Are the sales worth it? Yes and no. There are many supplies which look great online and disappoint in real life.
I'm never a fan of big art sets filled with paints, pencils, and an easel, as you'll get better quality for a similar price by selecting individual products from trusted brands.
And, it's true sometimes that you get what you pay for. Just because something is 75% off doesn't make it a good value.
I've searched for the best sales on art, journaling, and planning supplies I actually use. Everything listed here is something I'm happy to recommend.
* Sales are at Amazon unless otherwise noted, but I've also included Etsy shops and other small businesses
♻️ eco-friendly choices available
last updated: October 7, 2025
offers are subject to change
☛ Here's a handy list right on Amazon
(listing this here because I like listening to books while I paint)
--- 43% off Antiquarian Sticker Book (just stickers)
--- I listed more than a dozen idea and tutorial books here
--- 16% off A5 in brown (smooth) or black (pebble)
(very well made; unique tweed lining; holds either a Stalogy or Hobonichi Techo Cousin)
--- 15% off Colors Of The World markers
(awesome for coloring wildlife)
(awesome for coloring wildlife)
--- 29% off A5 ruled journals
(these take watercolors and fountain pens beautifully)
--- hundreds of journaling supplies *on sale* from Star Sellers
(support small businesses!)
French Speckletone Cardstock ♻️
--- 20% off 8.5x11 Oatmeal
(100% recycled; made in the USA; takes every pen, marker, and paint I've tried; works in my printer; note: I only like 'oatmeal' . . . the other colors have a different finish)
--- 20% off 8.5x11 Oatmeal
(100% recycled; made in the USA; takes every pen, marker, and paint I've tried; works in my printer; note: I only like 'oatmeal' . . . the other colors have a different finish)
--- 26% off Sierra series
(one of the best items I've ever purchased from Amazon; good quality, comfortable, and trusted for carrying my DSLR)
Moleskine ♻️
--- a variety of discounts off notebooks and planners
--- 20% off A5 journal / planner covers
--- 22% off 12x18 90# pad 50 sheets
(FSC Certified, made in the USA; I use the slightly lighter weight 90# for printing coloring pages to watercolor and then add to my journals; they perform well enough for ink & wash and don't bulk up my pages as much as regular watercolor paper would)
--- 50% off at Paper House
(my favorite sticker book of all time!; use my Paper House coupon code keylime20 for an additional 20% off your whole purchase)
(my favorite sticker book of all time!; use my Paper House coupon code keylime20 for an additional 20% off your whole purchase)
--- 23% off Artist set of 48 half pans
(of alllll the Paul Rubens sets, this is the only one I fully recommend; it's been one of my favorites over the years for journaling and planning)
--- 32% off set of 4 assorted sizes
(I use these for swatching and scrubbing so I don't mess up my best brushes)
--- 14% off Versailles journal
(an elegant journal which takes nearly all my pens, markers, and watercolor without bleedthrough)
(extremely comfortable for long-form writing; NOT waterproof)
--- 33% off recycled set
Princeton
--- 11% off Aqua Elite Long Round #8 Watercolor Brush
--- 8% off Velvetouch Long Round #2 Watercolor Brush
(these are the brushes I've reached for most often over the last three years; both are synthetic but perform more like real bristles)
--- 11% off Aqua Elite Long Round #8 Watercolor Brush
--- 8% off Velvetouch Long Round #2 Watercolor Brush
(these are the brushes I've reached for most often over the last three years; both are synthetic but perform more like real bristles)
--- 40% off set of 12
(these erase regular graphite pencils beautifully; they do not erase colored pencils)
(ridiculously smooth and bold; many of the Moonlight colors look rich and vibrant on both white paper and dark papers like black and navy)
--- 28% off hot press block
Sennelier
--- 22% off Aqua Mini half pan watercolor set
(This isn't a great stand-alone set because of the color election, but it's a fantastic way to try artist quality watercolors in a relatively inexpensive way; 8 half pans, a nice little travel brush, and a cute tin for under $30)
--- 22% off Aqua Mini half pan watercolor set
(This isn't a great stand-alone set because of the color election, but it's a fantastic way to try artist quality watercolors in a relatively inexpensive way; 8 half pans, a nice little travel brush, and a cute tin for under $30)
--- up to 65% off sets of pens, markers, and highlighters at Amazon
Stampington Magazines (current and past issues)
--- Art Journaling
--- Bella Grace Field Guide to Everyday Magic (a guided journal)
--- Somerset Studio
--- Artful Blogging (no longer in print, but as of now there are a few back issues on Etsy)
(smooth and easy to write on; hasn't changed in 20 years; I keep one of these everywhere including my gym bag!)
(my favorite fineliners for sketching; they dry instantly so I can begin watercoloring quickly)
--- 25% off #018 undated weekly planner insert
--- 20% off leather traveler's notebook without pockets at Amazon
--- 20% off leather traveler's notebook with pockets at Amazon
--- 20% off traveler's notebook refills at Amazon
--- notebooks and inserts are often available at Etsy as well
(their inserts come in A5, Standard, A6, and Pocket; they are my absolute favorite for watercolor and are more economical than Traveler's Company)
Zebra Mildliner Brush Highlighters <<<<<< my favorite deal of all!
--- 62% off set of 15 at Amazon
--- also available at Blick in sets and individual colors
Happy bargain hunting,
Ann
Ann is an artist and writer from Ohio. Support her work and access her printables at Patreon. Follow her on YouTube for fresh journal flips and reviews. Join her newsletter for e-mail updates.
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