENTINES’
How cute! Soda is a beautiful Valentine. This may be part of my Valentine day post with credit and link to you!
Oh I would love to see a sweetheart Kirby!
This is BEYOND adorable. Genius!
Thanks so much Mila!
This is too cute! The hardest part will be getting my puppy to sit still while I slip the heart around his head!
Ha ha – very true Michelle. Good luck!
Love this idea
Thanks Emma – it’s so easy too
Oh my, this is sooo cute. What a perfect idea.
Thanks Monika!
This is just THE CUTEST thing ever! If we had a dog, I would definitely surprise my husband with this!
Do you have a cat??
Just kidding – I totally agree – a SURPRISE doggie valentine would rock! Great idea
Love your site and this is such a cute idea!
Thanks so much Emily!! xx
Pinning this and added it to my collection of ideas for our pups. Thanks for such a simple and creative idea.
Thanks Rebekah. I must admit I’m a Pinterest addict and get a kick if I see something I’ve done pinned – so thank you! And you’re very welcome – happy Valentines
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SODA!!!!! OMG I cannot contain myself LOL OK, I might have to try this at home with Mamma Biscuit LOL I just got so side tracked with that mysterious secret Valentine’s admirer turned prank! I love Soda!!!!!
xo
Mamma Biscuit!
That sneaky prankster – at least it involved chocolates. Soda loves Mamma just as much! xxx
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This looks good. Will have to do this with mine and send it in my newsletter. (Will credit you of course). Thank you!