101 Valentine Ideas for under $5

Here’s a great collection of fun Valentine ideas!  Many are from Pinterest, some are ones my kids and I made up! 

 

1. Pop Rocks = Valentine, You “Rock”. Or, Valentine, you’re a POP star.
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2. Koolaid = Valentine, you sure are “Kool”!
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3. Tic Tacs = Tic Tac Toe game
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4. Matchbox Cars = Valentine, I “Wheelie” like you.
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5. Snickers = Valentine, you make me “Snicker”.
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6. Pencils = Valentine, you’re just “Write” for me! 
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7. Peeps = Happy Valentines Day to all my Peeps!
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8. Tootsie Rolls = Lollipop Butterfly with card that reads “Happy Valentines Day, Toots!”
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9. Rolos = Valentine, I like the way you roll!
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10. Popcorn & More = Valentine you’re a “POPstar”!  (Popcorn, Pop Tarts, Pop Rocks, etc.)
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11. Lucky Charms = I’m lucky to have you as a Valentine!
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12. Chewy things = Valentine, I “chews” you.  (Gum, Charleston Chew candy bar, Chewy Quaker Oats bar, Jolly Rancher chews candy, taffy, Laffy Taffy, licorice sticks, etc.)
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13. Orbit Gum = “Valentine, You’re outta this world.”
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14. Crazy Straws = Valentine, I’m “crazy” for you.
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15. Apple Jacks = Valentine, You’re the “apple” of my eye.
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16. Apple Juice  = Valentine, You’re the “apple” of your eye.
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17. Apples = Valentine, You’re the “apple” of my eye.
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18.  mr. Goodbar = Valentine, you’re so “good” to me!
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19. Symphony bars = Valentine, you’re “music” to my ears!  Or, You’re the “song” in my heart!
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20. Krackel Bars = Valentine, you “crack” me up!
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21. Chips Ahoy Cookies = Ahoy, Matey! Be my Valentine!
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22.  Funyuns = Valentine, You’re so much “fun”!
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23. Cracker Jack = Valentine, You “crack” me up.
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24. Crayons = Valentine, you “color” my word with happiness.
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25. Crush Soda = I’ve got a “Crush” on you.
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26.  Flower Seed Packet = Valentine, let’s watch our friendship “grow”.
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27. Peanuts = I’m “nuts” about you.
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28.  Circus peanuts = Or if #27 causes allergies.  How ‘bout these ‘peanuts’?
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29. Bananas = I go “bananas"' over you!
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30. Tootsie Rolls = “Happy Valentines, Toots!”  Or, “You are sweet and fun, all ‘rolled’ into one, Valentine!”
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31. Cheese Nips = It might sound “cheesy”, but I like you, Valentine!
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32.  Oreos = It’s as plain as “black and white”, I’d love to be your Valentine!
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33. Extra Gum = Valentine, you’re EXTRA special to me!
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34. Teddy Grahams = Valentine, I like you “beary” much! Or, "Bear hugs” for you, my Valentine!
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35. Strawberries = Valentine, I like you “berry” much!
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36. Kit Kat = Valentine, you’re the “Kats” meow!
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37. Marshmallows – Valentine, you are “sticky” sweet!
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38.  Kid scissors = Valentine, you’re a “cut” above the rest!
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39.  S’mores package = I need “S’more” valentines like you! Or, I couldn’t ask for anything “S’more” than to have you for a Valentine.
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40. Paintbrushes = Valentine, you “color” my world with happiness.
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41.  Watercolors = Valentine, you “color” my world!
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42. Elmers Glue = Valentine, let’s “stick” together!
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43. Highlighter = Valentine, you’re the Highlight of the class (of my day, of my world, etc.)!
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44. Ruler = Valentine, you really measure up!
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45. Glitter = Valentine you really sparkle!
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46. Googly Eyes = Valentine, I’ve got my “eyes” on you!
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47. Word Search Books = You won’t have to search anymore, I’ll be your Valentine!
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48. Reese’s Pieces = I go to “pieces” for you, Valentine!
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49. Pixie Sticks – Valentine, you are sweet!
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50. Sticky Note Clipboards = Valentine, I’m “stuck” on you!
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51. M&Ms = Have a Marvelous and Magnificent Day!
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52. Goldfish crackers = Will you o”fish”ally be my Valentine?
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Or, You’re a great “catch”!
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53.  Two of anything = Valentine, we’re two of a kind!
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54. Shovel = Valentine, I “dig” you!
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55. Rainbow Pops = I’m over the Rainbow for you!
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56. Cookie Cutter = Valentine, you’re my favorite “cookie”.  Or, You’re a “cut” above the rest.
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57. Notepad and/or Crayons = Valentine, you’re “write” on!
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58. Mints = Valentine, we were “mint” to be. (Andes mints, peppermints, etc.)
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59. Silly Bands = Nothing “silly” about me wanting to be your Valentine!
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60. Bag with owl topper and red candy = Valentine, “owl” always be yours.
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61. Playing Cards = Anyway you cut the cards, I’ll be your Valentine! Or It’s no “game”, I wanna be your Valentine!
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62.Chapstick = Read my lips, Valentine: I’m yours!
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63. Owl gift tag = Look “hoo’s” sending you a Valentine. (Pixie stix, pencil, pen, etc.) 
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64. Sidewalk Chalk = Anyway you “chalk it up”, I’ll be your Valentine!
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65. Bubbles = Valentine, you “blow” me away!
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66. Candy Corn = Nothing “corny” about me wanting to be your Valentine!
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67. Loose change =  Will you be my Valentine? It makes “cents” to me!
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68. Playing Cards = You’re My Ace.  I’m Betting You’ll Be My Valentine. You Suit Me. We’re Two of a Kind.
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69. Paint Swatches = Valentine, you “paint” my world with fun!
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70. Decorated matchbox with candy = Valentine, we’re a good “match”!
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71. Thumbprint = “thumb” body loves you!
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72. Fortune Cookie = I’m “fortune”ate to call you my Valentine!
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73. Gum = I “chews” _____ as my Valentine. (Personalize)
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74. Plastic animals = You are heads above the rest (giraffe).  Etc.
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75. Capri Sun (fruit punch flavor) = I’d be pleased as “punch” if you’d be my Valentine!
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76. Decorated Sucker or Tootsie Pop = Have a SUPER Valentine’s Day!
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77. Animal crackers = Valentine, it’d be a “circus” without you around!
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78. Candy Sticks = “Stick” with me, Valentine!
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79. Bookmark (paint swatches or scrapbook paper) = Mark my words, Valentine, you’re mine!
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80. Lemonade packet = Nothing “sour” about wanting you for my Valentine!
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81.Bag of pennies (or other change) = Don’t ever "CHANGE”, Valentine.
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82. Robot Card with Hershey Candy
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83. Decorated clothespins
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84. Yo Yo or Ball = Have a “ball” this Valentines!
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85. Glow sticks = Valentine, you make my heart GLOW.
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86. Magnifying glass = I’ve got my eye on you, Valentine!
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87. Photo card
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88. Photo card with sucker attached
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89. Decoupage the first letter of their name with Valentine scrapbooking paper
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90.  Paint swatches = make a heart shaped valentine.
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91. Applique initial onto t-shirt
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92. Oreos = dunk half of oreo in white cholocate and cover with colored sugar sprinkles.
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93.  Pretzels = same method as #92.
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94. Hersheys Kisses = put 1 inch paper or notes on the bottom.
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95. Paint heart shaped wooden shape a pastel color and then customize for your family or Valentine.
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96. Make heart shaped cinnamon rolls.
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97. DIY crayons
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98. Rolos = You’re the “bomb”.
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99. Use a deck of cards to write “52 Things I love about You”.
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100. Decorate a dollar store candle.
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101. Decorate a notepad using scrapbook paper. Personalize for your Valentine.
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Whew!  Hope you can find something here that inspires you to create for your Valentine!

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Please note:  I have done my best to correctly identify each original source of these wonderful ideas! Please email me if I've incorrectly linked your photo, or if the link is now broken. Thank you!