Donate to ReCreate
We accept any creative materials, supplies, and tools in good, usable condition, including:
Art supplies: pastels, markers, pencils, pencil sharpeners, erasers, ink, ink pads, brushes, palettes, glue guns, glue, stickers, calligraphy supplies, coloring books, sketch pads, unpainted canvases, acrylic/oil/enamel paint, mediums, gesso
Stained glass: materials, supplies, and tools
Craft kits: Bucilla kits, embroidery, cross-stitch, latch hook, candle making, diamond art
Scrapbooking & junk journals: full sheets of paper, stickers, ephemera, brads, decorative paperclips, dies, stamps, decorative cutouts, embossing powders, paper punches, embellishments, scrapbooks, journals
Die-cutting machines in good working order (Sizzix, Cuttlebug, Cricut, or similar)
Craft tools: craft storage containers and drawers, button machines, cookie cutters, cutting dies, drawing tools, hole punches, paper cutters, rubber stamps, craft and sewing scissors, stencils
Fabric & textiles: sewing machines in good working order, portable embroidery machines, sergers, fabric bolts, remnants (18"x18" or larger), faux fur, leather, appliques, patches, ribbon, trim
Jewelry: all types, broken or whole — beads, bells, chain, charms, findings, gems, pendants, studs, parts, pieces, supplies, tools, wire, jewelry bags, crystals
Fiber arts: cross-stitch kits and materials, embroidery hoops and frames, looms, untangled yarn, knitting needles, crochet hooks, kits, embroidery floss, needle punch, felting supplies, clean unspun wool, needlepoint supplies and kits, plastic canvas, spinning supplies
Clay, molds, and tools; woodworking supplies, wood burners, leather tools, metalworking tools, punches, stamps
Sewing: buttons, fasteners (snaps, hooks, eyelets), iron-on transfers, machine feet, marking chalk, notions, patterns, scissors, tape measures, thimbles, thread (spools and embroidery), trim, zippers, sequins
Vintage: trinket holders, miniatures, handkerchiefs, doilies, quilts in good shape, silk scarves, vintage kits and holiday kits, Bucilla, vintage game pieces, vintage wrapping paper, playing cards, postcards, baskets
Art, craft, and fiber-arts books; sealed unopened puzzles
Holiday craft kits and creative supplies (not decorations, Christmas trees, or wreaths)
Items we cannot accept
Dirty, smoky, moldy, wet, or ripped items; broken machines or tools; clothing; boxes of broken crayons, pencils, or markers
Recyclables: wine corks, bottle caps, baby food jars, toilet paper rolls, chunks of wood, sticks, pinecones, broken machine parts
Scraps of paper, fabric, yarn, foam, or cardboard
Office supplies: folders, binders, printer paper, calculators, computers, cords
Picture frames, unframed glass, mirrors, home decor, painted canvases
Electronics, VHS, DVD, CD
Kitchen utensils, food containers, Tupperware
Books other than art and craft books; encyclopedias, dictionaries
Bedding, sheets, pillows, drapes, blinds, curtains
Styrofoam (peanuts and packing material)
House or spray paint; toxic or hazardous materials
Appliances
Furniture, legs, drawers, and home accessories