Shopping for craft supplies can be quite expensive when you start adding it up. I do love my new crafting goodies, but sometimes a good mooch around a charity shop can be just as exciting, sometimes even more so. I love supporting charity in general and donate a lot of belongings and money throughout the year. I also love the fact that someone else’s trash can be your treasure, its also a great way of recycling. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Today my father and I decided we would take some donations over to the shop and treat ourselves to a wonder around. We would no doubt come back with more than we had dropped off. We definitely did!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So after a couple of blanks in some of our favourite charity shops, we decided to go to some smaller ones on the way home… And voila!!!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hamper full of fabrics, can’t beat it. I found some beautiful tartan material, which is a lovely rich colour and extremely christmassy. I saw it and instantly thought Christmas stockings and sacks. Then there was some material that had a dainty Holly and Ivy print. Perfect for bits of home decor. \u00a32.50!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Next was a good rummage around the little baskets of mixed bits and bobs, another win! Buttons, tacks, threads, knitting needles and sketching charcoals. I love searching through these baskets, as its like Aladdin’s cave in a basket. I love collecting buttons as they are useful in every craft project. I usually use mine for bunting, and as extra special embellishments on cards or bags. 40p.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Best purchase: 732 Pillar box red envelopes. (yes thats right we counted them) Last stop and we spotted a box of envelopes, and decided to haggle for the full box. They are a nice mix of C5, C6 and DL and perfect for the festive season. \u00a37!!!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hope you manage to find some bargains in your local ones. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Will also like to thank Sam at Mixed Up Crafts who inspired me to write posts about Charity Shop findings, after watching her youtube videos. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Madison x<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Shopping for craft supplies can be quite expensive when you start adding it up. I do love my new crafting goodies, but sometimes a good mooch around a charity shop can be just as exciting, sometimes even more so. I love supporting charity in general and donate a lot of belongings and money throughout the … <\/p>\n