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Dollar Tree Valentines Truck Craft

As Valentine’s Day approaches, it’s time to start thinking about gifts and crafts to show your loved ones how much they mean to you. And what better way to do that than with a DIY Dollar Tree Valentines truck craft?

Valentine's day sign decorated with a red truck, hearts and a bow.

Valentine’s Day is all about spreading love and joy, and what could be more joyful than creating something special for someone you care about? This Dollar Tree Valentine’s truck craft is not only a fun and creative project, but it’s also budget-friendly.

With just a few supplies from your local Dollar Tree store, you can create a unique and personalized gift that will surely bring a smile to anyone’s face.

Why You Will Love This DIY Dollar Tree Valentines Craft

The best part about this is why stop at just one? This craft is perfect for creating multiple versions to give to family, friends, or even as a fun activity for children. Everyone will love the adorable and festive design of the Valentines truck, and it’s a great way to show your appreciation for those you care about.

Close up of Valentine's day sign decorated with a red truck and painted hearts.

Can I Adapt This Valentine’s Truck For Other Holidays?

Of course, you can definitely create a whole set to use throughout the year. Imagine filling your truck with shamrocks for St. Patrick’s Day, Easter eggs for spring, beach toys for summer, pumpkins for fall, and harvest or Christmas trees for the holiday season. The possibilities are truly endless!

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Materials Needed

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Materials needed to make a Valentine's truck craft including a sign, wood truck and paint.

How to Make a Dollar Tree Valentines Truck Craft

I shared this Valentine’s day craft on a Facebook Live which you can watch here or if you prefer the photo tutorial, continue reading below.

Start by applying a thin layer of Vaseline on different areas of the sign to give it a distressed.

Hand rubbing Vaseline on a wooden sign.

Apply a coat of white chalky paint over the entire wood sign.

Painting a wooden sign white.

Take a paper towel or clean cloth and start wiping off the spots where the Vaseline was used.

Using a tissue to remove paint.

Mix a bit of brown paint and water to create a stain and paint the edges of the sign.

Painting the edge of the wooden sign.

Next, paint the wood truck cut out and let dry.

Painting a wood truck cut out red.

Paint your wooden hearts and sprinkle red glitter over top.

Attach the wooden truck onto the sign with hot glue. Add the wooden hearts to look like they’re coming out of the back of the truck.

Hot gluing heart cut outs.

Add any embellishments.

And your Valentine’s sign is ready to be displayed!

Close up of a plaid bow.

More DIY Dollar Tree Valentines Crafts

We have plenty more Valentine’s Day crafts to make, check out these beauties below.

Spread Love And Joy

This amazing Dollar Tree Valentines truck craft is a perfect way to spread love and joy this Valentine’s Day. With its budget-friendly supplies and customizable design, it’s a fun project for all ages that can be adapted for other holidays throughout the year. So get your creative juices flowing and start crafting your own personalized Valentines trucks today!

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Collage with text overlay showing how to make a red truck Valentine's day sign.

Dollar Tree Valentines Truck Craft

Jane and Sonja
Create your own DIY Dollar Tre Valentines crafts this season with some inspiration and budget-friendly craft supplies.
5 from 1 vote

Materials
  

  • Round wood sign
  • Paint in white, red, brown, black,
  • Paintbrushes
  • Wood truck cut out
  • Wood heart cut outs
  • Vaseline
  • Glitter
  • Hot glue
  • Bow

Instructions
 

  • Start by applying a thin layer of Vaseline on different areas of the sign.
  • Apply a coat of white chalky paint over the entire wood sign.
  • Take a paper towel or clean cloth and start wiping off the spots where the Vaseline was used.
  • Mix a bit of brown paint and water to create a stain and paint the edges of the sign.
  • Next, paint the wood truck cut out and let dry.
  • Paint your wooden hearts and sprinkle red glitter over top.
  • Attach the wooden truck onto the sign with hot glue. Add the wooden hearts to look like they’re coming out of the back of the truck.
  • Add any embellishments.
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