We have an urgent need for art/craft materials of any kind. They can be used but need to still be usable. Drop-off donation anytime during our open hours.
ARCHITECTURE/DESIGN – Carpet samples (12″x12″ or larger), colorful Formica samples, wallpaper, tile (colorful, no grey/beige/tan/white, 4″x4″ max.), paint chip samples, upholstery books, upholstery swatches (6″x6″ or larger), architectural sample books, wood samples, contact paper.
ARTIST SUPPLIES – Most types of paint, house paint (pint containers or less), brushes, pastels, glue, chalk, ink, carving tools, stencils, transfer letters, crayons, markers, rulers, clay, glue guns, silk screens, canvas (blank and used), easels, grout (dry powder, less than 20lbs.).
BOOKS & MAGAZINES – Select art and craft books, select magazines: Art, Crafts, Food, Home and Garden, Fashion, Photography, Scrapbooking, Vintage (1981 and earlier), sheet music
COLLAGE & SCRAPBOOKING – Stickers, promotional stickers, scrapbook paper, embellishments, punches, rubber stamps, stamp pads, playing cards, maps, calendars, postage stamps, photographs, postcards.
CONTAINERS – Small glass jars with lids (no labels), jewelry boxes, tins, shopping bags, plastic crates, cigar boxes, coffee tins, Rubbermaid type bins, buckets, small tubes, pouches, burlap sacks.
COSTUMES - Halloween, Mardi Gras, Blackpot, General
CRAFT SUPPLIES – Pipe cleaners, craft foam, bike tire tubes, feathers, glitter, doll supplies, marbles, game and puzzle pieces, silk flowers, wine corks (plastic and cork), pinback buttons, candle wax, candle making supplies, straws, shells, pinecones, trophies.
FABRIC – Fabric (one yard and larger), bolts.
We have to be very picky with fabric scraps, and typically take wool, felt, fleece, leather, lace and furry things. We take the time to look closely at everything offered and only accept what we feel will work for us at the time.
Note: Absolutely nothing from clothing, curtains, table cloths, bed sheets, etc.
HOLIDAY – Unfinished/unused holiday-themed craft materials.
MAT BOARD, FRAMING, SIGN MAKING – Mat board, mat board corners, frames (glass must be secure), foam core, acrylic, Plexiglas, corrugated plastic, sign board, adhesive vinyl.
MEDIA/TECH – Records, film canisters, slides, motherboards, overhead projectors, photography equipment, cameras.
METAL – Bottle caps, aluminum can tabs, metal jar lids, tins, ornate metal fixtures (hooks, doorknobs, etc.), uncoated wire, screws, nails, keys, tools, gears, small chain (not jewelry).
NOTIONS – Zippers, buttons, beads, jewelry pieces, kits (notion/sewing/yarn), thread, sewing needles, sewing pins, sewing tools, sewing patterns, fabric ribbon, Velcro, leather (not currently taking pieces under 12″x12” usable space), yarn, knitting needles, crochet hooks, wool scraps, felt (nothing smaller than 6″x6”).
OFFICE SUPPLIES – Pens, pencils, erasers, push pins, scissors, hole punches, tape, manila folders, comb binding, pocket folders, spiral note pads, small notepads, page protectors, clipboards, tab dividers, transparencies, rubber bands, paperclips, large envelopes (no window or branding envelopes), blank padded envelopes, used padded envelopes, bubble wrap, labels, binders (no logos), plastic/metal organizers.
PAPER – Copy paper, cardstock, letterhead, art paper and pads, construction paper, small rolls of paper, large rolls of paper, poster board, paper sample books (colorful, textured, patterned only), blueprints, sturdy cardboard tubes.
PLASTIC – Colorful bottle caps (no white or clear), bread bag tabs, miscellaneous colorful bits, old gift cards/key cards, straws, plastic produce netting, spools.
TOYS – Puzzle pieces, game pieces, small plastic figures (think vintage army figures), tinker toys and building blocks, doll parts.
WOOD – Small blocks and boards, sheets of cork, craft wood, wooden plaques, spools, dowels, stretcher bars, Popsicle sticks.
VINTAGE – Photos, paper ephemera, small bits, jewelry, linens, postcards, greeting cards, notions, magazines, sewing patterns, craft.
Is there something you have that is not on our list? Please let us know as we might have overlooked something. Also if you have solid wood furniture that has seen better days and would like to donate it please check with us to see if we have a need.
Sometimes we have too much of a good thing and will need to suspend taking some items so check often to confirm we are accepting your item.
ARTIST SUPPLIES – Most types of paint, house paint (pint containers or less), brushes, pastels, glue, chalk, ink, carving tools, stencils, transfer letters, crayons, markers, rulers, clay, glue guns, silk screens, canvas (blank and used), easels, grout (dry powder, less than 20lbs.).
BOOKS & MAGAZINES – Select art and craft books, select magazines: Art, Crafts, Food, Home and Garden, Fashion, Photography, Scrapbooking, Vintage (1981 and earlier), sheet music
COLLAGE & SCRAPBOOKING – Stickers, promotional stickers, scrapbook paper, embellishments, punches, rubber stamps, stamp pads, playing cards, maps, calendars, postage stamps, photographs, postcards.
CONTAINERS – Small glass jars with lids (no labels), jewelry boxes, tins, shopping bags, plastic crates, cigar boxes, coffee tins, Rubbermaid type bins, buckets, small tubes, pouches, burlap sacks.
COSTUMES - Halloween, Mardi Gras, Blackpot, General
CRAFT SUPPLIES – Pipe cleaners, craft foam, bike tire tubes, feathers, glitter, doll supplies, marbles, game and puzzle pieces, silk flowers, wine corks (plastic and cork), pinback buttons, candle wax, candle making supplies, straws, shells, pinecones, trophies.
FABRIC – Fabric (one yard and larger), bolts.
We have to be very picky with fabric scraps, and typically take wool, felt, fleece, leather, lace and furry things. We take the time to look closely at everything offered and only accept what we feel will work for us at the time.
Note: Absolutely nothing from clothing, curtains, table cloths, bed sheets, etc.
HOLIDAY – Unfinished/unused holiday-themed craft materials.
MAT BOARD, FRAMING, SIGN MAKING – Mat board, mat board corners, frames (glass must be secure), foam core, acrylic, Plexiglas, corrugated plastic, sign board, adhesive vinyl.
MEDIA/TECH – Records, film canisters, slides, motherboards, overhead projectors, photography equipment, cameras.
METAL – Bottle caps, aluminum can tabs, metal jar lids, tins, ornate metal fixtures (hooks, doorknobs, etc.), uncoated wire, screws, nails, keys, tools, gears, small chain (not jewelry).
NOTIONS – Zippers, buttons, beads, jewelry pieces, kits (notion/sewing/yarn), thread, sewing needles, sewing pins, sewing tools, sewing patterns, fabric ribbon, Velcro, leather (not currently taking pieces under 12″x12” usable space), yarn, knitting needles, crochet hooks, wool scraps, felt (nothing smaller than 6″x6”).
OFFICE SUPPLIES – Pens, pencils, erasers, push pins, scissors, hole punches, tape, manila folders, comb binding, pocket folders, spiral note pads, small notepads, page protectors, clipboards, tab dividers, transparencies, rubber bands, paperclips, large envelopes (no window or branding envelopes), blank padded envelopes, used padded envelopes, bubble wrap, labels, binders (no logos), plastic/metal organizers.
PAPER – Copy paper, cardstock, letterhead, art paper and pads, construction paper, small rolls of paper, large rolls of paper, poster board, paper sample books (colorful, textured, patterned only), blueprints, sturdy cardboard tubes.
PLASTIC – Colorful bottle caps (no white or clear), bread bag tabs, miscellaneous colorful bits, old gift cards/key cards, straws, plastic produce netting, spools.
TOYS – Puzzle pieces, game pieces, small plastic figures (think vintage army figures), tinker toys and building blocks, doll parts.
WOOD – Small blocks and boards, sheets of cork, craft wood, wooden plaques, spools, dowels, stretcher bars, Popsicle sticks.
VINTAGE – Photos, paper ephemera, small bits, jewelry, linens, postcards, greeting cards, notions, magazines, sewing patterns, craft.
Is there something you have that is not on our list? Please let us know as we might have overlooked something. Also if you have solid wood furniture that has seen better days and would like to donate it please check with us to see if we have a need.
Sometimes we have too much of a good thing and will need to suspend taking some items so check often to confirm we are accepting your item.