So You’ve Got a Studio Full of Leftovers—Here’s How (and Where) to Sel

You know that feeling.

You open the drawer. Or the bin. Or that one cabinet you swore you'd organize after your last project.

And there it is. Fabric from a quilt you finished two years ago, beads you’ve outgrown, tubes of paint you tried once and just didn’t love.

It’s still good stuff. It’s just… not your stuff anymore.

If you’re a maker, artist, or DIYer, chances are you’ve got a stash of usable materials you’re not using. Not because they’re broken or trash, but because they no longer fit the kind of work you’re doing. Or maybe they never did.

And until now, your options for offloading that creative overflow were pretty limited: donate it (if you’re lucky enough to live near a reuse center), give it away for free, or let it collect dust.

But what if there was a better way?

What if you could sell creative reuse the same way others sell vintage clothes or secondhand furniture—and know it’s going to someone who’ll actually use it?

That’s where Remnants comes in.

Meet Remnants: A Marketplace for Creative Reuse

Remnants is a dedicated online marketplace for secondhand arts and crafts supplies.

But more than that, it’s the first platform built specifically for selling what we call “creative reuse.” Those leftover, gently used, or surplus materials that still have a whole lot of life left in them.

Fabric. Paper. Paint. Notions. Tools. Trims. Bits and bobs.

If you’ve made something and had supplies left over, or if your style has evolved and your stash hasn’t caught up, this is your chance to turn that overflow into cash—and help someone else create in the process.

Below: Some feedback from a happy customer:

Why Sell Creative Reuse?

Because it’s wasteful to let it sit.

You invested time and money into your materials. They deserve to be used, not buried in a bin until the next decluttering spree.

Because there’s demand.

There are thousands of makers out there hunting for specific, affordable, secondhand supplies—especially unique or vintage ones they can’t find in stores.

Because donation isn’t always an option.

Creative reuse centers are amazing—but they’re not everywhere. And even when they are, you might not get anything in return for the value you’re offering.

Because it’s easier than ever.
Listing your extras on Remnants is as simple as uploading a few photos, naming your price, and shipping it when it sells. No need to start your own shop or deal with general resale platforms where your listing gets buried under baby clothes and bookends.

Here's a bit of feedback from one of our sellers:

What Can You Sell on Remnants?

You don’t need a warehouse. You don’t need bulk inventory. You just need something worth sharing.

Some popular seller categories:

Scrap fabric or yardage you never got around to using
Beads, buttons, and jewelry supplies
Vintage or unused paper goods: maps, stationery, old books, ephemera
Sketchbooks or journals you never opened
Yarn, thread, embroidery floss
Art supplies like pastels, watercolor sets, or brushes
Tools and equipment you’ve upgraded from
Trims, notions, ribbons, and zippers

If it’s creative and reusable, chances are someone out there wants it.

Who's Buying It?

The Remnants community is made up of artists, teachers, quilters, illustrators, sewists, sculptors, junk journalers, collage lovers, and creative experimenters of all stripes.

They’re not looking for perfection. They’re looking for possibility.

That tiny bag of beads you think is too small to list? Someone’s probably making a mixed-media piece that needs exactly that.

The bolt of fabric that’s “too loud” for your projects? It might be just right for a high school fashion student on a budget.

Selling creative reuse is less about getting rich—and more about reconnecting materials with people who will make something amazing out of them.