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    Austin Creative Reuse

    4.8 (95 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    The photo depicts the entrance of a business, featuring a glass door with signage and a chalkboard sign placed outside. The sign requests donations and provides a QR code for making a donation. To the right, there is a colorful mural painted on the exterior wall, with swirling patterns and abstract shapes. The sidewalk in front is visible, and some trees can be seen in the background.
    Rain W.

    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.

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    Steve W.

    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.

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    Elizabeth H.

    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!

    Frames for my upcoming photo show--$3 each! You never know what you'll find here. - A set of wooden folding tables is stacked vertically, with visible metal hardware connecting the table sections. The tables have a natural wood finish, and each has a blue label with a number written on it. The tables are placed next to a cardboard box, and the setting appears to be a storage or warehouse area.
    Mary L.

    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.

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    Monica R.

    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.

    Tessa G.

    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!

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    Joanna C.

    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!

    The image shows a store interior with a dedicated photography section, featuring tripods, camera accessories, and related equipment. Signs labeled 'photography' and 'FOTOGRAFÍA' hang above the display area. The background includes shelves with various craft and art supplies, and a colorful, decorative arch. The store appears well-lit with fluorescent lighting, and the floor is covered with speckled tiles.
    Sean M.

    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.

    Pencils and color pencils - The image shows several plastic containers filled with used art supplies such as crayons, colored pencils, and markers, organized on a metal shelving unit. Labels indicate prices and categories, including crayon packs, pencil grips, and miscellaneous pens. The setting appears to be a nonprofit creative reuse center that promotes reuse of art materials through community engagement.

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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.

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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"!!!

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    great selection, amazing prices. i love that i can use this resource as a teacher that won't break the bank

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    3 years ago

    Amazing finds for sewing and crafting!! They have tons of patterns and fabric along with everything else you need to sew! Prices are perfect

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    Fun place if you have time to look around. Loads of different materials to choose from!

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    I gave away all my old patterns, and am sorry I did. Does Austin Creative Reuse carry older Mcalls, Butterick, Vogue, Simplicity dress, blouse patterns?

    I was there last week and I noticed boxes of old patterns. I did not look through them, but I bet you could find something. It is a great shop.

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    One important thing that sets them apart from other thrift stores that prices are very reasonable.

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