Looking for a non-candy Valentine trinket idea that’s a little more on the grown up side?  Check out these cement conversation hearts from Chelsea at Lovely Indeed!  This is yet another of the million-and-one uses we’ve seen for those silicone ice cube trays that they have for each season at Dollar Tree, and the resulting heart makes a nice little bauble to decorate your desk.  (And it even functions as a paper weight!)  [how to make cement Valentine hearts]

Project estimate:

• Cement mix, about $3 and up
• Silicone heart mold, on hand or $1 and up
• Alphabet stamps, on hand or about $5 and up
• Paint (optional), on hand or $1 and up

Total:  about $3 and up

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If you do a lot of knitting and crocheting, you probably have a lot of scrap yarn laying around.  Such was the case for Whitney from 3 Squeezes, who found her crafting space buried under odds and ends of leftover fibers.  Not wanting to throw them away, she instead used them to wrap some monogram Christmas ornaments!  While these look like they were made using twigs, she actually created the bases out of wire, making them much more durable than if they’d been made from bits of wood.  [how to make twiggy monogram ornaments]

Project estimate:

• Wire, on hand or $1 and up
• Twine, on hand or $1
• Yarn scraps, on hand
• Glue, on hand

Total:  Free and up!

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We’re quite keen on projects that use pallets or other recycled wood to create beautiful decor. Who doesn’t love a good trash-to-treasure makeover? Kijsa from Kijsa Housman Studios had some scrap wood in her shed, and she coupled it with some dollar store alphabet stickers to create some playful, rustic wall art for her child’s room. If the ABCs aren’t quite your style, you could use this same technique to make it say anything! [how to make alphabet pallet art]

Project estimate:

• Scrap wood, on hand
• Alphabet stickers, $1
• Paint, on hand or $1 and up

Total: $1 and up

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Letter stickers have so many uses – I always keep a ton of them on hand for whenever inspiration strikes! When Lydia from Liddy B. and Me came across a colorful set of alphabet wall stickers at the dollar store, she was inspired to make some art for her friend’s daughter’s bedroom. Not only is it cute and educational, it also contains a hidden message. Do you see it? This would make an excellent baby shower gift, and could also be adapted for use in the classroom. [how to turn alphabet stickers into wall art]

Project estimate:

• Alphabet stickers, $1
• Paper, on hand
• Frame, on hand or $1 and up

Total: $1 and up

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Alphabet magnets are a staple of childhood play and learning.  Most come in solid colors, but why settle for those plain ol’ letters when you could make a set of your own full of tons of personality?  Carissa from Carissa’s Creativity Space found some plain wooden magnetic letters and decided to give them a makeover with a little paint and glitter, jazzing them up with funky patterns in bright colors.  It adds a whole new dimension of fun to learning how to spell!  [how to make funky alphabet magnets]

Project estimate:

• Wooden letter magnet set, $1
• Paint, on hand
• Glitter, on hand

Total:  $1

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Fun, educational playthings don’t have to cost a lot of money.  For instance, Rena from The Cheese Theif came across some large foam letters at Dollar Tree and, using only a little bit of glue and some packaging foam saved from a fate in the landfill, turned them into a set of rubber stamps for her little one.  They provided hours of entertainment!  It’s a great way to learn about the alphabet and writing for children who have yet to master using pencil, crayons, or markers.  [how to make oversized alphabet stamps]

Project estimate:

• Foam letters, $1
• Foam, on hand
• Glue, on hand

Total:  $1

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This is another of Crafts by Amanda’s awesome ladybug projects. I love how simple and fun her projects are. Make Lid Ladybugs here.p.s. I saved my milk jug lids and made this atomic starburst.

Magnetic Letter Activity: $1

Amida at Journey Into Unschooling made a fun letter matching activity with wooden magnetic letters from the dollar store. I love those letters! Check out this great homeschooling activity at her blog.

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I love this use for old t-shirts: Alphabet beanbags by Katie at Notes from a very red kitchen. They’re so fun and colorful, and by far my favorite thing about them is that there’s an uppercase letter on one side, and the corresponding lowercase letter on the other side! My sons would love these. I also really like the photo of all the alphabet squares in a row – would be fun for a quilt! [click here for the alphabet bean bag tutorial]

Project Estimate:

• Assorted t-shirts or other clothing, on hand
• Sewing stuff (machine & thread), on hand
• Beans or rice, on hand or a few bucks

Total: FREE and up

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I am in love with the idea of having a small file full of manila folders that contain fun activities for the kids to do in the car. This fun alphabet matching activity comes from Michelle at Her Cup Overfloweth (home of Muffin Tin Monday), and uses a file folder and dollar store alphabet clings. [click here for full project details]

Michelle cleverly laminated the file folder with clear contact paper to make a great surface for clings to stick to. Also, a series of folders like this would be great for summer travel, whether in the car or on a plane. You should be able to find room for a few folders in your carry-ons. (Sidenote: for more good ideas of crafty things to pack in your child’s carry-on, visit Jojoebi at A Bit of This and A Bit of That).

Project Estimate:

• Manila folder, on hand or $1 for many
• Clear contact paper, $1
• 2 sets of alphabet clings, $2

Total: $3 and up

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