Craft Swap

Do you have gently used craft supplies taking up space and need a refresh? Drop them off at the Whitewright Public Library beginning Thursday, April 23rd and receive tickets for the swap. Come back Thursday, April 30^th, from 10 a.m. to noon and 1-7 p.m. with your tickets and go shopping for new materials to re-stock your stash! Friday, May 1^st, 10 a.m. to noon and 1-5:30 p.m. will be a “clearance sale” with remaining items free to take without tickets.

Guidelines:

·       If you wouldn't give your items to a friend, please consider recycling, composting, or other disposal method rather than donating them.

·       All items should be clean, or gently used, and in the original packaging. If the original packing isn’t available, place donated items in a clean zip lock bag.

·       All categories of craft supplies are accepted. Please keep in mind this event is for all ages when considering your donation.

·       No partial bottles of glue, glue-type liquids, spray paint, or paint thinners or additives.

·       Please drop donations off with library staff. Do not put items in return bins or leave objects in front of doors.

·       The library reserves the right to reject any item deemed inappropriate.

·       Any unclaimed items will be used in library programs or donated elsewhere.

Suggested items to donate include:

·       Yarn

·       Fabric and felt

·       Ribbon

·       Knitting needles, crochet hooks, stitch counters, etc.

·       Needlework kits (counted cross stitch, embroidery, etc.)

·       Embroidery/needlework supplies (hoops, floss, Aida fabric, etc.)

·       Sewing notions (thread, trim/binding, zippers, buttons, etc.)

·       Rubber stamps, useable ink pads, embossing tools/heat tools

·       Scrapbooking or card-making supplies, scrapbook embellishments

·       Paper and cardstock for card-making/scrapbooking

·       Greeting cards

·       Beads & beading supplies

·       Jewelry making supplies and tools

·       Art supplies, useable art paints, brushes, canvases, graphite/pastels, art paper

·       Silk flowers/florals/greenery and foam cores/shapes for silk floral arrangements

·       Decorative containers/baskets for floral arrangements

·       Instructional craft books and pattern books—knitting, crochet, quilting/sewing, cross-stitch

·       Patterns—clothing, doll clothing, home décor

·       Small wood cutouts, unpainted

·       Picture frames (empty), framing supplies

·       Craft fun foam sheets or shapes

·       Stencils

·       Useable children’s crafts—kits or supplies

·       Tools in clean, working order with owner’s manual included

This event is sure to spark your creative spirit, give you new ideas and kick-start your existing projects!

Questions? Contact the Whitewright Public Library, 903-364-2955 or library@whitewright.com