Micheals

Michael's is rather a boutique arts and crafts store. Yes, there are supplies, but there are lots of trendy home items like artificial flowers, candlesticks, plant holders, holiday items, custom framing, etc. It is far from ideal for the serious artist. BUT they regularly offer major discount coupons sent to one's email. Sign up and you'll get weekly mailing with coupons like 40% of on an item or, sometimes, 20% off the entire order. Also coupons for specific types of items. If ones shops the coupons, there are real savings. And if there is more than one artist in your household, print more than one coupon and check out separately. Or if the store is near, go in more than one time. If they carry what you want and you are willing to stick to the coupons there are great deals. Otherwise the prices can be rather high. Also, wait for the sales on paint, etc. and then stock up