The dollar store is one of my favorite places to pick up inexpensive seasonal crafting items.  A perennial favorite across all seasons is their glitter table scatter. Over on Creative Green Living, I show you how to take some wired burlap ribbon and combine it with Valentine table scatter to make a cute bunting perfect for a mantle, door, or mirror.  [how to make an easy burlap and glitter valentine heart banner]

Project estimate:

• burlap ribbon, $1
• Glitter heart table scatter, $1 and up
• Scissors, on hand
• Jute twine, on hand or $1 and up
• Hot glue gun & glue, on hand

Total: $3 and up

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You can make this battery-powered taper candle clip-on ornament with all dollar store supplies.

Have you seen the little battery-operated taper candles at the dollar store this holiday season? They are perfect for adding a festive touch just about anywhere! With this project you really can put them nearly anywhere too – even in your Christmas tree! All it takes to turn these into versatile decorations is a package of spring-loaded clips and a few embellishments.

Project estimate:

• Wired ribbon, on hand or $1
• Clips, $1 and up
• Battery operated taper candles, $1 and up
• Stapler, on hand
• Hot glue, on hand
• Black tape (duct or electrical), on hand

Total: $2 and up

I covered the pink parts if the clip with black tape.  (I tried painting it with acrylic paint and nail polish but neither worked, both scratched off.  You may have different results if you are using a different type of clip – or you may not even need to do this step at all.)

Take a 15″ piece of ribbon and fold it over to where it meets in the middle.

Fold it in the center and staple it.

Fold a 10″ piece of ribbon in half and staple it to the other piece of ribbon.

Glue the ribbon onto the end of the clip.  Optionally, paint the taper base the same color as the ribbon.  Glue the taper base to the top of the ribbon.

Insert the candle and you’re done! Clip onto a sturdy branch of your tree and enjoy.

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If you liked my kitchen towel angel tutorial, then you will also love her companion – the oven mitt angel!  Pair these up for a wonderful, useful gift for anyone on your holiday gift list who loves to cook.  These also make great hostess gifts, so whip up a few before you head out to any parties this season- or if you are hosting the party yourself, these also make great party favors to gift your guests!

Project estimate:

• Oven mitt, $1
• 2 Wash cloths, $1
• Rubber bands, on hand
• Ribbon, on hand
• Small Christmas decoration, on hand or $1

Total:  $2 and up

Take the thumb part of the oven mitt and put it behind the side you’re going to use. Wrap a rubber band around It to secure it in place.

Take one of the two wash cloths and fold it accordion style.  Fold it in half and tuck it under the rubber band in the back.  Fan it out to look like wings.

Fold the second wash cloth into a triangle until it is about one inch wide. Fold it in half and put it in the middle under the angel’s wings. These are the arms, wrap a rubber band around them about one inch from the end.

Tie a ribbon around the neck and add an ornament or other small embellishment to cover the rubber band around the hands.

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I love finding ways to make inexpensive dollar store glass look high end.  Not only is it fun to craft, but it makes it easier to decorate on a budget.  Here’s a pretty idea that will make great decor for fall and holiday parties.  Create faux cracked glass that shimmers and shines!

 

Total:  $1 and up

Step one: Spray paint the glass gold.

 

Step two:  Paint a thin application of Glossy Accents over the spray paint.  Let it dry.

 

Step three:  Paint a heavy coat of Rock Candy Crackle Paint over the dried surface.  Sprinkle glitter onto the wet paint.  I used ultra fine Glamour Dust Glitter.

 

As the crackle paint dries, you will see the gold paint bubble and crack as it is pulled apart.  It takes a few hours to dry, and you will see more cracks develop as it dries.  The surface is not sharp, and you can handle it carefully.  The paint does not chip off when handled gently, but you could peel it off if you tried to, so handle it with care.

 

These votive candle holders would be great for lots of different events.  Display them with acorns that have been painted gold for pretty fall vignettes.  Attach a jewelry pin with some pretty ribbon and transform the piece in to sparkly Christmas decor.  You can even try different spray paint and glitter colors to create different effects.  Have fun crafting and creating!

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Peppermint candies are a classic, and their color scheme lends itself well to the holidays.  Shae from Hello Homebody recognized that potential and melted a handful of candies into these fun ornaments!  While red and white is the most common color combo for these candies, they also come in green and white.  You could also experiment with other candies, using cinnamon candies to make solid red ornaments, butterscotch candies for a yellow star, or any other shape-and-color combination you can find!  [how to make melted peppermint candy Christmas ornaments]

Project estimate:

• Peppermint candies, $1
• Metal cookie cutters, on hand or $1 and up
• Parchment paper, on hand
• Cookie sheet, on hand
• Cooking spray, on hand
• Toothpick, on hand
• String or twine, on hand

Total:  $1 and up

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As a gal who loves everything retro and vintage, one of my go to hair accessories is a wire headband.  Ever seen one?  It’s kind of like a scarf with wire in it, and you can wrap it around your head in a variety of ways to make an adorable fashion statement.  (Or just hide the fact that you didn’t have time to do your hair!)  These headbands are very simple to make, and you can make them quickly with items from the dollar store!

Project estimate:

• Tie, $1
• Floral wire, on hand or $1
• Needle and thread, on hand

Total:  $1 and up

Step one:  While you could use fabric scraps and sew, I saved time by using fun ties purchased at Dollar Tree.  I measured around my head and added 8 inches, then measured the tie and cut off the wide end.

Step two:  Cut the floral wire two inches longer than the length of the headband.  Wrap the ends of the wire into circles so there are no sharp ends.

Step three:  Slip the wire into the tie, starting at the uncut end.

Step four:  Fold and stitch the ends of the tie shut so the wire can’t slip out.  I made points on my shamrock headband, and left flat ends on the Valentine headband.

This is such a quick, simple project when you use a tie!  The floral wire was enough to make two headbands, and I made both of these in less than 15 minutes.  I’ll be stalking the dollar store for other colors of ties to make more headbands.  Just wrap and twist one around your head, and you’re ready to put your best face forward!

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Have you seen the adorable fabric Valentine hearts at Dollar Tree?  After Rhonda posted about them here, I had to have a few!  These are so well made and a total steal at six per pack for $1.  They can be used in many ways, and here are two quick ideas that would make for fun gifts or just for you to wear on Valentine’s day.

Project estimate:

• Puffy hearts, $1 for 6
• Headband, on hand or $1
• Hair clip, on hand or $1
• Craft feathers, on hand or $1
• Felt, on hand
• Glue gun, on hand

Total:  $1 and up

To make the hair clip,glue feathers to the back of the heart.  Place a small piece of felt behind the clip, and glue the heart onto it.

For the headband, simply hot glue the hearts in alternating colors onto the headband.  For a more finished look, glue a strip of felt behind the hearts.

I’ve already had people ask me where I bought my cute headband!  This is such a quick, easy project that you can easily make in under 10 minutes.  I think they’d make cute Valentine gifts, but make sure to save at least one for yourself to wear on the 14th!

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I’m always on the look out for easy kids crafts and this definitely fits the bill! Haeley from Design Improvised was playing around with pipe cleaners when she came up with this cute idea to link pipe cleaner hearts together. The look is adorable and the process is easy enough that even little kids can get in on the action! [how to make a pipe cleaner heart garland]

Project estimate:

• Pipe cleaners, on hand or $1 and up
• Scissors, on hand

Total: Free and up!

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I love tall white candles. But sometimes they are so….plain. Luckily, it’s nothing a little masking tape and spray paint can’t fix! Sara from Pop Sugar dressed up these plain candles with different pattern to give them some real personality!  The variety of colors and patterns that you can put together with this idea give it nearly endless possibilities, making it easy to work them into any decor scheme.  [how to make metallic striped candle holders]

Project estimate:

• Plain white candles in glass, $1 and up
• Masking tape, on hand
• Spray paint, on hand or $3 and up

Total: $1 and up

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Between food allergies, concerns about kids hyped up on sugar, and schools outright banning Valentine candy, sometimes it’s just best to give non-edible treats to your classmates and friends. Here are 10 sweet ideas that won’t break the bank!

Valentine Wands and Printable from U Create

Valentine Ruler Gifts from Pretty Handy Girl

Sweet Valentine Bubbles from Dollar Store Crafts

Pom Pom Monsters from Create.Craft.Love

Pixie Dust Necklaces and Printable Tags from Dollar Store Crafts & Creative Green Living

Hand Stitched Bookmarks and Printable from Thirty Handmade Days

Measuring Cups and Printable Gift Tag from Dollar Store Crafts

DIY Scratch Off Valentines and Free Printable from Dollar Store Crafts

Glittery Cupcake Jar Candles from Mrs. Greene

Bent Wire Heart Earrings from Wobisobi

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