Scrap is definitely one of my favorite weird Portland institutions. I love how there's so much stuff here that is stuff that is needed on a regular basis (buttons, binders, thread, cardstock, little bottles, etc) but you might not necessarily need a whole giant pack of, and at scrap you can really buy just one of those things. Also I feel so much better knowing I am using recycled materials and getting pretty much the same quality as if it was new. And on top of everything, it's so affordable!!!!!! my only criticism would be that sometimes the items haven't been cleaned very well, but it's not a dealbreaker and I know they are mostly running on volunteer work. read more

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I hate to be that person but I'm really upset about it. I love going to SCRAP but that was my last visit. Receipt was emailed to me or else I would've mentioned the over charges. I counted $12.40 and was charged $21.35. Big difference. At the counter I did say something but when I stated something like, "sign states .50 unless marked on item." I was ignored and was charged with whatever the Checker felt like since she was training someone, "let's say this is ..."etc. So don't come here if you are on a budget BUT it is for NON-PROFIT. I just don't like being deceived nor ignored ‍ read more

What a wonderful place to explore! Everything you could think of and More and super nice and helpful staff did I say GREat pricesyep

It's literally just a junky thrift store with craft or art supplies. It seems like a great idea but in reality it's so not worth a trip to the city. I'd much rather buy it new, for the same price I might add, and get much more for my money since it won't be half used. I ended up buying a notebook and two tiny rolls of fabric because everything else was over priced for the quality or too much of it was already used. It might be a great place for you if you make found art or sculptures. Not for me though. Oh! And the cashier lady was rude! She very loudly told us to sanitize our hands when we walked in (of course we were going to) and she was asking for customers' personal contact information! read more

If you look hard enough, you'll find something you could use. This place is full of the randomest little trinkets and scraps, and the staff is quite laidback and friendly. Masks and distancing enforced, no covid red flags. read more

This place is loads of fun. I'm usually here on a mission. Like I need a mannequin head to put one of my wigs on or I need a certain fabric to fashion into a headband. The point of this place is, if you need a little random bit of something, almost anything, they have it. You may need to hunt and burrow around a little bit though. They've picture frames, Christmas ornaments, trophy's, jars, toys, loads of fabric, oodles of buttons and heaps of haphazardly arranged goods all there for the taking. It's clean too. Not like that crappy Goodwill that has the icky bins, so there's no need to wear a biohazard mask and gloves when you go rummaging. Oh, and stuff is super cheap. How they manage to pay rent in that area is beyond me. Scoot along now. I'm sure if you give it a good look, you'll find something nifty and handy. 2015 - Review # 78 read more

While I did find a few interesting items. The attitude of the person acting as cashier was so awful I will not be returning to buy anything ever again. He basically acted like he couldn't be bothered as if listening to his non-stop blithering while I checking things out wasn't annoying enough. read more

Nov 4th cont. two centers work together to keep the ego in place. Any response from a center will cause the other to actuate as well(example in the tarot: the lovers.) Egos response to stress and threats to itself(example: tension or constriction). The result or action causes a withdrawal of attention from a direct engagement with reality. This creates an imaginary boundary. As a result we trick our mind into believing we are safer. The conclusion is the lost connection with a ground of our Being with our true nature. The natural reaction is to create a substitute for this authentic personhood. Absorb emotional patterns from others. Reaction patterns result in a construction of self identity to replace the loss of self. This construction results in self definitions, story telling, likes and dislikes, personal associations and interpretations of events to reinforce the patterns or feelings. THE RISK IS ARTIFICIAL CONSTRUCT. Example: If someone gaslights you to the point of a breakdown, one will have to recreate the pattern in a constructive matter and replay events that occurred to the point of self validation. They then must research the pattern formation to determine if there is an anchored artificial construct. If there are no breaks in the structure they are likely a victim of psychological warfare. I would not be surprised if this tactic is used to weaponize peoples minds. I do not believe it is humane and believe that there are alternative forms of doing so. Victims can experience PTSD, bipolar disorder, believe they are above the law, and schizophrenia. Recovery time three years with guide at best. Artificial Construct will scientifically define the barriers of consciousness. They will also determine how artificial intelligence relates to the human experience. Compassion: what is logical Evolution based off of co-dependency. This is why genuine constructs suc read more

Beyond amazing on all levels. Incredibly enthusiastic staff and looking forward to SCRAP being part of my everyday life whether volunteering, purchasing or creating..... read more

SCRAP PDX - Best place ever for creativity that is clever never basic. I will look forward to volunteering in the near future!!!! - Arts & Crafts Near Me - Portland, Oregon

This place is awesome. First checked out in 2011 when they were by Martin Luther King Blvd and impressed with current huge location. Super cheap! read more

SCRAP PDX - Great place! Super cheap art prices! - Arts & Crafts Near Me - Portland, Oregon

It was great, it's a very good store to find some crafts or extra fun stuff. I had a nice time

Over priced used craft supplies. You can spend a little more money at a craft store and get new supplies. If you need junk though, this is the perfect place to get it. Although I'd rather collect junk from around the house or recycling bins, as it is not worth the trip downtown where there's hardly any parking around the building. People are not friendly either, probably because they're volunteers. I'm not sure, but they are very rude. I wasn't treated rudely, but I witnessed other people being treated rudely. read more

OMG I'm in arts and crafts heaven. I've seen the light - and it was good! This place is amazing. I got a mostly-full perler set for $2! Can't wait to make some kandi perler necklaces. I feel like this could be my garage, if I didn't keep purging all the odds and ends I collect. What a great idea for a shop! Inspiring. Pretty organized too. Stop in for some fun! read more

Great place to visit if you are a crafter! I loved the selection and organization. It felt cozy and like home. Would recommend! Definitely a place I will visit again. read more

I was taking a walk around Portland Oregon on my visit there and I found this completely awesome shop, I think anybody that lives in this town or visits this town should check out this cool little shop, everything is extremely affordable which is so so so nice. I live in California we have nothing like this. This is a huge Warehouse type of shop with thousands of cool pieces of merchandise every kind of little craft piece unique one-of-a-kind and many that are totally worth checking out I so recommend this place... if you're crafty person at all you got to check this place out I was only going to bring home a few things because of my small suitcase but I did fine some cool little pieces here to use for sewing and for crafts, like I said their selection is enormous and a very inspiring environment there .....go check it out read more

This place is as weird and as Portland as it gets! Love it. Def a great DIY kind of place for your arts and crafts and painting needs. Just an FYI ~ They do not have a lot of picture frame related things though... Initially, it seems like a lot of clutter when you walk in, but it's actually decently organized; in a non-profit/community feeling way. That said, it's very reasonably priced too. #KeepItWeird read more

super great stuff! wonderful organization doing important work! Great supply's for gifts

A fun place to explore. I went looking for cotton fabric which I thought was priced a little high considering it is all donated. Still better prices than Goodwill since all their items are donated also. Lots to look at and explore in-this shop. Very neat and organized. read more

Do you love crafting? Do you also like to reuse and repurpose old things? On a budget? Well this is the place for you! This place takes donations from people who have left over crafts or things that can be used as crafts. They are mostly volunteer run and I believe non-profit (not 100% positive on that one). The store is divided into sections ranging from post cards, to fabric, to posters. Within each section... there are lots of bins and things are kind of just thrown in there. You can find scraps of all sorts of stuff. The best part? Super cheap. So bring bills because you have to make a minimum amount for purchase with card. If you are looking for something in particular, just ask the staff, they may know, and if not, will be able to point you in the right direction. read more

This place is an organized hoarders dream palace for DIY projects!!! It has everything that you might be looking for to complete a project and ALL of your odds and ends needs. If you like bric a brac items, stores that have a good purpose, you believe one person's "trash" is another ones treasure, and you frequently craft things on your own then this is the store for you. You can potentially spend hours there rummaging through things if it's your first time and you're guaranteed to see at least one item that will make you go "wow, I would have never thought to use that for a project"...this is not your typical resale / thrift store and that's what makes this place so special. It's a gem in Portland with friendly and helpful staff and volunteers :-) read more

Omg omg, just go. This is the place that is a blown up, expanded, giant version of my craft room. You know all those things you think "I'm sure I could make something out of this" and so you set it aside instead of tossing it out? That is Scrap times 1000. There are bins of everything you can imagine and tons of stuff you'd never expect. Some of my favorite surprises were bins of "other people's pictures" and thousands of squirt bottle tops (just the tops!). I mean, they have everything you could ever want and more. I went in for thread and yarn and got it for $2 total. I rounded up to $3 since they have that minimum for Apple Pay. Easy decision to support such an awesome and inspiring place. Love love love. read more

So this is really an odd place.... How the afford the rent there is amazing, guessing it is a pet project of the building owner or something in that regard. My wife was so happy, because it feels like a treasure hunt inside... By college daughter was complaining and making fun at first, but by the time we left she had items to purchase! this was really needed in Portland. The staff is great and really friendly. it is kind of organized to a degree. And to be truly recycling they charge 10 cents for a grocery bag, so bring your own if so inclined. read more

Oh crafty folks of the world, this is probably the real reason I am moving to Portland. There is a CRAFT THRIFT STORE!!!! Prices are great. It is a great place to donate stuff too. Even odd things like old mirrors, picture frames, etc. Good way to upcycle and re-purpose. I've heard that there's a rule for a lot of folks in New York: For each thing you bring into your tiny apartment, you must get rid of another in return. Might be a good rule of thumb for me. Damn.Oh...I'm going to have to make some rules for myself.... Anyway, go. Also, for you stationery sluts, like myself, there's a rather amazing collection of unused, often unopened stationery and greeting cards. Check it out! read more

it's like the inside of my parents garage. Stuff everywhere. Seriously, I didn't know exactly what this place was. I was under the impression it was a stationary, craft store. But it is in a way. Very organized, used, some unused ITEMS - a great, creative store that stocks just about anything you can think of - empty containers, old postcards, art, stuff for costumes, greeting cards, tools, wood pieces, lids, brickabrack, small electronics, sports cards, sports balls, they probably have glitter, seriously everything. It seems kind of junky at first, but oh, there are so many treasures. It is supercool and I really could have spent hours there wandering, looking, browsing. It was near closing, thank god. So, I didn't waste all night looking at more creative bits. The clerk was friendly, which was nice. I left with some small treasures and glad I checked out SCRAP! Inexpensive, fun. read more

This place is amazing, I found a whole bunch of unique fabrics and a whole bunch of sewing thread at a amazing price! There is a whole bunch on unique items at a affordable price I also found holding needle for one dollar !!!! There is a whole bunch of craft stuff like scrapbook paper, stamps, glass vials, unique paper boxes and even a bin full of bottle caps if you want to start a fun project I recommend coming here, but I found parking is a bit of a pain but hey it's Portland! read more

I can never say enough to give accolades to this place. Scrap is a crafters' paradise!!!! I visit this place almost everyday when I visit PDX. The recent changes in the display threw me off at first, it was like going to your favorite grocery store and layout was changed, but more organized. Bins and bins of rubber/clear stamps, stacks of designer paper, rolls of remnant fabrics, skeins of low end/high end yarns, paint, brushes, etc. if you are a crafter, this place is a must when you visit PDX. Make sure you bring your own shopping bag and make sure there's room for all the treasures you'll find. Happy crafting! read more

Love this place! I had to run out quickly today but thank you to the person who helped me find the beginning crochet materials, you are great! read more

I loooove SCRAP. That said, there's definitely some new management recently and there are a couple good changes along with some notable increases in prices that are a bit of a bummer. Pictured is an example: a nothing special 1970s quilting booklet that normally goes for 50¢ with a new octupled price tag of $4. All because some crazy person had it listed (not sold, mind you, just listed) for $11 on eBay. Gave me the sads. Quick turnover and the thrill of great deals are the aspects of SCRAP that have always kept me visiting regularly, even with the less convenient newer location. read more

SCRAP PDX - Formerly 50¢, now $4 - Arts & Crafts Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Scrap PDX is a must visit! Found so many treasures here including postcards, pins, and stickers! Be prepared to spend hours here searching through all of their amazing donated craft supplies-- every visit is filled with fun! read more

This place is awesome! It's a great resource for anyone on a budget and it's not just a place for artists / creative types. Scrap carries all kinds of odds and ends (office supplies, business stuff, vintage books, etc.) They even have a "handmade by locals" corner full of awesome crafty items handmade by portland artists. Something to keep in mind about this place, it's a donation based business so they have different stuff all the time. One week they might have lots of one thing and it's completely gone the next. It's a great place for browsing and getting ideas for new projects though. I scored a ton of awesome fabric scraps, some name brand (clear bags) plastic baggies for my business, and a vintage paper cutter that's in excellent condition all for about $30 when I went the first time. Seriously worth checking out! read more

O the frenzy of crafters scurrying through the store finding delightful treasures to shape and mold!! I've bought a lot of stuff here: yarn, papers, ceramic implements, fabric, etc. If you are the kind of person that just LOVES shows like Project Runway, then this is your place. Lots of stuff you can pay for by the pound. Let your imagination run wild here. WARNING: you probably WILL buy stuff that you will think, why in the world did I buy this? Love that this place moved from MLK to the SW. read more

This place is so much fun! I could spend hours going through everything! If you are needing some craft supplies and want to recycle some stuff as well check this place out! read more

I love this place so much. I try to stop by once a month or so to check out their new items, and always find something useful. Today, I went to find fabric to make a hammock for my cat tower, and found these carpet samples, one that is perfect for my cat to scratch on, along with the fabric I needed for hammock, of course. Then I asked the cashier if they had any sewing kits, and she guided me enthusiastically to a section where she recently made a few kits herself, and was genuinely excited that I bought one. So fun! read more

I love SCRAP. A non-profit arts and crafts thrift store. I live nearby so must limit myself to once a month or so otherwise I would be in there all the time. As it is I rarely spend less than an hour browsing around for bargains and ideas. There's always something recent and amazing, never know what I'll find and that's the fun of it. The staff and volunteers are great. I don't always enjoy their taste in music (that's what my earbuds are for) but love that they can play what they want. I'm going there now. read more

Really great place to find just about anything you might need for a project. Well organized too, even with all the hodgepodge of donated craft items. read more

Oh my goodness! How to express how much I love this place? This is one of those places that you almost don't want to tell people about so you can keep coming in and getting good items. Scrap is a place that sells donated art supplies! I have always been a crafty and artistic person and buying supplies new is crazy expensive! The fist time I went there we got a big bag stuffed with supplies for only about $10! The same amount of supplies would have easily cost me $50 new, if not more. The second time we went we spent just over $10 again for supplies to make a cat tree. Which turned out great! A new cat tree of the same size would have cost at least $60. If you like making things check this place out! read more

This is a crafters paradise. There are things here that you didn't know you wanted to buy. Oddly well organized for having such an array of things. read more

Holy scrap! This place is so cool. It would be easy to kill a few hours here. They have office supplies, fabric, pencils, pens, dry erase markers, ribbon, metal pieces, wood pieces, plastic boxes of all sizes, and so much more. Paper, ink, notepads, stamps, gift supplies, banners, stickers, paper, post cards, and many more to sort through. I got a few pounds of fabric scraps, some metal pendants, a glass pendant, mini bows, sea shells, and even an x ray of a torso here! Stop by and look around! Rest assured you are buying recycled and used goods. read more

Love this place, love that it's in the neighborhood and has excellent community outreach and feel! With that in mind it is a greatly varried clientle and not everyone is going to recognize or wish to hear "hip" music that might in other places be perfectly enjoyable and acceptable. Would suggest "in store" music which appeals to a broader, less "funky or mega alt." audience for greater shopper consideration and enhanced feeling of inclusion for all. Thank you Scraps for being here! read more

This place seems cool, but the seemingly unpleasant girls who work the front created an off putting vibe.