This is wonderful to do.  I, personally, am a teacher and love when craft items are donated to my school.  We can always use them.  I love being creative in the classroom and our budget doesn't always allow for me to do the great things I would love to!! 

posted on 4/29/2012 2:25:51 PM

They are so thankful for them as well!

posted on 4/29/2012 12:36:26 PM

PLease consider your local schools as well. Teachers spend thousands of dollars of their own money each year for supplies, and anything is usually welcome!

posted on 3/4/2012 4:59:41 PM

So true!  It really helps the senior center where I work, when we have these donations.. and the great thing is-- they make things like baby hats and lap blankets for others. So, it's all passed along and the good is paid forward!

posted on 2/28/2012 11:33:49 PM

that is a great idea, I never thought of that.

posted on 2/15/2012 2:19:34 PM

Good idea because I am a crafting hoarder! I try to upcycle containers and boxes and it starts to clutter the house. Free cycle is awesome too

posted on 1/22/2012 8:00:51 AM

I really need to do this! Thanks for the encouragement!

posted on 1/19/2012 1:21:43 PM

this is a very good idea. I have tons of yard sale craft purchases.

posted on 1/18/2012 10:09:02 AM

Where i live --they justed started a craft it forward event--people donate their unwanted craft supplies--and then the church has a big sale and all the proceeds go to habitat for humanity:)

posted on 1/10/2012 6:54:59 PM

I work at a day training center for mentally challenged adults where I teach art and music.  We are always happy to receive craft donations as our budget is very tight. 

posted on 1/7/2012 11:17:44 PM

Where I live, Rochester, NY, theres a craft shop that is stocked soley by donated craft items.  The shop is completely staffed by volunteers & benefits an area seniors program.

posted on 1/3/2012 11:09:05 AM

What a great idea,  My grandson is getting to the age where he likes to work on crafts too.  So I will try to come up with ideas for,  him to work on when he comes over too,

posted on 1/2/2012 9:01:34 PM

Thanks!! Great idea!!

posted on 1/1/2012 2:50:28 PM

Great idea!  I would include donating it to your nearest hospice.  More and more hospices around the country are using art therapy with their patients and, beiing one of their patients, I have found it to be very rewarding in so many ways. 

posted on 12/30/2011 12:52:48 AM

This is a great idea. I work with children who do not have parents & who love crafts & opportunities to enjoy the simple activities many parents have on a daily basis. Please don't forget foster homes & residential treatment centers for donations

posted on 12/29/2011 12:27:41 PM

these are all great ideas.  When I had a car I used to buy things for my churches Sunday School program.  Like after christmas, halloween, and when back to school comes too.

posted on 12/28/2011 4:02:59 PM

Great idea...I also give to our local elementary schools. Teachers often have to purchase art and craft supplies with their own money (despite what is sometimes said, I don't know of any teacher in my area that makes the mega bucks people say they do!). I know first hand (my daughter is a second grade teacher) that they appreciate any supplies that are donated to them. 

posted on 12/27/2011 1:00:51 PM

Great ideas, crafts are a great way to de-stress and many community organizations would love the supplies.  Senior centers  would love them

posted on 12/23/2011 12:27:51 PM

i also take my supplies to the daycare that took care of my grandson before he was grade school age. they are not funded well through the government and also have to watch their budget especially those run by churches so i try to help them when i can. i also donate outgrown toys. susan rogers, crete il

posted on 12/22/2011 11:31:16 PM

I ENJOY FREE CYCLING

posted on 12/22/2011 5:50:47 AM

Great Idea!  Where I live we have an idea store that takes almost anything used or recycled.  Many teachers and people in the community shop there.  Money given back to schools.  Brenda  from Illinois

posted on 12/22/2011 12:23:32 AM