it had FIMO clay I could not get anywhere else and they had now clay there too…read more the employees there were very nice :)

This is my goto store for everything. I'm always creating something new and fresh. Munroes seem to…read morehave everything I need. The girls are always so helpful. They ship quickly if you can't get over to the store.

Wow! This is my new favorite Michaels location. I journeyed over an hour to get here (thanks, Blick…read morefor not being open). Anyway, Denai and Cheyenne were two AMAZING employees. They went above and beyond to not only answer all of my silly questions, but they helped me and my friend get an AMAZING deal on all the art supplies we needed for class! I have never met nicer, more helpful employees at a Michaels establishment and I truly believe they both deserve recognition AND a raise for their contribution to the Michaels team. I am not easily persuaded by people but I genuinely would have opened a Michaels credit card if either of them asked me. I am thoroughly impressed, and will be making the long distance journey from my humble abode in Davison, Michigan to this wonderful Troy, Michigan location many more times in the future!

Terrible service after receiving very poor framing job. When I asked the young lady about the poor…read moreframing job she said " that's the best we do" and " sorry you don't like the work, it doesn't look too good to me either". She was rude, not well trained and had no business being in contact with customers. Michael's should stay in the fake flower business and leave the framing to to custom framing shops or Hobby Lobby. I'd like to leave a rating of no stars but I can't. I will take my framed item over to Hobby Lobby and have them clean it up. This is where I should have gone in the beginning. Have no reason ever to go back to a Michaels again.

Limited street parking, a medium sized free city lot behind…read more If you are looing for a store that sells Michigan themed books, gifts, cooking related items, and other random small gift/decorating items, this is it. Everything is laid out in loosely grouped subdivisions. Women love this store.

I discovered this shop about a month ago and have visited three times since, making purchases on…read moreeach visit. I always bring my girlfriend with me when I come in. However, I've noticed a consistent pattern that's made me increasingly uncomfortable. Each time we're in the store, the staff behaves as if we're being watched closely--asking if we want items held at the counter or having an employee follow us under the pretense of folding shirts while we browse. I've spent over $100 here so far and don't appreciate being treated with suspicion. Having worked in retail myself, I'm familiar with the signs of someone being monitored because they're assumed to be stealing, and that's how it feels every time I shop here. I really like the shop's selection--especially the Jellycats--but there are other local stores that carry similar products. I'm willing to give the shop one more chance, but if I experience this same treatment again, I will be taking my business elsewhere.

I've been visiting Creative Arts Studio for months now and have been overjoyed every time pottery…read morepainting! The studio has many small and large tables to accommodate all types of groups. Premade pottery and paint line the walls; which you pick out. The staff do an excellent job assisting with paint recommendations and refilling materials as needed. You are charged for the price of the pottery item plus a Studio Fee. The Studio Fee is $8 for adults and $6 for children. After painting, you pick up your pottery items about a week later. During that week, your pottery goes through their kiln! I highly recommend pottery painting here! Such a creative activity for all ages. Let your imagination go wild!

Love this little gem! I've been a few times and each time I go I discover something new! It's a…read morecreatives dream spot to get lost and vibe! My friend and I made mosaics and then another friend and I painted some already crafted ceramics. Two completely different experiences and both equally enjoyable! The staff are friendly and always available to answer any questions.

Wow! My daughter and I needed to get supplies for her crafty birthday party, and she is also an…read moreartist, so the time had finally come to visit Blick, and I'm so glad we did :) As we walked in, I ducked over toward the framing area to ask about something I was trying to take care of for my son, and the employee there was super helpful. While they didn't have what I needed for this weird shaped/sized poster he's got, she did have some great suggestions and also offered custom framing as an option. We soon got down to business for the party, and the gentleman by the registers walked us up and down the aisles to get exactly what we needed, and even gave cost-saving options for some stuff. When it was time to check out, he set up my daughter's account and made sure she was getting all the available discounts. Blick is a great store that knows their stuff inside out, and sincerely wants to help with your arts and crafts needs!

My go-to for getting art supplies. Employees are always willing to help me find what I need, or…read moregive me space to browse. I always find something that I didn't know I needed!

This is my happy place! Every time I visited the Chicago store, I would think, "They should open a…read moreBirmingham store." So glad that they did just that a little over a year ago and I hear that an Ann Arbor store is in the works. Love going here to buy beautiful stationary, letterpress greeting cards, rubber stamps, ink & other craft supplies. Lots of random gifty items, too. The DIY classes are super fun for a "girls night out." Great location on Maple - right downtown. Convenient parking - free for the first 2 hours in the structures.

There are two Paper Source stores that I know of - one in Rochester Hills and this one in downtown…read moreBirmingham. I grew up loving stationery stores and want to support the few remaining ones like Paper Source. Unfortunately, the prices at Paper Source are very high, from greeting cards to gift wrap and gift bags. Also, you can't always get the service that you want right away. Earlier this month, I arrived to Paper Source soon after it opened at 10:00 and requested gift wrapping service. I bought a gift for a birthday party and wanted it nicely wrapped. There were two sales associates there and neither was able to offer gift wrapping services. I was told to return at around 3:30 and a sales associate on duty may be able to gift wrap for me. Also, they usually need 24 hours advance notice for gift wrapping. When I returned in the afternoon a little before 3:30, I was told that the person might be in at 4:00. I looked at the prices of the boxes and gift bags and decided that none of the waiting was worth it to have to likely spend $30+ dollars on a box, gift wrapping, and a gift bag. I went to Dollar Tree on Maple Road in Troy where there is a large assortment of gift bags. I bought a clear cellophane bag for $1.25 to put the gift in before placing it in a sparkly Happy Birthday gift bag for another $1.25. Total price was $2.50 and I didn't have to wait hours to have to spend ten times more at Paper Source. It's unfortunate because Paper Source can't afford to lose more customers to places like Dollar Tree or Party City, but it will continue to happen because of the high prices and lack of quick services. The quality difference of boxes and gift bags between a high end store like Paper Source and Dollar Tree is negligible. I also prefer Hallmark to Paper Source because I get a lot of coupons from Hallmark, including a monthly free greeting card signing up for Crown Rewards.

You can find everything at Habermans! The finest silks and wools. They carry upholstery and trims,…read moretoo. A must-visit destination in the Detroit area for custom fashion, such as wedding fabrics and gowns.

It's not the Habermans of old. Really miss that store. They…read morehave some pretty things for bridal. Otherwise limited. Darn it

This is a great experience in the area and happy I was able to attend a class. would definitely…read morerecommend

If you are looking for a wonderful community of artists who share your passion for pottery, the…read moreClawson Clay Guild is the place for you! The owners Holly and Richard are wonderful instructors and more importantly, incredibly knowledgeable and kind. They have a built a community together that welcomes everyone. There are many classes to choose from: wheel throwing for beginners, advanced students, hand building, and even raku !

Happened to be in Ferndale, so we popped in to this cool indoor market to shop. There is a nice…read morevariety of vendors from plants to coffee to Detroit merch. We love Bon Bon Bon and they have a small stall here! One of my favorite discoveries though was The Workplace Program - selling cards made by people with disabilities - they were so unique and awesome! I ended up buying one for my brother's birthday and it was the same price you'd see at Hallmark for a nice card. Overall, the space was clean and easy to navigate - only took us about 45 minutes to browse through all the vendors. Definitely check out if you're in the area and want to support local!

Was at Rust Belt Market this weekend and genuinely couldn't believe how hot it was inside. The kind…read moreof heat where you stop browsing and start thinking about finding the nearest exit. Love a lot of the vendors there, but the overall experience was so uncomfortable that I ended up leaving early. Just completely killed the atmosphere for me.

This store is amazing and has so much stock. I source most of my supplies at this Royal Oak…read morelocation and the other bead store in Berkley. Both have amazing stuff and both have great prices. You will find different stuff at both so make sure you visit both. The staff here will really help you with finding what you need.

amazing selection and pricing is way more competitive than anything I've seen. So t order online,…read morego in and talk to them!! You will be happy you did.