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“you’re exSTRAW special” easy printable Valentine’s Day card

When it comes to Valentine’s day cards, I have perhaps been rather a cheapskate in years past. But when you have four kids handing out Valentine’s cards to 30 kids each, store-bought cards plus treats or small gifts can get pricey pretty fast. But my kids LOVE being able to hand out something fun to all their friends, so I’ve been on the lookout this year for some great Valentine’s day treat ideas that won’t break the bank.

cute, cheap, Valentine's Day card printable using straws from the dollar store!

 

I found heart straws at the dollar store in packages of 6, meaning we can get enough for an entire class of friends for just $5. I created a free printable to go with them, so I won’t even have to buy pre-printed Valentine’s cards. Which, but they way, always come in packs of 24, which makes me crazy. Don’t the card makers know most classrooms have 25 or 26 kids in them? Couldn’t they just make packs of 30 cards and charge me a quarter more instead of making me buy two whole packages of cards? (I told you I was cheap.)

 

cute, cheap, Valentine's Day card printable using straws from the dollar store!

To put together these easy & cheap DIY Valentine’s Day cards, just look for Krazy Straws at the dollar store and then print out the free “I think you’re exSTRAW special” printable on card stock. Trim each card along the cut lines and punch a hole near the top and bottom of each card.

cute, cheap, Valentine's Day card printable using straws from the dollar store!

Get the free printable by clicking here. Be sure when you print that it is sized at 100%.

cute, cheap, Valentine's Day card printable using straws from the dollar store!

 

 

If needed, tape the straw to the back of the card to make sure it stays where it belongs. Easy, cheap, fun, and candy-free!

You can find last year’s card (Valentine, I think you’re a STAR using starburst candy) here. Check back all week for even more DIY Valentine’s Day card ideas.

cute, cheap, Valentine's Day card printable using straws from the dollar store!

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  1. Kim says

    February 7, 2015 at 8:14 am

    Thanks for these! I was so excited to find them on Pinterest! I have some cute striped straws that I got from pick your plum a while back and this will make a great cheap, easy and super cute but NOT over the top valentine for my son to hand out.

    Reply
  2. Nicole says

    February 11, 2015 at 10:49 pm

    Thanks so much for posting! Easy, cute project for my four year old. Cutting with scissors, practicing his name and lots more dexterity work made fun. And inexpensive!!

    Reply
  3. Amanda @ The Anti Mom Blog says

    February 12, 2015 at 2:38 pm

    LOVE these!! I actually bought these straws and was hoping to find something cute to do with them, and found your printables! Thank you for helping make this mom’s first school Valentine’s Day a success!! 🙂

    Reply
  4. Yaxson says

    July 6, 2015 at 11:31 am

    i like it

    Reply
  5. Catherine says

    February 9, 2016 at 4:07 pm

    Thank you so much for the printable! And I’m very glad that the Dollar Tree still has these straws this year!

    Reply
  6. Becky says

    January 19, 2017 at 12:15 pm

    Thank you for providing such a cute handout for free! So very nice of you! I found the cute straws today my kids can’t wait to hand them out.

    Reply
  7. Sara says

    January 31, 2017 at 7:04 pm

    THANK YOU! My 4k kid just decided she wanted to give out straws to her friends….with the phrase “Happy Valentine’s Day–You Suck!”
    I think yours is a bit more appropriate…..

    Reply
  8. Jeanine says

    February 12, 2017 at 11:18 am

    God bless you mamas who are incredibly creative and then share your ideas to make it so easy for the rest of us! Very grateful!

    Reply
  9. Chelsey says

    January 19, 2018 at 8:27 pm

    Hi Autumn, I’m compiling a list of Printable Valentines and would love to link back to this cute one. So cute with the straw! Love it.

    Reply
  10. Garrett Moss says

    January 31, 2018 at 2:01 am

    Thanks for sharing this blog and this idea of making straw can make a twist in making this Valentine’s Day special for young girls and boys. I have a teenager brother and he is also looking forward to this Valentine. I will surely suggest this idea to him. I also like the idea of sending love quotes to special ones. I saw this here (https://www.kindnotes.com/collections/valentine-s-day-gift). I hope I could impress him with my research for his Valentine’s Day.

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