Ms. Audrey's Crafting Emporium in Louisville, KY

Ms. Audrey's Crafting Emporium

WHY donate your Unused Materials

Some of our projects, workshops, and events are made possible due to material donations. Your generosity contributes to our ability to successfully reach goals as a company and a member of the community. You may consider us over achievers but we believe doing our little bit adds up at the end of the day. Please help us:

  • Reduce the significant growth of our landfills.
  • Minimize the consumption of our limited natural resources during the production of new materials.
  • Provide a second chance to items that would otherwise be trashed.
  • Help to make art and crafting affordable.
  • Optimize opportunities for community participation during “Free Craft Events”.
  • Offer a diverse selection of materials and needed tools to our visitors.

So dig into your closets, the attic, under your bed and pull out those lightly used materials that are taking up space. Below are instructions and a list of accepted and unaccepted items. The list is not absolute or complete, so email or phone if you have questionable items. 

 

Thank you ahead of time! 

HOW to Donate

While we are getting our feet under us, we ask that you prepare your items before drop off. This will save time for everyone. 

 

  • Please review the list of items below that we do and do not accept.
  • Remove labels and tags.
  • Bag small like items or items that will tangle.
  • Bring all items in a bag or box that will be left with us.
  • ONE BAG or BOX:  You are welcome to drop off during hours of operation. 
  • MULTIPLE BAGS or BOXES:  coordinate a time to drop off during business hours via phone or email. We appreciate your donations but we need to be sure we have someone available to accept the contribution. 
Donation Instructions

WHAT to Donate

Upcycled Samples
ARCHITECTURE
  • Blueprints
  • Carpet Samples
  • Copper Sheets
  • Decorative Knobs & Pulls
  • Drawer & Cabinet Hardware
  • Formica Samples
  • Glass Block Samples
  • Paint Chip Samples
  • PVC Piping – 1”, 2”, &4” (unused)
  • Shelf Liner
  • Tiles
  • Tile Samples
  • Wallpaper Rolls
  • Wallpaper Samples
  • Wood Floor Samples
ART SUPPLIES

 

  • Acrylic / Plexiglass Sheets
  • Art Prints
  • Artist Paper Pads
  • Artist-Quality Colored & Drawing Pencils
  • Brushes
  • Calligraphy Nibs & Pens
  • Canvas Panels (new & used)
  • Canvas Stretcher Bars
  • Carving Tools
  • Ceramic Glazes
  • Chalk Markers/Pens
  • Clay
  • Canvases
  • Charcoals
  • Colored Sand
  • Corrugated Plastic
  • Design Templates
  • Drafting Tools
  • Epoxy Resin
  • Embellishments
  • Easels
  • Glitter
  • Ink & Ink Pads
  • Mosaic Materials
  • Paints of all Kinds
  • Printmaking Supplies
  • Pastels
  • Rubber Stamps
  • Rhinestones
  • Shells
  • Stained Glass Materials
  • Stamp Pads
  • Stencils
Upcycled Beads Jewelry
BEADS & JEWELRY
  • Beads of all sorts
  • Beads & Jewelry Making Supplies
  • Bead Layout Boards 
  • Beading Cord & Wire
  • Broken Jewelry
  • Brooches
  • Charms
  • Chain
  • Costume Jewelry
  • Gemstones
  • Jewelry Displays
  • Jewelry Making Tools
  • Jump Rings
  • Pendants
  • Tiaras
CUTTING & ADHERING
  • All Types of Glue
  • Cutting Tools
  • Embossing Tools
  • Exacto Knives
  • Glue Guns & Sticks
  • Glue Dots
  • Hand Tools
  • Mat Cutters
  • Paper Trimmers
  • Power Tools
  • Punches
  • Rotary Cutters & Blades
Upcycled Sewing
FABRIC & NOTIONS
  • Batting
  • Burlap
  • Buttons
  • Fabric Dyes
  • Fabric Paint
  • Fabric Shears
  • Felt
  • Grommets
  • Iron-on Transfers
  • Leather 
  • Quilting Cotton
  • Quilting Rulers 
  • Quilting Templates
  • Thread of All Kinds
  • Sewing Machines
  • Sewing Needles
  • Yardage
Upcycled Yarn
FIBER ARTS
  • Cross-Stitch Fabric
  • Crochet Hooks
  • Doilies
  • Embroidery Floss
  • Embroidery Hoops
  • Felting Needles
  • Knitting Needles
  • Latch Hooks
  • Looms (all kinds and sizes)
  • Needlework Kits
  • Punch Needle Supplies
  • Rope & Twine
  • Tablecloths & Runners
  • Yarn
  • Your Grandma’s Linens
  • Weaving Tools
  • Wool Roving
FLORAL
  • Basket Weaving Supplies
  • Craft Foam Pieces & Sheets
  • Decorative & Filler Rocks
  • Faux Flowers & Fruit
  • Feathers
  • Floral Foam
  • Floral Tape
  • Floral Wire
  • Glass Stones
  • Natural Wreaths
  • Pinecones
  • Pipe Cleaners
  • Wreath Forms
FUN
  • Handheld Instruments
  • Letter Tiles
  • Marbles
  • Puzzles & Games
  • Organizing Containers
  • Small Toys (<4”-Plstc, wd, or mtll)
HOUSEHOLD
  • Frames
  • Framing Supplies
  • Jewelry Boxes
  • Keys
  • License Plates
  • Pots & Planters (no plastic)
  • Working Lamps
  • Working Wall Clocks
KITCHEN
  • Candy Molds
  • Cookie Cutters
  • Disposable Cutlery & Dishes (unused)
  • Mason Jars with Lids (all sizes)
  • Napkins (unused)
  • Placemats
  • Straws (unused)
Upcycled Newspaper
PAPER CRAFT
  • Art & Craft Books
  • Art & Craft Magazines 
  • Art Paper
  • Cardstock
  • Comic Books
  • Construction Paper
  • Foam Core
  • Handmade Paper
  • Magazines (Pre-2000s)
  • Mat Board
  • Quilling Supplies
  • Postcards
  • Specialty Papers
  • Vintage Books
PARTY
  • Balloons
  • Banners
  • Cards & Envelopes
  • Costume Accessories
  • Curling Ribbon
  • Gift Bags & Boxes
  • Gift Tags
  • Mardi Gras Beads
  • Party Decorations & Supplies
  • Party Favors
  • Tissue Paper
  • Treat Bags
  • Wrapping Paper
Upcycled Vintage Letters
VINTAGE & COLLECTIBLES
  • Antique Items
  • Cigar Boxes
  • Costume Jewelry
  • Film & Film Reels
  • Maps, Globes, & Atlases
  • Photos & Slides
  • Postcards
  • Records
  • Sheet Music
  • Stamps
  • Unique Vintage Items
Upcycled Frames

What NOT to Donate

  • Computers
  • Large Furniture
  • Old Paints
  • Paints over a quart
  • Scented Candles/Potpourri
  • Televisions/Monitors
  • Items with Mold

We reserve the right to decline materials that are in abundance or not appropriate for upcycling purposes.

Not Accepted Computer Components
Not Accepted Televisions
Not Accepted Large Furniture
Not Accepted Scrapyard