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I am mostly looking online since any store that would have things I am looking for (finger paint paper,etc.) would be over an hour away! Where is the best place with the most variety and best prices?? Thanks!! 
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We got some stuff from Discount School Supply (paintbrushes and paper). I then splurged at Dick Blick for a *nice* set of paintbrushes for special projects, a couple of art books and a few other items.
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I used Dick Blick to get the items I needed for our Artistic Pursuits program. The prices were comparable to most other online stores, the shipping was lightening fast ( I was amazed) - it was packed well, and the quality is excellent.
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One place I absolutely LOVE is Miller Pads and Paper. I believe it's run by a homeschooling family. They come to our hs convention every year, and it's great. And when I order online, the service is great, and my order comes quickly.
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cactus mouse wrote:
| I used Dick Blick to get the items I needed for our Artistic Pursuits program. The prices were comparable to most other online stores, the shipping was lightening fast ( I was amazed) - it was packed well, and the quality is excellent. |
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Okay, Laura, why did you pick DickBlick over MisterArt for Artistic Pursuit supplies? Just wondering, since I'm looking to make the same purchase.
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JennGM wrote:
Okay, Laura, why did you pick DickBlick over MisterArt for Artistic Pursuit supplies? Just wondering, since I'm looking to make the same purchase. |
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I am trying to remember for certain...because there was a reason.
Welll...I just went to the AP website to look again at their suggestions. The K-3 Book 1 program was what I was buying for, and the appox. prices for that was the same at both Mister Art and DB. And after I had plugged in all the item numbers at DB, I think I might not have wanted to do it again, and just needed to be done already  . I knew I was getting it cheaper than SL was offering for the bundle ($72, I think, tho I did want the custom SL bag that it came in - how silly, I know!)
I also think there might have been something with the clay? I just can't seem to remember for sure, but that was my first thought. ?
Sorry that wasn't more help.
I can say I am REALLY EXCITED to start this program. We have never really done ART, only occasional crafts. But this looks SO fun. I can't wait!
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JennGM wrote:
Okay, Laura, why did you pick DickBlick over Mister Art for Artistic Pursuit supplies? Just wondering, since I'm looking to make the same purchase. |
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I used MisterArt, and for the same reason that Laura used Dick Blick. I compared a bit and everything was comparable with approx the same prices. I think they're practically the same.
I've placed a couple of orders since then and they're great!
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