Burlap no sew curtains

BURLAP  NO SEW CURTAINS:

My burlap ran me about $1.98 a yard.

I bought 5 yards because I always go over board like that.

These curtains were inspired by my moma.

Cut your burlap to the length you like- add about 2 feet to roll up, if you're going for that look.

Fringe the edges so you don't have that- I just cut that look.

Cut the string. I bought the expensive 10 cents a yard kind.

I'm not even telling you how many yards of that I bought! :)

Remember you have to double the string or ribbon that you get.

The gold clips are a pain to sqeeze but you can do it!

As you can see, I went with the gold rod and hooks - they were the cheapest.

I didn't want to spend a great deal on something that could end up in the garbage.

Lay string down, then material, roll up bottom, then bring string up to meet top. At this point burlap material should be sandwiched in between strings.

Clip together and hang.

                                                     

Waaalaaa, just made the cheapest curtain known to man.

These curtain work for me.

 I'm pretty casual and so is my home.

If you're all fancy smancy, I'd probably opt for something else

-but I love them on the door.

I may try some in the dining room next week.

 After all, it's about to be painted beach blue.

P.S I did the dining room. Love it.

-mandy

*FUN* easy *SIMPLE* Appetizer or dessert tray

Hello clearance items- I appreciate you!

This cute finger food tray took me all of 5 minutes to make!

Seriously, a nap-time project.

I had these plates from Tarjay I found on clearance.

I've been waiting to do something with them.

Then while at Lowes, I spotted yellow tag stickers on the planters. Just the colors I like!

Grab some heavy duty glue and wall-a.

I just made the cutest finger food tray!

Less than $5! that even makes it better...

happy crafting y'all!

The white planter is what I used for the Teacher bouquet. Lowes marked down $1.30.

-mandy

Orange Italian Chicken

Delicious ---- Light--- Flavorful

Inexpensive--- Easy--- Healthy

Marinade for chicken breast :

(or any type of meat your prefer)

Fat free Italian dressing

Zest of 1 orange

Juice of 2 oranges

soak all day- grill or cook in oven in marinade

A cranberry/almond salad compliments the flavorful chicken with a side of sliced oranges.

Calories-oranges and marinade included: 280

TIP
This a great recipe to place on rice, fresh steamed green beans with toasted almonds and much more...

-mandy

 

Saturday bargains...

I thought I'd take a few minutes and share my bargain deals.

Don't worry it's only 2.

Although I'm sure there are tons of super deals going on this weekend- I was busy with a sick baby all week and errands today was my mine objective while the hubby stayed with a very active 2.5 year old. With that said- if you've never been thrift/ bargain shopping you're missing out. Even if it's not a money issue for you- give it a try I think you'll like it.

It's quite entertaining as well!

....my bargains today and for all of you out there that's making that ewww face because of used items- here's to you... Both of the shoes were brand spanking new!

That's great bargain shopping!