Never buy anything full price there. There’s almost always a 20% off regular-price coupon right on the site or app—just pull up the barcode at the register or enter the promo code online. Also, make sure your Michaels Rewards is tied to their 15% teacher or military discount, which stacks on sale items.

Michaels promo codes usually fail because half your cart is probably marked "Everyday Value" or clearance, which kills coupon eligibility. Check the fine print on item tags first. Also, their checkout only accepts one promo code per order, though you can still stack your Michaels Rewards vouchers on top of a regular-price coupon.

Michaels takes standard credit cards, PayPal, and gift cards online. Quick tip though: if you're using teacher, senior, or military discounts, don't look for a promo box at checkout. You have to link your ID.me or Michaels Rewards account beforehand so it applies automatically. Also, Apple Pay only behaves properly on their app.

Sign up with a burner email or use the Gmail plus trick to grab that 20% off code. Just remember it only applies to regular price items. Clearance and brands like Cricut are always excluded. In store, just have them scan the barcode from your inbox at the register.