Michaels/Craft Store: $1 Bin Package of Goodies

In my area, the $1 bins have gone up to $1.50!!?! =(

Oh no!!! I was just there Friday. I hope they're still $1 here! Inflation! Uggggghhhh!

REMINDER: This is a USA only swap for those who have completed at least 10 mail swaps.

Im headed for Michaels on fri. it is 45 minutes from me so I dont get to go that often with the gas prices :(

Oooooh, I'm hooked on those $1 bins....my son hates going to Michaels with me (thank goodness it's just down the street and I can stop on my way to pick him up from school!) lol

If they are 1.50 and we don't mind spending that is that ok or do we have to find only dollar items.

$1.50 is okay. The idea is to send your partner a box of goodies (min. 5 items).

I know that Target isn't a "craft" store, but I've found some crafty items in my local Target's $1/$2 bins if this helps!

Don't forget Jo-Anns! I work there and our $1 section is awesome!!

aww, pity this isn't international, I've had some lovely things from michaels in my swaps, nearest we have to anywhere like that though is HobbyCraft (they have free patterns/craft guides on their website) no £1 bin though, just a £1.50 seasonal cross stitch then odd bits in the sales for £1 or less. (£1=$1.50 aprox.)

I wish this was international too! We have Lincraft and Spotlight here, plus other shops selling craft (and art) supplies. Most have a $1-$2 bin. Found heaps of cool items in the 99¢ bins at my local Lincraft just last week. :D Anyway, have fun, guys! (AU$1 = US$1.06)

seconded - there are some great $1 items in the dollar stores here in Australia (well, $2 items at least!) - I would so have loved to join this swap! :/

I think maybe sending five items becomes a little expensive postage to international swappers. We are all trying to have fun with these swaps but also with the economy it makes it a litle more of a challenge to send. Someone in the International (not USA) could start one I am sure.

Thanks @ladydy5 for responding. Sending packages internationally can be a bit pricey and I don't want to ignore that. @papercaper and @Strawberry please feel free to start an international version. You know at least two are interested! :-)

To everyone else--This is not a $1 store swap, so please be sure that your items are from a craft store (fabric stores included) and not $1 stores. $1 stores here in the U.S. typically don't offer the same quality goods as the craft stores.

I love the $1.00 bins at my local JoAnn Fabrics! (Ok- 2 towns away-but that's local to me!)

I'm in a Dollar store swap already,so I'll know to keep these straight.It's true-their items aren't as good quality. :(

Haha, ours have always always been $1.50.. I wonder if it's because I'm in Canada? I donno, I wish they were only a dollar though!

No worries - I frequently send 5+ items internationally for swaps and the postage really isn't too bad as long as you watch the weight (great to invest in a set of letter scales and grab a pricing booklet from the post office - has worked wonders for me as I can push it right up to the 250g limit in the comfort of my own home and know I've sent a fabulous package).

On the subject of dollar stores - I know that this swap is items from craft stores and not dollar stores, but around here there are a bunch of dollar stores with pretty extensive craft sections ~ many of which are actually very good quality as long as you have a discerning eye/know your crafts :)

@Strawberry - clearly we're going to have to do a 1-on-1 swap, don't you think? I'll PM you.

P.S. Thanks, @Nnyla :D

@RadicalRecrafter and @twinfreckles thanks for the Jo-Ann's tip. I never thought to check out their $$$ bins!

@Nnyla have to say thanks too - I'm now doing private swaps of this with both @weeatcrayons & @papercaper May even set up a regional & international swap of this in future! :)

I went to Michael's today and yes the bins are now $1.50. ugh!

Grrrrrr...I'd better hit my Michaels again today to stock up. The bins are still $1 here.