Joann Fabrics and Crafts is one of those places where your imagination can run absolutely wild! It’s also one of those stores that you can continue to shop at, no matter your age or stage of life. Whether you’re a college student, stay-at-home-mom, or a crafting granny, Joann’s got it!
If there is a craft that has your interest, Joann has what you need to get it done! Crafting is a great outlet of creativity and a great way to make thoughtful gifts for others. But, you wouldn’t be here if you love paying full price for items – I know I don’t!
Check out these 25 money-saving tips for getting creative with Joann Fabrics and Crafts!
1. Sign up with your email for a coupon
You’ve done it before to save money, why not do it again! You can enjoy an extra 20% off your first order when you sign up to receive emails from Joann. There is a lot of inspiration that comes by way of email, so it is definitely worth your time.
2. Download the App for a bonus coupon
Another way to get a quick coupon is to download the app to your mobile device. This makes shopping so much easier, you’ll wish you would have done it years ago. You get bonus coupons, and it makes pulling up additional coupons throughout your visits and online orders fast, also.
3. Create an Account for Joann Smiles Rewards
Now that you’ve signed up for coupons and easy access with the app, create an account for Joann Smiles Rewards! Once you sign up, you are given a barcode that you can use in-store to complete a mission given to you by the app.
This mission is a checklist of items to be completed that is personalized to your interests. Once you’ve completed the mission, you can present your barcode at checkout to earn rewards! Joann Smiles also gives you bonus discount days, birthday rewards, and special surprises. Plus, it just sounds like fun!
4. Teachers and Military Save Every Day
If you are a teacher or a member of the military, you definitely need to sign up for their Teacher Rewards Program or Military Discount! Teachers and Military members get 15% off every purchase, every day! This is absolutely huge. This can also be used with other coupons.
Plus, family members get to use this discount as well, as long as they can present your card. And, if you’re not a teacher or military member, pay it forward by making sure every teacher and military member near and far knows about this great way to save!
5. Sign up Your 4-H Member or Girl Scout
Another overlooked way to save at Joann Fabrics is forgetting that 4-H members and Girl Scouts get 15% off every purchase, every day! This applies whether you are a 4-H member yourself, a volunteer, or a parent of a member.
The same goes for Girl Scouts! Whether a volunteer, a parent of a Girl Scout, or a Girl Scout Lifetime Member, you also get a discount. They even extend it to employees of Girl Scouts. And, even better, they donate a percentage to each club, respectively.
What a great way to save and give at the same time!
6. Scan the Weekly Ad
Joann Fabrics does a wonderful job of releasing their weekly ad with both inspiration and a nod towards deals of the week. Scanning the weekly ad can save you money by helping you to plan your purchases a few days in advance.
That way, you can see what is on sale, and if you can use your coupons for that item, or spread the savings over to another item you were planning on purchasing anyway. Plus, there are great project ideas for that next birthday or holiday gift!
7. Don’t Forget Your Coupons
Joann Fabrics is one of those places where you can darn near always count on a coupon! Save more money by utilizing a coupon every time you shop. This can be through their site, or by checking out awesome sites like Koopy.com for up-to-date codes and coupons.
You can print coupons, apply codes, or even scan a QR code for the app. Speaking of the app, this is one of the best reasons to download the app today! And, now that we’ve mentioned coupons…
8. Stack Those Coupons
Yep, you read that correctly – you can stack your coupons at Joann Fabrics! Even if you are a rewards member that receives discounts for being a teacher, veteran, etc, you can use coupons on top of that.
You can also stack coupons by using them twice in the same day – once online and once in the store. Take your time to calculate how much you can save when you stretch your coupons out. And, more importantly – don’t miss out on such a fantastic way to save!
9. Check Out Online Only Deals
Can’t make it out of the house? That’s ok, Joann’s is there for you! Joann Fabrics offers Online Only Deals so you never have to feel left out on all of the savings love!
This is a great place to check before heading to a store anyways to see if you can find what you’re looking for cheaper online. And, always check your coupon stash to see if there are any specifically for online purchases. Don’t leave that hard-earned money on the table!
10. Look for Holiday Doorbusters
As they say, the early bird gets the worm, and that is absolutely the case with Joann’s! Whether it be Presidents Day, Memorial Day, or Labor Day, Joann Fabrics likes to celebrate by rewarding you with discounts galore!
You can save up to 70% off and use coupons on top of that! This is a great way to take advantage of upcoming projects you can’t wait to tackle. And, keep in mind this is one of the best times to buy for upcoming holidays.
Mark your calendars so you don’t miss out!
11. Don’t Miss the Rock A Buy Baby Sale
Oh, baby! If it is a craft or fabric for a nursery or bundle-of-joy coming soon, Joann’s is the place to shop. Whether it is the Rock A Buy Baby Sale or not, they always have competitively priced fabrics and yarns that are so soft and adorable!
12. Buy on Black Friday
Whether you are up before the sun on Black Friday or choose to mosey to the store or online at a later hour, you cannot beat the deals that happen on Black Friday at Joann Fabrics. I’m talking about major price cuts, BOGO’s, and coupons on top of discounts.
Seriously, you can not only get your holiday shopping taken care of for everyone on your list, but you can also stock up on goodies to get you through the winter. Before you shop anywhere else on Black Friday, check out Joann’s.
13. Get Discounts with JOANN+
If you have a business, shop, or organization that can save by shopping in bulk, then you need to Think Big with JOANN+! You can get volume pricing, flexible payments, and other benefits. You also get dedicated support specialists, so you can get any issues resolved in a hurry.
14. Take Advantage of Curbside Pickup
Ah, Curbside Pickup! It makes us wonder what we did in the days before being able to pull up, send a text, and have all of our things brought to our car. Check out Joann’s Curbside Pickup, because they often throw in a coupon just for using their services!
15. Shop In-Store for Deals
Shopping online is awesome in itself, but you can really find some hidden gems that are only offered in-store at Joann’s. Shopping in-store allows you to find things that would otherwise not be offered online, and to use in-store specific coupons.
16. Shop the Sale and Clearance Section
Whether in-store or online, Joann Fabrics always has a great Sale and Clearance Section. You can find major steals for less than $0.50, or even expensive quilting batting on sale. Keep your eyes open and always check the Sale and Clearance section first!
17. Take a Class Online with Creativebug
If you’ve always wanted to take classes to help you with that sewing project, or to learn how to crochet, check out Joann Fabrics affiliation with Creativebug! You can take 5 months of classes for $5.
They also offer free trials, so you now have no excuse for not jumping in and learning something new!
18. Make Joann Your First Stop for Frames
If you pay full price for frames, you have no one to blame but yourself! Joann constantly has coupons for major discounts on frames, and you can almost count on a weekly coupon, as well.
19. Try Out Joann Fabrics Customizer
Joann Fabrics now lets you create your own custom fabric in 3 easy steps with their customizer! This means you can upload your own design! And, they have sales of 20% off on other custom fabrics. If you want something new and inspiring, check out their customizer!
20. Check Out Seasonal Items
Even when that new exciting season is coming up, Joann still knows how to give you a deal! Check out decor for the upcoming season when it’s just a few weeks away and see what kind of deals you can score.
And, their previous season fabrics and crafts are also very heavily marked down. Why not stock up on seasonal gifts for next year – especially when you can save upwards of 70% or more? And that’s before using a coupon! We won’t tell if you don’t!
21. Use their Price Match Guarantee
Like most stores, there are some restrictions, but if you find an identical item for cheaper at a competitor, Joann will match the price with their Price Match Guarantee. Make sure you have it well documented, and get your savings where you can!
22. Become a Joann Affiliate or Joann Ambassador
If you’re a crafter with a following, or just love to blog about the awesome new things you’re creating, don’t miss out on Joann’s Affiliate program. By placing a Joann.com link on your website, you can earn anytime someone places an order using your link.
You can also become a Joann Ambassador, which means you can earn through the affiliate link, but also receive products, gift cards, or competitive base pay to create content for your platform that features the Joann brand and products.
Take your crafting to the next level and earn money and/or perks for your hard work!
23. Don’t Toss Those Receipts
When you get a receipt from your in-store visit, check the bottom for a coupon! You may also be asked to participate in a survey, which can also result in a coupon. Don’t miss out on free savings for giving a few minutes of your time!
24. Start at the Fabric Scrap Bin
When you’re just starting out in working with fabrics, or you want to explore a bit, start in the fabric scrap bin. They have scraps of fabric that are smaller than a yard, but you can really do a lot with that! And it’s usually cheaper than their fabric quarters.
25. Follow Joann on Social Media
Following Joann Fabric and Craft Stores on Facebook is a great way to find out about what is happening, with reminders on sales and doorbusters! Don’t forget about their Pinterest, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube for other sources of inspiration!
Let’s Get Crafting
Hopefully, with this newfound knowledge of ways to save at Joann Fabrics and Crafts, you can stretch your money further, and have fun while you’re doing it! Don’t forget to check Koopy.com for more deals before you shop at Joann Fabrics and Crafts!
