Melissa, Thank you for your amazing review.

This place is amazing! If u have ANY craft needs, whether it's to donate or buy... you have to check them out ....

Thank you for your kind feedback Shana! We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your visit. 

If you are trying your best not to add to more  things in landfills please start shopping at used stores. This store has an abundance of crafting items. I have found wonderful picture frames here, patterns, magazines, books, yarn, material...just go...you won't regret it.

Thank you for your wonderful review, I enjoyed meeting you.
Good luck with your embroidery!

I had a great first visit today and found several pieces of fabric that I could use for embroidery and a couple of full rolls of ribbon. It was so much fun to go through everything that the store has and I will definitely be back.

Hi Julia, Thank you for your wonderful review.

Thank you for sharing your review of our store.

One of my favorite ways to stay stocked on fabric and fibers. Truly CANNOT beat pricing for variety of quilting cotton and wool

Does anyone know if they are going to reopen?
I can't say enough about this store!! I'm a huge crafted and this store is my idea of heaven!! The prices are amazing!!! We drove down to this store from the Poconos and is worth the drive! They have so many different items for any craft you like. The employees are wonderful! So friendly and helpful!! The store is so welcoming unlike some other thrift stores. Must stop in!!! I'll be back!!!

Thanks for your review, Melissa!  Fun and creativity - that's what we love to see!

Such a fun place to create everything fun and creative! A great place to get fabric at a great price for all your projects!

Chris, Thank you for your donation and wonderful review.
Happy Holidays!

Made an appointment to drop off 8 boxes of art supplies, holiday decorations, artificial flowers and more. The staff was appreciative and helpful!
Be sure to use banker boxes (at the largest) so donations can go down the chute to the sorting area.

Thank you! We truly appreciate your support.

This place is absolutely amazing. The people who work here are incredibly kind and helpful. You have endless amounts of art supplies to choose from--whether vintage or modern--and there are all kinds of neat nooks and crannies that you may miss if you just look once. I would recommend this place to anyone looking for some art supplies that stands out.

Thank you for your wonderful review.
I remember your purchases and talking with your mom about the beautiful tulle she purchased.

I spent hours here and bought 6 yds of fabric, ric rac trim, lace, and elastic. My mom bought a ton of tulle for wrapping presents. Our total was $30 something which is unheard of when shopping for craft/sewing supplies.

I love this place! The staff is always so friendly and helpful! This is a crafter's paradise. If you don't walk out with something it's because you have complete self control!

Great option for decent crafty supplies and tools.  We regularly go to check out their selection of embroidery floss...feels great to use something that may have otherwise been tossed. Their updated fabric room and rentable sewing and surger machines are a wonderful idea!
They've streamlined their donation area which makes it really easy to drop things off in a hurry.

Wide selection of very well priced and high quality items. I always find something fun that catches my eye and sparks my creativity!

Total affordable therapy for the creative type, or find gift bags, party supplies, candles, etc.  I hope you make an appointment to donate; keep things from landfills.  They helped me with a greeting card community effort.  I hope they can extend their hours.  They're certainlly maximizing the space they have.  Making the world a better place--thank you.

Thrift shopping for craft items others gave up.  Such fun finding something you've been searching for for decades.  I enjoy both donating and shopping here. ♥️

This place is incredible. It's worth supporting the mindset of sustainability in the creative pursuits, always. It's very easy to come here looking for one thing, but be inspired in a way that was unexpected.
Highly recommend stopping by if you've got some WIPs you just can't seem to get through, and seeing if anything clicks or motivates you.

A great place for odds and ends to complete any art project. They accept boxes of donations - if more than two boxes, call ahead first. The prices are excellent.

What a great place!! I was in there today for the 1st time and it is great for crafters!! I got a whole box of stuff for $14!! Will definitely be going again!!

Today I just delivered some craft items that I had in excess. In the past I have shopped this store and absolutely love the variety of craft supplies. I need a sewing machine and may get it from them, refurbished,  of course.

Great place to do arts and crafts or for supplies. Great staff as well. The manager, Susan, is a delight and very helpful. Wonderful place to bring the kids too.

This was my first time going to the Lancaster Creative Reuse and I had a great experience shopping today, even during COVID. The volunteer/staff member who let me in was transparent about their COVID safety measures and the number of people already in the store. When I said I felt more comfortable waiting till the customers had left, she came outside to my car to let me know the store was clear. I felt very safe shopping and found some great deals! I’ll definitely be back.

Great selection of craft supplies. Great prices, great for the environment. Very safe COVID measures

Recycle your unwanted craft materials here or purchase low cost supplies at this store. Either way, it’s a win-win for the environment! During Covid this establishment was one of the safest places to shop. Kudos for their extra efforts to keep us all safe!

Great place to find craft supplies and decorating supplies for any holiday at the lowest prices. A non- profit store who supports community outreach programs with its profits. Its inventory changes constantly.

Their volunteers are always helpful & pleasant. Great job with covid guidelines  Lots of craft supplies. Especially good if you need bits & pieces. Both used & unused.

Thank you for the kind words Meg! We love this happy place too. 🥰

So thankful to have this resource right in Lancaster! Getting small quantities of crafting supplies helps relieve the guilt of trying something new incase it doesn't work out! The staff has been so kind every time I'm there.

We are so glad you have been able to score some finds! And to make it even more guilt free, the money you spend goes to materials and funds for other nonprofits, associations, and community outreach projects! Thank you for sharing your experience 😊

The best place for discount craft supplies! I have gotten some really cool finds here. The yarn selection is great and there are new products every time you stop by.

This store is truly amazing. Super kind and helpful staff. A great place to bring children to encourage their creativity, imagination, and confidence. This store is truly a cornerstone in our community.

Thank you for the shout out Payton! Yes, new treasures everyday. We can only do it with supporters like YOU! ❤

Such a great place! If you need craft supplies go here first to reduce the waste we make and the price you pay! You never know what treasures you may find here.

Amazing selection of useful tools, supplies and resources for crafters at extremely low prices. And saving stuff from landfill....what's not to love? I walked out with bags of useful stuff for just about 20 dollars. Can't beat that!

Thank you SO MUCH for taking the time to upload your pictures and for the positive review. We SUPER appreciate your support!

What an amazing resource. Fantastic supplies for crafting of all kinds at rock bottom prices! Discounts for teachers, free stuff for non profits, very friendly staff!

Good place to donate used leftover craft supplies or to purchase them. I just accidently found this gem a year or two ago. Seasonal crafts, wood projects, yarn skeins, fabric remnants frames, stitchery, painting and crayons, jewelry & parts, card crafts and scrapbooking, and more than I can think of right now.
Located at the red-light at Lincoln Hwy and Greenfield road. Just approximately 2-3 blocks from Walmart entrance. Check them out if you make anything. Limited hours.

Do you like to make things?  Are you creative and believe in upcycling?  this non-profit is the place for all crofters, teachers, artists, sewers, moms, dads, kids and all looking for items on the cheap.  Yarn, brushes, paint, material, picture frames, jewelry, flowers, nick-knacks, wood materials, doll making- all kinds of miscellaneous items plus an area for kids to craft. Most importantly not only does it serve the Earth but tons of community outreach programs.  Come support a great store trying to do good in the world!

Thank you for your kind words and insight to the workings of LCR. We hope to keep meeting the need for community excess exchange, and affordable art products. This awesome attitude is what makes the volunteers at LCR so awesome! We get the best customers too.
Keep Creating!

Surprisingly big with a wide range of art and craft supplies. They have a lot of school and scrapbooking materials and a lot of fabrics and sewing stuff. If you want to donate anything, check ahead first to make sure they aren't overstocked. Some things sell faster than others. If you want to know what they have in stock, it's way better to visit than to call. The shop is run by volunteers and they stay busy!

This is a great place to find anything from seashells and yarn to sewing supplies and frames. I also like that all of the items are donated and that this is a non profit organization. It’s definitely hit or miss as to what they have, so don’t be disappointed if you don’t find what you’re looking for the first time.

Thank you, Norma, for your great review.  We love to have customers find special art, craft and sewing items at our store.  And our open craft table allows you to create right at the store!  We appreciate your positive recommendation and hope to have you visit us often.

Great place to go find craft bargains!! Yarn, ribbons, material, paints..  you name it there. If you have elderly folks, or anyone for that matter, you can take them in to make a craft in the one side room. Great idea!!

Thank you for your wonderful review.  We love helping people make a positive environmental impact, and having the items they donate be economically available to everyone in a creative way!  So glad you enjoyed our kid friendly activities - their creations are so amazing!

LCR is doing more than their share of saving the environment, great way to reduce waste and put those items in the garage to good use! I always find items I need. This summer LCR offered a Thursday craft night for kids, options for parents included free activities as well as choices from $1.00 - $5.00 activities. Donate stuff you aren't using, and find cool stuff! Easy access from Route 30, or via King Street. Accessible parking, knowledgeable and friendly staff.

Thank you for your wonderful comments about our store.  We love that families can come and enjoy time at our store together and leave happy and with treasures!

I bring my grandkids here to find inspiration and supplies that don't break the bank.  I can come back out the door with three happy kids and a plan for the rest of the afternoon for $10 most of the time.

Thank you for your wonderful review!  We do love to keep valuable items out of the landfill and put them into the hands of those who can make them into treasures.  Hope to see you again soon at the store!

Great place with friendly staff! It's an excellent resource for all kinds of art and craft materials. Prices are very affordable. It's a non-profit. All merchandise is donated, and it keeps so much from being disposed of, by directing excess items to those who can use them. Go check it out!

Thank you Emily for your review.  We really enjoy having our customers find treasures at our store.  It's a fun place to work and we're glad it's a fun place to visit!

Very friendly staff! This is a cool little spot for and craft lover. You can buy what you need rather than a whole package of things your only need two of.

Thank you so much for your wonderful review.  We love making art, craft and sewing materials available to be used in a creative way that is also helpful to the environment.

This place has lots of crafty things at great prices.  The staff is friendly and helpful.  It is super easy to donate here too.  I really like the crafting table where you can make things for a small fee.  I love the eco friendliness of being able to reuse things that other people don't need.  Also sometimes I need just a little of something and getting a partly used package of buttons or spool of thread is just what I need.

I love coming here!!! There's always something new when i come in. I got a bunch of small boxes for my jewelry I make here and I also got some beads. The process are always great and there's ways such a wide selection of different things

Really great place with lots to offer. Extremely well organized.  I suggest going with a list of items of interest.  There is so much at such great prices, one can easily get overwhelmed!

Fun fun and more fun the prices are crazy cheep. If your looking for a snipet of yarn or fabric or a picture  or maybe a container this is the place for you. They have classes and craft ideas too.

The shop is really terrific. If you need craft supplies they have them at good prices too

All kinds of miscellaneous donated (usually used) items at mostly decent prices. Frames, mats, material, yarns, patterns, stamps, bags, boxes, 3-ring binders, cards, corks and so much more!

This store is a diamond in the rough if you are looking for craft supplies... They get new things in every day, it's clean great prices on recycled craft supplies (meaning left overs that are donated by people from thier craft projects). They also have a large selection of items; scrapbook, garden, frames, jewelry making, yarn, crochet, knitting, latch hook, floral, containers, fabric remnants, and lots more. I recommend for any and all crafter for making your crafts at a cheaper cost. Plus it is all done by volunteers (which you can sign up to become a volunteer as well) and they donate the funds they receive as well. Friendly helpful staff as well. Also have a craft table for children and can do events as well (crafting events). All around a great place for crafters to get supplies cheap.

Hi Mary, Thank you for the review.
Stop in again sometime, Our store is like a treasure hunt.

I went to this store with high hopes. I really wanted to love it, as I love the idea of it!
However, it's definitely more for crafters or teachers. And this is just my opinion, as they did not have what I was looking for.
It's a store you have to experience yourself, you may find what you need there. I did not.

Hi Christine,

I’m sorry to hear of your disappointment.

Our store is always changing, and we were very fortunate to be gifted new shelving to update our store.

We work very hard to keep our store shelves organized and full.
Our fabric room is the highlight of our store and the button room will delight even the vintage button collectors.

Thank you for stopping by.

They should have never moved.  Since relocating to Manheim Township they have raised their prices, and they have lost their charm.  There used to be a sense of community and a welcoming, jovial atmosphere when you walked through the doors.  Now, there are hardly any customers in there, there is no lively atmosphere and the presence is more like a small thrift store.  I used to go in and find treasures, and walk out with more items than I intended to purchase.  Now I walk out empty handed.  I was in the other day and spotted an item that I had just seen at Hobby Lobby.  It was $1 more at Creative Reuse and it was used.  Their selection is not what it once was and it's not worth the drive.  I believe in their mission and was a supporter for years, but no longer get excited to make the trip.

It’s unfortunate that this was a decent place to go previously. I have shopped at this place for years and never have I ever been disrespected. I came in to the new location excited to see what they had but knowing they closed soon…so I rushed around and put a few items in my basket to purchase and then I saw a familiar face ( manager? Supervisor?🤷🏻‍♀️) so I said hello and first thing out her mouth was were closed! Wow! How rude!!!  I took a step back and she said we’re closed you need to check out! I said you can keep it, so left I my basket on the side of the aisle and gave the worker that opened the door an earful before leaving the store. I will never ever step foot in that store again!! If she is the manager/ supervisor/ owner she needs to retire or take classes on how to deal with customers!! Some people in certain roles should not be dealing with the public. Her being one of them! Be grateful that my parents raised a strong, confident, woman that respects people. Hopefully no one has to deal with that nonsense.   Also the store has a very strong musty smell.

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