What Can a Dollar Get You?

Well, it can get you numerous items off the McDonald's breakfast menu (I have a soft spot for a sausage biscuit and a hash brown) and it can get you oodles of gifts and trinkets at Michaels!

Last night I popped into Michaels to pick up a few paper goods to use in a place card making project I am doing for this weekend. I just so happened to stumble on their revamped dollar section and could not get enough. They had the BEST assortment of items I have ever seen...

I loved all these cards! The drawings were whimsical and could be paired with other items in their matching collection (see recipe boxes below) for a fun hostess gift. I thought the foil pineapple and gold cards were tres chic for just a $1. They are actually a lovely linen paper- much more elegant than you would think in my opinion.
The recipe boxes also had matching cards as well as gift tags, note cards and magnets. Again, go grab a few sets, wrap in cello and you have an instant gift on a budget!

The Shabby Chic notebooks and note cards reminded me of the Kate Spade rose collection circa 2000.

The pens in the collection were very fun and perfect for a preppy purse!

I have a soft spot for folders and fell.in.love with the pink and green ballerina flats! I bought several packs (you get four for a $1) and cannot wait to put these to good use. There were also rubber stamps and note pads that went with this collection.

Every desk should be stocked with whimsical pencils! I think they make working fun and the days fly by.

Wouldn't these note cards be perfect for a Tiffany's bridal shower or luncheon?

This fun collection reminded me of Dorothy Draper and the Greenbrier. I adore fun Kleenex and what better than some with your initial?

I fell in love with the above square cards. The Greek key and lattice went right into my basket.

Even though it was a mere 40 degrees in Dallas yesterday these bright colors and happy prints reminded me that Spring is near!

I most certainly had a successful Michaels outing last night. However, even as successful as it was, thanks to the dollar section, it did not break the bank!