Teddy Bear care packages are a very special way to tell someone special how "beary" much you care. This perfect Valentine's Day gift is easily adapted for year round gifting.
Cut the construction paper to the measurements of the box flaps.
Use the glue stick to attach the cut out bear templates to the paper.
Glue the decorated construction paper to the box flaps.
To ensure that the decorations won't fall off during shipping, cover the box flaps with clear packing tape.
Fill the box with treats, activities, and gifts.
Heart garland
Cut out 3 or 4 hearts (depending on the length of your message) from the template.
Punch holes for stringing the garland.
Write a full message or part of a message on each heart.
Connect the hearts with ribbon to form a garland. Be sure the ribbon links are long enough for the garland to reach across the box.
Glue the outer hearts of the garland to the bear paws on the box flaps. Use clear packing tape to ensure the garland stays attached to the paws.
Notes
Be sure to pack the box securely, so that nothing can move during shipping.
Use a different color for the background box flap papers to use this bear for a variety of occasions.
Create a garland with different shapes for other holidays, such as pumpkins, stars, Christmas ornaments, Easter eggs, flags.
The message garland is very adaptable. Other possible messages include: We/I love you beary much, We/I miss you beary much, We're/I'm beary proud of you, Beary Happy Valentine's Day.
Especially for military care packages, use more packing tape than you think is necessary. Packing tape helps the box hold together despite rough handling. It also keeps sand out in desert locations.