| I don't know about you, but I don't live close to town. | | | | policy? Make sure that you are able to return a |
| You look any direction out of my home's windows or | | | | product before you purchase it. Know whether or not |
| doors, and you are going to see fields. This has its | | | | it has to be returned within a certain amount of time, |
| advantages, and its disadvantages. One disadvantage, | | | | unopened, and if you are responsible for paying return |
| if I am working on or planning a new craft project, I | | | | postage. What payment types do they accept? |
| can't just run to the craft store real quick. It is much | | | | You are not going to be able to pick up and examine |
| more convenient for me to find what I need online. | | | | the product as you would in a craft store, so be sure |
| Convenience is not the only reason to shop online. You | | | | you read everything about the product. Pictures are |
| can find some great deals online that you may not find | | | | great, but also read all the information they have listed. |
| in a craft store. However, before you rush to your | | | | Check their shipping rates. It's not a great deal if the |
| computer, there are some things that you should | | | | cost of shipping is outrageous. Keep in mind that |
| always keep in mind when shopping online. | | | | heavier and larger items are going to cost more to |
| Check the websites of craft stores you typically shop | | | | ship. |
| at. Michaels, JoAnn Fabrics, and Hobby Lobby all have | | | | Websites, much like physical craft stores, can give you |
| websites. You can also look at other reputable online | | | | great ideas for new projects. You can find a lot of |
| stores like Other websites geared directly toward | | | | really good ideas, and free directions. Often, these sites |
| selling craft supplies include Moore's, Create for Less, | | | | will give you a supply list that you can then use to |
| and sunshinecrafts. | | | | order your products. |
| If you haven't checked out ebay before, now may be | | | | The downside to ordering your supplies online? You |
| a good time to start. Lots of crafters who have extra | | | | have to wait! If you put together a good shopping list, |
| supplies, fabrics, or other materials that they are not | | | | and need to be in town anyway, you could get the |
| going to use will put those extras on ebay for a very | | | | things you need from the craft store today, then you |
| reasonable price. The key is - shop names that you | | | | can get started on your project right away! |
| know. If you don't know the names of any good online | | | | My recommendation is that you shop at both the craft |
| stores, ask around. See where your friends or | | | | store and online. You never know what deals and |
| colleagues have had good luck finding quality supplies | | | | what products you are going to find where. It is always |
| at good prices. | | | | best to look at all your options. Besides, what is better |
| There are other things to consider before you skip the | | | | than spending an hour in the craft store looking at all |
| craft store for an online store. What is their return | | | | the great things you could do! |