What?! Wait! For a Penny?! Now That's A Steal Thursday!

Woohoo! It's Thursday! I am loving Thursdays now that THAT'S A STEAL THURSDAY is in full swing! We are already at week 3! I can't believe it! My bank account isn't too happy with me lately, but with all the amazing steals everyone has posted on Instagram and here on my blog, I can't help but to open my wallet! Thank goodness paydays are Fridays because I feel so much better about shopping knowing I will get paid the next day! Hehe!

 

 

Check out what I found this week!

 

 

Yes! A tissue box cover! While a plain, wooden tissue box cover might not seem that great, for a penny it sure does! Don't you agree?! I couldn't believe it when the cashier said it rang in for .01! Instantly and with no filter, I blurt out what all of you are probably thinking..."What?! Wait! Huh?! It costs more to make that! Holy crap!" The cashier must have thought I was totally nuts! Haha!

 

I can't wait to get this baby decorated for Monday Made It! It is just screaming Mod Podge and Washi tape! Aahhh! So excited! Who wouldn't love a cute, new tissue box cover for their plain tissue box?! Just picture how great it would look on your classroom desk! I am going to go back to Michael's tomorrow to buy the rest of their stock! I see a giveaway in the near future.....

 

Ok, on to the next steal of the week!

 

 

Washi tape is my new obsession! I have loved using it on, well, EVERYTHING! My washi tape obsession has made its way to my iphone charger. Isn't it sooo pretty?! I bought these patterns today at Michael's for 55% off! They are 40% off right now, plus the 15% teacher discount we get! So, for both washi tapes it was $2.49! Woohoo! Be sure to get yourself some new washi tape to personalize your own phone charger! ;-)

 

Ok, now it is your turn! Link up below with your blog post to share your latest steals! Also, use the hashtag #thatsastealthursday to share on Instagram. I am looking forward to seeing all of the teacher budget bargains!

 

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Thanks everyone for stopping by! Talk to you all soon! 

 

 

 

Today is the Day! That's a Steal Thursday LINKY!!! ;-)

 

 

THAT'S A STEAL THURSDAY! Woohoo! It is that time of the week again! I am really excited to share my latest teacher budget finds with you! Be sure to link up at the bottom to share your latest finds too! This linky sure does give me an excuse to go shopping! This week I was on the hunt for some new crafty things so I went hunting for my week's bargains at Michael's. Now, being a teacher, we already get 15% off, but combine that with the 40-50% off items, you really have yourself some deals!

 

So, check out what I found!

 

 

 

1. Dry Erase Rolls - A what?! Yes, dry erase rolls! They are pretty much amazing-ness in a roll! They were originally $5, but I got them for 50% off! Whoop! Whoop! I can't wait to use them! It is like contact paper so all you have to do is roll them out and stick it to a surface. Viola, instant dry erase board! I have some great plans in the works for these! It is a secret though! I can't tell you yet! Soon though, I promise! ;-)
2. Glitter Clothespins - God I love these! Ok, so you know the dollar bins they have at the checkout?! They get me every time! I swear I don't leave that store without grabbing something from one of those bins! Today, I am happy to say these won't just be thrown in a bin somewhere in my room with the promise I will use them someday! These glitter clothespins are for sure going to get used! The picture makes it hard to tell, but I got green, silver, black, blue, and pink ones! They were $1.50 a pack! (As much as I could have probably made them, for that price I would rather pass the glitter mess and headache and just buy them. So I did!)
3. Wooden Letter P - This wooden letter was originally $7 and I got it on clearance for $2.50! Score! I can't wait to decorate it and use it as a classroom door display! Next Monday Made It project right there!
4. Bubble Pen - Another dollar bin item! I got that fancy pen for $1.50! I just love bubble pens so anytime I find one I like, I buy it! Something about those pens...
5. Glitter Tape Rolls - OMG! Best. Find. Ever! These glitter tape rolls are to die for! Originally the pack of 24 tape rolls was $14.99, but I got them for 40% off ($8.99 plus another 15% off for our teacher discount). What a steal! Considering these can cost anywhere between $2.50-$3.50 a roll separately, this was well-worth the purchase! If you see glitter tape on all of my next DIY projects, you now know why! Can you blame me?! It is so pretty, right?!

 

 

I am SO happy about my steals this week! My bank account is happy too! Usually, I can do so much more damage! I had a little self-control today! There's always next week though! Ha! Be sure to link up below with the blog post about your latest teacher budget finds! If you are also on Instagram, simply use the hashtag #thatsastealthursday to share your bargains! Looking forward to checking them out! Thank you for stopping by! ;-)

 



 

NEW LINKY EACH WEEK: "That's A Steal Thursday" HAS ARRIVED! Whoop! Whoop!

   

        THAT'S A STEAL THURSDAY! Yup, that's right! A new linky and it is SO much fun! I hope you are ready to open your wallets because with this new linky you will be able to find the best deals around! So here's the deal...

           As teachers on budgets, we are always looking for ways to save some money. So, why not share those bargains with each other?! Join me every Thursday on Instagram (username: meetmissparker) and here on my blog to share your latest teacher budget finds! Use the hashtag #thatsastealthursday on Instagram and/or simply repost the linky pic to your blog post and submit your link below. You can share anything from items for your classroom, to yard sale deals, to fashion finds, to your TpT/TN products that are on sale, down to that awesome discount you just got at the grocery store! I would LOVE to see it all! Remember, hashtag #thatsastealthursday or repost the pic to your blog post. I can’t wait to see all the bargains and add them to my shopping lists!

 

Take a peek at my #thatsastealthursday...

 

 

First stop....SAVERS!!! If you don't know about Savers, god you better start searching and pray one is in your area! It is a chain thrift store, aka....HEAVEN ON EARTH! The deals are insane! It takes all of my strength not to go there weekly! Self-control Kayla, self-control!

I got myself 25 books for $14!!! Yes, that's right, $14! Each book was .69 and it was buy 4 get 1 free! Also, a lot of the books look brand spankin' new! Thank you Savers!

After spending, well, close to nothing at Savers, I had to go over to Joann Fabrics to see what they had waiting for me! Let me just say the bright red and orange sale signs were SCREAMING at me! I could not resist the fabric they had! SO perfect for so many new craft ideas I have! I can't wait to get started!

 

 

Well, now that THAT'S A STEAL THURSDAY is in full swing, I hope that you join me and share your latest teacher budget finds! Not that I really need to spend more money, but who can pass up a bargain! I know I sure can't!

 

 

Thanks everyone for stopping by! Hope to see this linky on your blogs soon! ;-)

Pizza Tray Gone Memo Board!!!

         

          Ok, so it all started when I went into the Dollar Tree (my favorite place if you haven't figured that one out yet), and was looking around for anything and everything, when I turned down the house item aisle and saw a pizza tray. Now, while some of you might see a pizza tray and think of it as simply a pizza tray, I looked at it and it screamed craft! Having spent many, many hours on Pinterest lately, I was inspired to turn this ordinary pizza tray into something useful! So, after a trip to Michael's for spray paint, I got to work on making myself a new memo board!

 

 

Here is what you will need:

1. 1 pizza tray (Check your local dollar store for the best bargain!)
2. Painters Tape
3. Scotch-Brite pad
4. Spray Paint (2 colors, I used Krylon semi-gloss enamel spray paint)
5. Elmer's Super Glue ($3 at Wal-Mart)
6. Ribbon (Don't overpay for ribbon! Look at Wal-Mart for a great deal!)
7. Small Magnets

 

          First things first, I used a Scotch-Brite pad (can be purchased at Home Depot) to rough the surface of the pizza tray and help the spray paint stick. Simply rub the pad all over the pizza tray and then wipe clean after.

 

 

 

          You are now ready to spray paint. I purchased Krylon brand semi-gloss enamel spray paint in white and black from Michael's. It can also be found at Wal-Mart and actually for a bit cheaper too (I found that out after the fact :-( ) I spray painted the pizza tray in coats so that the paint didn't bubble or take long to dry. Lightly spray a thin first coat that just tints the silver tray to white. After 10 minutes you can spray again. Continue this process until your tray has completely turned to white! Just like this...

 

 

 

          After letting the pizza tray dry overnight you can begin the taping! Depending on the pattern you want to do, this part can be easy or a bit more tricky. I decided to do my fav pattern, chevron! This wasn't as hard as I thought it would be. I simply used a pencil to organize my tape lines and VIOLA chevron pattern!

 

 

          Before starting the spray painting of the black paint, be sure that your painters tape is pressed firmly down! Spray paint the black the same way you did the white paint. Coat it until it is completely black! After about 45 minutes you can start peeling back the tape. Peel slowly!!!

 

 

 

 

          Here comes the fun part! You now get to assemble your memo board! Take your ribbon spool and cut a piece your desired length (I cut mine about 2 feet long). Flip your pizza tray over and apply two large spots of Elmer's super glue to the back of the tray. Place the ribbon over the spots and press flat. Let the ribbon dry to the glue for a couple hours to be sure it is dry. Once dry, grab yourself some small magnets and start hanging your notes and photos!

 

 

Please feel free to contact me with any questions! Now go ahead and start creating your memo board! ;-)

 

20% OFF END OF THE YEAR SALE, Bargain Shopping & Teacher Budget Creations!

          Time is ticking and the countdowns have begun! Most of you have less than two weeks left! Good for you!! Up north we are in school until June 25th! I am already thinking about next year, job applications, resumes, School Spring, and Teachers Pay Teachers! I am crossing my fingers and hoping for a full-time job for the fall! Rhode Island is just such a tight market! I can’t complain though, I graduated college last May and haven’t been looking too long compared to most subs here. Many will sub for 3 and 4 years before getting a full-time job! I just tell myself when it is meant to be it will happen.

 

          So, in my little bit (yes, little) of down time, I have been bargain shopping (you all know I am great at that!) and getting creative! I might have been watching a little too much of HGTV’s Design on a Dime and Flea Market Flip (guilty). Either way, I have found the best bargains lately and I would love to share them with you!



          I finally got off the island the other day and did some shopping! While my intention was to get new spring clothes, I couldn’t resist stopping by Savers. OH MY GOSH, I love Savers! Basically, Savers is a chain store that takes donations of all kinds from local people and resells them. When I go in I go for the children’s books! They have like new and slightly used books for .69 cents! Yes, so darn cheap! Not only that, but for every 4 books you buy the 5th is free! Take a look at the books I rummaged through and found!



 

I got 30 books for $17.72! Can you say a steal?!

          Also, I love the Dollar Tree! I mean, who doesn’t?! I pretty much go in weekly to hunt around. This time I came across foam dice at 2 for $1! Bye bye loud dice, hello foam dice! I bought 18 of them because I couldn’t resist. All of these shopping deals has my spare bedroom filling up with random teaching stuff! Hey, well at least I can say I will be somewhat ready for when my full-time job comes around!

 

I am so happy I found these foam dice!

  

          When I went Dollar Tree hunting I also came across some clipboards. Yes, ugly, boring, brown clipboards. Well, the teacher in me inspired me to doll them up! So a trip to Michael’s and about 30 minutes later, I had a new clipboard that is just perfect for me! I LOVE it! I think clipboard making is my new obsession! Check it out!

 

 

 

 I LOVE how the clipboard came out!

 

          Well, last but not least, I wanted to let everyone know about my END OF THE YEAR SALE!!! Everything in my store is 20% off from now through Saturday! If you need anything to get you through the end of your year or something you might need for next year, be sure to swing by my TpT store! Thanks everyone for stopping by!