Instead, head to your local dollar store and stock up on these fun finds.
TheseValentine’s Day giftsanddecor ideaswill level up your holiday game without emptying your wallet.
A glue gun makes the job easier, and the best part?
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you’re free to customize the message to say whatever your heart desires.
Heart-Shape Cookies
Not everyone has the time to bake Instagram-worthy confections.
Thankfully, theseheart-shaped cookiesdo the job without having to spend a single minute in the kitchen.
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Packaged and sold individually, theyll have everyone guessing how long it took you to make them.
Dont worrywell never tell.
Available in red and pink, theyre sold in packs of three.
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Larger treat sacks are sold in packs of two.
Valentine’s Day Desserts
Skip the bakery andwhip up a dreamy dessertat home.
Plaid cupcake holders and wooden heart sticks (also from the dollar store) complete yourone-of-a-kind confection.
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Filled with expressions of love, these short-but-sweet books offera collection of heartfelt quotesranging from Shakespeare to Ingrid Bergman.
Garden Accessories
Does your Valentine prefer green to pink?
While youre at it, be sure to include these fabulous black-and-jute hearts.
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Packaged as crafters chalkboard tags and sold in packs of 4, they easily do double-duty as pint-sized ornaments.
They can be personalized and decorated using chalk.
Valentine Decor Ideas
Cute and festive, these door mats had us at hello.
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Sealed with a Kiss
No postage required with these love-letter ornaments.
Made from metal, they come in red, pink, or silver.
Easy Valentine’s Day Decor
No time to spare?
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Last-minute decor can be easy and affordable with just a little ingenuity.
The candleholders are completely affordable, but thepersonalized expression of your lovewill make your sweetheart feel priceless.
Super-cute red and white striped straws are also from the dollar store.
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Sold individually, they come in red, pink, and white.
With bright, cheery colors to work with, the skys the limit!
With so many to choose from, you might have a hard time picking just one.
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Felt Rose Wreath
Felt is totally having a moment, and why not?
Its soft, cozy, and looks amazing incorporated into nearly any craft.
Glued to a wreath ring, they make the perfect Valentines Day accessory.
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The only thing felt isnt compatible with is the weather, which makes this an indoor-only wreath.
Valentine’s Day Gift Basket
They say its the little things that matter.
If so, youre in luck; there are plenty to choose from at the dollar store.
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