Wednesday, January 26, 2011

New Treasures Under $3!!

Do you have a Michael's Craft store near you? I went there last Sunday looking for invitations. I didn't find what I was looking for, but I did find a section of inexpensive fun kitchen and stationary goodies. I walked out spending $10 on these treasures~


I don't have a recipe box to hold and organize all the recipes I print or tear out of magazines. I would love to find a vintage metal one at some point, but this colorful cute plaid and strawberry cardboard box ($3) will do for now.



Look at the darling strawberry dividers~


Of course, I needed a few recipe cards ($1)~


I couldn't pass up the rooster timer. I don't even have a kitchen timer, I use the timer on my Blackberry!


These utensils were actually  labeled "cooking with mom."



However, since I practically have child-size hands, they were perfect for me. And I've been wanting a smaller sized wisk ($2) and spatula (2/$2) to use for special baking projects.



I don't mean to sound like a Michael's promoter, but I do like thrifty fun finds and thought I'd share them with you all! Michael's also has two "celebrity" lines of similar items. Check them out here~

Kitchen Goodies~
Paula Dean Fun Finds

Stationary goodies~



Now, is it just me or does this week feel like it's just p-o-k-i-n' along after last week's 4-day work week?? I hope yours is going well!


~michelle~


13 comments:

Vintage Gal said...

The recipe box is darling and that chicken is just cute, cute, cute! Wonderful finds ;-)

Polly said...

So cute! I heart Michaels! Especially their dollar bins!!

xo

Polly

Tricia said...

Wow, what a bunch of goodies! I love the timer :)

Kate said...

Super cute Michelle, your photography makes those colors just POP on the screen. I stay away from Michaels as much as possible LOL Have a great day and enjoy your week!

xo
Kate

Robin Johnson said...

Oh how fun! I love the bright cheerful colors.
And the sweet rooster is just too darn CUTE!

Lolo @ The Adventures of Stig and Lolo said...

Such fun!! I need to get my booty over to Michaels!! I have been so out of the loop .... I miss Michaels and our local craft shop. Didnt know Rachel was hanging out with Michael now either!! :)
XOX

Teresa said...

Cute, cute, cute!
Oh, and my Blackberry has a timer? I'll have to check that out!

Jessica said...

I love Michael's and I love their $1 bins even more. Those are all super cute colours :)

All That Jazz said...

Hi Teresa~ Just for clarification, I use the alarm on my BB, not a "timer", per se. For example, if I'm cooking something for 20 minutes, I just my phone's alarm to go off in 20 minutes. :-) I don't think my BB has a timer but maybe I should check, LOL!
~michelle~

Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces said...

Michaels always has fun goodies...love the dollar bins!

Tara said...

Love that recipe box. I may have to go and get me one. The one I have is an ugly gray thing I have had since high school foods class. I love these colors. If I had my own kitchen I would do it in these fun cheerful colors.

very merry vintage style said...

These are cute--i really like the recipe box dividers--and the colors of the utensils are so cheerful-perfect to cheer up the kitchen!
Mary

Elizabeth said...

Oh how I love those dollar finds! Super cute recipe box! I so need to get myself one. I have lots of recipe that where given to me or that I have just written down on a piece of paper and are not well organized that would be perfect!
Have a wonderful day!
Elizabeth