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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?

Drawing and Painting

Drawing and Painting

Drawing and Painting

Charcoal pencils, oil pastels, paints (oil, acrylic and watercolor), paintbrushes, paper, sketchbooks, stretched canvas, artboard, palettes, easels,

Craft Materials

Drawing and Painting

Drawing and Painting

pipe cleaners, foam, googly eyes, glitter, adhesives, tape, beads, DIY kits, clothespins, pompoms, popsicle sticks, feathers, hot glue guns, Styrofoam, corks, chalk, clay, string

Home Decorating

Drawing and Painting

lamps, lampshades, vases, reusable shopping bags, reuseable plastic bins, storage totes with lids, stackable drawers, small wood crates, milk crates, tins, mason jars, tile

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, binders, 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

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10:30 am – 06:00 pm

Thu

10:00 am – 06:00 pm

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10:00 am – 06:00 pm

Sat

09:00 am – 04:00 pm

Sun

10:00 am – 03:00 pm

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