Give your pre-loved creative materials a second life.
Donate Materials
WAYS TO DONATE
DROP OFF
HOW DONATION DROP OFF WORKS
1.
Review the list of items we do and do not accept (below) and organize your donation into a box/container that you can leave w/us.
2.
Schedule a donation drop-off appointment using our online booking system. We accept donations by appointment only. Or call to book an appointment 940.243.2191.
3.
Come into the store and tell us you've arrived. We will make sure your donation contains what we accept.
We will weigh your donation and apply your loyalty points.
4.
Sit back and relax. Your materials are out of your way and on their way to creative hands for reuse. They skip the waste stream and also give back to the community (check out our Give Back program!)
PICK UP
HOW DONATION PICK UP WORKS
We will pick up donations of 3+ boxes.
up to 6 miles from Thistle: FREE
6-12 miles from Thistle: $25
12-24 miles from Thistle: $50
1.
Review the list of items we do and do not accept and organize your donation of 3+ boxes.
2.
To schedule a donation pick-up appointment, email us with this info: General list of items, how many boxes, pick up address, and best days of the week for collection. If due, the nonrefundable fee must be paid to receive pick-up date confirmation.
3.
On the morning of your appointment be sure to leave your items in a pre-determined spot by 9 am. If it rains, please make sure your items are covered or reschedule the appointment.
4.
Sit back and relax. Your materials are out of your way and on their way to creative hands for reuse. They skip the waste stream and also give back to the community (check out our Give Back program!)
HOW MAIL IN DONATION WORKS
1.
Review the list of items we do and do not accept and securely organize your items into a shipping friendly box.
2.
Mail your items to:
Thistle Creative Reuse
1421 Oakland St.
Denton, TX 76201
3.
Sit back and relax. Your materials are out of your way and on their way to creative hands for reuse. They skip the waste stream and also give back to the community (check out our Give Back program!)
A WELL-ORGANIZED DONATION CAN BRING TEARS OF GRATITUDE TO OUR EYES
The tidier your donation, the easier it is for us to process and price, which keeps our costs lower - a savings we can pass on to our community. THANK YOU for your donation, and thank you for organizing your items.
Materials We Accept
We accept donation drop offs by appointment only, please (we have a tiny shop, so we need to plan accordingly). This list is not comprehensive, but intended to give examples of the type of materials we accept.
If you aren't sure about items, please call us (940.243.2191) or email us: shop@thistlecreativereuse.com
ART SUPPLIES
Drawing materials
Sculpting material
Printmaking items
Fine Art
Art paper
Paints
Easels
Colored pencils
BOOKS + MAGS
Art magazines
Comic books
Fashion
Photography
Vintage
CRAFT SUPPLIES
Googly/safety eyes
Feather
Popsicle sticks
Playing cards
Glitter
Bells
Marbles/glass stones
Shells
Felt and craft foam
FABRIC
At least 1/4 yard: no holes, stains, mildews, odors
Fat Quarters
Quilting Materials
Sorry, no scraps.
HOME
Containers
Frames
Small Decor (no pillows or curtains etc)
Unused/gently used gift tissue
Unused/gently used gift bags
Vintage decor
Vintage linens
JEWELRY + BEADS
All types of beads
Findings
Jewelry making tools
Cording (leather, elastic)
Costume jewelry
Vintage Jewelry and pins
KIDS CRAFT
Crayons
Coloring Books
Craft Kits
Craft Supplies
Paints
STATIONERY + OFFICE
Scissors
Rubber bands
Binder clips
Hole punches
Paper clips
Tape
Journals (clear of writing)
Card stock
Copy paper
Construction paper
Lined and graph paper
SCRAPBOOKING + PAPER CRAFT
Stickers
Scrapbooking paper
Embellishments
Paper punches
Cutters
Rubber stamps
Ink pads
Sheet music
Maps
Calendars
Postage stamps
Postcard
Vintage ephemera
Vintage photos and slides
Quilling
SEWING NOTIONS
Buttons
Patches
Patterns
Zippers
Snaps
Velcro
Bias tape
Patterns
Ribbon
Thread
Bobbins
Pins
Pin cushions
Elastic
Fabric scissors
VINTAGE
Ephemera
Photographs
Postcards
Magazines
Newspapers
Cameras
Art Equipment
Containers
YARN + FIBER ARTS
Yarn and fibers (not tangled, please)
Knitting needles
Crochet and latch hooks
Weaving looms and tools
Embroidery hoops
Needles
Thread
Macrame/jute cord
Fiber craft accessories
A Note on Holiday/Seasonal Items
We can only accept holiday and seasonal crafting items 2-3 months before the holiday arrives. For example we will begin taking Spring-holiday craft items in January and February. If you have items from a holiday that just passed, please consider hanging onto them for us!
Materials We NEVER Accept
Dirty/Dusty/Smoky/Mildewed Items
Furniture
Clothing
Tile
Building materials
Computers/printers/TV
Electronics
Appliances
Spray paint
Baskets
Binders
CDs
Fake plants/silk flowers
RX Bottles
Stained fabric or other items
Paper scraps/offcuts
Please no dirty, dusty, mildewed items