Creative Reuse Marketplace

Creative Reuse Marketplace The CRM is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that collects art, craft, and creative materials, giving them a second life and redistributing them at affordable prices.

Through workshops, youth programs, & partnerships we promote creativity, sustainability, and reuse.

Creative Reuse Marketplace in Springfield has COOL stuff!!! Check it out Wednesdays or Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. ...
06/23/2026

Creative Reuse Marketplace in Springfield has COOL stuff!!!

Check it out Wednesdays or Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Planning a party or July 4th get together? We've got ribbon, wrapping paper, gift bags and more - AND ITS ON SALE NOW!

Whater your craft, art form or hobby, CRM has unique finds and everyday items to keep you, you're kids and friends busy and creating.

CRM is volunteer run and located in White Oaks Mall, next to Malibu Jacks. We can't wait to see you Wednesday!

🐙✨ Octopolis Workshop Is Back On This Wednesday! 😃We had to cancel last week's workshop due to weather, but we're back a...
06/22/2026

🐙✨ Octopolis Workshop Is Back On This Wednesday! 😃

We had to cancel last week's workshop due to weather, but we're back and ready to create this Wednesday!

Join us in helping build the fabric skin for Octopolis, a 20-foot octopus sculpture that will travel to one of the world's most recognized art events before ultimately becoming marine habitat in the ocean. What starts here in Springfield will have a truly global impact.

📅 Wednesday
🕠 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Sign up online (not required, but helpful for planning):
👉 http://bit.ly/CRMSignUp

This is an open workshop, so come when you can and stay as long as you'd like.

🚫 No experience necessary
💪 Rip fabric, iron patchwork, sew panels, or help however you can
🧵 Have a sewing machine? Bring it along!
🍪 Light snacks provided

Whether you're an artist, crafter, sewer, environmentalist, or simply curious, there's a place for you in this project.

Learn more:
🌊 Creativereusemarketplace.org/the-octopolis-project

Happy Father's Day to all the amazing fathers, grandfathers, stepfathers, and father figures out there! We hope you have...
06/21/2026

Happy Father's Day to all the amazing fathers, grandfathers, stepfathers, and father figures out there!

We hope you have a wonderful day filled with love, laughter, and time spent with those who mean the most to you. Thank you for all the guidance, support, and memories you help create. Happy Father's Day! 🎉💙

Looking for frames? We've got you covered! 😃Whether you want to decorate a frame for a special occasion (hint hint... Fa...
06/20/2026

Looking for frames? We've got you covered! 😃

Whether you want to decorate a frame for a special occasion (hint hint... Father's Day 💙), replace broken glass, try your hand at glass painting, create string art, or design unique open-frame artwork, we have frames, glass, and empty frames ready for all your creative projects.

We're open today from 11am – 3pm. Don't see exactly what you're looking for? Just ask! We have even more inventory in stock. 😊

While you're here, don't miss our July 4th Décor Sale and Party Supply Sale > perfect for your summer celebrations!

📍 Creative Reuse Marketplace
🕚 Open Wednesday & Saturday, 11am – 3pm

✨ New Arrivals Alert! ✨We received some AMAZING donations on Saturday, and they're ready for their next creative home!Al...
06/19/2026

✨ New Arrivals Alert! ✨

We received some AMAZING donations on Saturday, and they're ready for their next creative home!

All die cutting & embossing machines have been tested and passed with flying colors. 🎉

Available now:
• Cricut Cuttlebug
• Fuse Foiling System
• Sizzix Big Shot Switch Plus
• Spellbinders Platinum

All are lightly used, in like-new condition, and priced to move!

If you're into scrapbooking, card making, paper crafting, or mixed media art, don't miss your chance to snag one of these fantastic finds before they're gone.

📍 Creative Reuse Marketplace
🕚 Open Tomorrow: 11:00am – 3:00pm

First come, first served. See you soon! ✂️📚✨

06/18/2026

🌹🌼 Spring cleaning season is here, and that means donations are rolling in!

We could use some extra helping hands 🖐 with sorting, organizing, and processing incoming materials at the CRM. If you have a few hours to spare, we'd love your help.

Volunteer shifts are available:
📅 Wednesdays & Saturdays
⏰ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

Please sign up today using our Sign Up Genius:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0849ACA922A3F4CE9-donation

Thank you in advance for helping us keep creative materials out of the landfill and available to our community! 💚♻️

Due to inclement weather, the Creative Reuse Marketplace will be closed today. For the safety of our patrons, volunteers...
06/17/2026

Due to inclement weather, the Creative Reuse Marketplace will be closed today. For the safety of our patrons, volunteers, and staff, we have decided not to open.

We'll be back and ready to help with all your creative needs on Saturday from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm.

In the meantime, we wish everyone a Happy Pride Month and a Happy Juneteenth as we celebrate community, inclusion, freedom, and creativity.

Stay safe, and we'll see you Saturday! 🌈✊🏿🎨♻️

Due to inclement weather and out of concern for the safety of our patrons, volunteers, and staff, we will be closed tomo...
06/16/2026

Due to inclement weather and out of concern for the safety of our patrons, volunteers, and staff, we will be closed tomorrow. Likewise, the Octopolis Workshop scheduled from 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm will also be canceled.

We appreciate your understanding and encourage everyone to stay safe and take care. We look forward to seeing you soon! 💙

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🐙✨ Octopolis Workshop This Wednesday!What starts here in Springfield will travel to one of the world's most recognized a...
06/15/2026

🐙✨ Octopolis Workshop This Wednesday!

What starts here in Springfield will travel to one of the world's most recognized art events before ultimately becoming habitat for marine life in the ocean. Join us in helping create the fabric skin for Octopolis, a 20-foot octopus sculpture with global reach and lasting impact.

📅 Wednesday
🕠 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Sign up online (not required, but helpful for planning):
👉 http://bit.ly/CRMSignUp

This is an open workshop, so come when you can and stay as long as you'd like.

🚫 No experience necessary
💪 Rip fabric, iron press patchwork, sew panels, or help however you can
🧵 Have a sewing machine? Bring it along!
🍪 Light snacks provided

Learn more about the project:
🌊 Creativereusemarketplace.org/the-octopolis-project

✂️ Did You Know? The Creative Reuse Marketplace has LOTS and LOTS of fabric!Whether you're a quilter, fabric mosaic arti...
06/13/2026

✂️ Did You Know? The Creative Reuse Marketplace has LOTS and LOTS of fabric!

Whether you're a quilter, fabric mosaic artist, costume creator, sewist, or someone dreaming up fantastic fashion, we've got bins, shelves, and stacks of fabric waiting for their next life.

Want to make a colorful banner for the season? Create a one-of-a-kind quilt? Design a costume? Add texture to a mixed-media artwork? We've got the materials to help bring your ideas to life.

Browse through a rainbow of colors, unique textures, sparkles, trims, ribbons, and specialty fabrics to find just the right pieces for your next creative project.

🧵 Open Today
🕚 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

Stop by, dig around, get inspired, and discover materials that can help make your next project an easy peasy amazing success. You never know what treasures you'll find!

Address

2501 Wabash Avenue
Springfield, IL
62704

Opening Hours

Wednesday 11am - 3pm
Saturday 11am - 3pm

Telephone

(217) 679-2915

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