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There aren’t too many stores in this world where you can purchase a stack of surplus greeting cards, a half dozen metal tins, a leftover roll of packaging labels from a product called “Hot Cheddah Sticks” and fifty legal sized envelopes for a modest $4.00. If this sounds like your dream come true, then School and Community Reuse Action Project or SCRAP is the place for you.

Similar to a thrift store, this non-profit organization accepts and sells surplus materials that can be reused in an artful way. On any given day you’ll find a wide array of interesting materials just waiting for your crafty talents. Last time I shopped there I purchased sample carpet squares to use as a backdoor mat, a few plastic bins for organizing the basement, and a stack of manila folders for my office. SCRAP also hosts how-to workshops and a yearly event called “Iron Artist” that challenges teams to sculpt against the clock. Finally, don’t forget to pause for a moment on artist Bruce Orr’s vibrant mural that enlivens SCRAP’s entrance – it is an inspiring addition to the neighborhood.

SCRAP
3901A N. Williams
503-294-0769
Wed-Sat 11 AM to 6 PM
Sun 12 PM to 5 PM
Closed Monday and Tuesday
www.scrapaction.org