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Last Minute Valentine Shortcuts From Treats, Decor and Valentines

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February 11 by Cassie 1 Comment

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We wanted to share with you many last minute Valentine’s Shortcuts! Recipes, decorating ideas, Valentines and more that is a shortcut on both time and money.

We have posted about some of these already, and some of them are new. Some of them are from Pinterest too!

Shortcuts on TREATS!

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Instead of dipped pretzel rods, dipped strawberry sugar wafers is another easy, festive and yummy alternative.

You can also do the same thing with Oreo cookies!

See it on Pinterest HERE

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Chocolate Dipped Marshmallow Pops!

These are really easy to make and quite a site as they look so fancy!

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These are the supplies I use – Marshmallows, chocolate and coatings! I also add a bit of household wax to my melted chocolate as this is what makes it shiny!

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I also cover a box in foil and poke small holes so that the pops can dry without the decor being compromised.

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Then just dip, dry and enjoy!

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YUM!

See it on Pinterest HERE

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Valentines Muddy Buddies!

The recipe was posted on our Facebook page HERE.

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How to make a heart-shaped cake on Pinterest HERE.  

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 Giant Rice Krispie Kiss HERE

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Also, you can make EASY no bake Oreo cookie truffles!

See the recipe for Oreo Cookie Truffles HERE.

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The next category is some last minute, affordable decorating ideas!

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Easy Valentine Centerpiece HERE. 

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Easy Paper Hearts Wreath Here

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Easy Hearts Chain on Pinterest HERE

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Easy Tulle Tied Heart Shaped Wreath HERE

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Heart shaped puzzle piece wreaths (using old puzzles or ones with missing pieces!)

See this one on Pinterest HERE

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You can also make a treat decoration with simple lollipops and mini cupcake tins!

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Just take four paper liners per flower and turn them in to face each other twice and then put all four together. Make a small hole for the lollipop to go into to! Tape with floral tape if it needs to be secured.

See this one on Pinterest HERE

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Finally, homemade Valentine’s ideas that are easy and affordable too!

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Valentine Photo Lollipop Card Ideas HERE

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Easy Valentine Bookmarks Ideas HERE

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Sweethearts Cupcakes Valentines HERE

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Use birthday candles you have on hand to create this cute card!

See this on Pinterest HERE

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Heart shaped hand card HERE

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Finally, make a unique and simple Valentine collection basket with paper plates and make them heart shaped! Then decorate as you would like!

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See this on Pinterest HERE

Plus search google or Pinterest and you will find HUNDREDS and probably THOUSANDS more ideas!

See our Holiday Ideas Pinterest Board for more inspiration!

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  1. Helen

    Zoomed thru the plethora of recipes on another page,! Do not like to cook, however many of them will draw me back to them!

    What a blessing you ate!

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