Garage sales are great. There is such an endless variety, and you never know what you will find. If you're into crafting the garage sale can be a goldmine. The goldmine is the joy you feel when you see a table full of fabric, a box filled with skeins of yarn, dozens of frames and pictures, and all priced from 10 cents to a dollar.
I found these little frames 4/$1.00, in perfect condition. I could have put little pictures in them, but opted to place my pressed flowers in them and use them on top of gift boxes, in place of cards. It was a pretty touch, and cheaper than a card or a bow.
By Deb from East Brunswick, NJ
I found this lovely holiday bath pouf on sale for a dollar. I love the color green and the gold edging that sparkles.
I always have extra scraps of beautiful paper. I tear them into quarter size pieces for gluing onto cards. They make very pretty additions, to keep in journals, which is what I do with them. This would be fun to do with seasonal wrapping paper too ;)
Before tossing out shopping bags, see if you can salvage any pieces. This Victoria's Secret bag has had it's fair share of being recycled/reused. I was able to salvage the ribbon and it will be perfect to use for crafting!
There are over 1,200 Michaels Stores '- art supplies, crafts, framing around the world. At the end of each season - items that are unable to be sold may be offered in grab bags (stores may vary). Seasonal items will be stuffed in a bag and sold for only $4!
I am a jewelry "remaker". I buy old and create one of a kind "new" stuff.
Where can I find costume jewelry that people are giving away?
By Finao I.
There are two websites where you may be able to get free costume jewelry. The free items page on Craigslist may have some. Google Craigslist and the name of your nearest city to find it. Freecycle.org also gives away many things including costume jewelry. After you have satisfied the joining requirement, you can post a "wanted" for the jewelry. Google Freecycle.org for a group in your area. I have given jewelry away and gotten some through Freecycle. I make jewelry, and take pieces apart for the beads. Hope this helps.
If you sew, go to your local quilting shows and visit their boutique shop. You will find many discounted items for sale such as sewing patterns, notions, yarn, fabrics, books, and magazines.
I have no money, am handicapped, have seizures, and have not worked for a year.
By Debbie
I need to donate a box of sewing supplies, including thread, and would be happy to send them to you. I no longer have the time or the space to use them.
I have sewing thread I would like to donate to you. I need permission from you and Thrifty Fun to have your address, I will send and pay postage even.
I need help getting fabric and shoe boxes and any craft or art supplies. The reason I'm asking is I'm disabled, and making things makes me feel useful and happy. We are on a limited income. So I am asking for help.
By Emma F. from Selma, NC
Some of the fat quarters that I purchase, especially those from Jo-Ann Fabrics are folded around a thin cardboard square.
