Anyone else have an abundance of craft supplies? What about unfinished or abandoned projects?
Sometimes when craft supplies are collected, they may be incorrect for the task at hand or part of an old hobby that no longer serves us.
So… What to do with all the excess craft supplies and tools you're decluttering?
We asked our community to give suggestions on the best places to donate surplus craft supplies and tools. They responded in a big way!
Types of Craft Supplies You Can Donate
It really depends on where you're donating as to what you might like to give away. Think about extra yarn, knitting needles, paints, paintbrushes, cardstock, beads, glue, scissors, etc.
If you're donating to a school or classroom, you could even get creative and put together individual craft packs for the students. But... that's something that does take time.
If you're in the throes of decluttering, don't make it that difficult 😉
As with anything you're donating, make sure it is actually in usable condition. Things that are close to being scraps or damaged should not be donated.
The receivers on the other end may be volunteers who simply don't have the time to sort through "junk".
How to Donate Your Excess Craft Stock
We recommend calling ahead to any of these groups before dropping off your extra craft supplies. Make sure they are actually open to donations as well as what exactly they're interested in.
They may not need or want what you're offering at the moment, so it would be a waste of time to arrive and have to leave immediately with your supplies still in hand!
It's also important to find out the procedure for donating.
30+ Places to Donate Your Surplus Craft Supplies
1 -Libraries for after-school clubs
2 - Group homes for developmentally delayed adults
3 - Boys & Girls clubs
4 - Freecycle.org
5 - Local Teachers
6 - Domestic Violence Shelters
7 - Public or private schools
8 - Churches
9 - Sunday School Groups
10 - Preschools
11 - Daycares
12 - Girl Scouts & Boy Scouts
13 - Community Centers
14 - Nursing Homes
15 - Assisted Living Centers
16 - Crayola Color Cycle for dried up markers
17 - Local Art Councils
18 - Thrift Stores
19 - Buy Nothing Groups on Facebook
20 - Community Theater Groups
21 - Habitat Restore
22 - NextDoor.com
23 - YMCA’s
24 - Art Museums
25 - Prison Systems
26 - Homeschooling families
27 - Local Council on Aging
28 - Summer Camps
29 - Pickupplease.org
30 - Recreation Centers
31 - Givebackbox.com
32 - Children’s Hospitals
33 - Facebook Marketplace
Need more help decluttering and organizing your craft space?
I have stained glass supplies that I would like to donate to a non profit. Any suggestions?
I have Alot of stampin up dies,stamps, glitters, magazines ribbons, dies etc.an much much i am wanting to offer would you know anyone who may be interested many have never been used an still in cases. would like to offer at very low price Thanks
I have a lot, I mean a lot of arts/crafts supplies to give. My wife was also a avid collector of Victorian greeting cards, magazines, art supplies etc. Painting supplies, card making supplies, yarn for crocheting, etc. I also have approximately 100 to 150 Victorian dolls that I would like to sell.
Tenho para doação trabalhos inacabados bordados na talagarca e juta….
I have 2 tubs full of yarn, good quality and many knitting needles. I also have misc craft supplies
Hello, have a small box of X-acto craft knives & spare blades (very sharp). Still in packets. Happy to donate if you can use them (in Adelaide)
I have an enormous amount of rubber stamps and everything that goes with them. I have findings for jewellery, anything you can think of I more than likely have it. I’m moving house and all this is a collection, all used at some point, of 30 plus years of enjoyment. But they must go now. Desperate
Did you find a donation location for stamping items. I also need toronate
I belong to a club and we have had 100s of knitting needles donated over the years. We are trying to find somewhere to donate these to. Any suggestions?
I can no longer do my crafting and want to find a place to donate them-beads and the like-I live in longs, SC and because I have permanent brain damage from Covid can no longer drive😢. Do you pickup by any chance?
I have excess from the closure of a shop for donation, mostly yarns, some fabrics, many arts and crafts magazines and books, knitting supplies, art supplies and knitting machines etc. etc. I would like to donate to one specific place so it isn’t “piece-meal”!
I have an enormous amount of craft books and patterns. Too much to carry by myself
Make multiple trips!
I have many many Free miniature dollhouse DIY kits. They are so cute when finished. They can be
gifts or sold at craft markets.
Please help!!! I’m afraid Goodwill
will throw them away.
Goodwill might throw them away but so might someone who buys them. When you’re ready, it’s easy to find people who will want these kits. Just ask around.
still available? I’d love them
Hello, I have cake character molding pans mostly Wilton brand along with decorating accessories that I would love to donate. I am located in Miami, FL. Do you any have suggestions? Thank you!
Ask around in your local Facebook Buy Nothing groups
Do you know where to donate upholstery tools, and staples?
I have Waldolf doll making supplies I would like to donate in the Vero Beach FL area. Would anyone be interested?
The items on my last post are for donations
Hi, I have some assortment of beads and other materials for jewelry making and other types of crafts.
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