Showing posts with label valentines day. Show all posts
Showing posts with label valentines day. Show all posts

The CUTEST Valentine's Day crafts for kids, tweens, and teens.... and adults will love them too!

Crafting is a great way to spend time together, take a break from screens, and save money. Today, I am sharing FOUR of the CUTEST Valentine's Day crafts. They'll be a hit with kids, tweens, teens AND adults. Take a peak, give them a try, and let me know which one is your favourite.


1) Love bugs - Grab some items from your recycling bin and a ball of yarn. You are going to want to make a bunch of these adorable love bugs. Find the easy-to-follow instructions here.




2) Heart ornament - This is a simple craft that is made using dollar store supplies, but it's sooooo cute. You can hang it anywhere, but I love to decorate a pencil tree for Valentine's Day, so that's where I am putting mine. You can find the step by step instructions for this heart ornament here.


3) Simple heart card - This is such a fun card to make. Grab a box from your recycling bin, turn it into a heart template, and use it to create a delightful Valentine's Day card. Find the step by step instructions here.


4) Tumbling tower block love note - This little wooden craft could not be cute... or easier to make. It's sweet sitting on a shelf, but it's also perfect for a tiered tray. Find the simple step-by-step instructions here.


For a closer look at how I made all four of these cute Valentine's Day crafts for kids, tweens, teens and adults, check out the video I made below.


Which one is your favourite?

💗

Gina (aka East Coast Mommy)

NEW budget-friendly (and useful!) DIY Valentine’s Day gifts & FREE Printables

I love a useful gift, don't you? There is nothing worse than spending money on things that are going to end up in the garbage (or addi clutter to a home). Today, I am sharing ALL NEW budget-friendly (and useful) DIY Valentine's Day gift ideas -- made from dollar store supplies! AND... I'm including printable tags you can download for FREE.


1) "I hope you get LUCKY" lotto ticket picture frame - A dollar store frame is the perfect way to share lottery tickets, and you can download the free gift tag I designed below. For a closer look at how I put this together, check out the video I made here.




To download the tags I designed for FREE: click on the picture below, right-click, save it, and print it like a regular 4x6 photo.



2) Dollar store picture frame "to do" list - A dollar store frame, a custom backing, and a fun way to display a dry erase pen come together to make a fun and practical Valentine's Day gift. Get a closer look at how I made this in the video I made here.



3) "I love our friendCHIP" tags to add to cookies - These tags are great paired with store-bought (or homemade) cookies. And who doesn't love a yummy treat??? Download the tags below, and see how I used them in the video I made here.



To download the tags I designed for FREE: click on the picture below, right-click, save it, and print it like a regular 4x6 photo.

4) Personalized picture Valentine's - These are so easy to make with dollar store suckers, glow sticks or pencils. Check out how I made them here.


Are you interested in a closer look at any of these budget-friendly (and useful!) DIY Valentine's Day gifts? 


Check out the video I made below...


Let me know your favourite Valentine's Day gift in the comments below. And, let me know if you'd like more ideas like this!

💗

Gina (aka East Coast Mommy)

EASY Valentine's Day Treats... featuring chocolate dipped goodies

Let's be honest... Valentine's Day is all about the chocolate. And homemade chocolate treats are guaranteed to impress family and friends. Today, I'm sharing EASY chocolate dipped goodies. You are going to be amazed at how simple the chocolate dipped heart-shaped strawberries are to make!



My favourite part of my Valentine's Day treat tray starts with heart-shaped strawberries. You halve the strawberries and cut a "V" from the top. (Check out the video below for step-by-step instructions.)




Insert a skewer, dip in melted chocolate, and place on wax paper to set.





Cute, right?!




You can also dip other things in chocolate. Try cookies, caramels, and cashews.




Then... when all the items have set... lay everything out on a tray. I added a bowl full of candies to the middle to add a bit of interest. Doesn't it look great? AND it tastes even better than it looks!



Check out this video for all the instructions / recipe video.




Thanks for checking out my latest easy and inexpensive Valentine's Day treat ideas! Let me know which one is your favourite. Happy Valentine's Day!!!


Gina Bell
 (aka East Coast Mommy)

If you are looking for more Valentine's Day inspiration, check out more than 30 Valentine's Day ideas here.



 

NEW Easy and Inexpensive Valentine's Day Ideas / Dollar Store Crafts / FREE Printable Valentine

I have fun, NEW easy and inexpensive Valentine's Day ideas to share today. Many use dollar store products, AND I have FREE printable tags you can download and print. Check out the simple ideas, a step by step video, and the free tags below.



Donuts make a cute Valentine, and I love them packaged in a dollar store cellophane bag and paired with the punny tag I designed. To get the tags for FREE: click on the photo of the tag you want to use (below), save it to your computer/phone, and print it like a regular 4x6 photo.






Hosting friends/family this Valentine's Day??? This treat board is easy to make using dollar store supplies. Get the "how to" here.



I love a good holiday craft / diy, and this one is perfect for Valentine's Day. It's fun for adults... but simple enough for kids. Head to the dollar store, grab the supplies, and follow the instructions here.


I love a useful and thoughtful gift, and this one couldn't be easier to DIY. Grab a jar, decorate it, fill it with mix, and add the cute tag I designed (below). For step-by-step instructions, check out the video I made here.


To download the tags I used with this jar: click on the photo below, save it to your computer / phone, and print it like a regular 4x6 photo.



For a closer look at these ideas, check out the YouTube video I made (below).



I hope you enjoyed these ideas. Let me know which one is your favourite!

Happy Valentine's Day!


Gina Bell
 (aka East Coast Mommy)


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If you are looking for more Valentine's Day inspiration, check out more than 30 Valentine's Day ideas here.

8 FREE 4x6 Valentine's Day Prints

Holiday décor is a lot of fun, and it doesn't need to break the bank. In fact, today I am sharing Valentine's pictures that you can download absolutely FREE. Pop them into an inexpensive frame, and you're all set!



I designed 8 different pictures, so you can pick your favourites, download them below, print them, and use them any way you like. I think they look great in a grouping of three.



These pictures are also great to add to décor you already have. Here are a couple displayed with the pom pom wreath I made last year. (You can find the instructions for this simple wreath here.)


I framed my three favourites. Which ones do you like the best?



To download one (or all) of your favourites: click a pictures below, save it to your computer or phone, and print it like a regular 4x6 photo.









I have many more fun Valentine's Day ideas coming soon, so stay tuned!


Gina Bell
 (aka East Coast Mommy)


Don't miss out on any of the fun... follow me on social media here.

     

If you are looking for more Valentine's Day inspiration, check out more than 30 Valentine's Day ideas here.

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