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Best place to buy craft items

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  • Ch1979
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    Wooden boxes and shapes:definitely the works!!
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  • The Works always have a good selection of really cheap craft items.
  • lovinituk
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    I'm guessing that the original poster has already found something since they posted over a year ago ;)
  • Kit1
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    lovinituk wrote: »
    I'm guessing that the original poster has already found something since they posted over a year ago ;)
    I am still lurking :o. l have tried some of the places suggested and am trying different crafts (hopefully will find one l am good at). I have tried some upcycling too but am always open to ideas.

    Thank you everyone for all your tips so far.
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  • lovinituk
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    Kit1 wrote: »
    I am still lurking :o. l have tried some of the places suggested and am trying different crafts (hopefully will find one l am good at). I have tried some upcycling too but am always open to ideas.

    Thank you everyone for all your tips so far.
    eBay is probably your best bet.
  • Kit1 wrote: »
    Hi

    I was wondering if anyone buys or know the best and cheapest way/place to buy craft items eg card toppers, paint, wooden shapes/boxes etc.

    I have spent hours searching the internet and there are so many l know but this is the first time l have done this as it is a new project l have been asked to source them cheaply.

    Many thanks

    What kind of project you are talking about? I mean, do you need items for making project? If yes, the please let me know about the project so that I can assist you!

    :)
  • I am in EU and order crafts items online both from UK and USA even with post costs added is still cheaper than buying in EU shops. Just keep under the 22 euro and avoid having to pay extra customs tax etc.
  • Hobbycraft is fab for this- I buy all mine online from there!
  • Have you tried allthingssticky online they have loads of craft essentials and lots of reductions if you wanted to buy online? x
  • savingholmes
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    I find Amazon, ebay and poundland the most cost effective for buying craft items. I also have made some great charity shop finds that I have then been able to decorate and upcycle. Recycling is a good plan too. I do glass decorating and ask friends and relatives t collect jars and bottles for me to redecorate.
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