Over 100 Frugal Valentine’s Day Ideas
Need some frugal ideas for Valentine’s Day? Here are low-cost and free printables, activities, valentines, gifts, crafts, and more!!
Check out our blog post to get over 160 Valentine’s Day treats!
We also have great blog posts about Valentine’s Day:
- 36 Valentine’s Day Books for Kids
- Valentine’s Day Sour Cream Sugar Cookies
- 18 DIY Valentine’s Day Decor Ideas
- 17 Valentine’s Day Boxes that Kids Can Make
- 9 Healthy Valentine’s Day Snacks for Kids
- 50 Non-Alcoholic Drinks for Valentine’s Day
Please note that this post really does have over 100 frugal Valentine’s Day ideas, even if the lists below don’t look like they add up to 100! This is because many links in the lists have more than one idea in that link.
Frugal Valentines
Valentines purchased at the store can be expensive, especially with the large class sizes you see nowadays!
Save some money this Valentine’s Day with these frugal valentines, which are all homemade or printable!
You can also get more free printable valentines on our post 47 Free Printable Valentines Kids Can Make.
Silly Fun Classroom Valentines | My Home Based Life
Valentine’s Day is coming and soon your kids will bring home a bag full of little sugar-filled treats from their Classroom parties. So instead send them home with slime!
Valentine Candy Love Bugs Craft - Butterfly Treats
Valentine Candy Love Bugs Craft is the way to go for simplicity and kids approved fun. Or you can call them Butterfly Treats for a non-Valentine themed gathering.
Cupid's Arrow Pencil Printable Valentines Cards
Valentine’s Day is on the horizon! If you’re looking for an easy, non-candy, Valentine for your child to give to their classmates, here’s an adorable option for you! These Cupid’s Arrow Pencil Printable Valentines Cards are super simple to make with this FREE Valentine card template.
Hershey Kiss Ring Valentine Craft with Printable Cards!
If you’re looking to create some handmade valentines that also include a little great, this Hershey Kiss Ring Valentine Craft is just the thing! It’s easy to create the rings using only Hershey Kisses and pipe cleaners. Then, if you like, you can print out the free Valentine Ring Cards.
Race Car Valentine's Day Cards with Free Printable!
These FREE race car Valentine’s Day cards are perfect for any school party! Just add a toy car for a fun and inexpensive non-candy Valentine greeting!
FREE Animal Valentines - Sloth, Unicorn, and Narwhal
Looking for a fun new printable valentine this Valentine’s Day? These three trending animals have been transformed into sweet valentines. But these guys just aren’t a printed piece of paper. They are designed to “hold” something.
Love Bug Valentine Fruit Cups for Kids
Looking for Valentines Day ideas for kids?! Love Bug Valentine Fruit Cups are the perfect cute little treat to serve at your kids Valentine’s Day party!
"Youre A-dough-rable" Play Doh Valentine Printable
With this “You’re A-dough-rable” Play Doh Valentine printable you can turn a plain jar of playdough into a Valentine’s Day gift that is perfect for kids to give their classmates or their teachers.
Valentines for Kids: Gumball Machine Free Valentine Card
Valentines for kids don’t have to be all hearts and poems. Kids valentine cards that are funny, and that you can download the night before the school Valentines party, are even better!
11 Printable Valentines Cards Kids Will Love
Looking for the perfect printable Valentines cards for your child’s school party? Look no further than these popular Valentines’ cards for boys and girls.
Love Bug Chocolate Caterpillar Valentines Craft
Are you looking for some fun, inexpensive Valentine’s day ideas? How about these charming DIY chocolate caterpillar love bugs?
Butterfly Bubbles Non-Candy Valentine Craft Tutorial
Looking for a cute, easy, non-candy Valentine to give to friends? These butterfly bubbles valentines are easy and fast to make, and are incredibly inexpensive, too. The perfect project for a classroom full of friends.
“I Love You to Pieces” Printable and DIY Mason Jar Gift
Show that special someone just how much you care without breaking the bank with these Valentine’s Day DIY gifts that say I love you.
Hostess Valentines (Twinkies Minions, Zingers + More)
Here are 3 Hostess Valentines (with fun printable tags).
Frugal Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas
One of the most difficult part of living frugally is gifting items during holidays that are stereotypical for expensive gifts.
Valentine’s Day is one of those holidays! How many commercials do you see for expensive fine jewerly or other similar extravagences? However, just because it is a holiday and you love someone, does not mean you should go into debt to prove it!
To help out your wallet, here are some frugal Valentine’s Day gift ideas you can give to your loved ones. And kids might also enjoy gifting any of these 15 Valentine’s Day Crafts that Kids Can Make.
Valentines Treat Gift Bags Monster Style
Check out these adorable Valentines Treat Bags to share. They are perfect for a classroom treat, to give to friends or hand out at the school Valentines disco.
Thrifty Valentines Day Fun: DIY Sweetheart Owl
Whoooooo loves you? Well this sweet heart owl surely does! This Valentine’s Day, turn one of your old paper rolls into a sweetheart owl such as this. This sweetheart owl is so simple to make, and chances are you can create one using supplies you already have around the home.
Homemade Chocolate Dipped Strawberry Bouquet
This chocolate dipped strawberry bouquet is a simple DIY Valentine’s Day gift idea that doesn’t cost much, looks great and is sure to make your Sweetheart smile!
FREE Printable Valentines Day Coupon Book for Kids
Give your kids a little something special this year with this FREE Printable Valentines Day Coupon Book for Kids. It has five pre-printed coupons for things like Movie Night, Staying Up 30 Minutes Past Bedtime and Dinner of Choice. Then, there are also 3 blank coupons where you can fill in your own selections.
Free Printable Valentine's Day Coupon Book
Have you decided on a Valentine’s Day gift for your special sweetie? For a gift that is very thoughtful, but costs nothing except your time and some printer ink, you can grab this FREE Printable Valentine Coupon Book.
Valentine Origami Boxes | Easy Valentine Craft
These Valentine origami boxes are the perfect solution to giving kids candy without giving them too much.
Origami Heart Bookmark You Can Make in Minutes!
Make an origami bookmark the easy way! This easy origami heart looks just like a conversation heart, and fits on the corner of a book page. Kids and adults will love this idea!
Frugal Easy Last-Minute Valentine’s Gift
Here’s the perfect easy last-minute Valentine’s gift and it’s frugal, too. And it’s a repurposed upcycled project!
Fabric Cone Tutorial
Do you have bits and pieces of edging lace, cording or fringe that you’ve been saving because you can’t bear to throw it out? Get them out and have fun embellishing fabric cones to fill with treats for everyone you want to give a small gift to this Valentine’s Day.
Frugal Valentine’s Day Crafts
One way to get into the spirit of a holiday is with crafts, and Valentine’s Day is no exception!
Many store-bought Valentine’s Day activities and craft kits are expensive. Hopefully these fun and frugal Valentine’s Day crafts will help your budget this year!
These crafts can be used as decor, gifts, or both!
DIY Pompom Heart Wreath
Learn how easy it is to create a DIY heart wreath, using up some fabric scraps plus odds and ends of wool to create the pompom heart.
Valentines Day Crafts – DIY Button Art Heart Decor
Be a bit more extravagant with your Valentine’s Day Crafts and do this heart button art for Valentine’s Day this year!
Dollar Store Craft: Heart Wreath
This simple to make heart wreath is made using dollar store finds. It comes together in under 15 minutes, and it a wonderful, inexpensive heart décor. Perfect for Valentine’s Day, Sweetest Day, or any occasion where heart décor is wanted.
Easy Wood Valentine Craft in a Frame.
This DIY wood valentine craft is super easy to make, and because its wood, you can use it for several Valentine days. and even more so if you already have a white frame. The wood heart only takes about ten minutes to put together. The Valentine wood heart is designed to be pretty and valentine themed but by avoiding red you can use it for Spring decor, or in a little one’s bedroom.
How to Make Paper Hearts Ornaments
Hang them up in clusters or add a single one to a doorknob, however you use your paper hearts ornaments, they’re bound to make your heart smile!
Recycled Chalkboard Valentine Tin
Instead of spending a lot on a paper box of chocolates, repurpose any tin and decorate it to give your valentine their own stash of sweets.
Valentines Day Flower Pot Craft For Kids
Making homemade valentines day gifts is always so much fun and it’s a simple yet fun activity to make with kids. This Valentines heart planter craft which is perfect for crafting with the kids at home or in a school classroom.
Heart Pencil Toppers Valentines Craft For Kids
Valentine’s Day is a great excuse for a crafty session with the children. There is nothing better than making something for someone you love!
Easy Sewing Projects For Beginners Felt Bunny
Easy sewing projects for beginners can be fun when you have the right pattern and materials. This would be a perfect gift idea for Valentines Day or Mothers Day or make a great sewing activity to teach basic stitching skills to children.
"Be Mine" DIY Valentine Banner Free Printable for Valentine's Day
Looking for easy DIY Valentine decor ideas? The “Be Mine” Valentine banner printable included below is perfect for hanging across your mantle or wall!
Diy Valentine Basket - A Quick Valentines Sewing Pattern
Making a Valentine mini fabric basket is a cheerful way to get ready for spring, isn’t it? Here’s an inspiration for you, an easy craft project or a diy gift for Valentine’s day. And, did you know this little basket is hiding something? NOT what one would think!
Easy DIY Valentine's Day Paper Heart Bracelets for Kids
Here’s a sweet and easy kid’s craft activity for Valentine’s Day: DIY Paper Heart Bracelets. They’re super cute, really easy to make, and fun to add a burst of February color.
Sharpie Dotted Cup
Make this cute a DIY Sharpie dotted cup for Valentine’s Day this year!
Dollar Store Bulletin Board Craft
Check out this fun dollar store bulletin board craft idea today. Make a memo board with this cute heart board. This is not only a great Valentine’s Day craft idea, but a project can use year round.
Wine Cork Hearts Home Decor by FrugElegance.com
A Beautiful Frug-Elegant look using wine corks! t’s pretty easy to do & doesn’t take a lot of supplies either.
Valentine's Rose Petal Heart
This is a $2 craft! Just use a heart shape with a ribbon hanger – also found at the Dollar Store!
Valentine's Mason Jar Vases - FrugElegance
Fresh flowers are such a romantic and easy way to bring a breath of fresh air into your home. Especially Valentine’s Day! You don’t need to buy roses or other types of flowers that cost more this time of year.
How to make a Paper Heart Chain Garland
Instructions, with pictures, on how to make the cutest paper heart chain garland!
DIY Valentine Gumball Machine
This DIY Valentine Gumball Machine is an easy and inexpensive kid friendly Valentine idea. This DIY Valentine could be used as a small gift as a personal valentine or you could make for the entire class.
Frugal Valentine’s Day Activities
Many of these frugal Valentine’s Day activities are meant for kids, but there are also several that work for adults, too!
100+ Unique and Frugal Date Ideas
Here is a huge list of frugal and fun date ideas! There are ideas for at-home dates, date night out, and even dates you can go on with other couples. These date night ideas for staying home or going out will be some of your best memories, no matter what you choose.
Free Valentine's Day Printables
If you have kids, these Valentines Day Printables are a fun way to brighten up the kitchen table for breakfast or dinner.
Valentine’s Day Heart Stamping
This super simple Valentine’s Day activity is perfect for toddlers and young children! Just get some pink, red and white paint and a cookie cutter!
Valentine's Day Scavenger Hunt Clues (Printable)
Plan a special surprise for your kids with Printable Valentine’s Day Scavenger Hunt Clues for kids! It’s simple, fun, and easy.
13 Cute Valentine Activities For Kids [Free Templates]
It’s always so much fun moving on from one holiday to the next and Valentine’s Day is no exception. Here’s a fun list of frugal Valentine’s Day activities for you to do with your kids this year!
Frugal Valentine’s Day Desserts
One of the best parts of Valentine’s Day is the desserts! Here are some of our favorite frugal Valentine’s Day desserts, but you can check out the full list on our post with Over 150 Best Valentine’s Day Dessert Ideas.
Valentine's Day Sour Cream Sugar Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting
These delicious but easy Valentine’s Day sour cream sugar cookies with a cream cheese frosting are light and fluffy. They’re perfect for cutting into hearts and other shapes, then decorating with pink, red, and white cream cheese frosting!
No-Bake Nutella Cheesecake with Oreo Crust
This dessert recipe for a no-bake Nutella cheesecake with an Oreo crust will make your mouth water! Since this cheesecake is no-bake, it's easy for Valentine's Day!
Love is in the Air with this DIY Valentine's Day Donuts Hack
Get in the mood for Valentine’s Day and create pretty things like these DIY Valentine’s Day Donuts!
Homemade Cinnamon Rolls with a Cream Cheese Frosting
Need a delicious cinnnamon rolls recipe? This amazing recipe for homemade cinnamon rolls with a cream cheeese frosting will be the best dessert you’ve ever had – they even rival Cinnabon cinnamon rolls! And you can make it even more fun when you dye the frosting pink for Valentine's Day!
Sugar Cookie Valentine Brownies
This recipe adds packaged refrigerator sugar cookie dough in heart shapes to a simple but oh-so-fudgy brownie to create a pan of deliciousness that tastes great, sparkles with holiday cheer, and can be eaten immediately or mailed to someone special.
Valentine’s Day Conversation Heart Rice Krispie Treats Recipe
These are so cute and easy to whip together for a classroom treat, or just a fun lunch box addition. These Conversation Heart Rice Krispie Treats are a little piece of nostalgia in a little, crunchy (heart-shaped) package!
Be Still My Heart Jello Treats Recipe
Cake mix, jello, and marshmallows make this yummy cool Valentine’s Day treat!
Strawberry Valentine Cupcakes Recipe
These strawberry cake mix cupcakes are definitely a favorite recipe for easy cupcakes. But the real trick is making them “special” for Valentines by adding a little surprise inside or something different about the frosting.
Sprinkle Me With Love Cupcake Recipe
Looking for a sweet, simple recipe to surprise your honey with on Valentine’s Day? Look no further than my Sprinkle Me With Love Cupcakes! It’s a simple red velvet cupcake with cream cheese frosting and fun red sprinkles!
Gluten Free Almond Cinnamon Heart Cookies (Zimtsterne) For Valentine's Day » LeelaLicious
Gluten free Almond Cinnamon Heart Cookies that are perfect for Valentine’s Day. These cookies are irresistibly chewy in the center with crisp edges and a crunchy meringue top!
Colored Candy Cane Lollipops
Share this Valentine heart candy during a classroom Valentine’s Day party. There’s even a cute little printable that makes them look like they were handing the lollipop to the recipient.
Homemade Valentine Gum Drops Recipe
Valentine’s Day sweets and treats are always fun, but do you know what is a little bit extra special? HOMEMADE Valentine candy. This Homemade Valentine Gum Drops Recipe isn’t just fun to eat though, it’s also really fun to make.
Valentine's Day Popcorn Mix Recipe with Dark Chocolate and Sea Salt
This Valentine’s Day Popcorn Mix Recipe with Dark Chocolate and Sea Salt is a step up – adding in a bit of color to make the perfect snack for a Valentine party, to put in a jar as a Valentine gift, or just to treat yourself when watching romantic comedies on Netflix.
Funny Valentine Lollipops
How fun are these funny Valentine lollipops!? They are really fun to make with kids and a super easy do it yourself valentine. You can also make little tags that say you are my funny Valentine or something silly!
You Have A Pizza My Heart Cookies
There are just so many cute things you can make with cookies. You can make these even if you’re a newbie at cookie decorating!
Strawberry Chocolate Chip Heart Cookies
Valentine’s day is just around the corner! If you want to share goodies, these yummy strawberry chocolate chip heart cookies are a perfect Valentine’s Day dessert idea!
DIY Conversation Hearts Chocolate
These DIY Valentine’s Day conversation hearts are very simple to make, totally customizable(Add almonds or sprinkles) and can be personalized(any wordings of your choice).
8 Bit Heart Cookies (Cookie Geek #2)
So cute and memorable, these 8 bit heart cookies can easily be made with minimal tools (and no special cookie cutter is required!). Here’s a fun geek cookie Geek creation!
Easy Valentine Heart Pies
If you are needing a tasty but easy Valentine dessert idea these Mini Valentine Heart Pies will be perfect. Simply made with a store bought pie crust and cherry pie filling. How simple is that?
Blueberry Biscuits with Lemon Glaze
This recipe for blueberry biscuits with a lemon glaze makes for a delicious treat in the summer, or any time of year! Lush, ripe blueberries (or use dried!) in a flaky buttermilk biscuit with a sweet lemon glaze on the top make for a perfect mouth-watering dessert this Valentine's Day.
Original Homemade Ranger Cookies Recipe
You have to try this delicious dessert recipe for original homemade ranger cookies with corn flakes and oatmeal! You can switch out the corn flakes with rice krispies if you want a different texture. This easy, original recipe for ranger cookies is perfect for Valentine's Day!