It's been a really long time since I went to Ben Franklin Market City. I needed to prep some lei…read morefor the kid's senior night and went hunting for options. I knew I wanted either paper lei or eyelash yarn lei, even tho I've never done either. Wish me luck. I went first to the paper crafts section. Thank goodness the paper punches were in stock as were the cardstock packs in the colors I wanted. There were sample sizes and finished sample lei for those of us who can only work with 3D concepts. Then I went to the yarn section. All the yarns were neatly sectioned by type and color. There were signs and descriptions and also finished samples with the types of yarn. The most impressive highlight for me was the staff! Everyone I encountered was helpful, patient, and gave advice willingly. One was leading a workshop and I felt bad just asking for her to call for someone to assist but she was like "I gotchu, what advice do you want?" Then I found someone else closer to the yarns and asked her and she was also very matter-of-fact with the advice. Very helpful and practical. I renewed my membership for $10 which already paid for itself coz the 10% discount was $12. I think. I better not get obsessed with another new hobby!!

It has been a long time since I've been inside a Ben Franklin store. I think I went with my mom…read morewhen I was a kid and my first time to Hawaii. They utilize the space very well! I could spend a couple of hours just wandering around. It looks like they have knitting classes and other craft classes too. I wish I needed something but I was just tagging along. There's a lot of stuff from Japan too which was pretty cool. The staff is really nice too!

SERVICE: friendly n' helpful INTERIOR: good amount of…read moreproducts, organized EXTERIOR: next to Home Depot Mapunapuna WAIT TIME: 0 mins PARKING: free lot right in front OVERALL COMMENTS: came to check out the Coopmonsters B grade hair claws for $10/ea; have 2 compartments. This is a great alternative n' highly convenient if you're unable to make it to any of their pop-up events and/or want to save on shipping. You will need to ask for assistance to open up the locked vendor bins. This location also had a good amount of craft leis, perfect time to get for May Day or graduation. One of the most well-known craft stores on island!

Went to go look in the lockers but didn't find what I wanted. The people there are nice and…read morehelpful. It depends what u r looking for. Price could be expensive or affordable.

Needed raffia. Looked around but did not see. Sales clerk helped me find it easily. It comes in…read morevariety of quantities and colors too. Good selection but I only needed the natural color. Checked out easily too. Great service. Clerk asked if I belonged to some sort of club but since I buy things infrequently I don't have a membership. she gave me Kupuna price! Thank you for taking care of your elders.

Super crowded with all kinds of stuff in such a small place. Sort of overwhelming when you are…read morelooking for something specific but don't know where to begin. Service is ok. They don't say anything to you when you come in but I guess that how. Kind of expensive but I guess it depends what u r looking for.

OH MY GOODNESS! Are you serious?! I was honestly debating if I should gatekeep this hidden gem, but…read moreI can't do that because this shop deserves recognition. This little hidden gem is on a corner, so parking is somewhat of a challenge to find but, they do have a parking lot on Liliha St, a little small but, if you're patient, you can find parking since they share a parking lot with a cafe next door (hot tip: get there a little early, stop by the cafe next door, get yourself a sweet treat and then go shopping) which is exactly what my friend and I did this morning! Upon walking in, we were immediately greeted by Val and her sister, and felt like we were raiding our sister's bead/craft closet! They have such a large section of beads, lei beads, ribbons, decals, and beading supplies amongst other things. My friend and I arrived at 10:40 this morning, and omg, didn't leave until 12:45! You can honestly spend all day in there easily! We had such a blast in there, and everyone was so helpful, especially because my friend and I had an idea of what we wanted to do but didn't know exactly what we needed! I'm not going to lie, I got a total of 20 decals, BUT they're not all for me, and they're going to be used for presents! Another hot tip: if you feel like you get overwhelmed easily, come to the store with a few bead/lei projects in mind already and look for what you need. I came here without a plan, and I got a lot of the stuff I was looking for, but realized that I need to sit down and organize my thoughts for what I want to make and for whom, so I can plan accordingly for my next visit! All in all, I am going to come back here. Not only are you shopping local to support smaller businesses, but you're also getting a good deal on all the stuff! What I love about it is if I want to try something but I'm not committed to it 100% yet, I can come, get a few things to try it out, if I like it, I can come back for more, and if I don't, I didn't waste money!

Saw a Tik Tok for this place and we are OBSESSED!!! I could be in this store FOREVER, I practically…read morewas . Thankfully I wasn't the only one. D1 and I spent a lot of time going back and forth thinking of projects and my mom was so cute just going with the flow. Adding her opinions here and there. Stickers, beads, charms, ribbons, a crafters dream come true. A small parking lot in the back. A little cramped inside but filled with so many goodies. They even have samples of what to craft, that's how we both got sucked in. #supportlocal.

For the easiest experience, make a reservation the day before over the phone. It's a small shop and…read moreseats are limited to ~16 people at full capacity. Even if some seats *are* open, most chairs will be used as spacers for the comfort of guests. You get 2 hours to paint and it takes 5 weeks to process. The owner is inflexible and abrasive but it's a local shop, not Disneyland. Total price adds up quickly when you get multiple pieces to paint. I've painted pieces over the years, and still regularly use them. This is a reliable establishment to make something nice for yourself or a loved one. It'd be better if they took online reservations through a third party. Few people would be comfortable giving their card details over the phone to a stranger. It's common sense not to. Maybe another kiln would be helpful, too.

I truly appreciate the service given with so many calls needing to change appointment dates and…read moretimes. My guests that will be enjoying their time on the scheduled date and time are young teen girls who are very special and volunteer at their church helping with childcare ages 3 to 8. Thank you for your help!

I was always constantly going to ABC store for cute souvenirs. Then, my co-workers recommended…read moreCrafts Way for affordable flowers! I'm so glad I listened! I bought really nice florals and clips for affordable prices and I even leid my new jeep. She is now a local beauty and her name is Rusty. She may be rusty but it's okay, she runs good and we're on an island. It's expected. I'm so glad I found this place! The clips and leis were a gem of a find!

This is hands down the best place on island to buy artificial flowers for your hair or artificial…read morelei po'o. The quality of the items here never ceases to make me smile. The store is very well organized and prices are clearly marked. Staff are pleasant and were willing to answer my questions with gentle patience. If you haven't been, yet, please use this review as your sign that you need to go.

Uniquely Kawaii…read more.. That's what CAS Crafts & Collectibles is, located in Pearlridge Center this little kiosk cart is filled to the brim top to bottom with all thinks kawaii not just stationaries and accessories but plushies and decor. Pearlridge Center is filled with many places anime and Kpop though here they just seem to find items that aren't found anywhere else and at such great prices what a find to see items that are so special and makes my gift giving a breeze! What a find including some Line Friends items which is just the most difficult ones to find and they have it here yay!! My bestie have apparently discovered this place which I have known for quite some time but haven't had the chance to write a review but they certainly deserve the five stars for the selection and friendly staff who points out the matching item to pair with whatever direction I'm going and that's a ten star team! Thank you!

Super cute merchandise at a kiosk in Aiea, O'ahu, Hawaii…read more.. Strolling through Pearlridge Mall, I didn't expect to see Brown and Cony, but there they were... As angels together! How can I resist? Located between TJ Maxx and Macy's, this section of Pearlridge used to be called Downtown, but now, it's Wai Makai. I wasn't going to buy anything... Really... We had just finished breakfast and had time before lunch... CAS Crafts & Collectables has so many cute items - pens, stationary, keychains, plushies, etc. I actually found Brown and Choco pillows from Line Friends (the Korean version of Sanrio). I had to get the Brown plushie for my friend's birthday next month! She'll luv it!!! I don't want to show her the Brown and Cony angel plushies... There was only one... and it was priced lower than an online store (plus - avoid paying shipping)!!! It's also better to get items from this kiosk - rather than going to Korea to buy them! Haha! Come take a look! There are unique things here! ... and service was very friendly and helpful!

Haven't been crafting much lately but today I renewed my membership…read more Lots of good sales going on. Even Christmas trees are decorated very prettily. Saw a pink embellished pumpkin I was tempted to buy. Stick to my plan...supplies to make Doc's birthday card. I was the only one in line so fast and easy service. Easy to go hog wild on cutesy items in the store. Good deals I could get carried away easily.

First off, I love this store!…read more Living on the mainland, there are so many crafting supplies that are unique to Hawaiʻi, and every time I walk into Ben Franklin Crafts, I find myself wandering the aisles thinking, "Ooh... I don't have this back home" and in goes the item in my cart. What brought me in today tho, was to support one of the local small businesses that rents a "locker" inside the store. I absolutely love this concept. Ben Franklin has created a space where local makers can showcase and sell their work, giving shoppers the chance to support dozens of independent businesses all under one roof. Honestly, if money were no object, I'd probably leave with something from every locker. The variety is incredible, and it's fun seeing all the creativity from local artisans. Whether you're a serious crafter, looking for a unique gift, or just enjoy browsing, this place is sooo dangerous... in the best way possible. It's basically a crafter's candy store, and I look forward to getting lost here every time.

There are few Anime/Japanese Stationary stores on the island and JQ is one of them. It's one of my…read morego-to spots when I'm in town to buy collectibles or gifts for friends who love anime. Located inside a small plaza near Ala Moana (Piikoi st.) They share a private parking area with Cho Dangs Honolulu and Nijiya Market. They have a wide variety of items that changes constantly and something new available at the shop. Once you set your eyes on something rare, I recommend buying it instead of waiting because I guarantee you it will not be there the next time you visit. I also advise that the store can get really expensive because these are mostly imported goods from Japan. So spend wisely! Sales and discounts are also provided, but on rare occasions. The employees are also very helpful and nice. They will support your purchase just not your wallet (lol).

They have a lot of cool imported stuff here. I especially like the blind boxes! The prices here…read moretend to be a bit excessive but what can you expect since they are in Waikiki. I got an Evangelion Room Blind Box from here and I was just examining all the different selections that they had. Definitely a very good variety and I always like to stop by to take a look at what they bring in. If you're an anime fan then this place is definitely for you. Customer service is just average. I think I remember they called me out to not take pictures in the store one time. lol

Great location central to town and central Oahu. The prices are unbeatable when it comes to back to…read moreschool supplies compared to going to Office Depot or Office Max, or Longs. The 3 ring spiral notebooks under .50 cent each. The front parking lot is small especially it came to parents/teachers rushing to purchase supplies during the weeks leading up to schools starting up again. They have side parking as well if you follow the their signs if not street parking is option too.

Got here to look for a sleeping mat for my son for his first day of school. The place is hard to…read morefind specific things, at least for this product. I asked an older staff and she said they ran out a while ago. I called my wife to tell her the bad news so she told me to ask if we can backorder and pick it up when it arrives. so I asked another lady and she said they are fully stocked and pointed to boxes full of them. So moral of the story, ask more than one person.