Things You'll Need:
- PayPal® account
- Computer
- Internet access
- List of craft supplies
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Step 1
ORGANIZE A LIST. Review your craft projects and make a list of all the craft supplies you will need. Calculate the amount of supply you will need to purchase based on the number of children you'll be working with.
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Step 2
SELECT PAYMENT METHOD. Most sites accept the major credit cards, but almost all of them accept PayPal®. If you don't have a PayPal® account, I suggest setting one up. Once you have selected your form of payment it's time to go shopping!
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Step 3
SEARCH FOR PRE-ASSEMBLED CRAFT PACKETS. There is no sense in doing things the hard way. If you have a particular project that is certain to be sold as a pre-assembled packet, then start with companies that specialize in craft projects. Oriental Trading Company is one of the best I've found.
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Step 4
SEARCH FOR WHOLESALE SUPPLIES. For those craft projects you'll need to assemble yourself, use your favorite search engine to run a wholesale search. If it's beads you are looking for, simply type in "Wholesale beads." If it's tissue paper you need, type in "Wholesale tissue." This method works almost every time and will give you a list of companies offering the best deals.
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Step 5
PURCHASE THE PRODUCTS: After you have found the items you are looking for. Follow their instructions on how to purchase their product and wait for them to arrive at your door. Good luck!
Comments
silkfair said
on 4/3/2009 Wow great article
BellaCasa said
on 3/28/2009 I didn't know that Oriental had premade craft kits, I will have to check that out. Thanks!
redwingsgirl said
on 3/25/2009 This is great information. Pre-assembled packets are great because everything is together.
MyJB said
on 3/24/2009 Good artice. It really lets you know how to get art supplies cheaper. Thanks.
kagee said
on 1/11/2009 Don't forget to join sites such as Ebates.com and get money back for your purchases.