Amazon Craft Deals & Craft Sales

Update: The price has dropped to $6.70 since this was originally published.

Classroom teachers and after-school programs will get the most mileage out of these, since the blank shapes work for name tags, art projects, or counting activities without you having to cut anything yourself. Buy Now at Amazon

This lightweight polyester thread works best as a bobbin fill for machine embroidery and quilting, where you want a strong stitch that stays flat and doesn't add bulk under decorative top thread. Buy Now at Amazon

Handy for anyone stocking up on friendship bracelets or cross-stitch projects, since 12 skeins gives you enough colors to work through several patterns without reordering, and it's $1.43 off the list price. Buy Now at Amazon

Clear gesso lets you prime a surface without losing the color or texture underneath, which matters if you're working over wood grain, canvas, or a toned ground you want visible in the final piece; Amazon has the 1.89L bucket for $54.53, about $14 off the $68.72 list price. Buy Now at Amazon

Handy for parents who sew their kids' clothes rather than buy them off the rack, since one pattern covers both a romper and jumpsuit in multiple sizes; it's $3.58 off the list price right now. Buy Now at Amazon

Wood panel painters who want a rigid, absorbent surface instead of stretched canvas will get more control over detail work, especially with heavy media like oils or acrylics that can warp thinner boards. Buy Now at Amazon

Update: The price has dropped to $9.20 since this was originally published.

Painters who work with encaustic or heavy media benefit from this rigid, absorbent panel since it won't warp like canvas can, and at $8.83 it's about $1.73 off the usual $10.56 price. Buy Now at Amazon

Update: The price has dropped to $27.24 since this was originally published.

Crafters working on holiday cards will get the most out of this one, since the cling stamps cover a range of festive scenes and motifs you can mix and match across multiple projects rather than a single design. Buy Now at Amazon

Classroom decorating gets a shortcut here, since these paper flowers arrive pre-assembled and ready to pin up without any cutting or folding on your part, at $3.19 off the list price. Buy Now at Amazon

Handy for cardmakers who want a clean, layered border around beach or summer-themed photos and scenes without cutting one freehand. Buy Now at Amazon

Beginners working through basic washes and color mixing will get the most out of this set, since Academy-line paints are formulated for students without the price tag of artist-grade tubes. Buy Now at Amazon

Update: The price has dropped to $32.25 since this was originally published.

Keeps wood floors and cabinets looking finished without leaving a sticky residue, a good pick if you're maintaining satin or semi-gloss surfaces, and currently $4 off the list price at Amazon. Buy Now at Amazon

Handy for wreaths, bows, and gift wrapping where you need the ribbon to hold its shape, since the wired edges let you sculpt loops and folds without them collapsing. Buy Now at Amazon

Stitching your own kitchen towels is a low-cost way into embroidery if you're just starting out, and this pre-stamped 2-pack takes the guesswork out of pattern placement. It's currently 6% off, priced at $11.18 versus the $11.90 list. Buy Now at Amazon

Update: The price has dropped to $6.20 since this was originally published.

Teachers and parents putting together fall crafts or classroom bulletin boards will get plenty of use out of these, and at $6.32 you're paying just over a dollar less than the $7.49 list price. Buy Now at Amazon

These letter beads work well for classroom reward stations or craft-time activities where kids can string their own names or words, and at $13.43, that's about $2 off the $15.89 list price. Buy Now at Amazon

Tracing paper, drafting, and light painting all get easier with a large, even-lit surface like this, and its dimmable panel makes it useful for artists and photographers checking negatives or transparencies; it's currently $14 off the $237 list price. Buy Now at Amazon

Update: The price has changed to $14.97 since this was originally published.

Keeps kids busy with a foiling craft activity that doesn't require paint or glue, a solid pick for a rainy-day project or a low-mess gift for elementary-age kids, and it's only $0.75 off the usual price right now. Buy Now at Amazon

This works well for embroidery, needlepoint, and cross-stitch projects where you want a heavier, twisted thread with visible texture rather than the flat finish of embroidery floss. It's a good pick if you do a lot of hand stitching and want thread that holds up without needing to separate strands first. Buy Now at Amazon