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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Add some dimension to your Valentine’s Day decorations with these fabulous 3D tissue paper hearts! Emma at Gathering Beauty whipped them up with just two ingredients: tissue paper and thread! Go raid your gift wrapping supplies for your stash of tissue paper, plug in your sewing machine, and head over to her tutorial to see how easy these are! [how to make 3D tissue paper hearts]

Project estimate:

• Tissue paper, on hand or $1 and up
• Sewing machine, on hand

Total: Free or $1 and up

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We love map crafts! Claire at Pillar Box Blue used some old maps to make these adorable Valentine’s Day treat holders! If you don’t want to cut up actual maps, look around online for printable vintage maps (there are some mentioned in Claire’s post). You can even personalize these by using maps with a city or area that has sentimantal value to the recipient! [how to make map heart treat bags]

Project estimate:

• Maps, on hand or free and up
• Sewing machine or needle and thread, on hand
• Small tags, on hand or $1 and up
• String, on hand or $1 and up
• Candy, $1 and up

Total: $1 and up!

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We LOVE the subtle gorgeous look of this heart wall hanging, just in time for Valentine’s Day! Jesica at Classic in Gray used several different colors and textures of yarn and a simple knot-tying technique to create this look. You’ll be amazed at how little effort it takes to makes something with such a big impact! [how to make a heart wall hanging]

Project estimate:

• Dowels, on hand or about $3 and up
• Yarn, on hand or $3 and up

Total: Free and up!

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Make a keepsake ornament using your favorite photo, and some recycled gift wrap! This adorable idea can be customized with any gift wrap you want, and any embellishments, such as lace, ribbon, rhinestones, or buttons. Find the instructions at Live.Craft.Love. [recycled gift wrap photo ornament]

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Wreath forms can be expensive, so we like to DIY them when we can.  Are you tired of making round wreaths  Jazz things up with this DIY heart shaped wreath form by Virgina at Fynes Designs!  This method is similar to making a pool noodle wreath, but instead of a noodle it uses pipe insulation from the plumbing section of the hardware or home improvement store.  You should be able to find it for about a dollar!  [how to make a heart shaped wreath form]

Project estimate:

• Wire hanger, on hand
• Pipe insulation, $1
• Duct tape, on hand or $1 and up

Total:  $1 and up

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Project estimate

• Handled mason jar mugs, on hand or $1 and up
• Heart shaped window clings, $1
• Dishwasher Safe Mod Podge, $7 and up
• Glitter, on hand or $1 and up
• Paint brushes, on hand

Total: $8 and up!

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Crowns and tiaras are objects that can me made in endless ways using a myriad of different materials.  This example by Stephanie from Make and Tell requires only a spool of wire and a pair of pliers – and if you have super nimble fingers, even the pliers are optional!  You could also add other embellishments to this design by stringing beads onto the wire as you go, or gluing rhinestones into the centers of the hearts.  [how to make a wire heart crown]

Project estimate:

• Wire, on hand or $1 and up
• Pliers, on hand

Total:  Free or $1 and up

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Babies grow up way too fast, don’t they?  It seems like one minute they’re tiny and helpless, and the next minute they’re walking and talking.  Commemorate your little one’s tininess by making this adorable heart footprint art from Chickie at Crazy About My Baybah.  Make it as a wonderful gift for grandparents or godparents, or create one to add to a display of family photos or memorabilia.  You can even customize the text in the background to make this into a truly personalized, thoughtful gift.  [how to make baby footprint heart art]

Project estimate:

• Ink pad, on hand
• Cardstock, on hand
• Glue, on hand
• Computer and printer, on hand
• Picture frame, on hand or $1
• Baby feet, on hand

Total:  Free and up!

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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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