I like this Michael's location. It is clean and organized inside. The isles are spacious. Plenty of…read moreparking inside. They sell items ranging from t-shirts, art supplies to candies or kitchen items. Prices are not bad when it comes to picture frames. They also offer services on custom frames.

Just before 9:00 pm I scanned my purchase 181.00 - my daughter was having difficulty with her…read morepurchase and the manager was assisting her - I had a question about a price of items I thought were on sale - when the manager came to speak with me it was 9:00pm - we went to look at the sign to see the sale - I was mistaken- I had picked up the wrong items - I said one minute let me pick up the sale items and the manager said I'm sorry - the store is closed - I can put the items on hold for you. I was shocked as the rest of my purchase was already to be paid for - I cancelled the purchase and left - I will not return to that store

It is a very cute store with a bunch of nick knacks but it is definitely not a store that I would…read moresplurge money on. Don't get me wrong that is just my preference. They have some pretty cute items for sale made by local vendors from different places. Items include: candles, air fresheners, ornaments, soap, soothing oil, towels and etc. They also have local vendors at the location setting up their table stand once in awhile. I am guessing if you have items for sale you can arrange with the owner of the store here to put your items for sale.

I was recently in the market for a good puzzle glue, of all things, and it had to be REALLY good,…read moreas the puzzle in question was very special and pricey (limited edition, and a gift from a dear friend). I am familiar with DeSerres stores as they are a national, high-end arts supply store, and when I used to be a student in design school, we'd often get specialized items here in Montreal, years ago. I went online and saw that they carry not one but TWO good puzzle glues, so off I went, to find this store. I found the place easily, on Grandview, close to the Italian Community Center where I got my COVID booster a while back. And right off the bat, I was impressed that there was a dedicated parking lot for their clients. Free parking? Yes, please! Upon entering the store, a young woman who was manning the cash greeted me, and I asked her where the puzzle glue was. She knew exactly where and told me which aisle. As I walked to the area, I was struck by all the canvases, acrylic paints and brushes. What a great selection, and all of excellent brands. (Not the kind at generic craft stores). I also was struck by all the artsy "toys" - the kinds I've not seen elsewhere. Know a kid who's creative? This truly would be the place to get him or her gifts. I didn't go upstairs, but it was clear there was a second floor. I was amazed at all the puzzles they had. I didn't remember DeSerres having puzzles and toys, only art supplies. And the puzzles they had were excellent quality ones, like Ravensburger, and all depicted scenes and artworks that I've never seen on puzzles before. I don't think you'd have to worry about missing pieces or ill-fitting pieces if you got any of these puzzles. I couldn't find the puzzle glue, but the employee who greeted me came to check on my progress in finding what I came here for, and when I told her there were no glues in the aisle, she said they just got a shipment of stuff "in the back" and she'd go check. So nice! Unfortunately, when she returned she said that no glues were in that shipment and the next shipment isn't for another week or two. Darn it. I had assumed if an item was on their website, it'd be in stock in the store. Next time I'll know to call first to check. The employee suggested I try maybe Michael's or another craft store (I forget the name), and I thanked her for her help. She really tried to help me out and I appreciated it. The prices at this store are not cheap, but we're not dealing with cheap merchandise. Just call first if you're looking for a specialized item.

I am reviewing this based on my experience as a disabled person and also the parent of a child who…read moreuses a wheelchair. This place COULD be accessible but it isn't. The door opens directly on to the sidewalk, but there is no handicapped door opener. They keep sale items upstairs. There is an elevator but a key is needed and it takes you to a staff only area. It's clear that the primary purpose of the elevator is staff moving items and not accessibility for people who can not use stairs. We felt like complete afterthoughts trying to shop here.

We had several paintings framed by Blossom and they were all very well done. We also thought they…read morewere reasonable for the price that she charged. We also had her do a few pictures for our passports.

From the owner: Picture framing specialist, We also sell a wide rang of art supplies as well as offer speciality…read moreservice for: Stretching, Mounting, Laminating, Canvas and digital imaging printing, Passport photos, Art and Photo restorations and more.

This place is only open to a few months a year selling Calendars of different genres. Prices are…read morehit and miss, however, you can get the latest pop culture calendar here. I come here to this and the other locations with my best friend to buy puzzles. Customer service has always been decent.

From the owner: Calendars, Games & Toysread more

A gem! What a find, this gem of a shop on Hastings, just east of London Drugs. Getting kids quality…read moregifts, books and toys can be a challenge with all the shiny bling out there. This place has art kits, embroidery kits, quality books that have obviously carefully chosen, inclusive and good selection of non-fiction. There are games, paint supplies, trinkets. Something for everybody, good place to pop into if you are looking for gifts. It is a very narrow space with every nook and cranny utilized, so be ready to feel a bit squished and masks are mandatory.

A really special place that adds so much to the neighbourhood and the greater Vancouver. One of my…read morefavourite features is the puzzle exchange! Truly a cozy nook to make and do together and unlock self discovery for learners of all ages. Another thing that makes this place special is an area that's perfect for makers to share their craft and inspirations. I always look forward to finding new and fascinating gems inside.

New west craft market is a bi-weekly event. A bunch of tents are setup and lots of them are quite…read moreinteresting. Some only shows up once in awhile. So every time you go expect to see some new vendors as well. The market is outdoor and is weather dependent.

This store is located in the crystal mall on the 2nd floor…read more I like coming here for the Gundam kits. They have a wide selection and at reasonable prices, cheaper then the Sakura Media in Metrotown mall. They also sell packages of the paint pens. as well as your other generic hobby paints and equipment. They also sell: Takara Beyblades (the japanese brand that makes beyblade) and accessories. As far as I know the beyblades vary in price depending on which one you want to get. I can't say for sure how much they average around since I have no interest in buying one. Trading cards (yugioh, pokemon, etc...), along with deck boxes, and sleeves. Plushies A few anime trinkets (near the entrance) like key chains and wallets. And some random accessories and things (umbrellas, and cellphone cases)

How a retailer responds when there is a problem is when you really find out what they're like…read more Unfortunately, Toy's Planet is a prime example of a retailer that isn't doing the "buy local" movement any favours. I have purchased 4 Beyblades from Toy's Planet over the last few months which cost roughly $120 in total. My most recent purchase was a Beyblade with a string launcher that jammed after the first 30 minutes of usage. This was my first Beyblade purchase that included a string launcher which was a stocking stuffer for my son at Christmas. When I went back to Toy's Planet the day after the string launcher jammed: - I received horrendous customer service and was basically told that the broken launcher was my fault because they don't know how it was used - It was made very clear that Toy's Planet does NOT stand behind the products they sell - There was absolutely no acknowledgement or appreciation of repeat customers whatsoever So if you are buying a product from Toy's Planet that has the potential to break or malfunction, you may want to consider making your purchase from another retailer (or Amazon) that you know will stand behind their products because if something does go wrong, Toy's Planet has clearly demonstrated that they will not do what most retailers do which is make things right for the customer.