Craft stores thread

[Coupon_Queen]

Would love a section where I can post craft store sales, clearance finds, and info. Did you know Joann's accepts competitors coupons?? We could also post links to 40% off coupons, etc. We could also post pics of our final creations.

[kelseymel]

I like this idea a lot. It may also give people ideas for inexpensive gifts!

[Shannonamun]

FYI, Michaels also accepts competitors coupons.

[julieduck]

Great idea! Is it falling somewhere in with National stores right now? I think it should have its' own area. Hobby Lobby here puts out a coupon in the paper every other week for 40% off a regular priced item. I'd love to see what other ladies are doing and the rock bottom prices they got their supplies at.

[Coupon_Queen]

Julie I knew you'd post here! I got a bunch of ribbon at Hobby Lobby this week at 50% off, but when I got home and compared it to my other ribbon from Michaels, it is not very good quality. But the cheap-o quality ribbon was only $1 per roll, so it wasn't too bad. I have bought buttons (for the centers of the bows) from Joann's and like them the best. BTW I make girl's hair bows for anyone wondering what the heck I'm talking about. :P

[julieduck]

Lol! Of course I'll post. I'm doing headbands. I got the inspiration from a trade show. The lady had these headbands for $30. I checked at Hobby Lobby and it was during a week when the supplies were 50% off. I made the same headband for less than $5. Did I sell it? No. Because it was a copy of that lady's and that's ripping off someone's design, which is a no-no in the craft selling world. I used it as my inspiration piece and changed it and I market it and some other completely different ones for little girls. Her's were for 20 something girls.

I haven't found the $1 ribbon at my store. I do check a clearance bin they have every week and have picked up ribbon, yarn, and tools for very good prices.

[mckimba]

Totally into this !!! I use to craft alot a long time ago (pre DD...lol) and now I would love to get back into it again. Problem is what to make, so many ideas floating around in my head. CQ I have bought alot of buttons from Joann's and they are great and I have also gotten bulk bags of buttons at Michael's which are nice too, they have themed bags (just like Joann's) can't remember if there was a price difference (haven't bought them in awhile) I'll have to look next time I'm there.

[Coupon_Queen]

I have posted some of my new bows in the Java thread in the Chatting getting to know each other section if anyone is interested. Michaels never fails to email me with a coupon every week, just sign up on their website. Combining the coupon with sales and 10% off military Wednesdays is my favorite!! Ribbon goes on sale from $3.99 to 2/$5 every couple weeks. I'm set on ribbon for now, I just need to start selling them now!