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February 8, 2017

Budget Friendly Valentine’s Day

Does anyone else feel like Valentine’s Day was created just to help break up the dreary winter? I always think of it as a mile marker along the way to Spring and today I have some fantastic Budget Friendly Valentine’s Day ideas to help make the holiday extra special for the ones you love.

If you are planning on staying in, why not make something sweet for your sweetheart. These recipes are so easy!

Nutella and Blackberry Hand Pies

Nutella and Blackberry Valentine's Day Hand Pies

 Decadent Chocolate Bark 

Decadent Valentine's Day Chocolate Bark from At The Picket Fence

 Chocolate and Pink Salt Dipping Spoons

Chocolate and Pink Salt Dipping Spoons and Mug from At The Picket Fence

 

Homemade gifts are the best, don’t you think? Here are some budget friendly ideas for showing your loved ones you care without breaking the bank.

Faux Wood Valentine’s Day Candles

Faux Wood Valentine's Day Candles from At The Picket Fence

DIY Love Mug

DIY Love Mug from At The Picket Fence

Chalkboard Love Word Search Puzzle

Valentine's Day chalkboard word search atthepicketfence.com

 

And of course we can’t leave out the kiddos! Here are some super cute and super thrifty ideas for making Valentine’s Day special for them.

Valentine’s Day Poppers

diy valentine's day poppers

Heart Applique Shirts

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Clay Heart Tags

Clay Heart Tag2 At the Picket Fence

And because you can never have enough thrifty inspiration, here are some more fabulous ideas from the Thrifty Style Team!

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Every month we’re bringing you some of our favorite thrifty and budget friendly ideas and we hope you enjoy them.

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Thanks so much for meeting me at the fence today friends,

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  1. Shirley@Housepitality Designs says

    February 8, 2017 at 5:03 AM

    Great Valentine’s projects and recipe!….I love the felted heart shirts!!!

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  2. Bliss says

    February 8, 2017 at 5:48 AM

    I need some Valentines ideas. This year I was so thrifty that instead of buying chocolates in a cute heart I bought them in their regular white box because I got more candy for less money. I think I’ll at least go to the dollar store and buy a heart shaped plate!

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  3. laura says

    February 8, 2017 at 1:32 PM

    vanessa, you had me at chocolate bark! xoxo

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  4. Julie says

    February 8, 2017 at 4:03 PM

    Thank goodness for Valentine’s Day…I really do love decorating for it. I also enjoy the day because Rick is extra nice to me that day and I love watching him bring the girls their chocolate heart. These are are all such cute ideas, Vanessa…I want that pie. Thanks so much for being a part of our sweet team!

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  5. Mary Beth says

    February 8, 2017 at 4:14 PM

    I love your ideas….all of them! I saw your TV spot with those poppers and I think that is the cutest idea. So nice to be “hopping” with you. xo

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  6. kristi@ishouldbemoppingthefloor says

    February 8, 2017 at 6:55 PM

    So many fantastic ideas, Vanessa! Love the clay heart the best…so simple but so sweet. Happy Valentine’s Day to my favorite friends at the fence! 😉

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  7. Chanele says

    February 10, 2017 at 12:07 PM

    I totally agree. I feel like Valentine’s Day is the perfect Day to add some red and cheer to the gloomy winter days! Your Bark looks delicious!

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