Absolutely love it here and what they are doing with sustainability and recycling/upcycling. It is such a fantastic place for me to come and browse (and SHOP) for supplies to use for personal projects as well as work-related projects. Whether you are looking for fabric, canvas, paint, paper, ink, etc. it's likely they will have it. It's like a resting place for art supplies that are just waiting for the next person to finish using them. Everything is neatly organized and easy to rummage through to find what you're looking for. Folks working are very helpful too. Before you buy new, check them out! read more

Also another slice of Heaven. Scrapbooks from 1965 for $3? Umm. Yes. Please. I did have to use archival spray for the acid pages, but I also found that in the store for $2. They gift their proceeds to local schools. Love this place! read more

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Love this place always comes to mine when I need just one of those obscure things to finish a project, especially chords to new tech by thrift. I continue to come back. read more

I came here to look for office supplies for my business. I must admit, they sell a lot of different things. I didnt know that, and it was a very nice surprise. I found some things I wasn't looking for, but that I needed and wanted. I saw beautiful pieces I wanted just for myself, like separate or broken jewelry pieces--a clasp here for a necklace or a link for a watch. Also, I recently picked up an old knitting habit and wanted to replace some old yarn. It was nice to see an area dedicated to yarn, other crafts, and other hobbies. I can say I really got lost inside the store, discovering so much. I saw some frames to purchase to make a gallery wall. So, I will say this: if you need to revise a place or restock on some office supplies, please come here. Or if you just need some ideas on creating a space in your home, come here; it's a place where anyone can get a lot of ideas and inspiration. read more

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Ohhh emmm geee... this place is amazing! I've been wanting to check this place out for a long time and for some reason it never worked out. But Sunday it was meant to be. This place made my artsy creative heart happy, but also made my need for things to not go to waste happy. Literally any craft project you can think of, they're going to have supplies for it and they're going to be dirt cheap! They also have greeting cards, They also have seasonal decor, jewelry, vintage items, stationary, frames, the list could go on forever. Good idea to just go check it out because I promise you will find something you've been looking for and didn't want to pay full price for!! read more

Love Love Love browsing here! I'm a quilter and love checking out all the fabric and unfinished quilts here. Today I found some great fabric! What a great idea! Reuse in progress. It's a great place to donate you unneeded craft supplies. They also have classes. Check it out! It changes every time you're there. There is also a great amount of items for the classroom if you're a teacher or student needing supplies. PS: Make sure you make an appointment on their website if you want to donate. See you there! read more

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Stopped in here while passing through Austin. There is a lot to peruse through so be prepared to dig through bins. (and wash your hands afterwards) prices are pretty good on most items. clearly the stock changes as business is based on donations so it will be different every visit. Plan to spend a little time here as there is a lot to see. read more

I was looking to make some Christmas decorations for cheap, and I've heard great things about this business. I was able to find some fabric scraps and needlepoint material for a surprisingly cheap. Everything in the store seemed very reasonably priced. Plus, the variety of materials was impressive. They have so much different craft supplies, and it's all neatly organized. Love how this place can give old materials a new life. read more

I heard about this place on Tiktok so I wanted to come see how it was. This store has all sorts of stuff and it's well curated so not endless piles of junk. It's all organized by what it is in sections and each section has bins that are clearly labeled. This is nice! However there are so many sections and so many people that it's overwhelming. I came for one thing but they didn't have much of anything for that. It's fine tho. Can't win them all. I'll come back but maybe earlier in the day so the crowds might be less. Parking can be hard with the crowds. read more

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I brought the wife here for her crafting thrift store fix. You can consider this business the "Goodwill" of craft supplies, or the Restore of gently used donated artistic materials. It has been at this location for 5 or so years. There's about 10,000 ft.² of retail space inside and almost as much in their receiving and donation area. At the rear of the building is a spacious classroom where some of the volunteers teach classes or workshops. They do take donations of all kinds of fabrics, picture frames, tools, carpet remnants and anything associated with craft or art supplies. Half of the folks that work here are volunteers, and the other half are paid staff, which are paid from the sale of all the goods. So if you're into digging through countless bins, or looking for that unique fabric, this place is for you. Lots of photos included. read more

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I absolutely love this Austin gem. Secondhand arts and crafts GALORE!! You can get anything and everything for your projects. They also have volunteering to sort donated materials or organize and cut fabrics. Prices are very reasonable! Most things I get are 25 cents or a dollar. read more

This is a great resale shop for all things creative. They accept donations of all sorts of items, including art supplies, frames, fabric, yarn, paint , even unfinished projects. If you need to explore your creative side for not too much money, make sure to visit this shop. I'm willing to bet you have something to donate to them, as you finish your spring cleaning. I know I do! read more

Fun place to poke around. Remember they put some things online. Definetly worth poking around if you've got the creative juices and patience to search. Walked away with several pattern books and a game! read more

This is more than a great store; it's a community service. They will take all that weird stuff that individuals and companies no longer need, they keep it out of the landfill, and make it available to artists, crafters, junksters, and anyone who wanders in. I stop in regularly, whether I "need" anything or not, and I rarely leave empty-handed. I've found everything from office supplies to photo paper to art supplies and a few things I can't even categorize. They operate with volunteers and some paid staff, all of whom are incredibly friendly and helpful. This is Austin at its best. read more

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I love Austin Creative Reuse, but ever since Joan's closed down and even a couple months before that ACR has started overpricing their fabrics a fuck ton. I am a college student studying fashion design and I can't even afford ACR fabric now. Which I find a little ridiculous when it is donated to them for free. I went in the other day and picked out just 3 rolls of different fabric and all together it was probably 5ish yards and my total when I went to check out was over $40. I also found some amazing fabric but couldn't get it cause they priced it at $45 for just a roll of 3 yards. Tell me how used, 2nd hand fabric is supposed to cost that much when it is literally donated to them for free. First of all I know most of the fabrics donated to them are not in original packaging so there's no way for them to know what kind of fabric it is, what it is made of, what thread count it is, and how much it was originally priced at. So tell me why in the world would they be pricing their fabric so high when they have no idea what it even should be priced at. I used to come to ACR and get over 20yards of fabric and my total would come out to $40ish dollars and maybe I would understand a little if they seemed to be pricing everything else so much higher but there not it's just the fabric. I just want to be able to buy used fabric at a reasonable price instead of spending money at a second hand shop like i'm at Hobby Lobby. Cause I might as well be getting fabric there, it's brand new and I actually know what kind of fabric it is and it'll be around the same price as ACR these days. But I would rather die than support Hobby Lobby so can we just get a little more reasonable with the fabric pricing please for the love of god. read more

I've heard many good things about this place and glad I checked it out. I've gotten into junk journaling recently and this was a great place to find unique pieces to add to my journal. Reasonable prices too! read more

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What a treasure this place is. I love it! Don't throw stuff away when you can donate it to a creative gem.

Not sure what to do with that extra tarn you have you got during the pandemic when you decided that knitting is your calling and then giving up after only 2 days in? Take it to ACR. This place is soo much fun. It's the goodwill of crafts. Before buying all the materials new for your new craft fling, consider coming here and seeing if they have the supplies you need. Or not sure what craft to do, meander around the store and find your next project here. This weekend they had a kids maker's market. They were all soo good and had wonderful crafts. But It was hard picking only one thing from one kid's market. read more

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I cannot believe it took me so long to check this wonderful local gem out. Austin Creative Reuse has been on my "must check out" local list for quite a while. I'm not even exaggerating, I have returned twice after my first trip, all within the same week. Creative Reuse is such a gem to the community and the planet, breathing new life into donated crafting materials and providing them at affordable prices. You'll be shocked at how large this establishment is, and if you go in with a project in mind, you can find almost anything you need here in this wonderful assortment of knick knacks. It's truly surprising how so many little things you need for a project can be found here, stored and organized in bins and crafting sections. This can be especially great if you're working within a budget, such as an educator with a project in mind for your classroom, or towing in your children for a fun family project to craft together. There are limitations in selection, which is obviously because everything is donated. I'm a knitter, and so searching in the bins of yarn can both be fun and quite a search to find the type of yarn I'm looking for my next project. But with the amazing prices that are difficult to beat and what this establishment does for the community and environment, it's completely worth visiting and supporting! So if you have craft supplies or fabrics that are unused, please donate them here, and if you have the crafting itch, check this place out for your next project! read more

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I've been meaning to visit for over a year now and finally got to go! I was planning on making a charm bracelet and was pleasantly surprised by the selection of jewelry and chain they had. I got a few bracelets for $3 each and a pair of stud earrings for $1.50. I took a walk around and was further impressed by the large selection and random items they had. I urge you to stop here first before starting any craft or project, because they probably have what you need for a very good price. They have items from funnels for $0.25 to empty makeup compacts, picture frames, screws, everything! read more

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This place is a gem. Truly a crafters paradise. I literally don't know anywhere else where you can walk in and just look through aisles upon aisles of absolutely random assorted donated items, that you can reuse for your own crafts. I love it! So sustainable. And the store itself is such a vibe. They make a lot of their own decor, and I love that they have little workshops every now and then to make different stuff. I personally have not gone to one yet, but I want to! I can spend hours in here. Coolest little store in town. read more

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I love this place. Austin Creative Reuse opened in 2016, and moved to its new larger location at the beginning of covid. I came to make a donation and received a tax deductible receipt. While there, I purchased an entire bag full of Christmas gift boxes, bags, and cards for a total of $6. Why shop the dollar bins at Target for gift bags when you can purchase gift bags at Austin Creative Reuse for only 25 cents? You do have to check each bag for holes and worn color before you buy it. At the end of your purchase, you have the option to tip and donate to the non-profit organization. All of the merchandise and packaged items are labeled and sold on the floor for no more than five months. If the item hasn't sold within five months it is donated to a thrift store or recycled. You can be assured all of the items (except gift bags) on the sales floor are fresh. I enjoyed the Pet Shop Boys and Tears for Fears albums playing over the speakers. read more

This place is a crafters & thrifters DREAM! They always have such an eclectic mix of stuff it's DEFINITELY worth checking out! I would probably be going weekly if I lived in Austin - totally recommend! read more

As a future teacher, this is a life saver! So many school supplies for extremely cheap and it feels good to reuse something that is still in good condition. I'm so happy my friend brought me here because there are so many hidden little gems. Originally I didn't have any intention to buy anything but I ended up with 2 board games and a mouse pad for a grand total of $1.5 . Absolutely wild, this place is a gem and I will definitely be coming back when school starts! read more

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I wish I had more time to comb through this treasure trove, lots of treasures to be discovered and admired. I was surprised to see such a large section of vintage costume jewelry and if I lived closer it would become my go to for office supplies. read more

This place is incredible! Every city should have one. No more guilt about sending things to the landfill! No more giving money to megacorporations just to get some stupid little thing you need! I love it so much. Every time I bring in a box of donations I come home with a box of new beautiful or useful little things. It feels right. read more

What a GREAT place! I was visiting from Houston and needed a few craft supplies. ACR came up when I did a search for craft stores. Am I ever glad I decided to try ACR! I found so many things I "needed." I will definitely be back when I'm in Austin again! read more

Went back, found lots more goodies. Spent 3 hours and could have spent even more time - sooooo much to explore. read more

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I about had heart failure when I walked in the door and saw all the yarn! Then I went around the corner and saw even more yarn! And knitting needles. And crochet hooks. And more knitting needles, the circular Style. This is a Crafters dream store! The stuff is used but still usable. Many things are still new. I ended up with two grocery bags full of yarn that will work great for my various projects for preemies, scarves for soldiers Etc. It's a shame the place is so far from where my daughter lives, where I am staying. What with traffic and wrong turns it took me almost an hour to get here but it was well worth the trip. WELL worth it. I I was so excited the ladies probably thought I was nutso. They were closing in half an hour by the time I got here so I felt pretty rushed. I hope I have a chance to get back here again before I leave town. In the meantime I have plenty of materials to work with. read more

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Been going here 10+ years. So glad they're around--ALWAYS a smart place for intuitive crafters. Did I say "smart?" I meant "dangerous"!!!

The new location is easy access, wide aisles, plenty of parking and full of more goodies! Love the new mixed with the old nostalgia pieces. If your a teacher or working on a project that needs multiples of "stuff" this is the place. Easy on the pocket book and we'll organize. A great place to spark the imagination. Austin Creative Reuse may have what you need! read more

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I'm obsessed with this place. It's a great place to donate leftover art supplies you'll never use and pick up tools, materials, and treasures for your future projects. I made decor for my wedding, get gift bags and decorations for parties, antiques and artwork to decorate my house, stain for furniture projects, paintbrushes and clay tools and home hardware and costume pieces... They always have a zillion handy things to encourage your artistic side. Please visit and enjoy yourself! read more

This place is amazing and a fun way to spend time, especially with a kid who likes arts and crafts. They have things that are literally a nickel each that kids can buy and feel like they are getting to go shopping. Great place for adults to get art supplies too! read more

I. AM. OBSESSED. If you're the kid of person who can envision new creative things from ordinary object, love the reuse aspects, and enjoy interacting with super friendly people, this is your place! I find new inspiration every time I go. They also have great classes and the events like Reuse on the Runway and the markets they host are so much fun! Tip: get a Round Rock branch....but who am I kidding, I'm happy to drive a little farther for this awesome place. read more

This is the perfect place to START your craft journey. I bought a grocery bag of used art supplies for under $10.00. My last set of brand new colored pencils cost me almost $50.00. So yes this is a cute thrifty shop filled with art and junk. It takes some sifting but there's plenty of good stuff hidden in the rubble. The store is well organized and very friendly staff eager to find you a deal on what you're looking for. I got a working glue gun and a stapler for 0.25 cents apiece! There's even a section in the back where you can fill a Home Depot bucket with stuff for 5 bucks. So for any crafty thing you need to do, I would start your journey here and then go to your art supply store (Jerrys!) to fill in your needs. You will literally save hundreds of dollars. FYI a short list of bins and things there: Wooden stamps Buttons Beads Colored pencils Yarn Fabric Rulers Bottle caps So much more! read more

The amount of craft supplies available at a discount is amazing from this Vendor. The staff is very helpful. The prices are amazing. My only complaint is the location is too far away to be convenient for me. Not really fair to complain about that. read more

Psst. Does your kid have a school diorama project? Are you planning a team building exercise at work that requires everyone to construct something out of random materials? Maybe you're a bonafide Maker about to tackle that cute DIY art thing you saw on Pintrest. Don't go to one of those big box arts & crafts stores for your supplies - you can get what you need at Austin Creative Reuse (ACR) *and* feel good about recycling & supporting a local nonprofit at the same time! What might you find at ACR? Stickers & Stamps Fabrics Yarn Pastels, crayons, paints Fancy Ribbon Wood Samples Carpet Samples Markers Cabinet Knobs Vintage sewing patterns Vintage clipart books Assorted used crafting tools like scissors, rulers, etc. Arts & crafts tips And all kinds of other stuff on this list: http://austincreativereuse.org/materials-we-accept/ Inventory is always changing, so each visit offers new treasures for creatives of all ages. The store located at Lincoln Center northwest of IH35 & Koenig/290 is run by volunteers, so hours are limited to 3 days per week (Wed/Thu 10a-8p, Sat 10a-2p), so plan accordingly. Oh yeah, and when you are cleaning out your own crafting stash or that preschooler has turned into a 5th grader and you need to purge all the old school supplies for chubby hands, you can bring all of that stuff to ACR for its chance at a 2nd life. read more

Are you ready to have your ever loving crafty mind blown but not your wallet? This place is amazing. Huge selection of craft supplies available for super bargain prices. The ultimate thrift store for craft supplies. Start here to replenish your craft collection or start a new hobby. My new hobby is buying craft supplies! read more

Need that one thinga-ma-bob for your project, and don't want to buy a 100? Want to wander and get inspired? Want to support a local group, and not a huge craft store that hates women's health care? This place does a great job creating some order in the chaos of craft supplies and the prices are garage-sale low. read more

What a great find for this Austin newbie. Found an incredible 26x38 canvas for $5 and tons of other great deals to fill the my creative needs! read more