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I found this lovely frame at the thrift store for 75 cents. She is an oval metal frame, and with the right paint and additions I can find a place for her in our home.
Valentine’s Day is coming and I am always looking for ways to cut costs. That is why I came up with my Valentine Projects for $3 and under…
Make a Valentine Marble Art piece. The marbles are a $1 a bag at Dollar Tree. You probably already have scrapbook paper and glue. Frame it using a frame you already own. So, there ya go. Cost $1
Decorate your shelves or mantel with Valentine decor you already have. Make a Valentine banner with ric rac and cardstock. Super easy!! Cost $.00
Use a frame you already have or buy one at a thrift store. Paint it, add twine, ribbon, or ric rac. Using a clothes pin, clip a Valentine sign to your frame!! My cost $1.75. The sign was a $1 and the frame was 75 cents.
Fill some jars with candy to match your Valentine Decor. They don’t have to be heart jars. Tie ribbon, twine, or ric rac for an added touch. Cost $2 for candy. I had the jars already.
Buy some candlesticks, paint them your colors and tie them with some ric rac. Cost $2.50. I bought the candle sticks at the thriftstore. I had the ric rac. Easy Peasy!!
Decorate some clothes pin with glue and glitter. Super easy. Cost $2.00 for glitter.
Cut out hearts from scrapbook paper. They don’t have to be pink or red. What ever you like. Glue a white heart to your Valentine. Using stamps write your message. Cost $2. $1 for stamps at Michaels Crafts. $1 for scalloped scissors at Target Dollar Section. Easy!!!
Make a crepe paper rosette heart. Backing is a cardboard piece from a cereal box, and the crepe paper was leftover from a party. The ribbon was a remnent. Cost $0.00
Using twine and your glittered clothes pins, make a banner to hang your homemade Valentines. Cost $3. $2 glitter. $1 scalloped scissors.
Using floral wire shape into Valentine hearts. Use any color and as many as you want. Cost $1 at Dollar Tree.
There ya go!! My ideas for Valentine’s projects $3 and under!! I hope you have found some inspiration and ideas from visiting!!
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At Christmas I gave you a tour of our home and some tips on how to decorate under $3. That’s what I did with my “copy cat” chandy in our bedroom…
I saw this from Oh So Shabby by Debbie:
I mean-seriously this is so beautiful, right?? All of the greenery, extra ornaments, and I love the sticks, too.
My dear friend Judi gave me this chandelier last summer. I know!! She gave it to me!! Such an awesome friend. I could hardly wait to hang it in our bedroom.
Anyway, after being inspired with Debbie’s chandy, I knew I need to add something to my new “pretty”, too.
I just love me a gorgeous chandelier, don’t you?? And did you notice the matching candelabra? Sweet!
I got to work on my copy cat chandy with a few items I already had. I gathered everything together and tarted to “play” with my copy cat chandy.
I used tulle, glittered icicles, tree twigs, pearl strings, and greenery that was in my kitchen to make my own:
Copy Cat Chandy
And, I like it so much, I think I will keep it up all year long!! I can’t even think of taking it all apart. I just love this look, don’t you?
The added embellishments are not permanent, so I can add to or change it up any time I want.
So, for zero cost I decked out my chandy. All it took was a little imagination and creativity!!
Don’t you just love being able to being some added *bling* to your own pretties every once in awhile?? I sure do!!
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I just love me a good can of paint, don’t you?? I think a can of paint makes all the difference. What about you?? I want to show you how paint can make a difference in the look, feel, and balance of your home. It doesn’t even take much time. Just a little creativity.
Here are a few samples of what I mean:
Oh My Goodness!! What a difference!
I love paint because of the fresh look, but also because of the minimal cost in the long run. Not everyone can buy a new home, or afford to make over a room. Start out by going to your local home supplier and purchase a quart of paint. A quart goes a long way when you are painting furniture.
Have fun, be creative, and make your home a cozy place to be. Try new colors. Colors you have been longing to try, but don’t just have the courage to use. Give it a try-just one small tester can even will work. If you don’t like it-paint over it!! That’s part of the fun and creativity as well.
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