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Why Donate?

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Reduce Waste

Reduce Waste

Reduce Waste

When you donate your gently used arts and craft materials, you reduce waste by giving these items a second life. Donations promote sustainability through resource conservation. 

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Save Money

Reduce Waste

Reduce Waste

Because we are always accepting donations, we can offer an ever-changing selection of items at reduced costs. Our fill-a-bag pricing model will save you money compared to big box stores.

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Feel Good

Reduce Waste

Feel Good

Creativity has been proven to lower stress and promotes a healthy outlook on life (and who doesn't need that right now?). In addition both your wallet and the planet will thank you.

What can i donate?

Currently accepting

NOT currently accepting

NOT currently accepting

 

Fabrics: bolts, yards, large squares (pieces must have regular edges)

Yarn: natural and synthetic, knitting needles, crochet hooks

Fabric Arts Supplies and Notions: needles, threads, spools, embroidery floss, embroidery hoops, buttons, zippers, Velcro, elastic, ribbons, roving, patterns, tools

Fine, Decorative, and Mixed Media/Medium Art Supplies: most types of paint, stains, brushes, pastels, drawing pencils, charcoals, chalks, ink, carving tools, stencils, transfer letters, clay, canvas (blank and used), easels, dye, film

Craft Supplies: glue, glue guns, scissors, paper cutters, pipe cleaners, craft foam, glitter, doll supplies, marbles, silk flowers, craft/novelty buttons

Scrapbooking & Collage: stickers, scrapbook paper, embellishments, punches, stamps, stamp pads, playing cards, maps, image heavy magazines (National Geographics, Architectural Digests, other heavily pictured/minimal ads magazines), postage stamps, photographs

Paper: copy, cardstock, letterhead, card envelopes, art paper and pads, scrapbook, rolls of paper, poster board, paper sample books, blueprints, sturdy cardboard tubes, maps, music/music books

Beads and Jewelry: beads, findings, jewelry tools, costume jewelry 

Wooden items: dowels, unused popsicle sticks, clean skewers, clean toothpicks, cork sheets, rulers, small wooden boxes (especially cigar), balsa wood, misc. items 

Metals: tins, metal fixtures (hooks, doorknobs, etc.), uncoated wire, keys, springs

Architecture/Design/Construction: Formica samples, wallpaper, tile 4x4 or smaller, paint chip samples, fabric books, contact paper

Vintage Media: vinyl records, slides

Glass: small glass jars (not from food use), small mirrors, stained glass materials, etc.

Gift Wrap and Party Supplies: gift bags, tissue paper, party decor, unused party/themed plates, napkins, and cutlery, gift wrap bows

Office/School Supplies: erasers, scissors, hole punches, staplers, staple removers, tape dispensers, tape, transparencies, rubber bands, labels, organizers, note pads, sticky notes (Post-its), clipboards

Holiday Decor: currently accepting for Holidays celebrated in the next two months

NOT currently accepting

NOT currently accepting

NOT currently accepting

 

X Paper: tissue paper, construction paper

X Plastics: prescription bottles 

X Architecture/Design/Construction: upholstery swatches

X Office Supplies: 3 ring binders

Items we cannot accept

NOT currently accepting

Fabrics: clothes (except denim), pillowcases, sheets, scraps, tablecloths, curtains, napkins

Fine, Decorative, and Mixed Media/Medium Art Supplies: paint cans, spray paint

Plastics: plastic bottles, Tupperware, food containers

Wooden items: large boards

Metals: large pieces, sharp pieces with unprotected/exposed edges

Architecture/Design/Construction: large pieces, furniture, household goods, appliances

Glass: glass/mirrors with unprotected/exposed edges, jars that previously held food

Small electric parts: motherboards, large electronics, batteries

Holiday Decor: costumes

Unlabeled or old chemicals/liquids

Used batteries of any kind

ITEMS WITH MOLD/MILDEW, STAINS, COVERED IN PET HAIR OR THAT SMELL LIKE SMOKE

Yarn and Fiber Arts

Felting supplies, yarn, embroidery materials, knitting needles, crochet hooks, plastic canvas, wool fleece and roving, weaving cones, spindles, looms, patterns, stretcher bars, embroidery hoops

Paper Arts

Miscellaneous

scrapbooking paper, quilling paper, scrapbook albums, photo adhesive, stickers, stamps and ink pads, punches, embellishments, adhesive vinyl, graph paper, large format paper, postcards, old photos

Miscellaneous

Miscellaneous

records, cigar boxes, photo slides, silk flowers, decorative bottles, art and craft related books, wire, beeswax, candle and soap making supplies, gift wrap, boxes, bows, ribbon, dowels, tools, wallpaper and fabric sample books

Frames

frames with and without glass, matting materials, hanging hardware

Jewelry Making

beads, wire, findings, cord, elastic, hemp, tools, resin and molds

Holiday Craft Items

Holiday Craft Items

We will accept holiday items 6 weeks before the holiday

Sewing and Fabric

School and Office Supplies

Holiday Craft Items

thread, needles, pins, sewing machines - (traditional, embroidery, serger), patterns, interfacing, zippers, buttons, snaps, fabric (clean - no smaller than a fat quarter 18"x22"), trim, elastic, Velcro, patches, bias tape, fabric dye and paint, pillow forms, batting, stuffing, felt

- Note: We do not accept clothing (except denim items), sheets, solid tablecloths, curtains or partially completed projects

School and Office Supplies

School and Office Supplies

School and Office Supplies

notebooks, pencils, highlighters, erasers, cards and envelopes, paper, folders, pens, markers, rulers, paper clips, rubber bands, staplers, crayons, push pins, corkboards, white boards

Things we can't accept

Clothing and Apparel

shoes, belts, hats, clothes, etc.   WE WILL ACCEPT DENIM ITEMS


Household Goods

rugs, curtain, tablecloths, sheets, hoses, food containers, utensils, cloth napkins, old furniture, plastic grocery bags, trash, food, kitchen items

Architectural Salvage

insulation, windows, railings, doors, scrap wood, gallon paint, carpet samples,

How do I donate

Small donations of 1-2 bags or boxes can be dropped off anytime DURING regular business hours

We appreciate a phone call in advance of larger donations and that they be dropped off earlier in the day.  Please do not leave donations outside our door when we are not open.

Crafty Krab

5202 Carolina Beach Road - Suite 17 Wilmington, NC, USA

910-465-8351

Hours

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Closed

Tue

Closed

Wed

10:30 am – 06:00 pm

Thu

10:00 am – 06:00 pm

Fri

10:00 am – 06:00 pm

Sat

09:00 am – 04:00 pm

Sun

10:00 am – 03:00 pm

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