DIY Valentine Ideas for Kids + MM 188

It’s time again for the Merry Monday link party! Can you believe that Valentine’s Day is right around the corner? I already have the kiddos’ Valentines for school ready and it is such a relieving feeling to not be down to the wire. It feels so amazing that I totally want you to feel this way too. That’s why I’ve rounded up these DIY Valentine ideas for kids. These ideas will help you get your kids’ Valentines knocked out this week! Then stick around for even more Valentine awesomeness below at the Merry Monday link party.

Valentine's Day is right around the corner! These DIY Valentine ideas for kids will help you get your kids’ Valentines knocked out this week! Then stick around for even more Valentine awesomeness at the Merry Monday link party.

 

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Valentine's Day is right around the corner! These DIY Valentine ideas for kids will help you get your kids’ Valentines knocked out this week! Then stick around for even more Valentine awesomeness at the Merry Monday link party.

DIY Bug Valentine Card for Boys (Dazzle While Frazzled)

These adorable Valentines are inexpensive and easy. Kids will love sharing them with their friends in class.

 

Valentine's Day is right around the corner! These DIY Valentine ideas for kids will help you get your kids’ Valentines knocked out this week! Then stick around for even more Valentine awesomeness at the Merry Monday link party.

Funny Valentine with a Llama (The Country Chic Cottage)

I love these easy Valentines and not just for kids. They would be a great little surprise for your friends and family too.

 

Valentine's Day is right around the corner! These DIY Valentine ideas for kids will help you get your kids’ Valentines knocked out this week! Then stick around for even more Valentine awesomeness at the Merry Monday link party.

You’re One in a Minion Twinkie Printable (Embellishmints)

Do your kids love minions? If so, this easy Valentine idea is perfect!

 

Valentine's Day is right around the corner! These DIY Valentine ideas for kids will help you get your kids’ Valentines knocked out this week! Then stick around for even more Valentine awesomeness at the Merry Monday link party.

DIY Valentine Candy Dispenser Machines (White House Crafts)

These awesome Valentines are a little more work but too cute not to include. If you’re pressed for time maybe just make a few for your kids. Plus, you get the bonus that you’ll get to see their excited little faces when you surprise them.

 

Valentine's Day is right around the corner! These DIY Valentine ideas for kids will help you get your kids’ Valentines knocked out this week! Then stick around for even more Valentine awesomeness at the Merry Monday link party.

Penguin Valentine’s Day Cards (The Organized Dream)

Get the kids in on the Valentine creation with these easy penguins. Make them this week’s family night activity.

 

Valentine's Day is right around the corner! These DIY Valentine ideas for kids will help you get your kids’ Valentines knocked out this week! Then stick around for even more Valentine awesomeness at the Merry Monday link party.

Free Pokémon Valentine Cards (Diana Rambles)

These free printable cards are the perfect addition to a candy Valentine for your little trainers.

 

Valentine's Day is right around the corner! These DIY Valentine ideas for kids will help you get your kids’ Valentines knocked out this week! Then stick around for even more Valentine awesomeness at the Merry Monday link party.

The Cutest Valentine for Kids and Their Classmates (Dagmar’s Home)

As a gummy fanatic, I’m in love with these cute little Valentines. If your child’s school has a policy about open food, opt for the individual mini packs of Swedish Fish instead.

 

Valentine's Day is right around the corner! These DIY Valentine ideas for kids will help you get your kids’ Valentines knocked out this week! Then stick around for even more Valentine awesomeness at the Merry Monday link party.

Fun Foxy Valentine’s Day Goodie Boxes (The Organized Dream)

These goodie boxes are awesome! They may be another one that you don’t have time to make for everyone in your child’s class. However, you could make them as treats for the family.

 

Valentine's Day is right around the corner! These DIY Valentine ideas for kids will help you get your kids’ Valentines knocked out this week! Then stick around for even more Valentine awesomeness at the Merry Monday link party.

DIY Pokémon Card Valentines (DIY Adulation)

If you’re looking for a fun non-candy Valentine idea, this DIY won’t disappoint. Perfect for the Pokémon fans!

 

Valentine's Day is right around the corner! These DIY Valentine ideas for kids will help you get your kids’ Valentines knocked out this week! Then stick around for even more Valentine awesomeness at the Merry Monday link party.

These DIY Valentine ideas for kids will have your child’s Valentine’s Day party in the bag in no time. I’ll be sharing a fun new Ninja Valentine Box later this week but you can check out this Recycled Pokeball Valentine Box until then. Now, let’s get this party started. Check out the Merry Monday link party below and see what your friends have been up to. Then link up your own awesome posts so we can see what you’ve been creating.

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Valentine's Day is right around the corner! These DIY Valentine ideas for kids will help you get your kids’ Valentines knocked out this week! Then stick around for even more Valentine awesomeness at the Merry Monday link party.

DIY Monogram Stenciled Sharpie Mug

How many Sharpie mug tutorials do you have saved on Pinterest?

Now tell me how many of those you have made.

Don’t feel bad. I have a ton pinned, too, and I’ve made… zero. I haven’t made any, until now. That’s what makes this new blog hop so much fun. We are finally making those pins we keep saving but never find the time to make. This month I made a DIY monogram stenciled Sharpie mug based on this awesome tutorial from Delicious and DIY.

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Find out how to make this DIY monogram stenciled Sharpie mug. It is seriously easy and can be customized to your style. Then check out the rest of the Pinterest Challenge Blog Hop!

 

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Find out how to make this DIY monogram stenciled Sharpie mug. It is seriously easy and can be customized to your style. Then check out the rest of the Pinterest Challenge Blog Hop!

Materials

 

Find out how to make this DIY monogram stenciled Sharpie mug. It is seriously easy and can be customized to your style. Then check out the rest of the Pinterest Challenge Blog Hop!

Step 1

Start by placing your large middle initial stencil on your mug as pictured.

 

Find out how to make this DIY monogram stenciled Sharpie mug. It is seriously easy and can be customized to your style. Then check out the rest of the Pinterest Challenge Blog Hop!

Step 2

Next, add you first initial in the small stencil to the left of your middle initial.

Tip:

  • It is okay if the stencils overlap. Do what works for your design.

 

Find out how to make this DIY monogram stenciled Sharpie mug. It is seriously easy and can be customized to your style. Then check out the rest of the Pinterest Challenge Blog Hop!

Step 3

Finish the monogram by adding your last initial in the small stencil to the right of your middle initial.

 

Find out how to make this DIY monogram stenciled Sharpie mug. It is seriously easy and can be customized to your style. Then check out the rest of the Pinterest Challenge Blog Hop!

Step 4

Add the decorative underline stencil beneath your monogram.

 

Find out how to make this DIY monogram stenciled Sharpie mug. It is seriously easy and can be customized to your style. Then check out the rest of the Pinterest Challenge Blog Hop!

Step 5

Then begin adding your butterfly stencils.

 

Find out how to make this DIY monogram stenciled Sharpie mug. It is seriously easy and can be customized to your style. Then check out the rest of the Pinterest Challenge Blog Hop!

Step 6

Continue until you have the desired number of butterflies.

Step 7

Pull out your pink, green, and orange paint markers. If they are new, press the tip down repeatedly on a piece of paper until the paint comes out.

 

Find out how to make this DIY monogram stenciled Sharpie mug. It is seriously easy and can be customized to your style. Then check out the rest of the Pinterest Challenge Blog Hop!

Step 8

Start adding paint by dabbing your green paint marker at random over your stencils.

 

Find out how to make this DIY monogram stenciled Sharpie mug. It is seriously easy and can be customized to your style. Then check out the rest of the Pinterest Challenge Blog Hop!

Step 9

Next, do the same with your pink paint marker.

 

Find out how to make this DIY monogram stenciled Sharpie mug. It is seriously easy and can be customized to your style. Then check out the rest of the Pinterest Challenge Blog Hop!

Step 10

Lastly, fill in the remaining areas of your stenciled design with your orange paint marker.

 

Find out how to make this DIY monogram stenciled Sharpie mug. It is seriously easy and can be customized to your style. Then check out the rest of the Pinterest Challenge Blog Hop!

Step 11

Carefully start removing your stencils while your paint is still wet.

Tip:

  • Some of the paint ran a little but since I was going for a watercolor look, this added to it. If you are going for a crisp design, go lighter on your paint when dabbing on the stencils.

Step 12

Continue until all of your stencils are removed from the mug.

 

Find out how to make this DIY monogram stenciled Sharpie mug. It is seriously easy and can be customized to your style. Then check out the rest of the Pinterest Challenge Blog Hop!

Find out how to make this DIY monogram stenciled Sharpie mug. It is seriously easy and can be customized to your style. Then check out the rest of the Pinterest Challenge Blog Hop!

Note:

  • I didn’t like the look with only 2 butterflies after the stencils were removed so I added a 3rd butterfly.

 

Find out how to make this DIY monogram stenciled Sharpie mug. It is seriously easy and can be customized to your style. Then check out the rest of the Pinterest Challenge Blog Hop!

Step 13

Allow your paint to dry completely before moving on.

Step 14

Bake your cup in the over according to the tutorial on Delicious and DIY.

Tips:

  • Although she doesn’t say this, I put my cup in the cold oven while it pre-heated. I worried that putting a cold cup (it is winter, after all) in a hot oven would make it crack.
  • After the timer went off, I turned off the oven and cracked the door. This allowed the cup to cool down slowly, again to prevent it from cracking.

 

Find out how to make this DIY monogram stenciled Sharpie mug. It is seriously easy and can be customized to your style. Then check out the rest of the Pinterest Challenge Blog Hop!

Find out how to make this DIY monogram stenciled Sharpie mug. It is seriously easy and can be customized to your style. Then check out the rest of the Pinterest Challenge Blog Hop!

Find out how to make this DIY monogram stenciled Sharpie mug. It is seriously easy and can be customized to your style. Then check out the rest of the Pinterest Challenge Blog Hop!

Find out how to make this DIY monogram stenciled Sharpie mug. It is seriously easy and can be customized to your style. Then check out the rest of the Pinterest Challenge Blog Hop!

That’s all there is to this DIY monogram stenciled Sharpie mug. It is seriously easy and can be customized to your style. Don’t forget to check out Delicious and DIY to show her some love for the awesome idea! Then come back here and check out the other creations in the Pinterest Challenge Blog Hop. Hopefully we’ll inspire you to start making all of those awesome ideas you keep pinning.

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Find out how to make this DIY monogram stenciled Sharpie mug. It is seriously easy and can be customized to your style. Then check out the rest of the Pinterest Challenge Blog Hop!

To join next month’s challenge, click here to sign-up ⇒ February Pinterest Challenge


Now let’s see what other things Pinterest inspired! Head over and visit the other hosts to see what they crafted, cooked, built, or tried!

Pinterest Challenge

Erlene – My Pinterventures • Shirley – Intelligent Domestications

Michelle – Our Crafty Mom • Molly – Just a Little Creativity

Marie – DIY AdulationJenny – Cookies Coffee and Crafts

Joanne – Our Unschooling JourneyEmily – Domestic Deadline

Roseann – This Autoimmune Life • Trisha – Blowing Away Out West

Sam – Raggedy Bits • Lynne – My Family Thyme • Beverly – Across the Blvd.

Debra – Shoppe No. 5 • Lauren – Mom Home Guide • Emily – Domestic Deadline

Heather – Glitter on a Dime •  Gwen – Geez, Gwen! • Blake – Style Island 

Kristie – Teadoodles • Kelly – Under A Texas Sky • Candice – Fearlessly Creative Mammas

Chelc – Inside the Fox Den • Megan – C’mon Get Crafty


How to Throw a Super Bowl Party on a Budget

As promised, we are back today with tips for how to throw a Super Bowl party on a budget. Of course it starts with shopping at the right place. That’s why I always start at Oriental Trading. First, they have thousands of ready-to-go decorations and tableware. They follow that up with having the supplies I need to DIY party elements. Oriental Trading has everything you need to pull off this awesome party style you see below.

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Save money and celebrate the big game with these easy tips to throw a Super Bowl party on a budget. Spoiler: it starts with shopping at the right place and getting creative! #ad

Use Items in New Ways

This is huge when it comes to throwing a Super Bowl party on a budget. Get creative and use items in unexpected ways to save money and create a festive party setting. Here are 2 quick examples to get your creative juices flowing.

 

Save money and celebrate the big game with these easy tips to throw a Super Bowl party on a budget. Spoiler: it starts with shopping at the right place and getting creative! #ad

DIY Football Backdrop

Materials

 

Save money and celebrate the big game with these easy tips to throw a Super Bowl party on a budget. Spoiler: it starts with shopping at the right place and getting creative! #ad

Step 1

First, cut your table skirt in half.

Step 2

Next, hang each half on the wall, slightly overlapping, using push pins.

 

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Step 3

Lastly, layer caution tape in an angled pattern across the table skirt and secure the ends with tape.

 

Save money and celebrate the big game with these easy tips to throw a Super Bowl party on a budget. Spoiler: it starts with shopping at the right place and getting creative! #ad

Referee and Field Cutlery Organizers

Materials

 

Save money and celebrate the big game with these easy tips to throw a Super Bowl party on a budget. Spoiler: it starts with shopping at the right place and getting creative! #ad

Step 1

First, open up your treat bags.

 

Save money and celebrate the big game with these easy tips to throw a Super Bowl party on a budget. Spoiler: it starts with shopping at the right place and getting creative! #ad

Step 2

Next, remove one treat bag and slip a cup into it.

 

Save money and celebrate the big game with these easy tips to throw a Super Bowl party on a budget. Spoiler: it starts with shopping at the right place and getting creative! #ad

Step 3

Then tuck the ends of the bag inside of the cup.

 

Save money and celebrate the big game with these easy tips to throw a Super Bowl party on a budget. Spoiler: it starts with shopping at the right place and getting creative! #ad

Step 4

Add 1 yellow napkin to the inside of your cup as pictured. This will keep the bag ends tucked in the cup as guests grab cutlery and napkins.

 

Save money and celebrate the big game with these easy tips to throw a Super Bowl party on a budget. Spoiler: it starts with shopping at the right place and getting creative! #ad

Step 5

Use the cups to organize cutlery and napkins.

 

Save money and celebrate the big game with these easy tips to throw a Super Bowl party on a budget. Spoiler: it starts with shopping at the right place and getting creative! #ad

Note:

  • I fanned out the yellow napkins in the cup for an added decorative touch.

 

Save money and celebrate the big game with these easy tips to throw a Super Bowl party on a budget. Spoiler: it starts with shopping at the right place and getting creative! #ad

Make Your Own Food

Food is the biggest expense when throwing a party. Save your money by making your own instead of buying pre-packaged. This is especially true of fruit and vegetable trays. Make your own to save some serious coin.

 

Save money and celebrate the big game with these easy tips to throw a Super Bowl party on a budget. Spoiler: it starts with shopping at the right place and getting creative! #ad

Football Stadium Veggie Tray

Materials

Step 1

First, put your stadium together. Don’t worry. It’s super easy.

Step 2

Next, chop up your vegetables that need it. Veggies like baby carrots and mushrooms can be served as-is.

Step 3

Fill your chili cups with vegetables.

Step 4

Then stack your chili cups on the bleachers of your stadium.

Step 5

Lastly, add any dips or dressings to the main field.

 

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Create Stations

Create stations that serve specific functions for guest convenience. Start with a drink station complete with a beverage dispenser (like this football one) and cups. Don’t forget an ice bucket if you need it.

 

Save money and celebrate the big game with these easy tips to throw a Super Bowl party on a budget. Spoiler: it starts with shopping at the right place and getting creative! #ad

Next, create the food stations. Keep like foods grouped together. For example, all of the desserts should be in the same area of the food table.

 

Save money and celebrate the big game with these easy tips to throw a Super Bowl party on a budget. Spoiler: it starts with shopping at the right place and getting creative! #ad

Lastly, place napkins, plates, and utensils in a section together. I always like to bookend the food with 2 separate utensil sections. This makes it easy if guests are only grabbing a napkin or trying to grab some dessert.

Don’t Forget Levels

Don’t forget to create levels when displaying food, drinks, and utensils. This allows you to fit more on the table and is also more aesthetically pleasing. For example, our beverage dispenser is elevated on a cake plate. I also used the extra chili cups to elevate cutlery and dessert trays. Remember tip one: Get Creative!

 

Save money and celebrate the big game with these easy tips to throw a Super Bowl party on a budget. Spoiler: it starts with shopping at the right place and getting creative! #ad

Now you can save money and celebrate the big game with these tips to throw a Super Bowl party on a budget. I cannot stress enough how much money you save when you get creative. Festive displays would have cost upwards of $50 in this instance. Instead, I had all that I needed, plus extra bags for guests to take home leftovers, for less than $10! Don’t forget to check out below for more awesome Super Bowl party ideas that are do-it-yourself. Your party will be fun and frugal effortlessly.

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Save money and celebrate the big game with these easy tips to throw a Super Bowl party on a budget. Spoiler: it starts with shopping at the right place and getting creative! #ad

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