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The Scrappy Elephant
Charlottesville, VA · Est. 2020
Serves Charlottesville, VA and Lynchburg, VA, serving the greater Central Virginia region including Albemarle County
Last Crawled by AI
June 14, 2026
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4 monitoring
Updated by Lantern
May 15, 2026
About
The Scrappy Elephant is a creative reuse store in Charlottesville, VA that keeps donated art and craft materials out of landfills and sells them to the community at affordable prices. Since opening in 2020, they've diverted over 288,000 pounds of craft supplies from landfills. The store offers a curated selection of secondhand fabrics, yarn, paints, paper, frames, silk florals, and organizing supplies, plus an on-site studio, craft library, and kids' play area.
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What Sets The Scrappy Elephant Apart
Over 288,000 Pounds Diverted from Landfills
Color-Organized Curated Inventory
On-Site Studio and Craft Library
Family-Friendly Shopping Experience
288,000+ Pounds Diverted from Landfills
Since 2020, keeping art and craft materials in circulation and out of the waste stream
4.9-Star Google Rating
From 193 reviews praising affordability, sustainability, and the welcoming community atmosphere
Two Central Virginia Locations
Serving Charlottesville and Lynchburg with affordable, sustainable craft supplies
Mission-Driven Since 2020
Built on creativity, sustainability, and community—making art accessible to everyone