Valentine's Vignette with The Dollar Tree Decor

So here's my problem with the Dollar Tree, I go in there to pick a few items and come out with 4 bagfuls of great goodies!  Did I actually save any money?  My hubby would definitely tell you no, but I have lots of fun stuff to decorate with.  Actually we were on our way to dinner, and I told my husband I need to run in Dollar Tree for just a few minutes.  Luckily, he knows me way better than that, and as long as he has his sports talk on the radio, he could careless except for the fact he was starving!!  I tried to explain to him how much money I saved him, but he didn't buy that either.  :)   I always get in there and find so many cute little things for my classroom or just fun stuff to use around the house.  I didn't get to finish half of the things that I purchased, but at least I have a great head start for next year!   Sorry for the lighting on these photos.  Normally, I have sunlight coming through the front door, but it has rained everyday since I've tried taking these pics.  I am giving up on the perfect lighting and posting.   

Finally,  lots of sunshine today!  

If you missed the red topiaries, you can check out that post here

.  I made this cute little wreath with items that were all purchased at The Dollar Tree, except for the 2 large white hearts.  They came from Wal-Mart.   The Dollar Tree had lots of great Valentine's ribbon.    I love these adorable little gift boxes.  They had so many boxes to choose from, but I restrained myself to just buying a few of them.   I loved all of the Valentine's gift bags.  I decided to use my favorite one for decorative art background  and use it for mini art photo.  Even though you can't tell it from this photo, the Love words on one side have a sparkly texture to them.     I cut out one side of the bag and glued heavy cardboard to the back of it to make sure it was sturdy.   I added a bow to the top, and glued the heart doily on it.  Then I added the little glittery love sticker to the center of the heart.  So quick and easy. 

 If this was something I was going to leave up longer, I would have put it in a frame.  It worked great for a little extra Valentine touch.   I put it in a red wooden plate or photo holder.  I was so excited to find a box full of the holders at an estate sale Saturday.  They had all sizes and colors, and the most I paid was a dollar for the largest one.  I love estate sales!!  :)

I should have taken a photo of all the things I purchased.  Here is another wreath that I got started on, but haven't had time to finish.  I'll pick up where I left off on this one next year.  

Thank you for stopping by and checking out my Valentine's decor.  Much love and Happy Valentine's Day to you all!!  

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