From the article: Save Money on Craft Supplies
Do you have a favorite money saving tip or technique when it comes to crafting? If so, you can help other people become a frugal crafter! Please take a moment to share your ideas for saving money on craft supplies and more. Your Money Saving Tips
Dollar store
- The dollar store sometimes has really good crafting items for cheap. I once got a Marvy Uchida hole punch there for $1! There's also rubber stamps, paper goods, pom poms and foam sheets there!
- —littlemisscraft
Sunday Coupons
- Michael's craft store usually has a special insert in the Sunday paper, with coupons for items of your choice. You can save quite a bit if you take advantage of the coupons.
- —childrensbooksADM
Coffee Filters Aging
- Spritz coffee or tea on a coffee filter and let dry for an aged or vintage look. The filters can be torn, sewed on, and stamped on.
- —Guest Jan Hennings
Dew Drops Look-A-Likes
- Darice makes a Product called "Lustre Gems" and they're just like Dew Drops but a fraction of the cost. These are usually found in the Floral Department and can be colored with alcohol inks or Copic Markers.
- —Guest Jan Hennings
Making your own 'glue dots'
- You can easily make your own glue dots using Aleene's, Tack Over and Over glue. Apply small or large dots on a non-stick surface such as acetate. Let dry and PRESTO~Glue dots. Must be the Tack Over and Over Glue.
- —Guest Jan Hennings
