I just picked up the paper this morning and read that Michael’s Arts and Craft supply stores across the country are having big start of the year clearance event on all sorts of different craft supplies, including beads and jewelry making supplies!   If you’re looking for some great cheap beads and jewelry making supplies to start out the new year then there is no better time visit the Michael’s Art and Craft Store website or visit a store in person to buy some cheap beads and jewelry supplies.

Some of the sales on craft supplies include up to 70% off certain yarns, 25% off all ribbons, 50% off floral items, 50% off baskets (great for displaying your handmade bead jewelry at a craft table), and 50% off Swarovski Crystal beads at all Michael’s stores!  I’m guessing that AC Moore and all the other retail craft and bead stores are having sales now, too, so it’s a good time to get out and shop and stock up on inexpensive beads while they last!  Also, please remember that Swarovski Crystals do have some lead in them and they should be treated accordingly!

If you want to get some cheap beads online then I recommend you visit one of the best online craft stores that I’ve found recently: CreateForLess.com. They don’t have the largest selection of beads online, but they do offer some great clearance prices on inexpensive beads and they’re having a sale right now, too, so it’s worth trying them if you haven’t before.

Because it’s the beginning of a new year and the end of an old one a lot of art and craft stores, like Michael’s and AC Moore, are having clearance sales.  This is an excellent time to get a jump on your holiday beading supplies for next year if you have the storage space.  By buying your holiday craft supplies a year in advance you’ll have the opportunity to offer some unique beaded jewelry at the craft shows next year and you’ll be able to realize a much larger profit when you sell your jewelry pieces.

Good luck at all those bead sales clearance events!  If I see you there I’ll try to leave a few good cheap beads for you to buy, too!