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Like many people around the country, I felt enticed by the ads for all the Black Friday deals. But instead of electronics, toys and clothes, I bought craft supplies (and dolls)!
Joann had sales from Thursday through Sunday, so I decided to shop for all the craft supplies for my Christmas craft projects.
First up is my online order. The first day for the black “Friday” sale was Thursday, but it was online only because the stores were closed for Thanksgiving.
It’s a good thing. Let the employees spend the time with their loved ones and the customers shop from the comfort of their home while eating plenty of pie.
Anyway, the package came less than a week later.
I only bought a few items, I was holding out a little.
I got a pack of fabric markers. I plan on using them for one of my Christmas projects, but I can think of a number of other uses. Great way to justify them. :)
However, these charms were an impulse buy. The are cute little keys and heart locks, and I think they would make adorable little doll necklaces.
Here some sparkly holiday yarn I got for another project. Several different yarns were on sale, so I grabbed some white baby yarn too. It always comes in handy for small crafts.
This one is also for one of my Christmas projects, and it’s a little unusual. A posable doll made from white muslin. He is 14 inches tall, but obviously most of the height is in those long, long legs. He will be fun to play with when I’m done.
Now for the stuff I bought in store, with the doll relaxing on top. I went on Saturday because the best deals were actually on Saturday and Sunday.
First I picked up some acrylic paint. They weren’t actually on sale, but there was a coupon in the ad that worked for them. Yay for coupons! I got pink parfait, white, blue bonnet and leaf green.
The doll dragged over the markers, I think he knows I’m going to use them on him.
I picked up some soft Velcro, because I had another coupon and you can’t have enough of it around.
I also got this pack of cardstock. Most of the scrapbook papers were 75% off including this cardstock. Good time to stock up.
While I was there, I took a peek at some of the clearance items and found these two broaches, a floral one and a cameo. They will go perfectly with my wardrobe.
I also went through the patterns. The Simplicity patterns were on sale for $1 each! This is a dress pattern I’ve been eyeing, number 8444. It’s for a blouse and dress inspired by a certain Japanese street fashion. Sadly, you find it with the “costume” patterns. Sigh.
I got a few sheets of felt, they were 5 for $1. Sadly, I accidently got one of the premium non-sale pieces. My coupon still worked on it.
Now the best part about the sale, the remnants. They were all on sale for half their normal price, plus they took an extra 75% off.
I got these two plaids, the larger red plaid will be great for my Christmas sewing and the small blue plaid is good for doll clothes.
I could not resist this cute cat print.
And I got this huge hunk of red felt. I needed some for a couple of projects and this will be more than enough for my needs. I will have plenty leftover for next year too.
Last but not least, I grabbed this small pink polka dot fabric. I’m not sure what to do with it, but at the very least I can make a tiny doll dress with it.
And over all, I spent less than $45, and have enough supplies to keeping me crafting for at least a couple months. Maybe.
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