Crafting on the Cheap Junkshop Craft Supplies

Crafting on the Cheap Junkshop Craft Supplies

Posted 2013-09-15 by Mina Keenanfollow
There is a special feeling of achievement making something from 'next to nothing'. The cost of crafting materials can be prohibitive when you are trying something new. Why not craft on the cheap?

Old books


Crafting on the Cheap

  • Go to junk shops and garage sales
  • Select what takes your fancy for craft projects. Let the items and clothing suggest projects to you

  • Be inspired by colour, shape and possibility. Try the following ideas with your junk shop finds: -


    Cheap craft with Books

  • Printing on pages
  • Drawing, painting on pages
  • Origami
  • Paper Mache

  • Embroidery


    Cloth - Curtain Linings and Nets

  • Embroidery
  • Sewing cushions or other accents for the home
  • Book covers
  • Linens


  • Grab kids toys


    Kids Toys
  • Dioramas
  • Spray paint
  • Take apart for mechanisms
  • Take apart for bits eg wheels

  • So next time you are 'thrifting' try and see everything around you with 'new eyes'


    Have fun!

    :)

    #recycle
    #cheap_craft_materials
    #junkshop_craft


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