Where To Find Inexpensive Art and Craft Supplies
Local Library: For old, colorful magazines and books that can be used in collage, mixed media and altered art.Recycle Groups: Join the groups in your area on some recycle websites. You might get a bag of fabric scraps or some old leather item for your next project.
Online Communities for Classifieds: Check the network of online communities, featuring free online classified advertisements. You might get something at lower prices.
Thrift and Resell Stores: Most of them have a section of art and craft supplies. Otherwise too, you might find other items that you can turn into craft supplies especially when you need fabric or books.
Family, Friends, and Neighbors: Check with them. Exchange items among yourselves. What is a waste for them, might be useful for you and vice versa.
Local Shops and Decorators: Upholstery, furniture shops and decorators might be willing to sell their scrap to you at very low prices. Don"t hesitate to ask them though politely. Grocery shops can also give you wooden crates etc.
Local Dollar Store: Not all will be quality material but it"s a good location to look at and stock up on some basics like paint brushes and storage containers.
Children"s Discarded Stationary: Look into the discarded stationary items, pencil boxes, bags etc. of you own or relatives, friend"s children. You might find craft paper, crayons, paints etc. from there.
Discount Websites: There are many discount websites. Check them, see what online bargains can you get. You might find promotional codes and free shipping offers, saving yourself a lots of money.