If you are looking to get festive for Valentine’s Day, and decorate quickly for little cost, this is the project for you! I made it to the dollar store yesterday for the first time in way too long (ok, since Christmas), and found myself in a wonderland of pink, red, LOVE and hearts. I noticed some fun Valentine’s Day gift bags, and the wheels started turning. It occurred to me that I could frame them for a lovely mantel, cupid style. I grabbed three bags, 2 frames. For that $5 + some items I already had, and about 10 minutes of my time, I created a lovetastic scene. So can you!
Supplies:
Frames (one I had on hand, the other 2 are from Dollar Tree), bags from dollar store, scissors
Tutorial:
Cut area of bag to fit frame and insert. The end!
For the smaller frame, I removed the 3D heart that was on one side of the gift bag and placed it on the outside of the frame for depth and interest.
The little pink and red heart scatter are from Dollar Tree too.
Not bad for under $10, huh? I have the other sides of the bags to create with too!
Don’t forget to visit our Valentine’s Day themed 50+ Roundups!
IF you want to see more Dollar Store Valentine’s day projects, or want to share your own, be sure to visit the Dollar Store Themed Valentine’s Day Link Up hosted by Fox Hollow Cottage and Debbidoo’s! Click the thumbnail below…
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Love these! That’s thinking out of the box.
you framed a gift bag?! so smart, I love it, opens the door to lots of holiday decor.
Ka-Ute! Love me some Dollar Tree crafting
What a brill idea to frame the bags!!
I love it too…off to pin now. I have a Valentine dollar tree party coming up and this is a perfect inspiration.
I can’t get enough of holiday dollar store crafts, and this is SO cute! Love how you re-purposed the gift bags!
this is so smart! I have a write up on this that should go up on Dollar Store Crafts in the next few days
I am diggin’ the argyle and heart one! So cute! Great job!
Loving all of these ideas and need to get to the dollar store NOW! Pinning
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I loved this project Johnnie. So glad you shared it with our Dollar tree party:)
This is such a great idea to use gift bags! Now that’s thinking.
Found you at the Dollar store party. Megan
Great idea. I love the bold look of your framed Valentines!! Stop on by. I was at the Dollar Valentine party and posted:
http://www.sewsweetvintage.com/2013/01/love-me-love-my-dog.html
http://www.sewsweetvintage.com/2013/01/diy-dollar-hats.html
http://www.sewsweetvintage.com/search/label/Vintage%20Valentine%20Tie%20Dye%20Fashion
I love the Dollar Store too! Great idea to frame a gift bag – I’ll have to try that!
Pinned!
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