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Make the Most of those Holiday Memories…

Deb Savvy — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 03:01:12 +0000

For less…

Make the most of those holiday memories. Scrapbooking is fun and easy. It’s a great indoor activity for the entire family during the cold winter months.

These cold winter months are also a great time to save on scrapbooking supplies.

Check out the end of year clearance sale at A Cherry On Top Scrapbooking Shoppe. And enjoy a free gift with every order. Select your free gift in the Last Minute Special Offers section of the checkout form.

While you’re there browse thousands of scrapbooking layout ideas and instructional guides, absolutely free. Hundreds of new products arrive every single day and additional items are put on sale every single day, too.

Stay up-to-the-minute savvy, read us daily at savvyshoppingblog.com where we’re dedicated to better living through better shopping.

We’re here every day scouring the web and reporting on how to get the best deals on the best stuff from the best sources the web has to offer. Don’t miss out. Visit us often. Get more for less. That’s what we’re all about.

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The Best Thing About The First Day Of School

Deb Savvy — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 05:59:11 +0000

Remember when you were a little kid and how exciting exciting it was to have all those new school supplies. Especially that brand new box of crayons. If you were really lucky, you might have had that fabulous box of 64 colors with the built in sharpener.

Things haven’t changed all that much over the years. Those new crayons are one of the best things about the first days of kindergarten and first grade. And that classic box of 64 colors has gotten even better!

Create Your Own Custom Box of 64 Crayola Crayons Exclusively at Crayolastore.com

Receive a 10% Off discount code when you sign up for email updates at CrayolaStore.com!

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Sew Special

Deb Savvy — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 06:18:43 +0000

Seamstresses, quilters and DIY decor mavens, this one’s just for you!

Next time you’re shopping for fabric, check out the Deal of the Day at Fabric.com Coupon Corner . Save from 10% to 50% off something new and wonderful and different - every single day!

Savvy Shopping for Scrapbooking Supplies

Deb Savvy — Sat, 31 May 2008 20:19:25 +0000

Scrapbookers - this one’s just for you. Take a surf over to Times-N-Life.com for all the hottest new products and all your old time favorites. Unbeatable selection, pricing and top notch customer service.

And, of course, savvyshoppingblog.com readers ALWAYS have the inside scoop on how to get the best deals.

Times-N-Life.com Scrapbooking Supplies - 10% off order $50 or more (CJDIS10)

Art Class Goes On-Demand

Deb Savvy — Sat, 03 May 2008 23:28:36 +0000

Now you can take an art class any time you like - on your schedule. You can even take the same class over and over again until you feel you’ve mastered the concepts. Art Academy Live is a completely revolutionary concept in art instruction and as their official partner, Blick Art Materials is proud to announce the new Palette Membership.

For only $10 a month, you’ll have unlimited access to over 200 video art lessons. Talented instructors include Tom Lynch, Allen Montague, Tom Jones, Connie Logan, Dick Ensing, Sterling Edwards, Morgan Samuel Price, Jael, Brian Lopatic, Tim Packer and other top teachers. On demand. Get the art instruction you want, when you want it. Direct to your desktop. No downloading necessary. Learn more at Blick Art Materials .

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The Green Paper

Deb Savvy — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 17:01:39 +0000

We’re all looking for ways to be more eco-conscious consumers. At least we all should be. Eco-friendly papers are a great way to start. And in honor of Earth Day, the good folks at Paper.com are offering green shoppers a chance to save 15% on all of their popular earth-friendly cotton papers.

The cotton used to manufacture these papers is not from the puffy white flower that we all recognize as cotton, but rather the linters, or byproduct, from the textile industry. Textiles are made using the longest, highest-quality fibers - the rest is discarded. This wasted cotton is salvaged and used to manufacture these cotton papers. Nothing could be more eco-friendly than reusing a product that is considered waste - otherwise this would all end up in the landfill. Enter coupon code GREEN2008 to save 15% on cotton papers at Paper.com. Offer expires 4/28/2008.

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Bead Beautiful

Deb Savvy — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 00:29:10 +0000

Whether you’re a dabbler or professional jewelry maker, you’ll be blown away by the world of beads and beading at Artbeads.com - Your online bead store . Enormous selection of beads and beading supplies including Swarovski crystal components and sterling silver beads.

Artbeads.com always has weekly coupons for beads and jewelry-making supplies.

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Savor the Memories

Deb Savvy — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 01:18:10 +0000

With photo albums and scrapbooks that will become cherished heirlooms.

Paper Palace

Deb Savvy — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 01:12:48 +0000

There’s nothing like a superstore that specializes in only one thing and really does it right. Like Paper.com - with thousands of thousands of papers from which to choose. Over FORTY THOUSAND different papers! Any size. Any texture. Any color. For just about any purpose.

From the basic and everyday items like printer and photo papers to exquisite custom papers perfect for stationery, greeting cards, invitations, scrapbooking, watercolor paintng and craft projects. With their custom printing service you can get anything from basic business cards to the most elegant wedding invitations imaginable. All at a fraction of what you’d pay elsewhere.

For What They Need At School And After School

Deb Savvy — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 03:26:59 +0000

With the long and luxurious vacation behind them, it can be hard to keep the little ones excited through the rest of the term. It can also be pretty hard to keep those same students entertained during the part of the day that they aren’t in school. New and fun supplies are just the ticket.

You’ll find tons of great school supplies, book bags, backpacks, art supplies, projects, activites and more at Lillian Vernon. Don’t forget to check out their terrific assortment of personalized school supplies and gear. And, of course, savvyshoppingblog readers can save even more! Take 15% off any order of $75 or more with the coupon code below.

Valid through 1/31/2008. If this offer has expired, click here for updated information.

Best Gift Card for Artists and Crafters

Deb Savvy — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 08:17:17 +0000

You can’t go wrong with the gift that unleashes creativity.

Blick Gift Certificates. Buy Before December 18th for FREE Holiday Delivery!

And for the Pint Sized Designer

Deb Savvy — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 04:28:01 +0000

If you’ve got a Project Runway obsessed juniior designer on your hands who’s just a little to young to be let loose on a real sewing machine…

Sewing Machine for Kids by Alex Toys

Available at Kazoo Toys possibly the ultimate source for arts and crafts supplies for kids of all ages.

Stay up-to-the-minute savvy, read us daily at savvyshoppingblog.com where we’re dedicated to better living through better shopping.

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Plan Ahead and Save Your Sanity

Deb Savvy — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 03:02:42 +0000

Cold weather and long, dark nights are on their way. If you’ve got young children then you know from experience it’s time to stock up on supplies.

No, I’m not talking about hoarding canned goods. I’m talking supplies. Art supplies. Crafts. Scrapbooking. Projects. Activities. The kind of things that you can pull out in a pinch. The kind of thing that can keep a houseful of kids occupied and peaceful for a couple of hours. The kind of thing that can actually buy you a few minutes peace and quiet.

With a few minutes of planning now, you can turn the next rainy housebound afternoon into a craft party instead of a video marathon. You can even put the kids to ‘work’ making holiday cards and party decorations or suggest that they make some gifts for family and friends.

Just one more way to achieve better living through better shopping! Be a savvy shopper and visit us often at www.savvyshoppingblog.com

Back to School Bargains at Blick

Deb Savvy — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 20:53:50 +0000

Their ongoing clearance department is one of our all time faves for for art supplies, paper goods, stationery, gifts and more. Dick Blick Art Materials has kicked it up a notch with their special back to school sale. Save from 30% to 70% on everything from basic to school supplies like white glue to supplies for the serious artiste like Winsor & Newton Winton Oil Colors.

The back to school sale continues through 9/30/2007. New items will be on special every single week.

Alert to Artists, Crafters and Scrapbookers

Deb Savvy — Wed, 15 Aug 2007 00:20:52 +0000

Another summer is almost behind us and that means it’s time for the Anniversary Dollar Sale at CreateForLess - It’s a party full of savings with tons of popular craft supplies on sale this month for only $1 - glitter, embellishments, books, sewing notions and more.

Save up to 70% off closeout craft supplies at the CreateForLess Clearance Sale. Quantities are limited - shop today!

Save and Create

Deb Savvy — Thu, 03 May 2007 06:07:40 +0000

Whether you’re a serious artiste, a crafter or just looking for art supplies for kids, you’ll love what you find in the sale department over at Dick Blick Art Materials . Special promotional discounts and sale offers change just about every week but one thing never changes. The savings. This week you’ll find Prat Laser refillable spiral bound books at 40% off retail, Da Vinci Meastro Kolinsky and Red Sable brushes reduced 50% and great deals on easels, calligraphy sets, watercolors and more.

I first learned about from some of my teacher friends who swear by the prices, selection and super fast delivery. I couldn’t agree more. They’ve also got a great selection of gifts - including pens, small leathergoods, decorative items and more.

Artistic Gifting

Deb Savvy — Sat, 21 Apr 2007 00:48:44 +0000

No, they’re not just a great source of serious supplies for artists and crafters. Flax Art & Design is a wonderful place for gift shopping. Great Mother’s Day gift options including artful jewelry, mugs, totes and more. They’ve got a fabulous selection of pens - everything from fine writing instruments to a Homer Simpson Rollerball Pen - Limited Edition and the Yuropen Pens & Pencils. And is it too soon to mention Father’s Day? They’ve got some nice ties too.

They have a special coupon offer in honor of Mother’s Day: 10% on any order between 4/20/07 and 5/9/07 with code F1007.

Bargain News for Crafters

Deb Savvy — Fri, 06 Apr 2007 04:12:13 +0000

Scrapbookers and crafters take note! April is a great month for you to save. For the entire month of April, CreateForLess has reduced their already low prices on hundreds of Fiskars scissors, paper trimmers, stencils, paper punches, rotary cutters and more.

They’ve also got a massive clearance and closeout sale underway - with markdowns of as much as 70%! Don’t miss this one.

Beaders Beware!

Deb Savvy — Mon, 08 Jan 2007 03:47:54 +0000

You’re going to lose your mind at BeadRoom.com. They’ve got incredible vintage glass beads from Germany, Japan, Italy and Czechoslavakia. Many are handmade, and all are hard to find. They’ve got contemporary glass beads from the Czech Republic, lampwork beads, seed beads and more. Not to mention a fabulous selection of Swarovski crystal beads. It’s a beader’s paradise. Thought you’d want to know.

The Ultimate for Artists

Deb Savvy — Fri, 05 Jan 2007 20:12:00 +0000

It’s art supply heaven over there at Flax, and much more. First and foremost, it’s an art supply mecca - with everything from the highest quality paints and pigments favored by professional artists to craft supplies and everything you’d need for children’s art projects. They’ve also got great lighting and other decorative (and functional) accessories, fun gift ideas and a terrific selection of pens and fine writing instruments. If you ever find yourself in Manhattan, check out their bricks and mortar store - it’s a really fun browse.

Inspire Their Creativity

Deb Savvy — Fri, 15 Dec 2006 06:36:08 +0000

Even the youngest artists need the proper supplies and work area. This two sided tabletop easel is a perfect choice. One side is a magnetic board; the other is a chalk board. The set comes with magnetic letters, paint cups and brushes, clips to hold works in progress and more. $59.99 at Lillian Vernon where they have other easels and all kinds art supplies for kids.

Save 10% on gifts for everyone on your list! Use code 326850100

Tabletop Easel with Art Supplies

Savvy Artists

Deb Savvy — Sat, 02 Dec 2006 17:44:36 +0000

Save big by shopping at Mister Art. They’ve got a huge selection of discount art supplies and craft supplies. Their products are perfect for everyone: educators, students, fine artists, commercial artists, hobbyists and crafters, homemakers, kids, interior designers, set designers, architects, party planners, museums, galleries, and more.

Paper Palace

Deb Savvy — Thu, 23 Nov 2006 16:12:55 +0000

Some of the most exquisite papers in the world are those intended for Origami, the traditional Japanese art of paper folding. The papers themselves are perfect for creative gift wrapping, scrapbooking and all kinds of crafts. Origami papers and an instruction book make for an original and inexpensive gift. Origami can be a fun project with children as many ‘folds’ are quite easy. Origami birds or flowers can also be a elegant and festive holiday table decoration.

Bead Different

Deb Savvy — Tue, 14 Nov 2006 07:51:34 +0000

Beaded jewelry is everywhere these days. Some of it is so expensive and it doesn’t look that hard to make. I myself am not particularly crafty, but beading is relatively quick and easy which makes it extremely rewarding. Mistakes are low risk here, not like in painting or furniture building (both of which I have attempted). No difficult fix or wasted exotic materials with beading. If you don’t like what you’ve made, just take it apart and make something else. Beading can be a great activity for a night with the girls or a relaxing hobby. Jen loves beading so much that is has become a second business. Sherry, Paula, Deb and Jennifer are frequently spotted around town in her original designs.

Unleashing Creativity

Deb Savvy — Sat, 11 Nov 2006 22:04:28 +0000

I first learned about this site from Becky and some of her fellow teachers. Dick Blick Art Materials, one of the largest suppliers in the nation, has been supplying artists and teachers with high quality art supplies since 1911. The prices are excellent and the selection of products is overwhelming to say the least. They’ve got everything imaginable for kids’ art projects to the highest quality supplies for serious artistes.

This is a great place for children’s gifts - paint, paper and a tabletop easel makes for a much more interesting gift than a video game.