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Older brothers are the worst, and mine is no exception. As kids, he was always a Couch Commando stealing the remote control from me, always had that smelly boy scent that is a cross between wet dog and dirt, and even worse, as teens he never let me date his friends. See, he was the WORST. However, as time goes on, if you are really lucky,those awful big brothers slowly turn into your friend and you realize he’s not so awful. And while he still controls the remote on holidays and finally has that stinky thing under control, the best part of having a brother is watching our kids become the best of friends. If you ask my kids who is their “bestest” friend in the whole wide world, they ALWAYS answer “our cousins!” Even though hundreds of miles separate them, it never dampens their bond. So that’s why holidays that we can’t be together are rough on all of us. To cheer myself and the kids up about not seeing their cousins/best friends on Easter, I suggested we send cards that tell them how much we miss and love them. Lucky for me, Hallmark Value cards are adorable and the right price. No need to break this Easter Bunny’s wallet!
Since I knew that our Walmart has a huge selection of Hallmark cards, I unleashed the kids on the greeting card aisle and let them pick out a handful of Hallmark cards for their cousins. My apologizes to the good people at Walmart. I swear I tried to put the cards back in their rightful place.
They took their selection process very seriously! Since the Hallmark Value Cards were only ¢97, I didn’t mind that they picked up a few extras for their grandparents and friends. Plus if you are a member of the Hallmark Rewards Program, for every card you purchase at Walmart, you earn rewards. So go ahead, kiddos, grab a few more!
When we got home, they couldn’t wait to personalize each card.
When the cards were done, it was time for a little show and share. Even though the cards would be delivered in a few days, the kids couldn’t wait to show off their handy work. The easiest way to keep in touch with their cousins is to Skype, and they always want to put on a show for their captive audience. So before our Skype session started, we put together the easiest and cutest Easter craft.
They didn’t stop with a puppet show just for their cousins. They even performed for their biggest fans, their grandparents.
The cards were supposed to be a surprise, but they couldn’t resist sharing what special surprise would be coming in the mail in a few days.
Even though the kids can’t spend Easter with their cousins, I know that little things like sending cards and performing puppet shows over Skype are great ways to help the kids stay connected until they are all together again.
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That is such a cute craft idea!! I love it. I am always looking for cute things like this to do with my kids.
Those sock puppets are adorable! What a cute craft for kids.
oh gosh those puppets are DARLING!! love!
Those sock puppets are so cute! My little girl would love to play with them!
I love how I can depend on the folks at Hallmark for every occasion! They have the best range of cards for all budgets!
Awww! The kiddos are so adorable – and that craft… LOVE it for being so easy!
What an adorable craft for easter!!
Adorable!
I love the huge stitches. Totally cute.
My daughter would love to make a few of these for sure.
Great and simple craft for Easter thanks for sharing!
That puppet is a great crafty idea. So adorable
What a cute idea! My nephew would totally go for something like this.
That Easter Bunny Sock puppet is super cute and looks totally easy to make.
I didn’t know about the rewards program. That is really neat. All our family is on the other side of the country for us, so we send a lot of cards.
This Is Super Cute Love Your Darling Little Kids!
I find that I want to do so much more for Easter now that I’m a mom. We never did much as kids, but now the thought of cards and sock puppets sounds like so much fun!
Aww, how sweet. This is a great activity to do with your kids. I’d love for mine to go pick out cards to send to loved ones. Those bunnies turned out so so cute too. Love them 🙂
I never get around to sending out Christmas cards so instead I take advantage of the ‘smaller’ card holidays to reach out to friends. I love the simple cuteness of the Hallmark cards. – Katy
That would be a good idea for Easter. I bet my grandkids would like the puppets.
That sock puppet is the cutest thing ever — what a great idea! I love Hallmark. It’s so nice to get a card in the mail.
Very cute pictures for a very cute project.
Definitely a cute sock puppet and the kids look to be having a great time
What a fun craft! I think my daughter would love making her own sock puppet, I don’t think we’ve tried this before!
What a cute and fun idea! Thanks for sharing!
They’re so precious as they’re picking out the perfect cards. For that reasonable price, it’s a great idea to send multiple cards!
This is a cute craft idea for people who like to celebrate the Easter Bunny each year. It is something the kids will enjoy seeing each year.
Oh! So lovely! They look like they’re having so much fun! Kids can be so easy “sometimes” can’t they?
LOL. Never would have thought about making a rabbit out of a sock! What a fun idea! My socks have pink on the tips so it would give my bunny pink ears!
I love those cute little bunnies. I will be making them with my girls
What a cute idea! I bet the kids were so excited to pick out the cards for their cousins! I know my kids would be. 🙂 Thanks for sharing. #client