Now that you're inspired to start planning craft projects for those long winter days ahead I'd like to introduce you to Arts & Scraps! Arts & Scraps is a non-profit organization that is committed to recycling and reusing manufacturing waste and household products into craft supplies. You can find containers, fabrics, foam, tile, paint, cork, wax and more at their Resource Center. You can also take advantage of their special program such as birthday parties both in store or at your home. In fact, the resources offered by this organization are nearly endless!
Another Detroit crafting gem is the Miner's Den. They are a great place to shop if jewelry making is your craft of choice. They offer jewelry design, stone cutting, supplies and classes to help you create breathtaking pieces. They also offer a number of great events and freebies. Like FREE watch batteries. That's right, the batteries are FREE! They ask that you give a charitable donation, but it's not required.
And last, but not least is Munro Wholesale Crafts. Munro is mainly a jewelry making supply store, but they carry a little bit of everything. I've come away with everything from beads to doll making supplies to wax for candles. They offer classes in a wide variety of jewelry projects several times a week. They also offer discounts to business owners when you bring your tax ID with you. This is the kind of store you can spend an afternoon poking around and still not discover all they have to offer. I recommend a visit even if you aren't a jewelry maker. I'm not and they're still one of my favorite stores!Labels: activities, freebies |
