I did a jewelry workshop here and had an amazing time! Sarah was so patient with showing me all the…read moreways to create some beautiful art pieces and made sure they turned out how I wanted! For one 3 hour workshop I did three sets of earrings and a pendant! Definitely worth the price and a great activity out!

YOU GOTTA CHECK THIS PLACE OUT!!…read more The artist and shop assistant at Magpie Mouse are both so kind, creative and they truly enjoy sharing the experience of both discovering the art that around the shop, and helping/supporting your creativity if you take one of the enamel workshops (I highly recommend!). The variety and quality of the one of a kind art and jewelry is amazing. Each piece art. These badass women are metalsmiths, that also dance with glass and fire. It isn't a simple thing, but the knowledge and skill in which they approach making (And teaching!) is so full of joy and ease... it radiates from the shop and its wares. The prices are great and quality shines. This little shop/studio has unique and beautiful designs that are stellar for gifts others and for yourself! (Yes, you deserve it) This beautiful bespoke experience is located in a historic building on Western Ave, in Pike Market, tucked in with other artists and makers, facing the edge of the Puget Sound. If you're checking out all of Pike, this is a must see stop. If you need a moment to recharge while exploring the market, grab a cuppa from a locally owned small coffee shop and have a sit at the cafe table In front of Magpie Mouse, just remember to check out all the pretties inside!

Another hidden Freemont gem. Behind the PCC on 34th and into the alley, Iona awaits…read more Mychal is an expert at the craft of making journals. As someone who carries multiple journals and uses them daily, Iona is a treat. You can smell the leather reclaimed from various other industries when you step into her shop. There are dozens of neatly rolled sheets awaiting the next journal. The shop is there for bookmaking, and you can see the care and craft that goes into each journal. Take your time to examine the books and the reclaimed hinges and fastenings. Each book is unique, and you have an heirloom piece when you leave the shop. Mychal provides three different types of paper. As a long-time fountain pen writer, I look for ghosting, smearing, and bleed-through. None of these were evident with my fountain pen. For the pen geeks, it is a Visconti Van Gogh fine point tip and Noodlers' red ink. Treat yourself to a journal for your thoughts, expressions, and memories. Please message me for a link to my website on journaling tricks and tips.

Simply the best journals and handmade books on the market. I won't buy my journals anywhere else.read more

We wandered into Swoon Books as part of the Ballard Book Crawl (incredible event, 10/10, highly…read morerecommend) and oh, what a lovely find. The store is so aesthetic and thoughtfully curated, it's like the kind of bookshop that makes you want to read every book on the shelves. The LGBTQ+ selection was excellent and very visible, not tucked in a corner, which immediately made the space feel welcoming and intentional. The vibe overall is just really pleasant and warm, you can tell it's a place that actually loves books and the people who love books. Left very happy with my finds and already thinking about going back.

This place is so cute! I love that they have a nice mix of books and merch. The staff was helpful…read moreand they offered to provide recommendations or order when I inquired about a book they didn't end up having in store. The value is pretty typical for books (no notable mark ups) but I love the vibes of shopping here. They also appear to be dog friendly which is a huge plus to me. Highly recommend! I joined their rewards program so I'll def be back!

Very cool place to visit if you need an art scrap and you like to thrift, but the staff is a…read morelittle... odd. I only bought two little pens and a sewing pattern, and I'm not even sure what the subtotal was. I assumed it was 75c with tax, so just in case I pulled out two dollars. The lady told me "I need 4 cents." I thought she meant the total was $1.04, so I told her "Oh I don't have coins, I'll pay with card so you don't have to make change." She gave me a pointed look and said, "...then I'll have to charge you an extra 50c" I was super confused, but that was fine. I thought it over a little, and then she told me, "Your total is only 96c" Totally fine, I gave her one dollar and told her to keep the change. Usually... you tell the customer their total and they can figure out what to give you. Not a weird vague comment. She's not mean, she helped me find a nearby bathroom, and she told another customer she's worked at a paint store before, so I think she's just... odd. I think staff needs a little more consistent training, it was somewhat uncomfortable.

I love this place! It's like a thrift store for your crafting needs. Yarn, fabric, art supplies,…read morestickers, papers, embroidery, needlepoint, used stamps, vintage photos, international paper money, etc. They also have used books/magazines for crafts and plastic containers. I found some themed collage packs - valentines and Disney themed and a plastic container to store my washi tape! Everything is super affordable too.

We came here for a team-building event to do kintsugi. The instructors were very knowledgeable and…read morehelpful. We enjoyed this once-in-a-lifetime experience and were glad that each of us could bring home what we created. Overall, the experience was great. Although it was the most expensive option among our selections, it was worth it!

Note: this is for a Virtual Yelp Elite Event (VYEE on 2/11/21) featuring the Bath Bombs kit from…read moreThe Works Seattle Easily this VYEE could be rated 15 Yelp stars! This unique, engaging, and enjoyable event was hosted by Jennifer, Yelp Eastside CM from Issaquah. Our VYEE instructor was Kellie, the enthusiastic and passionate owner of The Works in Seattle (2/11/21). I signed up thinking ahead for something fun to look forward to. After my recent past two weeks, this event was so welcomed! I'm always curious how artists and craftspeople create unique items and are able to establish a vibrant indie business too. I've taken other similar classes that allows for creativity and a timeout from the day-to-day. The vibe that Jennifer and Kellie created during this hour session, and seeing others with their custom, handmade bath bombs...this was a much needed and appreciated this evening. I ordered my kit on 2/8/21 intended to pick it up in person. And of course, life interfered. But the folks at The Works worked their magic, kindly got it in the mail, and I received it day of the event. Lovely packaging. Makes a great gift! Techniques are freely shared and allowed for further creativity with additional tips from Kellie and other Yelp Elites participating. I listened intently, took copious notes, and took screenshots. Inside the Bath Bombs Kit are all the items needed, including an instruction booklet, and video link to watch later for reference. Other items needed and not included are a mixing bowl, fork, 1 Tablespoon measuring spoon, and up to 3T water. After giving this process a whirl, (makes about 4 bath bombs from the kit) the choices and combos one can continue to create are infinite! Add in some creativity, you'll learn a really top notch skill, promote self care, and can give as gifts. Art meets science! Gifts guaranteed to be well received, not become a regifted white elephant, and you don't have to dust it, lol. Supporting The Works is also beneficial to showcasing their business and the artisans they also partner with. The Works Seattle 151 12th Avenue, Seattle WA 98122 theworksseattle.com

Nature's Twist is an amazing shop of crystals and jewelry with all kinds of beautiful handcrafted…read moredesigns. And the people that run it are some of the kindest human beings I've ever met! Check them out at the Market, at their storefront in Tacoma, or on their regular Instagram sales!

Nature's Twist is the perfect place to get quality, stunning and one of a kind gifts. I have…read moreacquired several beautiful pieces from this business and given away each piece to someone special in my life; it's the first place I think of when I need a special gift for someone. The artists here have always been very friendly and noticeably passionate about their work...very helpful folks. I highly recommend visiting Nature's Twist at the Pike Place Market, if you can't make it down there, they have an awesome website at http://naturestwistonline.com.

We were looking for simple and elegant wedding invitations that didn't cost an arm and a leg, and…read morewe found it here at Ink Fancy! Tere was great to work with for our June 2011 wedding. She helped us create invitations that fit our style and budget. She was patient in helping us find the perfect fonts and working through our ideas to put our own spin on one of her designs. She was communicative throughout the entire process as well, providing proofs and status updates on the printing and shipping. Her prices were also very reasonable, especially for letterpress. Her price quote actually ended up being almost the same as the quote we got from another vendor for non-letterpress invitations! We absolutely loved our invitations and we definitely got a lot of ooohhs and ahhhs when our guests got them in the mail :)

We worked with Tere to create our invitations and couldn't be happier. We wanted elegant and…read moreclassic invites but didn't want to spend a ton of money. Tere was able to offer great suggestions in order to keep our cost down. I found Tere to be very easy to work with and was pretty quick to respond to my emails. She has recently moved out of state but I'm sure she will be able to work with you no matter where you are. If you are looking for high quality letterpress invitations, I highly recommend Inkfancy; you will not be disappointed.

Working with you was so easy, and your work exceeded our expectations! These invitations were so…read morepersonal, and one-of-a-kind. They were able to set the scene and the expectations for the wedding months in advance. We got so many compliments on these invitations - would highly highly recommend you to anyone! xoxo Rebecca & Adam

This is your one stop shop for all things paper!! Print on demand, or something more custom, this…read morespot is the best. I bring all my clients here for their wedding invitations and save the dates. They can also print signage, and anything else. They have a ton of options from color to printing to texture, even other mediums like velvet or wood! Competitively priced, and the best staff.