How You Can Still Save 40% at Hobby Lobby

Some things are as sure as time, and though shoppers have come to know and love Hobby Lobby’s infamous 40% off coupon—good for any item in the store—alas, all good things must end. Hobby Lobby announced earlier this year that the popular craft and home goods retailer would no longer be offering its 40% off coupon to patrons starting February 28. 

Shocked, heartbroken, betrayal—just a few of the emotions craft devotees have felt since this news break. However, don’t pack up that glue gun just yet. There are still ways you can save at Hobby Lobby without the loyal coupon. 

Tips for Getting the Hobby Lobby 40% Off Coupon—or More Savings

Although it might not be the same, savings are savings, and these quick tips will allow you to finish that project and pick up some supplies to start anew without the shopper’s remorse. 

1. Scope out the Hobby Lobby weekly ad. The store runs a weekly ad, which is released every Sunday. Those who have done any amount of shopping at the retailer know that this is typically when popular sales cycles (like 50% off wall decor and seasonal offers) are announced.
2. Sign up for Hobby Lobby emails and weekly circulars. Similar to the weekly sneak-peek of savings offered by Hobby Lobby’s weekly ad, signing up for Hobby Lobby emails and newsletters also unlocks exclusive savings offers. Plus, by signing up you’ll be the first to know what’s on sale, so you can put that special discount to good use. 
3. Download the app. These days, it seems like just about every major retailer has their own app—and though this may be true, it certainly does not diminish the savings available through downloading the Hobby Lobby app. As someone who used to think they would never have a folder of retail apps on their phone, I can honestly say that the benefit is present, and I find myself browsing retailer apps more than I care to admit. Moral of the story is download the Hobby Lobby app to gain access to an app-exclusive 40% coupon—you can thank me later. 
4. Shop the sales cycle. Hobby Lobby’s sale cycle is somewhat notorious, if only for the fact that you can easily predict it. The craft retailer flip-flops between which product categories—wall decor, mirrors, seasonal decor—will be marked down 50% that week. So if throw pillows are marked 50% off one week, but wall decor is not, there’s a good chance that the following week wall decor will be 50% off and vice-versa. Pro tip? Shop in-store on Saturdays for when sales cycles overlap.
5. Stay connected on social media. With just a tap of a follow or like button, you’ll be notified of the latest Hobby Lobby happenings as well as offers like free shipping and 40% off the purchase of a single item. Not to mention, if you’re looking for inspiration, the social media craft circuit is chock-full of awesome ideas to get you started on your next new hobby. 
6. Coupon elsewhere. Okay, this is a bit of a misdirect; we admit it. But hey, you can always head to competing crafts stores like Michaels where coupons are aplenty or Jo-Ann for more deals. Crafty, indeed!