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We are hosting two lovely events the first weekend of February to help us get into the Valentine's Day spirit! Store-side, our...

Please join us for our first workshop event of the year! On January 18th from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM, we will be hosting a journal making...

The holidays are coming up! Do you have someone in your life who you can't find exactly what they want? What about a GIFT CARD?...

Dear friends and supporters,   As we reflect on this past year at The Idea Store, we are filled with gratitude for community members...

The holidays are coming up! Please join us for our Holiday Make & Take event! We will be offering craft kits for you to make right here...

The Idea Store wouldn’t exist without our amazing and dedicated volunteers! From sorting and pricing donations to stocking fabric to...

As you might have noticed from our previous posts... we're HUGE fans of Halloween around here! Got your costume taken care of? Looking to...

If you're looking for ways to make Halloween costumes that are environment and budget-friendly, The Idea Store is the place for you. Last...

Welcome to October! Also known as Halloween Month. This fall you might be looking for Halloween costumes that are easier on the...

The Idea Store is proud... to celebrate Pride! Without further ado, here's a roundup of some of our favorite rainbow crafts from around...

New to the Idea Store? Wondering where to bring your donation? Here's everything you need to know! Where? We accept our larger donations...

The Jewelry Jackpot sale is right around the corner (May 3-14), and we have something for every budget and style! We also have plenty of...

Another item we never run out of at the Idea Store... is bottle caps! And so, with the Jewelry Jackpot just around the corner (May 3-14),...

In our previous post, we listed some clever uses for wine corks. Still looking for inspiration? We've got you covered! Here are even more...

As you might have noticed, there's one thing we have a LOT of at the Idea Store... wine corks! Wondering what to make with corks? We've...

The Idea Store is now accepting donations by appointment only!

The IDEA Store is committed to the safety and well-being of employees and customers. That is why we chose to sign the Champaign County Safe