Showing posts with label shopping. Show all posts
Showing posts with label shopping. Show all posts

September 26, 2011

It is worth a road trip

A couple times a year, I make my way north. 

Now, around these parts, if you here someone say those words they are typically followed by "and I love going to the cabin" or "the lake is amazing". While I would also agree with those statements, I'm not talking about camping, the cabin, or spending quality time at the lake. No sir. I'm talking about making the trip to Crafts Direct in Waite Park, MN.

I used to live in St. Cloud and made frequent trips. I was out of adhesive, go to Crafts Direct. I needed new travel paper, go to crafts direct. Glue, stickers, candles, yarn, stamps, ink, flowers, wedding supplies... the list goes on and on. It was quite dangerous living a mere 10 minutes away.

Now, I'm closer to 90 minutes away. I still visit the area to see friends and always try to stop in the craft store too!

My first stop is always the "clearance center". Yes, an entire space just for their clearance items! There are always little treasures. You have likely seen them here before as they are here and there around our home!

A few of the things that caught my eye this time (though I'll not disclose what all I purchased!)



All "U" and "V". I wanted to get these, but couldn't think of anything to justify it! :) 
(Note to self: Name child or pet something that begins with a "U" or "V". These letters are always in the clearance bin!)

Selling the store samples!


I then made my way to the main store. This basket of thread caught my eye. I really do not sew, however tried desperately hard to figure out what I would do with them. This is one thing I wish I would have grabbed, but didn't.


I LOVE the colors in these pieces of wall art!  These would go perfectly with our house color scheme. However sticking to my budget, I kept moving.


Wanted to get more key caps (since last time I only allowed myself 2), however didn't find quite the ones I was looking for.

So many cute things!

Holiday stuff!

Storage!

PAPER!

Fabric!

And this cute little space to pick up a cup of coffee! Yep. That is right! Among the ladies hanging out, I also noticed some bored looking husbands too! However I should point out that though Alan isn't really a huge fan of Crafts Direct, he typically finds something interesting to look at when he goes with.

It is always a fun place to check out. While my favorite part is the clearance store, I enjoy it all! I do several types of crafts and it is nice to go to one place that has such a vast variety of items!

Well. There you have it! Be sure to check them out if you are ever in the area! 


*This post is not sponsored, endorsed, and no forms of compensation have been given. I just enjoy shopping here when I have the opportunity and wanted to share!

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July 6, 2011

Treasure Hunting

Hello. My name is Kimberly and I love going to thrift stores.

Okay, yes. They smell funny, and often unorganized, and who really would buy some of that stuff. However, there are little treasures to be found. I didn't always realize this. Growing up, our family would drive 3.5 hours to go holiday/back to school/vacation shopping, and my mom (hi mom!) would often take us into that thrift store. Yeah, I remember it. All I wanted to do was go to Target, Walmart, Shopko, the mall (Duh!)... anywhere but there. It smelled funny. I didn't understand why anyone would want to look in a store full of junk.

Fast forward a few, now, I am that person sifting through piles of plates, moving around smelly furniture, and crossing my fingers I find somethings awesome on 1/2 off everything day. I go treasure hunting often. Alan often declines going with me. I have made a few great finds. Here are a few of the things that stuck out this trip.
#1: $2.99 - Super cute, however wished it didn't say "autumn" right on it. I would feel like I couldn't keep it out all year.

#2: $0.99 - I love plates.

#3: $0.99 - Yes, another one.

#4: $24.99 - Totally random, but fun in a weird kind of way.

#5: $24.99 Was a bit rough in places

#6: $9.99 cute, however a bit wobbly

#7: $24.99 Love this dresser! Wouldn't need much work!

The thrift store is next to JoAnn Fabrics - I could not resist the 70% off sign...

#8: 70% off at JoAnns! However did not have tags!
#9: 70% off at JoAnns! Made them $1.19 each.

Tell me, what did I go home with?  What thrifty treasures have you picked up recently?