Beginning with one store in Dallas, Texas in 1973, Michaels quickly grew to become North America’s largest arts and crafts specialty retailer and currently boasts over 1,100 stores.
Weekly Coupons
Considered by many artists as one of the best chain stores for discounted art supplies, Michaels offers weekly sale flyers that typically feature at least two coupons. The most common ones offers buyers 40 to 50% off one regular priced item and 50 to 60% off a custom framing order. Other common coupons include 10 to 15% off an entire purchase, including sale items, or percentage discounts on various branded products.
Keeping track of each coupon’s valid dates is important because many are only usable for a short time, such as weekends or during the holidays. Although the coupons are meant for one-time use, buyers can typically use them again via a smartphone app—or often by simply asking the cashier.
Weekly Ads
Accessible on the website, through your inbox, in the local newspaper, or by mail, Michaels offers a variety of discounts each week. Customers can often save between 25 to 55% on various items throughout the store, including artist canvases, yarn, baskets, artificial flowers, crafts for kids, seasonal items, gifts, scrapbooking supplies, and a great deal more.
Teacher Discounts
Saving an additional 15% off classroom product purchases is a way that Michaels encourages teachers and educators in the community to incorporate the arts into teaching. Those who qualify simply need to bring identification as well as proof of status as an educator to a customer service representative at a local store and sign up.
Military Discounts
In order to honor those who serve the country, Michaels offers a 10% off discount to military families. This discount is available every day on any purchase, and participants simply need to show their military identification to a customer service representative in order to apply. Piling this on top on any regular sales and coupons is a great way for people in the armed forces to save even more!
Senior Discounts
Customers aged 55 years or older may participate in the Senior Discount program at Michaels. This includes any regular priced or sale items in the store. It does not require signing up. Just show your identification with proof of age at the customer service desk, and you’ll be given an extra 10% discount off your entire purchase. This is available in store only, and some exclusions apply to certain products, such as clearance items, As Seen on TV products, and various other large ticket items.
Freebie Craft Ideas
In an effort to get your creative juices flowing, Michaels offers customers a large stock of free patterns, ideas, and instruction sheets for arts and crafts projects, from paper crafts to knitting, from decor to organization, and from beading to weddings. Look in store for trendy crafting project sheets all over the store (ask a salesperson if they are hard to find) and look online at http://www.michaels.com / to find ideas and step-by-step instructions. You can also post and share photos of your own genius ideas through online media sites.
From simple games and crafts for all of your kids to complicated lace knitting or crocheting supplies, Michaels supplies what you need for your creativity and gifts. With coupons, deals, and discounts, you can take advantage of the best prices. And as there are over 1,100 stores located in North America, you are sure to find one near you. But if not, you can still get deals online no matter where you are.