You want to throw a party? You don't want to spend an arm and a leg, yes? But party supply stores - although the selection is fun - are way overpriced, and the dollar store is great for things like helium balloons, but then things like cups and decor can add up when their quantities are small, like only 6 decorative plates in a pack and such. The solution? Head to the Oriental Trading Company where they have just about everything you could ever want, and doggone it, the prices are reasonable. It makes me want to have a party right NOW! It's good for party favors, decorations, stickers, crafts, games, costumes... you know, just go check it out and you'll see what I mean.But you know what you really need? Their free catalog. Searching on the web is fun and all, but their catalog filled with little goodies just gets my creative juices flowing. I can look at that thing for hours!
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OOo... thanks for this link. I love free catalogs!
Me again!
Speaking of catalogs:
For the craft-minded people out there, one of my favorite craft sites is http://www.firemountaingems.com/. On the main page you can order their free (humongo), color catalog. It's filled with gorgeous beads (including pearls and Swarovski), jewelry and ideas, and the best part is, since they're wholesale, the more you buy, the more you save! (For example, a 16-in., cultured fresh-water pearl strand, can be as low as $4.85. Granted, you have to be 200 strands to get that price, but.... And if you just want a couple of strands, they're about $9/strand. Also, the quality may not be as great as if you went to a high-end jeweler, but if you're just making something with pearls, this is a great deal.)
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