-Look for sales at Michaels.
-Look in the Target dollar bins.
-Look in the paper for the coupons you can use at Michaels.
-Go to free craft time at library.
-Limit the amount you buy. You can find them for free at the library. Write down which recipes you want to try.
-Look online. There are tons of free recipes out there.
-Borrow from friends and family.