Look in thrift stores (charity shops) for items such as old teapots, baskets, scarecrow outfits, and much more. Not only are these good value but the money you spend can help out people in need.
0844 576 8922
Huge range of craft accessories.
0845 609 6688
Wide selection of pots and trays. Also good for seeds, bulbs, gravel and grit, play sand, horticultural fleece, woodstains, masonry paint, broom handles, bamboo canes, twine, sandpaper, compost, straw and gardening tools.
This is a way to keep usable items out of landfill sites and is another great source of unwanted items, from old paving slabs to leaking wheelbarrows.
0845 402 5300
Good for children’s gardening tools and clothes.
0845 051 6599
Massive range of craft materials online and instore from basic cards, papers, glues, and paints, to floral wreath rings, cookie cutters, silicon moulds, and flower presses.
Homebase
Covers a similar range of gardening and household goods as B&Q.
0116 2697733
Online suppliers of a wide range of craft supplies.
01785 661018
Suppliers of cockle shells.
0161 848 1100
Good value source of mail order bulbs.
Wilkinsons
08456 080807
Great source of good value household items and also has a craft range.
Useful online resource
800-888-0321
510-364-2369
Stores nationwide
866-777-8654
Stores nationwide
800-288-9941