MUST See Cheaper Alternative Craft Supplies! You Do Not Need To Spend A Lot to Make Cards!

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Craft Mat Alternative (School supplies): 0:56
Stencils (Crafts): 2:30
Glitter Nailpolish (Beauty section): 5:10
Stencil Brush (Crafts): 6:58
Storage: 8:05
Reusable Towels (Cleaning Supplies): 9:25
Mirror Cardstock (Crafts): 9:49
Glass Dropper Bottles (Crafts): 11:56
Watercolor Paints (School supplies): 13:17
Alternative Patterned Paper (Gift bags): 15:28
Paint Palette Knife (Baking section near party favors): 15:47
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[@marypolancodesigns]

Join us for the Embossing Folder Class LIVE coming up: marypolanco.thrivecart.com/embossing-folder-class/ I have no idea why the video is glitching toward the end, I uploaded it two different times. I'm sorry about that.

[@lynnyates3861]

I’m just seeing this now. I would love to have register and attended the Embossing Folder Class Live. Is there anyway I can register and pay now in order to have access to the taped program? Thank you!

[@colleenpepper181]

Thanks for the tips! Here is one for keeping warping to a minimum for water coloring, wet the back side of the watercolor paper also. It warps because one side is dry. I learned this from my son, he does watercolor paintings and literally puts his large pieces of paper into a bathtub full of water before taping them to his board. Hope this helps someone.

[@marypolancodesigns]

Whaaaaat???? Amazing tip. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@amandahodgin9316]

I’m a watercolour artist. Here’s a couple of other things that help with paper warping….tape your paper down on all 4 sides with painters tape. If you still have warping, you can iron the paper flat. Check out the Frugal Crafter’s channel for a short video on how to do it. She just posted it about a week ago.

[@janice2992]

Thank you Colleen and Amanda ❤❤

[@marlenejones6266]

​@amandahodgin9316 ironing works so well. I'm an amateur artist but I love getting my work flat with this method

[@sharmanmurphree-roberts4018]

You can also run the dry project through your die cut machine, with no dies, of course. That flattens it very nicely.

[@peggyfitzmaurice4100]

I have used Dollar Tree napkins for collage, their nail art embellishments for shaker cards, silicone hot pads for my glue gun, hair bobbin pins to embellish as journal clips, kids toys to use with a Gelli plate, use eye shadow as pastels. I use their faux Cricut mat for my stamping platform to hold my paper. Always ask for their empty small display boxes. They work great for stamp and die storage

[@marypolancodesigns]

Yes yes and yes...wow such great alternative ideas here. Thank you so much !

[@rebeccacamacho-sobczak4282]

THANK YOU!!!! it's so nice to see a person who is determined to make sure we enjoy our crafting!

[@marypolancodesigns]

You are so welcome! What a great compliment

[@BarbaraEMarshallCampbell]

Mary , the look you get with pouncing a stencil brush on a surface is indeed a form of stippling. The word originally applied to the effect on pottery or clay works.

[@marypolancodesigns]

I knew I heard it somewhere, thanks so much! :)

[@pauladyer9845]

Certainly is therapy for me. Our dollar store is great..thanks

[@marypolancodesigns]

You are most welcome!

[@juliecurtis9517]

I love how you find less expensive ways to buy supplies! I'm disabled and don't have much money. The crafting is therapy for me. TYSM!

[@marypolancodesigns]

You are most welcome; I'm so glad they can be helpful!

[@janice2992]

@juliecurtis9517 Its poundland here in UK. I have got what was shown. Mine came from temu and eBay. I do have stuff that I have had for years from poundland and the works. I've not been doing much of anything for a few years but hoping to.I need to get my family's cards made early not last minute. ❤

[@marlenejones6266]

​​@@janice2992i am 74 and disabled too for many years. i order from temu as i dont have a car and my daughter finds it hard to get out here and take me to dollar tree which i love going to. but temu has some good craft items that are almost as cheap. its fun to get stuff sent to me.

[@mawmann]

You're just full of cool tips. I don't know why it took so long to find you! Your videos are lots of fun, too!

[@marypolancodesigns]

Oh YAY what a great compliment, thank you so much! I'm so glad you did find me! Thanks for being here.

[@elizabethglenbentley7882]

" Pouncing " is another term for stippling! Just found yr video. Love it. ❤️ new sub!

[@marypolancodesigns]

Yes! Thank you! Okay I wasn't too far off! lol

[@MrsJames-jd1ck]

I LOVED your video! Makes me want to take a trip to the Dollar Tree and try out some crafting! I'm interested in those stencils!!! Thanks, Mary!

[@marypolancodesigns]

YAY! So happy this was useful. lol

[@elizabethbarlow3714]

Hello from Canada 🇨🇦 I just stumbled on your channel. Iam always looking for reasonable priced items as Iam retired on a very tiny budget. I make cards for nursing homes. Thank you for these ideas🙏

[@marypolancodesigns]

YAY! Welcome! I'm so glad this was helpful!

[@reginabasart5080]

Natasha is great, love her. T4s

[@marypolancodesigns]

My pleasure

[@irishk.1041]

Stippling IS an artist term. We use with oils to bounce on tree leaves, shading etc. :) This sort of video is what drew me into your video's to begin with. Being retired - have to watch every penny :) Good job darlin - happy morning coffee. Will have to check out the "cooking" palette knife - LOVE doing palette knife work with oils :)

[@marypolancodesigns]

Oh wow, I can't believe I used the right term; I was so second guessing myself. lol I try to do as many of these videos as possible.

[@DonnaJo3452]

@@marypolancodesignsI thought you said stiffling! Lol

[@hilarygreek7830]

Another tip with nail polish- if you want glitter on your silk flowers for a wreath or wedding decorations. Buy the flowers without the glitter and use glitter nail polish to add the glitter. This idea saved a friend of mine a ton of money for her wedding!

[@marypolancodesigns]

SUCH a great idea; thank you so much for sharing!

[@createwithkas]

I have also use the Dollar Tree file folders for quick cards and cut up the calendars for amazing backgrounds!

[@marypolancodesigns]

Great idea!! Love that

[@lindaparrish1867]

Love the glitter nail polish tip❤

[@marypolancodesigns]

Thank you so much!

[@kerriegood1046]

Here's to Mary for the Win. Always fun to see what you find..... and we need. Lol

[@marypolancodesigns]

Hehe yay! Thank you for this

[@kaitlynnzurawski5780]

Here's my tip. Save your craft garbage. The plastic packaging is a pallet, and the cardboard adds definition to die cuts. Cut the image once with paper and once in garbage cardboard. Adhere together, run a black sharpie over the edges. Bam! Another is to buy used. Thrift stores and Creative Reuse Centers are an artists best friend.

[@marypolancodesigns]

YEs, couldn't agree with this more! Save what you can to reuse.

[@denisejames855]

Great tips Mary. I use a glass cutting board by turning it over for the smooth side up. The sticky feet can be relocated to the other side. Very happy and a good size and I had the board in my cupboard.

[@marypolancodesigns]

Great tip! Brilliant I love that!

[@DarleneTherkelsen]

Not all Dollar Trees are created equal

[@marypolancodesigns]

Indeed they are not. I have to go on a scavenger hunt around my county

[@DonnaJo3452]

That is so true! The ones in my town are always trashy, boxes and boxes stacked in the wider aisles, displays in array, I’ve even thought about applying for a job at the one by my house with the proviso that I would only work a few hours a day or week, and my sole job would be to straightening the displays! Even though p, the other night, I stopped by the DT closest to me to see if they had any valentine twine. Which they didn’t, but that’s beside the point. I was totally shocked because it was, except for a couple of things, in perfect order! I made a point of complimenting the two employees. I had read I guess it was an article, not sure where, where DT is being come down upon because of how trashy the stores can be. They are raking in millions of dollars, you’d think they’d be able to hire more employees!

[@rebeccacamacho-sobczak4282]

Unfortunally, you are correct.

[@scrappingscootergirl]

Great idea for the magnifying sheet! Need to buy some ink to try the stencil trick! Glitter nail polish and water color, never would have thought of that! Glad I stumbled across your channel!

[@marypolancodesigns]

I'm so glad too; welcome! thanks for the encouragement!

[@maureenherrera483]

Thanks Mary for all your ideas. The glitter nail polish is genius! I already get a ton of stuff from the dollar tree, so much cheaper, especially for those of us on a budget. I always wondered about their watercolors, seems like I'll have to try them when I run out.

[@marypolancodesigns]

I'm so glad that was a helpful tip It's really one of my favorites

[@Pebblesmas]

you can rub a tiny bit of powder (starch) on the stencils, so it becomes less sticky..

[@marypolancodesigns]

Great idea, thank you!

[@kskollections2142]

Love the nail polish tip! I never would have thought to use it for glitter!

[@marypolancodesigns]

YAY Yes that one is a favorite for sure!

[@sherrylhenning5630]

I don't remember where I got this but it works. If you have something that's got adhesive on it but you don't want it to stick to anything, (like these stencils) cover the sticky area with corn starch, and then brush the excess off with a soft brush. Corn starch makes a mess, so do this over the sink or put down some plastic or something.

[@marypolancodesigns]

Love that tip thank you so much!!

[@loismitt2348]

Great ideas! Especially to use with the grandkids. Love the glitter nail polish idea!

[@marypolancodesigns]

Thank you! 😊

[@pamspicer97]

Love the great tips!!

[@marypolancodesigns]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks Pam!

[@DonnaJo3452]

Thanks for these tips!

[@marypolancodesigns]

You are most welcome!

[@cherieselauer7829]

LOVE these videos! Thanks Mary!

[@marypolancodesigns]

You are so welcome!

[@ireneisbell2004]

Thank you. great ideas.

[@marypolancodesigns]

You are so welcome!

[@whoooami2090]

You could also emboss your stenciled sentiment and it would look stamped.

[@kmg0125]

Great new ideas! Thank you.

[@marypolancodesigns]

You are so welcome!

[@Janstroh1]

Another great video !!!

[@marypolancodesigns]

I appreciate that thank you so much

[@virginiaellison8227]

Thanks for another great Dollar Tree video Mary!!!! I love seeing what you find there and then I go on the hunt....TFS ❤❤❤❤

[@marypolancodesigns]

You are so welcome

[@Pebblesmas]

love your channel, thx again 4 a fab video! ❤

[@marypolancodesigns]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@gwensimmons_gigi1629]

Mary, my Dollar Tree( now $1.25), does not have many of these items. 🤷🏾‍♀️ Loved your crafty designs and products created. Thank you for posting!🎉✨💜

[@marypolancodesigns]

They are such a hit and miss. Ugggg thanks so much

[@cynthiatuczynski9491]

Lots of great ideas. Thank you for sharing 😊🤗

[@marypolancodesigns]

You are so welcome!

[@nancyhinojosa8901]

Great video Mary. Thank you for sharing

[@marypolancodesigns]

You are so welcome

[@loriwikoff1410]

Very nice video, informative, thanks!

[@marypolancodesigns]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you! ❤️

[@susanjohnson318]

I use the really small containers (a few inches, open with "handle" holes). When I am die cutting small shapes for a project, I sort them into there. Years ago, I bought a gift bag with a Happy New Year raised on it with foam. I used that as a door sign for years for my New Year's brunches.

[@marypolancodesigns]

Love that idea. Thanks 😊

[@debs55695]

Love these alternative craft supply videos!! Thanks so much for sharing them!!

[@marypolancodesigns]

You are so welcome!

[@carlamacedo3537]

That was cool to watch!! Thanks for the creative ideas!!

[@marypolancodesigns]

Glad you enjoyed! YAY thanks for letting me know!

[@laurabrindle1986]

This are some great ideas ❤❤thank you for sharing ❤❤❤

[@marypolancodesigns]

You are so welcome!

[@beckykent6674]

I love your videos! They are so fun and informative!😊

[@marypolancodesigns]

Thank you so much! That means a lot to me

[@janeciardi9708]

Very cool video as usual.👍🏼

[@marypolancodesigns]

Thank you so much ❤️

[@strivingandsurvivinghayes7782]

Thanks for all the sheets

[@marypolancodesigns]

You're most welcome 😃

[@pennywarren2357]

I so enjoy your cost saving videos! Thank you for sharing these with us! Blessings!

[@marypolancodesigns]

You are so welcome!

[@Harleylady2000-Teresa]

That is where I got all mine and it had the blue that I wanted and saved so much money💐

[@Denise11Schultz]

Very excited, I signed up for the embossing folder class. And thank you for the cash saving and organizing tips. Hope you have as much fun with the class as we all will. 💃✨🦋

[@marypolancodesigns]

Yay! So glad you'll be there. Woohooo.

[@lindameigs8330]

Great video, again, Mary - thank you for all your ideas!

[@marypolancodesigns]

You are so welcome!

[@pattir9332]

Thank you for all the tips and the savings information! You're the best Mary!

[@marypolancodesigns]

Thank you so so much!

[@jean1426]

Thanks so much for the tips! I've been waiting to buy a "glass mat" but didn't want to take a chance with it getting broke in shipping. The magnifying glass is the perfect solution!

[@marypolancodesigns]

Perfect and much cheaper. Lol

[@Peggy2316]

Mary, I love your alternative videos, a lot of good ideas!! The backgrounds you did came out so nice!! ❤

[@marypolancodesigns]

Thank you so much! Yay!!

[@IslandGirl4]

Great tips, thank you!!

[@marypolancodesigns]

You are most welcome! :)

[@marblegal7372]

Always enjoy your videos, especially tips for using less expensive products. TFS! I use Dollar Tree's weekly pill cases for my sequins. Just make sure the lids are closed tightly when finished.

[@marypolancodesigns]

Thanks so much for sharing this! I really appreciate it

[@marybrown2545]

Great ideas ! Thank you 🦋

[@marypolancodesigns]

You are so welcome!

[@margiemcfee4569]

You are awesome and informative. Thank you for sharing your artistry and showing cheap items. I appreciate saving $$$$$$$.

[@marypolancodesigns]

You are so welcome!

[@joyisban3432]

Loved it!

[@marypolancodesigns]

Thank you!

[@michelegourd5742]

Mary, you know I love this kind of video!! This is so very helpful!! Thanks again for taking the time to share this!! I really appreciate it!

[@marypolancodesigns]

You are so welcome!

[@tinamariepollara1936]

Thank you so much! ❤

[@marypolancodesigns]

You're welcome 😊 yay!

[@vickirivera1052]

Stippling? Also it's great to use their correction fluid for splattering. It stays white very well! And it's cheap and in a brush form so easy to flick and tap

[@marypolancodesigns]

YES! I've used correction fluid in the pen form for snowflakes and it's AMAZING. thanks for the reminder!

[@geriannfluegeman4291]

Great tips❤

[@marypolancodesigns]

Thank you!! Yay

[@mystichris1543]

Thank you for the ZILLIONS of ideas in this video, Mary! So many techniques to try...

[@marypolancodesigns]

You are so welcome!

[@ea8435]

I saw some new ideas. Thanks

[@marypolancodesigns]

You’re welcome 😊 yay!!

[@dionneminner9390]

This was great! I’m inspired to make Mothers Day cards!

[@marypolancodesigns]

YAY oh that makes me so happy to hear.

[@jenxu2]

Great tips! I'm new to paper craft and this is definitely going to be how I give it a go! Thank you 🌼🤩🌼

[@marypolancodesigns]

Welcome! I'm so glad it was helpful !

[@12lesflo]

Ohhh excellent ideas❤

[@marypolancodesigns]

Thank you! 😊

[@susan710734]

Thank you so much for your video. OMG!! I love the holographic cardstock, I have to get some. Your videos are so informative. Thanks again Mary. 🥰🥰

[@marypolancodesigns]

Thank you so much yes give the try I think you're gonna love it

[@JoanOrloffDK]

Beautiful cards Mary 🥰 I love your card designs, the products you used and your tutorial ❤️ thanks for sharing your creativity Hugs xx

[@marypolancodesigns]

Thank you so much!

[@tinamarie2957]

This was a cool video Mary, I've used so many things from dollar Tree and saved so much money. These are great tips on many things you can get there. Thanks for sharing, we Luv it!

[@marypolancodesigns]

Glad it was helpful! Yay thank you so much for sharing this with me!

[@brendaelainewaddell1682]

Mary, thanks so much for showing the Dollar Tree alternatives. ❤ 🇨🇦 😊

[@marypolancodesigns]

You are so welcome!

[@carolrios4876]

Awesome & helpful tips. I love Dollar Tree & have purchased many craft items.

[@marypolancodesigns]

Right? So great to not think you have to spend a ton

[@barbaranorris2358]

Thanks for the tips. I keep looking for the glitter nail polish but it's never there! I have been making cards from gift bags for years. Hobby Lobby has some really beautiful ones that I pick up when they are half price! Love all your videos!

[@marypolancodesigns]

Awesome share thank you!

[@kiminalaska9363]

I loved all these ideas. Crafting is only as expensive as you make it. Thanks

[@marypolancodesigns]

Thank you! 😊 Exactly!

[@bonnerdebbie]

Registered for embossing class, not sure I will be home to see it live but definitely looking forward to it. Great tips for money saving supplies!

[@marypolancodesigns]

Thanks so much! I hope you can make it!

[@jllannoo]

I use blending brushes from Dollar Tree make up isle, both medium size and small. The brush technique applying ink I’ve known as pouncing.

[@marypolancodesigns]

Awesome thank you so much!

[@rondisalgado8006]

Thank you so much, Mary! What an awesome video to remind us that we don’t have to spend lots and lots on our crafting needs. You really are the best! Thank you so much for sharing. Blessings.❤

[@marypolancodesigns]

You are so welcome! Thank you so much!

[@user-uc7lo9qp2e]

Lynn Le Bel Mary you always gave great ideas to save money which I appreciate! I am going to look for the containers for embossing powders. Thank you!!

[@marypolancodesigns]

You are so welcome. Yay

[@emmkaa2099]

I love you, I love the Dollar Tree... You can imagine how happy I am right now!! 👏👏🤣🤣

[@marypolancodesigns]

I'm so glad! YAY! This made my night!

[@cindyn3383]

Great video.

[@marypolancodesigns]

Thanks!

[@corrier5954]

Thank you, Dollar trees here don't seem to have a lot of things I see on videos. But will be looking out for some of these.

[@marypolancodesigns]

You are so welcome

[@Fit_Kitty]

I always enjoy your money saving videos! You shared some great tips and suggestions, thank you. We don't have Dollar Tree in Atlantic Canada where I live, but Dollarama sometimes has similar items and it's always fun to see what I can find there. Fun video, thank you!

[@marypolancodesigns]

Thanks so much! I hope you find goodies when you go

[@michellerickard1290]

Thanks so much for sharing. I had bought that holographic cardstock, but not used it yet. Yours turned out beautiful. Now I know what to do.

[@marypolancodesigns]

You are so welcome; I couldn't believe how well it embossed. like WHAT?

[@lorriedarbyshire8146]

Never thought of using a stipple brush for pouncing along the border---great idea and easy for Rachel to do. Love all the ideas and especially the savings. If something doesn't work for my daughter, then we can pass it on and we aren't out a lot of money from buying it at the craft store.

[@marypolancodesigns]

I'm so glad this was helpful; thank you so much for sharing this with us. I hope Rachel gives it a go. :)

[@pvergiels501]

I shop a lot at the dollar store, but you showed me some items I missed for using in my card making. Thanks

[@marypolancodesigns]

YAY so glad it could be helfpul!

[@JH-wd7ul]

I love your cost saving videos! I have bought many supplies from Dollar Tree... sequins for shaker cards, bakers twine, poster board, 8.5x11" glitter card stock (love these - no shedding glitter and die cuts well). I definitely need to check out the dropper bottles and mirror card stock! Thank you for another great video! ❤❤👍👍😊😊

[@marypolancodesigns]

Yay! You are most welcome. Thanks for the kind encouragement

[@Red_Queens_Jubilee_Club]

Heyyyy… this was a fun and informative video. Since I don’t give a flying flip who does what in sports this is a great replacement. I spent 23 years as a Girl Scout adult volunteer. We rarely had any money and the money we had was earmarked before it came in. We planned ahead and held onto the things people viewed a1@1h.

[@DonnaJo3452]

What is a1@1h? I’m not into sports either but hey, this year, the Super Bowl mixed it up with Taylor Swift, recently became a Swifty, and of course their ads are always fun. My brother-in-law told me that advertisers paid $7 million per 30 seconds of ad time. There was an ad or two against antisemitism. And then the ultimate - - there was an ad promoting Jesus. And of course, the ultimate was the absence of sleepy joe. I thought the political ad by joe kennedy was interesting. I wonder if he/his family paid $7 million?

[@Red_Queens_Jubilee_Club]

@@DonnaJo3452 I have narcolepsy and will sometimes fall asleep mid-comment. I don’t remember what it was and it may vary well have been me adding something from the dream I was having. I should tie a notebook and pen to my hand and write down the things I remember from my little REM episodes. A friend often calls and I will fall asleep and she will say something and I will realize my reply made no sense. I usually wake up then, but not always. 😀

[@moniquevann9950]

TFS much needed video now I’m going to dollars tree 😊

[@marypolancodesigns]

Wooohoooo

[@debbiec.648]

This was great! I have nothing.. I'm a newbie! So now I can go to DT and buy a few things to start experimenting thanks!

[@marypolancodesigns]

Oh I'm so glad it was helpful! thank you

[@cordeliaalderman391]

I really like the sticky mats from Dollar Tree. I think they're just as good as my name brand ones.

[@marypolancodesigns]

Agree!

[@minikraut]

Fan-tas-tic!!

[@marypolancodesigns]

Thank you so very much for this!

[@PEPSIKERR]

I love using a pet wrapping paper for a card back ground.

[@marypolancodesigns]

So great right??

[@user-nz8sb9uh4z]

hello Dear!!! so for the sticky stencil that ripped your cardstock - it needs to be unstickied a bit. Just like blue tape. I stuck it to a quilt I had. Because that stencil was cool . (yes, the same one you had) love that holographic paper!!! also love their sort of "plastic" foam board. I use it to make some cool boxes for the camper, my craftroom, presents. . . OH MAN!!! I just tried these exact same watercolors!!!!! I only use them for backgrounds so BAM! exactly what I needed.

[@marypolancodesigns]

Thanks for the tip! Love that and will give it a go.

[@lindaturcott8279]

Great video! Cool ideas! Thank you! I'm always looking for ways to save money and I love the dollar stores.

[@lindaturcott8279]

Oh, also... I'm wondering if you let the water colors dry before adding the stincil sentiment? Thanks.

[@marypolancodesigns]

Yes I did let it dry and helped it along with my heat tool. 😃

[@marypolancodesigns]

Thanks so much for this!!

[@user-ju1cd5ic6p]

Have you ever shopped at Harbor Freight for crafting supplies? I really like the magnetic bowl I got there for holding tiny dies that I tend to lose on my table.

[@marypolancodesigns]

Do I love that idea thank you so much

[@monikadavis6390]

I have that bowl too! Love it!

[@annekeschep8148]

I go there all the time, I like so many items from the craft area and other departments. I have not thought of the magnifier sheet. And your Dollartree has much more things than mine 😢. Who knows, in a few weeks?? Thanks for sharing👍

[@marypolancodesigns]

You are most welcome! :)

[@reneasmith1588]

I use the 2 pack of cutting mats for mixed media all the time. At that price I can throw them away when they get grungy and if I need to use my finger blade (gently) to trim something it doesn't go through to my desk.

[@marypolancodesigns]

Great tip thank you so much!

[@mariafernandez6537]

I need to go to your Dollar Tree haha, mine doesn't have as many options for craft supplies. Great ideas!

[@marypolancodesigns]

Thank you so much! 💓

[@wandaseibertseibert3551]

Did you know, you can make your own alcohol inks. Get 91% or higher isopropyl alcohol and some sharpies. Put the alcohol in a spray bottle or even the glass bottle in your video and pull the tip and the inside ink cylinder and put it in the alcohol. Wait overnight and you will have homemade alcohol inks. They work really well and keep for quite a while.

[@marypolancodesigns]

Oooooh great idea thank you so much for sharing this!

[@brendalawrence6732]

A fun video! I love getting crafty stuff from DT. I wonder if you could "fuzz" the sticky stencils like people do with Chalk Couture stencils? That might aid with it not ripping your card stock. Worth a try anyways. I really loved those "paper" towels, I will have to look for those.

[@marypolancodesigns]

Great idea!! Thank you I'll give that a try!