One of my favorite things I love to use in my home for decorations are fresh flowers! They are just so beautiful no matter what type they are. The problem is they are a little pricey for something that only lasts about 7 days.
I came up with the solution! Why not make my own fancy flowers and why not make them felt flowers! There are so many color options these days and the fabric itself is super cheap! There are so many different possibilities when it comes to the flower style or type. To make this entire bouquet only cost me about $2! Your not going to find that deal at your local floral shop, guaranteed!
My first baby (I will always call all my kids my babies!) turned 4 this last week! She is no longer a toddler and is growing into a little girl! I am having a hard time with the whole growing up thing already and she is only 4!
I was talking with my sweet girl trying to decide what kind of party she wanted to have? She doesn’t watch a whole lot of TV so there wasn’t anything like that that appieled to her. We looked around Pinterest together and she pretty muched liked everything! Just like her mama! Then it hit me, she LOVES to help me in the kitchen. So what better theme for her party then a Chef Party?!
She loved the idea! And that was that! Decision made! Continue Reading →
I have shared my excitement about our local Salvation Army before and this tutorial will be no exception! Every Monday their entire store is 50% off and anything that has a price tag dated older than 14 days is 75% off! Take those discounts off an already low price and you have yourself a great deal! Does your local Salvation Army have the same deals?
Case in point, these beautiful wood bowls and tray. For the entire set I only paid $3! Perfect thing for a thrifty craft! For my kitchen, I am trying to collect more natural elements to add to my lacking décor. Natural woods and earthy colors make a kitchen feel so fresh and welcoming. (In my nonprofessional opinion)
First let me tell you about this super awesome thrift store we have not far from my house! It has THE best deals! On Mondays the entire store is half off and anything 10 days and older is 75% off! That makes for some good deals!
That is where I found this beauty! Now, I am not 100% sure that it is real silver but it looks just as pretty and cleans us just the same. Let’s pretend like it is and no one will ever know the difference okay? (Except for maybe some of you experts out there!)
Valentines Day is just a handful of days away and now is a great time to spend some extra special time with the kiddos! Word on the street is that most kids love to do crafts! I know that my almost 4 year old daughter could sit and paint, color, cut, or glue something all day long! You are also going to love the easy and cheap kids Valentine crafts! Continue Reading →
Pretty much if I can make a fantastic craft for under $5 I can’t resist! Tell me it’s under $2 and there is NO stopping me! Not only did these two crafts cost me less than $2 total to make, it took me less then 30 minutes total!
This project is brought to you by my Pinterest addiction! I saw this idea floating around probably a whole year ago and there it sits in my Valentines board since then. As I was perusing trying to figure out what I would do to festive up my home for the lovely holiday, I decided this is the year I was going to make it!
I clicked the link and… nothing! I searched and searched the ginormous world of the internet to find the original tutorial where the photo could be found and nope! I couldn’t find it. I had to venture this one on my own! It’s a very simple project but thought I would put together a tutorial so you other ladies could create your own. But, if anyone does know where to find the original, please let me know so I can give credit where credit is due. You know!
If you focus on these three frugal tips for throwing your last minute party there will be no need to splurge!
1. Food
Start by looking through your local grocery and superstore weekly ads. Base your menu off what is on sale! You won’t need too much creativity to spark your thoughts on what to make for your menu. If you are looking for super easy, there are usually good deals on frozen appetizer or pizzas, especially around the holidays. If you are going for more of a homemade taste, then you will probably be narrowing your search to the baking and produce sections of the store. Make a grocery list of items you need then do a simple search for coupons on a site like thekrazycouponlady.com to stack even more savings!
When deciding what time to have your party make sure to take into consideration how much food your budget is going to allow. If your budget is closer to the penny side then you might want to have a party planned avoiding meal times and think about serving more of an appetizer or snack type menu. If your budget leans closer to the dollar then you have more options to serve a full meal or entrée.
Homemade is usually going to be your cheapest option when it comes to feeding a crowd. Whether snacks or entrees you can find a quick and easy recipe for just about anything tasty. It might take a little more prep time over popping something frozen in the oven but you will feel better about sticking to your budget and lets face it, homemade always tastes better than frozen.
2. Decorations
Paper! When going frugal décor, paper is always your best friend. I usually snatch up one or two pads of scrapbook paper when I see it on sale at Joanns. The different types of decorations you can make with paper are really endless, especially if you have a cutter like a Cricut! Do a quick Pinterest search of something along the lines of “diy paper décor” and you are sure to find something to help paint that image you have for your party.
You can never go wrong with a banner. Different fonts, shapes, styles, and colors, when you combine your favorites together, your banner will always be a cute centerpiece for your special occasion.
Don’t forget about photo booth props! Super easy to make. Do a Google Image search of different objects to match your décor and theme, print, cut, and glue to any simple stick (seriously, even a stick from a tree could be cute!) and you have your props ready to go! Not only does a photo booth add to the décor but also adds a fun opportunity for your guests to take a selfie and remember your fabulous party!
3. Entertainment
Entertainment for you party does not need to be expensive or time consuming to plan! Less can be more in this case! Stick to the basics! Pull together a few group board games or interactive games like Catch Phrase, Pictionary, or Charades. Everyone loves a good Minute to Win it game! Any of these options is sure to entertain and get everyone laughing!
It doesn’t take much prep or mu-la to put together a frugal fabulous party, have fun! Send me pictures of your parties on Facebook, I really want to see!
I love making Christmas decorations! There is something so satisfying about seeing something in the store or online, then making it for a fraction of what it would have cost to buy it. Bonus, when I make it myself, no one else in the world has the same one as me! I love having a one of a kind pieces in my house! To be honest, they don’t always turn out how I wanted. But sometimes they turn out just the same or maybe even better. That’s how this craft worked out!
This burlap garland literally took just a few minutes to make and only a couple dollars. You know me; if a craft is elegant, easy, and cheap you can count me in! So if you are looking for something to add to your holiday décor this year but maybe short on time, this is perfect for you.
Are you ready to see how easy this is? Here ya go:
Materials Needed:
Burlap ribbon (I only used about 15 feet but if you want one longer use more accordingly)
Needle
Thread or string
Step 1: Feed thread through the fabric at the very beginning of the ribbon and tie it on.
Step 2: Start making very long stiches down the middle of ribbon. My stiches were about 3-4 inches long. I chose to make my garland more irregular shape by making my stiches in a zig-zag. This gave it a more curvy shape. If you decide you want your garland to be straighter then simply make your stiches in a straight line down the middle of the ribbon.
Step 3: While holding the end of your thread gently pull the ribbon away from the needle creating the gathering at the opposite end. You can choose to make the gathering more compressed or looser. I think I kinda went somewhere in-between. Just play around with it until you think it looks good.
Step 4: Continue doing stitching and gathering until it is the desired length you are looking for. Then cut the ribbon and tie of the thread. Super cute!
I decided to use my garland on our entry table and added a few pinecones that I painted with my daughter. I am also going to be adding to my table an adorable paper mache reindeer I found on Black Friday at Joann’s for only $2! My plan is to cover it in gold glitter. But that tutorial is for another day.
Anyways, back to the garland. I got distracted by glitter. Now you made your super fabulous and frugal burlap garland! Where are you going to use yours? Christmas tree, table centerpiece, entryway, or over a door perhaps? Let me know what you decide, I’m excited to hear!
