NotAVampireLvr Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 I've searched her, but didn't come up with an answer... Where do you buy your paper? Specifically elementary level lined paper (with the dots), construction paper, drawing paper (even if its newsprint) etc. We go through so much of it here not HSng and now that we are HSng I only see needing more. Where are your favorite places? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissel Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 Any kind of art paper/construction paper, we buy at the dollar store or Michael's (or similar craft supply stores) with those 40% off coupons. We also also ask for those kinds of things for birthdays and Christmas--they're perfect for the people on our list who want to buy gifts but can't spend much. As for lined paper, we actually haven't really bought any (we have a huge stack of hand-me-down HWOT paper), but I've seen it in pretty much every general or school supply-carrying store--Target, Walmart, Lakeshore Learning, etc. I don't know who would have the best prices though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetbasil Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 I love the HWT paper for writing, and use only Pacon construction paper. I buy the HWT paper from HWT directly or Rainbow Resource (or you can pick some up at a local homeschool convention if HWT has a table). I order the construction paper from Dick Blick with a % off coupon when I make my yearly art order. Newsprint I get in a roll from Ikea or an end roll from the local newspaper. What I still haven't found is high-quality index cards. I can't believe how paper thin they are these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirty ethel rackham Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 I bought the handwriting paper (with the dotted lines) from Miller Pads and Paper. I usually stocked up at our annual homeschool conference. I also would get drawing paper from them, but I also bought from Dick Blick for some of their more serious art needs. Now that my kids are older, we don't use handwriting paper, but just lined filler paper that we get from Target during the "back to school" sales. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissel Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 What I still haven't found is high-quality index cards. I can't believe how paper thin they are these days. THANK YOU!!!!! I recently spend SO MUCH money trying to find thick, sturdy index cards for making Latin flash cards. You can see through to the other side of every single brand! I couldn't believe that even the Oxford brand ones were so crummy. I'm still really mad about it :glare: (possibly unreasonably so :lol: but I still need to make those darn flash cards!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotAVampireLvr Posted February 18, 2012 Author Share Posted February 18, 2012 What I still haven't found is high-quality index cards. I can't believe how paper thin they are these days. Yes - with our curriculum I could see going through a lot of these and they are $$ for the quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 Our homeschool consignment shop! I often find unused pads of elementary lined paper there for very cheap prices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetandSimple Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 Rainbow Resource has reams of handwriting paper that have worked well for us... I bought too much, and have A LOT of it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FairProspects Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 The Teacher supply store in town. Staples used to carry it, but they recently made a decision not to anymore. Target and Walmart have it at back to school time, but I haven't been able to find it there other than seasonally. We go through a lot too, and if you don't have a teacher supply store in your area, I would probably order a ream through Zaner-Bloser. You shouldn't need more than 500 sheets per grade level unless you have prolific writer. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 What about Miller Pads & Paper? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalmia Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 In the teacher/school supply section at Staples, they have blank "Make Your-Own" flashcards by http://www.trendenterprises.com hanging alongside the addition, subtraction etc. cards. They are thicker than the index cards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
readinmom Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 We purchased an entire roll of newsprint paper (white) from our local newspaper. At the time, it was five dollars a roll. I'm sure it's somewhat more expensive now, but the roll lasted us an entire school year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In the Rain Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 I buy watercolor paper from Michaels with a coupon. Lined paper comes from either a local teacher supply store or Rainbow Resource. The problem with ordering it online is determining just how the sizing will be. I know they give the size, but it was still bigger than I expected. I bought construction paper from Costco about 5 years ago. :lol: I topped it off with extra colors from the Miller paper booth at the hs convention. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In the Rain Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 THANK YOU!!!!! I recently spend SO MUCH money trying to find thick, sturdy index cards for making Latin flash cards. You can see through to the other side of every single brand! I couldn't believe that even the Oxford brand ones were so crummy. I'm still really mad about it :glare: (possibly unreasonably so :lol: but I still need to make those darn flash cards!) Someone gave us cards from Crane Paper. They were index card size, but I don't think they were lined. I loved them!!! (but I was too cheap to buy more when they ran out). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotAVampireLvr Posted February 18, 2012 Author Share Posted February 18, 2012 Thanks for the tips. I actually have access to end rolls - I used to work at the paper, all I need to do is call my old MGR... and she'll hook me up. ;) Looks like Miller Paper is going to a convention I have no plans to attend... figures... lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomatHWTK Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 For art paper I purchase from Hobby Lobby with a coupon or when it's on sale. I purchase card stock and construction paper at Sam's Club. Haven't looked for index cards. I would probably look to Rainbow Resource for lined paper for handwriting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissel Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 In the teacher/school supply section at Staples, they have blank "Make Your-Own" flashcards by http://www.trendenterprises.com hanging alongside the addition, subtraction etc. cards. They are thicker than the index cards. Someone gave us cards from Crane Paper. They were index card size, but I don't think they were lined. I loved them!!! (but I was too cheap to buy more when they ran out). Thank you both, I'll check both options out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 I order most of my art supplies from RR, when I order curricula. That includes paper of all types. I usually get 2 sizes of construction paper--Sulfide only!--as well as watercolor paper, sunprint paper, cardstock...It's how I get to $150 for free shipping. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PIE! Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 I usually stock up at our local convention from Miller Pad and Paper. Sadly, this year I won't be going, so I'll probably get it online through their website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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