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Scrapstore Finds
February 12, 2014 by Jenni Clutten | 23 Comments
It’s no secret that I love to re-use and recycle and when I found out about Scrapstore I was itching to get into the nearest one to have a mooch about for some crafty items.
“Scrapstores give you the chance to find art and craft materials at a fraction of the price you could find them anywhere else.
Some scrapstores are only open to schools and voluntary organisations but others open their doors to everyone.
All scrapstores have different means of accessing their scrap materials. In some you need to pay an individual membership fee, at others you simply pay for the scrap you take on the day.
Many scrapstores also have shops open to the public selling high quality art and craft materials from glue to paintbrushes to complement the scrap.”
Since we joined our local branch over the Summer we’ve already been several times, picking up scraps of unwanted paper, sticky silver tape, empty sweet jars and numerous other indescribable objects. As a member we had to pay a £30 yearly individual membership fee which means we can pick up as much Scrapstore bits and pieces as we want. There are Scrapstores all over the country, and you never know quite what you are going to find, but with a bit of imagination you can create some amazing things.
Our local one always has loads of unwanted childrens toys and books, I particularly love the books as they are often ones I remember from my childhood. Inside the Scrapstore there is also a Community Repaint Scheme and a Furniture Project.
Last week I picked up a small car mat, which you can see in the top picture. Nye has really enjoyed playing with it since I brought it home and I can see him using it for years. And, as soon as he outgrows it I know I can give it away for another child to make use of. The other two items I’ve shown below I purchased, but I think you’ll agree that £5 for this stylish chair and £2.50 for two and half litres of unused and unopened masonry paint is a pretty good deal!
There are scrapstores all over the country and you can find your nearest one on the Reuseful website.