Become a Magic Maker!
Hello Happiness Creativity Center is a non profit space with a mission to give everyone access to affordable creative tools and experiences. We believe that developing and encouraging creativity is vital to a successful community and we offer opportunities for everyone to join our mission and become a Magic Maker.
Donate Stuff
Ways you can donate..
*Useable art or craft supplies
can be dropped off during
open hours
Tue-Fri 10-5 Sat 10-3
(see full donation guidelines below)
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Donate Money
As a 501c3 we rely on the community
to help us sustain and maintain our
space and all it takes to remain open. Monetary donations that support our general expenses are vital to our mission. You can help us by donating
Donate Time
Join Team Happy!
Looking for overall happy people 18+ with a passion for creativity who are available during our open hours
Tuesday through Friday 10-5
Saturday 10-3
or just stop in and say hi!
We take any useable art and craft supplies and turn them into smiles! If you can buy it at a big box art or craft store we will take it. There is no need to contact us if they items are in the accepted list below, but if you have any questions about things not listed email us at hellohappinesscc@gmail.com.
Donations are accepted during open hours of Tuesday through Friday 10-5 or Saturday 10-3. Come on in the back door and let us know if you need help or bring donations in and drop in the studio. Every donation gets you one of our popular Hello Happiness vinyl stickers and a receipt is available for anyone who needs one.
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No goods or services will be provided in exchange for your donation. Hello Happiness Creativity Center is a registered 501c3 non- profit organization EIN 84-4829562. Your donation is tax deductible to the extent allowable by law.
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We DO NOT accept:
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Clothing, home decor, kitchenware, electronics, holiday decor, sport equipment, or anything that is not specifically art or craft related.
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Books and magazines that are not craft related (the only exception is if they are from 1970 or older and we can use them for the ephemera.)
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Recyclables like food containers, pill bottles, or anything that was previously used as packaging. (we know we know it can be used but we cannot take everything.)
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Dried up paint, markers or anything else that is not useable. Help us decrease disposal costs!
No CHRISTMAS decor or ornaments! ​
UNFINISHED holiday craft items ONLY!
We DO accept:
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Apparel Crafts/Sewing
thread, buttons, rick rack, notions, fabric, elastic, working sewing machines(not in a stand), needles, blank clothing, quilting accessories, ribbon, seam binding, patterns, sequins, bedazzles, fabric dye, screen printing tools and materials, fabric paint, felt, patches, iron-ons, sewing books, buckles.
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Art Supplies (please make sure donated items are useable)
paint (acrylic, oil, watercolor, gauche, tempera, spray paint) NO HOUSE PAINT PLEASE, pencils, pens, calligraphy supplies, ink, markers, alcohol ink, varnish, brushes, cleaning solutions, chalks, pastels, charcoal, blending stumps, scissors, Exacto knives, erasers, glues, tape, colored pencils, Art books, scratchboard, wood panels.
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Baking & Party
cookie cutters, silicone molds, candy molds, frosting tips, invitations, party decor, wrapping paper, cello bags, packaging for food or gifts, curling ribbon.
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Beads & Jewelry
beads (glass, semi precious, plastic, wood, ceramic and more) findings, wire, string, beading needles, any jewelry tools, resin supplies, friendly plastic, metal stamping tools, metal smithing tools, glass bezels, leather, necklaces, bracelets, rings, charms.
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Craft Machines
Any craft machine that works is accepted.
Crafts & Hobbies
Candle-making, stained glass, mosaics, soap making, pipe cleaners, pom poms, miniatures, doll making, stencils, basket weaving, supplies and materials, enamel supplies and tools, leather tooling tools and supplies, soldering iron and supplies, stained glass supplies and tools, glue guns, glue sticks, google eyes, gems, sequins.
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Floral
artificial florals, baskets, floral tape, millenary, floral wire, oasis and foam.
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Frames/Canvases
Complete, useable frames of all supplies and materials. Unused canvases of all sizes. We will also accept used canvases or art that is on canvas to recycle.
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Holidays & Occasions
Holiday craft items ONLY please! No finished holiday decor please.
Plain ornaments, fabrics, paper crafts.
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Kids
Perler beads, foam crafts, activity books,
Kids art and craft kits with all the parts, construction paper.
Papercraft
scrapbook paper of all sizes, die cuts, stickers, cards, envelopes, dies, embossing folders, cutting supplies, rubber stamps, ink pads, glitter, embossing powder, flocking, ink, clear cling stamps, acrylic stamp blocks, poster board, card stock, paper making supplies and tools, wax seal tools and supplies.
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Printing
Screen printing tools and supplies, Gel printing plate, print ink, lithography tools and supplies, sun print, cyanotype prints, block printing, lino cut tools, brayers.
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Sculpture
Clay, pottery wheel, clay tools, ceramic tools, paper mache, modeling clay, wood carving tools and supplies, mold making, model building, 3D printing supplies and tools, woodcrafts, dowels, wood beads, wood shapes.
Storage
small organization bins, craft organization units, Altoid and other small tins, small jewelry boxes.
Teacher/School Supplies
Rulers, pens, pencils, markers, foam sheets, school boxes, protractors, compasses, school glue, crayons, pencils, pens, markers, kids scissors.
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Yarn & Needlework
All kinds of yarn in any amount. We will take full skeins and small balls. Any tools, supplies or accessories for knitting, crochet, lace making, crewel, plastic canvas, embroidery, tatting, weaving, macrame… threads, floss, needles, embroidery hoops.
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Vintage
1990 or older interesting paper (stamps, maps, postcards, greeting cards, labels, newspapers, magazines, books, letters, games pieces, flash cards, playing cards etc…)
Items we use regularly
Garbage Bags (Lawn and Leaf thick mil and 13 gallon)
Toilet paper Scott single ply
Paper towels
Lysol