On a trip to my local Joann craft-supply store recently, I felt a cheap thrill. An extremely cheap thrill. Huge signs posted on the front doors read STORE CLOSING and ENTIRE STORE 30%–70% OFF.

Craft Supplies at Hobby Lobby: I Love This Yarn: $3.49 for 252 yards. Butterfly Diamond Art Kit: $3.99. Sculpey III Oven-Bake Clay Multipack: $24.59. Michaels.