Getting supplies and giving back: Scraps KC
The west bottoms have always been the go-to destination for antiques, vintage finds, and anyone looking for that one of a kind thing to bring joy to their life.
And now it can be your go-to place for craft and art supplies.
Scraps Kc is a newly opened store on W. 12th street, in the west bottoms. You wouldn't expect to find supplies for your next DIY in the west bottoms. but now you can. not only will you find supplies, and ideas neatly organized (this place in the organizational dream of all us creators) in Scraps KC. all the supplies are donated and repurposed. the newest donation to Scraps KC was 4000 pounds of tile that would have gone into a landfill. I can tell you from personal experience that this in no ordinary place, we at X37 found so many good supplies and ideas there.
but the best part about Scraps KC? Is the fact that it gives back to the community, Not only with its dedication to reducing the amount of material in landfills but that it helps those that are homeless get work experience and helps them to find a job. As it says on their website they are committed to
"Providing hope for the homeless"
Their homeless volunteers get a homemade meal and a warm place to be and a place that brings them dignity and a community to support them. not only do they allow scraps to be as amazing as it is but they are a vital part of the Adopt A Class program. this program gathers supplies that are donated to scraps and then sends them out to schools that might not otherwise get them, all organized and lovingly packaged.
This passion to giving back to the community in need is THE thing about Scraps Kc, it's why it has captured by heart and my business, and its why I want to share it with you. There is heart and soul in every inch of Scraps and it shines from Brenda the woman behind it all!
When you visit Scraps KC be sure to talk with Brenda, and you will have made a new friend. She will talk about anything but if you need help with an idea or project she will help you out.
Love Crafting but don't have a space or tools for it? Then Brenda has you covered on that as well, with the SCarpas KC: Make and Take space. for 5 bucks you can use the tools and supplies at M&T to create whatever you want. Got a scout troop? take them to scraps, want to have a maker get together then call Brenda! lets spread the word and show Scraps KC the love that the maker community here in Kansas City has.
Be sure to show Scraps KC some love by popping over to Facebook and liking their page! While you are there go like the Handmade in KC page as well! and check out the other blog posts on the website!
