A lot of people who are just starting to make their own craft projects at home get caught up in all the magazines and books and craft supply websites and begin thinking that the only way to actually buy craft supplies are through specialized stores or catalogs. I know people who make and sell a lot of craft items but they are barely breaking even because they are spending a lot of money on materials and not pricing the things they make very well.

Shopping for new craft materials in specialized catalogs and craft stores can be fun, but ultimately you need to be able to buy your materials at an affordable price. You’ll probably want to consider some of these unexpected places for your discount art and craft supplies:

Large Discount stores: Sometimes the large stores that specialized in discontinued items will have a whole craft supply section that changes stock regularly. Check back often because the items available are likely to change from week to week.

Home Improvement Stores: If you’re looking to buy some unique craft supplies then you should definitely visit a home improvement store. You can use the grommets, washers, screws, wire, nails and other metal clasps for all sorts of great craft supplies. You can often find the same sort of craft supplies that some specialized stores carry for a fraction of the price at your local home improvement store.

These are just some of the many surprising places you can find discount craft supplies. The next time you’re shopping for bed sheets or picking up some paint chips at the store: you might just be moments away from discovering some amazing deals on unique and affordable craft supplies!