We are an art loving family. I took painting classes as a child, and loved to draw. All three of my kids love drawing, painting, any and all mediums of art. I keep a cupboard full of art supplies on hand.
The best part of keeping art supplies on hand is that you can find most of it is from the dollar store. Not all, but most, and those that you get else where, shop the deals and the right time of year.
Art Supplies for Your Homeschool
What Comes From the Dollar Store:
Pipe Cleaners, pompoms, popsicle sticks, stickers, etc. You can find some great craft kits, everything included that you need. They always have great things for each and every holiday – Valentine’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day, Easter, Canada Day, Halloween, Christmas, I’m sure I’m forgeting something.
Walmart
Back to school sales can be amazing! A couple years ago I bought a lot of crayons (24pack) on sale. They were 25¢ a piece. Markers, scribblers, and such are also really cheap, often better than 75% off throughout the back to school shopping time just keep an eye out.
Michael’s
Not only does Michael’s have coupons in their flyers, but you can get them in your email, as well as in store. Often I get them when I have made a purchase to go towards my next purchase.
Also as homeschoolers you can receive the teachers discount.
Costco
I love shopping here for all my needs. Just the other day I got 21 Post-It pads for less than $10, not only are these useful for me, but my kids really like creating some sticky pictures. Sticking with the sale prices for most things. You can get boxes of paper, pens, etc.
I buy a lot on Amazon. Water colours, brushes, markers… It’s a magical thing.
We shop the back to school sales and also purchase tons of art supplies from Discount School Supply! Thanks for linking up with Inspire Me Monday! I hope you and your family have a blessed Easter!!
We usually shop back to school sales. We also get art supplies from Hobby Lobby. You have a great list of supplies for getting creative! Thanks for sharing this at Over The Moon!
I agree, most things can come from a dollar store without worrying about quality too much. For everything else, I pretty much stick to Wal-mart!
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It’s interesting to see how you save money on art supplies for your homeschooling! A great resource even for those of us who don’t homeschool (but still love doing art projects with the kiddos). Thanks for sharing at Merry Monday! We’d love to see you again this week!
It’s definitely great to save money on art supplies for at home, homeschooling, or public school. Or even Gramma’s house! 😉