Made a trip this morning to return a few things, directly in front of me was a very sweet lady in…read moreher 80's, she asked where to go for check out the employee informed her there is NO ASSISTED CHECKOUT, that the checkout was for returns only! The employee then proceeded to tell her there is the self check out you can use that, the woman told her I don't know how to use those, the employee just literally walked away!! I stepped in to try to help her but of course had an issue with the order so finally the male employee came over after I stated to him that their policy is ridiculous The poor woman kept saying to me I am so sorry you have to help me, I WILL NO LONGER SUPPORT THIS STORE!!! If you don't want to provide service, CLOSE YOUR DOORS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Michael's is still my favorite store, I love coming to see the sales and especially the cute decor…read more Their hidden clearance section usually has great finds, but you do have to dig around. Michael's has a great selection of yarn and DIY items for projects. I always come here for the quality of their items. They have self checkout kiosks if you have your card, excited for the new deals that will come out soon!

The Crafter's Library is pure magic…read more It's more than just a retail space for everything crafty. It is also a shared-working-space for artists, crafters, amateurs, kids, or anyone with a day, week, month or annual-pass to come, utilize the store's resources, and work on personal projects....or take a class and learn a new skill!!! I have been coming here for almost two years. Everything from the buzzing creative energy, the friendly-and-professional staff, the layout /environment, as well as the adorable "store dog", Achilles, is superb and unlike anything you've experienced before. Bring the kids, you won't regret it, and you will absolutely love it!!!

One of the best sweetest corner for crafts. Sylvia helped me organize s surprise for my daughter's…read more20th! She is wonderful and even boxed my daughter's gift. My daughter so loved this place.

So great that this place has survived yet another move. I love it and really need to come in the…read morerest of the year and not just during the Holidays. I love the glasswork and the jewelry and I'm always good for a purchase or two of those but I also love the pottery and paintings, the woodwork and all the other amazingly creative creations they've got on display. I wish I could buy them all. These folks do such great work and I would encourage ANYONE to stop in and take a look. The new location is just a block down at 1015 State and is actually even nice than the previous one IMO.

Love these types of stores. It's an art gallery where you can purchase locally made, affordable…read moreartwork. Jewelry, pottery, clothing, etc. I purchased a glass cat ornament for $15. I love it. Service was great. The owner's dog makes sure to greet every customer. Very calm, enjoys being pet on the head.

Loveeeee Art From Scrap! I can spend at least a couple hours in there every time I go. I am always…read moreinspired and the employees are so kind. The prices are great and the selection is amazing. I hope to participate in a workshop soon. They sell everything from pencils, pens, photos, books, magazines, art, jewelry, knock knacks and more!

Wow!! So good to know this place is here! I don't need to own everything they offer, just nice to…read moreknow I could find it if I needed it! It's fascinating to wander through the aisles, noting every miscellaneous item (photographic slides, assorted flags, vintage postcards, weird jellyfish-like shavings from skateboard wheels - - it really goes on and on! I'm also adding this to my circuit to visit when I have friends in from out of town!

Solid selection of Pokemon cards in excellent condition and good prices on the ETB's. Somewhat of a…read moresecret location everyone goes to Metro downtown.

I took a student of mine here for Pokemon night last night. He had a blast! I appreciated the air…read moreconditioning and plenty of seating for me to be "around" but not sit next to him. Lol. Huge selection of games, cards and dice and Pokemon-related product for sale. Also snacks and beverages and video games to play. Pacman was the only one I recognized. Very chatty group and all ages- from age 7-40's, mostly male. Friendly sales clerk ready to answer any questions we had. I also noticed a couple of the younger players being dropped off by parents. The Pokemon Professor (judge) made a point to check in and let me know how my student was doing. A great experience and we will make it a monthly tradition.

Allow me to set the scene: It's POURING rain, and I come in absolutely panicked. My wedding…read moreinvitations, which I've spent MONTHS designing need to go out by end of day (because of course I waited until the last possible moment). I am finally getting them into their envelopes and what's this?? The adhesive isn't strong enough, the flaps are lifting! Cue the aforementioned panic. I call Ink Paper Crafts to see if they have washi tape. They do. Tons of it. It's not an ideal solution for my fancy invites but it will have to do. I jump in the car and get there an hour before closing, damp from the rain and -- let's be honest -- probably a little bit of sweat, wedding invite in hand. I'm trying to find a washi tape that will semi-match the vibe and then, like an angel sent from heaven, the owner walks up to me and says "I've got something better for you." She proceeds to introduce me to this magical tape dispenser that absolutely saved the day. And she wouldn't even let me pay her for it!! "My wedding gift to you," she said. I was stunned. It's been so long since I've had this experience shopping. You know how it is -- we're all buying everything on amazon and there's no warmth, no connection. Not only will I be a loyal Ink Paper Craft customer for LIFE but I also feel so motivated to keep shopping small business. This is what it's all about. Thank you to this amazing woman for making my day and helping me remember the most important thing of all -- kindness in key moments can change everything.

Love love love this place! Stopped by today with my husband on our way to Solvang. I honestly had…read moreanalysis paralysis with their amazing items in stock. Very friendly team members! I settled with a plain hobonichi, a vinyl cover, and a sticker set to exhibit self restraint. I'm from OC but would definitely return when we're in the area!

Great selection! Everything for the artist and the only game in town. Plus the discounts keep me…read morecoming back.

Fine art stores (not craft, like Michael's / Hobby Lobby) are getting really hard to find,…read moreparticularly in Ventura and Santa Barbara counties. This store has a great selection across many mediums and art practices. The owner is super helpful.

On a cloudy Sunday morning, I stumbled upon Santa Barbara Arts and Craft Show on Cabrillo…read moreBoulevard. The show starts just after the boardwalk and lines the Cabrillo Blvd. I learned that this show is every Sunday from 10:00am-6:00pm. The show features arts and crafts including paintings, sculptures, jewelry, pottery and more. It was a delight to talk to the artist about their work in a very causal setting. Truly some unique pieces of art can be found at this show. Definitely worth a stroll if you are in town and heading to the beach. Parking can be found on Cabrillo Blvd or in the public parking areas. Note summertime can be very busy and tough for parking.

Took a long walk with my dog by the beach on Sunday and couldn't resist picking up a stunning Brad…read moreKazmerzak sunset photo of Stearns Wharf on 4'x2.5' canvas. It's perfect for our spare bedroom. There are so many beautiful items at this show. It's been consistently high quality for decades. It's always easy to find a gift or a new belt or beautiful pottery here.

Back for another round. When I told them we were coming back to Solvang they said they had to come…read moreback. We were waiting at the door when they opened. My son just started painting and immediately asked when we were coming back again.

I took two girls, aged 16 and 9 yesterday to make a craft and avoid the rain. They had the best…read moretime. The shop has tons of things to make your craft unique from paint to stickers, Pom Pom, ribbons etc. There were lots of different types of items to adorn and one chose a lightening bolt and the other a wiggly snake. The shop is priced fairly - you pay for the item you are buying to create and $15 studio fee. The woman working there grew up in Solvang and gave us good recommendations while helping the girls find what they needed.

We decided to try Color Café for a fun pottery painting outing. It was me, my two daughters, my…read moregranddaughter, and me, and we were looking forward to spending some creative time together. Unfortunately, it didn't turn out to be a great experience. * No blank pottery to paint - Everything available already had printed designs on it. We were hoping to paint our own plates, cups, or bowls, but there were no plain pieces available. * Very limited selection - The inventory felt small. We were told a party of 20 was coming in, and it seemed like the blank items might have been saved for them. * Unhelpful service - When we asked about options, the staff didn't seem very helpful or friendly. * Pricing - There's a $10 studio fee per painter, and many of the stamped platters were around $42 more, which felt expensive for items that were already pre-designed. Since there was nothing blank to paint, we ended up leaving without doing the activity. We were hoping to try something different from Color Me Mine, but unfortunately this visit didn't work out for us. We're going to Color Me Mine.

I had my 9 year old daughter's birthday day here and it was fabulous! The staff couldn't have been…read moremore supportive and understanding with a bunch of 12 year old girls. They set up a long table and accommodated add ons. There was a table you could use for refreshments and cake. The girls had a great time and seamless! I highly recommend having a birthday here.