Welcome to Part 2 of How to save money when buying craft supplies! If you haven't read Part 1 head over after you're done. These are the last few ways I have saved money on getting supplies and tools. Not all these ideas will work but it never hurts to try them you never know when it will work out! Check out part 1 here!
Get what you can from the dollar store:
I've tested the supplies I use from dollar stores, usually Dollar Tree or Dollarama, to ensure they work and are good quality. The two-sided tape and adhesive foam roll are good, I have never had any problems with either. They both stick well. I have never had any problems with the hot glue sticks from dollar stores either. I stock up on twine, and Aleene’s tacky glue (they have smaller bottles and don’t use a lot so it lasts a while). When I was doing Cricut classes, I got the weeding tools and self-healing mats for the class to use at a dollar store for less than 20 dollars.
Upcycle:
Depending on the project going around to thrift or antique stores instead of buying new is always a good idea. When I make tea cup candles buying new teacups just isn’t an option it’s too expensive and new ones aren't very nice compared to older ones. I've found the cutest tea cups at Good Will and Value Village for these and I am giving something new life and a new home.
Keep projects that didn't work out or pieces:
Not all projects can be saved but I tend to keep pieces that I might be able to use later for another project. For example, if I am working on a card and I mess up the inside I make sure to keep the front and use it later. I keep those pieces till later and honestly, I have been able to reuse failed project pieces so many times. If I broke a frame I would keep the glass and use it for another project or vice versa. This may not always work but it is worth giving a try
Keep anything that you can melt back down don't throw it out:
Some materials you can use if it doesn’t work the first time like wax seal materials or candle wax. I am still getting used to wax-sealing material so whatever doesn’t work I keep it in a separate container and melt it down again. It is the same idea with the candle wax it has worked out for me a few times. This is also a great way to have products for testing and not use new materials if you can't use the material for potential sales.
Honey coupon extension:
This doesn’t work for all websites but you can get some good saves from using it. It helps you find coupons that can be used on your purchase. There have been a few times where I saved over 50 dollars. And I don’t use this for just my craft supplies, I have used it to buy clothes and household items too.
Amazon chart extension:
This is a great tool to see if something you are looking at has ever gone on sale, how long ago and what the sale was. This can give you an idea if you should wait, or just get the item because it never goes on sale. I have used this before and waited because I knew it had gone on sale before so I waited and a few days later it went on sale and I got the deal.
If you have other ways to save money buying craft supplies pop then in the box below I would love to hear from you!
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