SCRAP was super busy today, as everyone seems to be feeling the “almost Christmas” crunch. Many holiday greeting card packs sold today! Yarn and gift wrap are going fast, and fabric is (as always!) very popular. One lady I chatted with purchased notions, a small assortment of fabric, and a creativity pack* (all in brilliant hues of orange and pink!) to stuff a stocking for her niece. Lucky girl!

I put a number of ceramic molds on the floor, including a pretty songbird one. Wrangling them out of the storage area left my sweatshirt looking chalky, so it was very easy to pick me out as a volunteer. Okay, so the name tag and tool belt usually give me away, but I am sure the chalkiness added to the authenticity. Our sorting discoveries today include a grocery sack filled with vintage Legg pantyhose, “Freedom from Consumerism” currency, American Cancer Society posters, and a Mexican card game.

Soundbite of the day is courtesy of a fellow volunteer: “Technology question? Forget the app. There’s a Jenn for that!”

* Sweet little assortment of goodies assembled by volunteers for use in collage or other craftiness.

Most weekends I can be found volunteering in the store at SCRAP (School and Community Recycling Action Project). Sorting and pricing donations are a large part of the work. It’s a bit like exploring a crafty estate sale every weekend. I’ve been diligent about taking pictures of interesting objects, but have not posted many of the pictures outside of my Flickr account.

It’s time to change that! Here are some recent finds.

Making a Captain Liberty T at SCRAP

Originally uploaded by illusionary_one

In demand and happening again! This time with an added bonus: Clothing swap, too!

SCRAP is hosting a Clothing Swap and Modification workshop on Sunday, May 16th, 2010 from 1-4pm. This event is open to all people, all sizes, and all ages. Please bring any clean, gently used clothing that you would like to swap or modify. We will provide all of the tools, materials, and expertise needed to repair or embellish your new finds!

Re-fashion something from your closet into something more fun! There will be multiple DIY stations available to transform your threads from drab to fab! Bows, thread, floss, buttons, decals, studs, trim, patches and other materials are provided. Embroider, knit, applique, sew, or faux screen print your item back to fantastic!

A plethora of project ideas are available if you need a little bit of inspiration for alteration. Everyone is invited! No previous crafting experience necessary.

Suggested items to swap or work on: Shirt, skirt, jacket, hat, pants, shoes (canvas is easiest), gloves, bag, etc.

Only $5 for a new wardrobe! Leftovers at the end of the day will be donated to the West Women’s and Children’s Shelter. Feel free to drop by!

SCRAP Creative Reuse Center