Valentine's Day DIY ideas: Decorate on a budget!

Search for the perfect Valentine's day decoration is on!! Craft and do it yourself is a great way to add a personal touch to any decoration. Its only gets betteras it saves a lot of time shopping and spending. I specially love when there are easy up cycle ideas that don't just look good but look really impressive.

This is a round of some absolutely easy, home diy projects which is sure to fit into any budget! Those who are looking at entertaining at home are sure to find some inspiration here. Flowers, cupcakes, cookies and candles, present them with creative twists! Ready to get inspired?! :-)

Check out our very popular Valentine's day Kids craft post too!

If you have spray painted before, you know how much fun it is! Get some plastic goblets, wine glasses or vase, spray paint in one color, add lace and instant chic!!

Bake or buy mini cupcakes and alphabet cookies. Decorate the cookies in bright cheery colors and display. Oh! and the initials of your guest as place name holder would be great too :-)

Chinese lantern is a common party decoration, give it a new life as a cute vase! Pop the lantern over a small votive for support, add some beautiful flowers and you have an instant makeover.

How can one miss sweet treats! Get cookie cutters in XOs and heart shapes (amazon has many). A little bit of presentation and you have some original edible decoration. So fun!

Romance straight from Victorian times. Lovely bottles in different shapes, pretty lace, old books as props and gorgeous wild flowers. This can be recreated in a hurry and mix match at your will.

Simple and pretty! Add a spoonful of sprinklers and light a candle. All dressed up. You could experiment with colored sand, rice, sequins, beads, anything! Perfect for all occasions.

A simple cake plate with candles in valentine's day theme cupcake liner  will make an amazing centerpiece! Add flowers, chocolate dipped fruits etc. Super easy!

A little presentation goes a long way. Add washi tape to vase, votive holder to make them a set. Place it over a mirror, its elegant and will reflects the lights. Some flowers and centerpiece ready :)

Absolutely last minute! Flowers under wine glasses topped with candle. Fake flowers, pearl chains et al work too. Inserts can be easy based on any other favorite theme too.

It cannot get easier than this ;-) Pretty cute, and a nice surprise. Love!!

Tea set, flowers, ribbons and some tape! This one is easy to assemble but a little tricky to hang. Non the less if you have a few hands to help this would look awesome outdoors. 

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Valentine's day party ideas: 11 unique table decoration!

Valentine's day is a wonderful occasion to celebrate with loved ones! If you are planning a special dinner and are looking for some ideas to help decorate your table, we have loads of them to help you. Valentine's day decor has lots of red and pink, candles, hearts and roses. Its a beautiful presentation of all things that symbolize love! 

Show your creative side, display your affection in every aspect of planning. Its a special day and won't you love to make them swoon. Enjoy perusing and hope you find some inspiration here :-)

Gorgeous rich red and lush roses. A nice velvet table runner, stunning gold and red votive and hearts wreath. Dinnerware in combination of red and white breaks the monotone color. Love!

Planning an elegant outdoor luncheon! Spiffy vintage bottles with fresh flowers. Look for pastel stemware and raid old cupboards/antique shops for lovely floral china. Simple chic.

Dinner for two? This is just the cutest setting ever, put your crafty hands to full use. Simple wild stems in a mason jar. Paper boat bunting and scrabble tiles. Who said frugal cannot be fun?!

Short notice, you can still pull off a beautiful table decoration in no time. Few hints of red, roses and a personal touch, a message written on chalk cloth table runner. Adorable!

One great tip of adding tons of drama is to use the same pattern in abundance. A bunch of simple hand cut heart doilies will look absolutely stylish! Love the ombre effect. Easy enough?

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I love upcycle ideas. A ladder hangs above the long dining table. Cut out of XOs and lots of photographs interspersed. This would be perfect for lofts and more spacious rooms.

Pick red or purple as theme and mix it with neutrals like white. Al fresco dinner with purple stemware, bunting and napkins. Lovely bouquet of purple flowers compliments perfectly!

Oh the simplicity of this arrangement! Dollar store egg cups holding button roses arranged in shape of a heart. Alternative, use egg shells with strips of paper roll as base. Ta da!

Having a valentines day party for friends, this may be the most charming table decoration ever! Perfect for smaller space. Tall vases of flowers, mix of votive and flowers. Elegance..

Go over the top but keep it classy! Stunning table centerpiece in shades of pink. With such a delicate focal piece, the simple tableware compliments perfectly!

Love the use of carnations instead of roses. Its a sweet easy diy mobile. I can imagine using embroidery hoops for a quick version. Use fake flowers to preserve year round. So unique!

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Valentine's Day Party Ideas! Romantic setting!

Valentine's day is the perfect opportunity to splash your emotions and creativity! This holiday use some fun and beautiful tips to create a lasting memory. Easy fun ideas to help you decorate for that special valentine's date you have been thinking about! Stunning stylish party decoration and settings too. If you believe in less is more, some pretty, uber stylish centerpieces in holiday colors too. Let 'Red' and 'Hearts' rule your space.

Valentine's day = Flowers, candles, hearts, chocolates, pink, red and coziness. Some awesome ideas to help inspire you :c)

Nothing quite like having an alfresco lunch! Beautiful setting for a colorful, cozy lunch. Absolutely bliss!

On a budget? Use a theme color for some extra oomph. Votives, place mats, flowers and some amazing food. Don't forget some nice music. It does look so fresh and inviting :)

This setting is straight out of a fairy tale! Picnic bench would not be a bad choice either. Plop cushions to make it more cozy and festive. Get bunches of wild flower, delicate china to make it a special occasion.

Beautiful french chic dinner decor. Love the red against white. Not too soon after Christmas, keep some crystals and ornaments in red and silver handy to add instant sparkle.

If you have really been waiting for that ultimate inspiration. This is it! Beautiful canopy of sheer white and pretty pink blossom are the perfect setting for a romantic cozy date. Perfection!!

Last minute idea to decorate the table for Valentine's day? Bring out some candles and crystals. Amazing how Christmas decoration can be used to brighten it up effortlessly. Use just a few to keep it classy ;c)

Now for some easy, fun craft decorations to celebrate Valentine's Day!

Fun flirty heart bunting to add the holiday cheer to any space! Hang it on the doorway, mantle, window or your headboard. Make variations with felt, beads, lace or simple card stock.

Get thrifty crafty! Use colorful paper to wrap around lamp shades and easy change. Make sure you only glue paper to paper though!
One can find so many heart shaped cookie and chocolate boxes. Mod podge them with colorful wrapping paper or make mini collages with photos. They look so elegant and classy!

Add just a hint of holiday and romance to your work place too. Vintage silver teapots and creamers with some pretty flower buds. Do insert a small glass vase (with water) inside to keep metal from tarnishing!

This is my favorite! For a casual surprise, pick colorful flowers and let float them in a can of water. Add a candle too and a few drop of favorite essence if appreciated. Reminds me of Rainbow in a bucket!

A pretty flowery string of light with add glamor to any nook in an instant! Fill a big glass vase with Christmas lights to create a fun centerpiece. 
I believe used dryer sheets can be used to make these pretty flowers too. Try ironing them at high temperature to check their heat resistance first!

Understated elegance! Love this lovely setting. Perfect for dorms and apartments, use a little creativity to break out of monotonous store bought decorations. So impressive!

Valentine's day is a beautiful holiday to celebrate love in our lives. Make it a memorable event and enjoy every aspect of selecting, planning, creating and decorating your homes. Have fun and enjoy the holiday. Be inspired!

15 Valentine's day Craft ideas for Kids and Teens!

Its going to be Valentine's day soon! There are so many holiday craft ideas floating around. Here are some amazing diy/craft ideas for sweet little gifts and easy decor accessories for the special day! Unique hand made cards and thoughtful gifts have a beautiful sentimental value. Its like holding a tangible piece of appreciation and emotion.

Cute, quirky and sweet; choose the ideas that express you best and have fun making these little valentine's craft. This post has some great ideas for teen and young adults too who would like to try their hands at craft.

Cute Valentines idea for friends at school. Perfect for elementary kids, its cute and sensible too. Really easy and affordable!

Kids love candy, and this is super sweet and simple. Falls perfectly right in the tradition of hearts and flowers on Valentine's day!

Another beautiful variation of lollipop valentine's favour. Little girls love butterflies and Pink. You can customize it with colorful stickers, glitter and colored card-stock.

Instructions here

Love the quirky cute lollipop moustache and red lips! Get card stock, trace, cut and punch holes. It's a fairly easy valentine idea and sure to get lots of giggles. Make them in different colors for more fun :c)

My favourite craft idea by far! Use toilet paper/paper towel roll and card-stock. The craft is quite simple when broken down in steps. These would look so great displayed on desk tops .

Instructions here

If your kids love drawing, and would love someone to teach them draw, THIS is for you! So many cute drawings and the best part its all done with Numbers and Alphabets.

Step by step instruction to create an adorable Valentine's day Card! Love it!!!

 Instructions here

Easy Valentines day card with hearts and cute themes. Hand made cards add a personal touch too. Add embellishments and detailing for a more elaborate look.

Easy 'Hearts on a string' bunting. Perfect accessory to glam up any corner for Valentine's day. Garlands are a great holiday craft!

Another easy variation of Heart bunting without glue/tape. Need paper strips & a stapler. It's a super quick craft, gorgeous in any color. Use them as garland, hang them by the window or mantel.

Love Birds on Valentine's day! These will look so cute when displayed. There might be space to stick a secret message just under the bird's body. Very unusual and creative!

A beautiful keepsake on Valentine's day. This shadow box is so romantic yet elegant in its simplicity! A perfect way to delight your partner. In such refined taste!

Add a festive touch  to Valentine's day event! String paper hearts on wire/string to decorate any candle or votive. Use glitter and spangles to add more pop.

Elegant heart luminary. Plain brown paper bags or use colorful party supplies, punch hearts/use x acto knife and you are done! Iron on a warm setting if you end up wrinkling the bag too much ;c) Perfect for a cozy dinner table.

Lovely sequin Hearts on a string as bookmark! These are useful and absolutely stunning. Easy craft project for teens. Could also use them as bracelets or hair tie (replace string with elastic cord).