Where Do All Those Craft Supplies Come From?
It's a Craft Supply Cornucopia!
I’m often asked what inspired me to start gathering such insanely large quantities of craft supplies. It’s a fair question—after all, “hunter and gatherer of art supplies” was never part of my original life plan. But life, as it turns out, has a way of nudging us to exactly where we’re meant to be.
I am definitely what you might call a multi-passionate creative. If it involves trying a new art or craft and buying supplies, I’m usually all in. A few years ago through what I can only describe as a divine nudge, I stumbled onto an entire shipping container filled partially with brand new rubber craft stamp sets from a very well known Stamp Company... I inquired about purchasing the entire lot and the rest is history.
From that day on, I began creating a network of various channels that would enable me to purchase private “craft estates”—collections from individuals and businesses who had closed their doors but were storing rooms, garages, and even warehouses full of new, vintage/new and never-used supplies. (Its called New-Old_Stock)
Today, the inventory at The Cottage comes from these unique sources, allowing me to offer vintage and new craft supplies at truly wonderful prices. Because I don’t purchase directly from manufacturers, the inventory is always changing—and honestly, that’s part of the magic. This is not a thrift store, but I do promise your creative habit won’t require a second mortgage.
So the next time you feel the pull for an artsy-crafty supply fix, I hope you’ll pop in for a visit. In the meantime,
I’ll be here at the Cottage… sorting paper.
So. Much. Paper.
Blessings abound!
Heather