11 Last-Minute Handmade Valentines Day Gift Ideas For $5 Or Less

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If you haven't found the perfect gift for your valentine yet, chances are there's slim pickings left in stores now. Thankfully, we've rounded up 11 quick Valentine's Day gifts you can make yourself. Though each idea costs about $5 or less to make (depending on your craftiness), you won't be left with a cheap-looking result. And whether your valentine is a significant other, friend or family member, the resulting gifts are sure to be appreciated. So, are you ready? Click through our slideshow below to get started!

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What lucky lady won't appreciate some jewelry? Impress your friend, mother, or sister with this adorable vintage-looking lace necklace. All you need is a chain from an old necklace and a scrap of lace or fabric of your choice. Follow the easy instructions at Crafting A Green World.

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10:29 AM on 02/13/2012
I love the vintage votives idea!! It fast,fun, and super easy to do!! Did I mention they look so elegant and sultry. Thanks!!
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figure8
Alaskan, grandmother, voter
10:20 AM on 02/13/2012
For $5.00 why bother
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MarcEdward
likes all cats more than most people
10:10 AM on 02/13/2012
I will have to do better than those ideas.
"Hey honey, here's your stick votive!"
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kellyohl
Progressively Independent
12:35 PM on 02/13/2012
My husband is an IT guy.

If he put the effort into gluing some sticks on a candle holder I'd probably think it was sweet. I usually end up with gadgets and the like that I have no idea how to use nor do I really have a need to use them.
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frank day
Republican = FAIL
10:04 AM on 02/13/2012
Really lame gifts.
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Sassi-squatch
"Big banks regulate what congress does" B. Sanders
12:40 PM on 02/13/2012
I thought the same. Love the twig candle holders. You make them for pennies, and they just might burn your house down.

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