This week’s Kids Frugal Craft from Mom on Dealz is Popcorn Valentine Hearts. With Valentine’s Day less than a month away, this craft is a delicious and fun way to celebrate!
Popcorn Valentine Hearts
Materials
- 2 Bags of Microwave Popcorn
- 3.5 Tablespoons Butter
- 1 Bag of Mini Marshmallows
- (1) 3 oz Strawberry Jello
- Heart Shaped Cookie Cutter (or knife)
Directions
1. Pop both bags of popcorn and set aside.
2. Melt butter over low heat in a large saucepan.
3. Add entire package of marshmallow and melt, stirring frequenlty.
4. Remove from the heat and add 1/2 of the package of jello powder and stir.
5. Add 1 and 1/2 bags of the popped popcorn to the melted marshmallows and mix well.
6. Spread out on wax paper and cut or form heart shapes.
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I will have to try this for my sons preschool class. Thanks for sharing!
Shared your link with my simply saving group, thanks ! This will be a fun almost healthy snack.
You're welcome! Thanks for sharing the link! I appreciate it. :)
Such a cute idea. My son will love this.
Let me know if you try it! :)