Honestly cannot believe it was my first time here! What an amazing establishment in Philadelphia…read more The Resource Exchange is located inside of a large warehouse with maker spaces and other establishments. You can't miss the HUGE colorful mural on the outside in the parking lot, but the RE itself is on the right side. Conveniently located by a 3 bus stop as well. I was in the market for some postcards and other papercraft supplies and brought some scrapbook paper I knew I wouldn't use with me to donate as well. The staff was very nice and organized. After seeing the true breadth of all of the various materials sold at the RE, I will definitely bring more miscellaneous craft stuff with me to donate next time. Have to make room for new stuff! I was able to purchase some postcards (they were 50 cents each or 3 for $1), a container to hold some of my other materials, and a set of Dublin stickers, all for $15 flat. Cannot stress enough how AFFORDABLE stuff is. In general I would say go in to look around and not want anything too specific, especially on a busy day like a Saturday, because it was a bit crowded. But they had materials truly for all typees of crafts: fabric, knitting, sewing, painting, papercrafts, jewelry, woodworking... as well as larger materials. Really affordable and hope to get the word out about this place! There are two gender-neutral restrooms located in the lobby of the building as well as part of the shared space.

Always new treasures to find in this store! Super cute. The employees are very friendly and…read morehelpful. Highly recommend for cute trinkets and for hobbyists

What a great selection! Two floors!!…read moreI'm grateful to the staff that helped me find all the things I needed!! I love travel scratch books for multimedia arts. And some wood block print items. I enjoyed looking down every aisle! Great staff and even exceedingly nice fellow shoppers. How wonderful that we have so many hardworking people in this store and their suppliers: taking care of us. Paper suppliers and fine pens and brush artisans and suppliers ... countless kindness that we get the benefit of. I am so grateful to you all .

Fantastic. Upstairs. Downstairs. Positively crammed to the gills with pens, pencils, ink, paint…read morepaper and everything else to make eye candy. Within a reasonable walk from touristy sights, so don't leave it off your list. A nce walk or bus ride. Also convenient to eating options because you will want to make a a day of it.

My first time entering Brick Art Materials--my jaw dropped. I walked around the entire store twice,…read moremaybe more! There are so many options for coloring and creating anything you can imagine. Whenever I visit Philadelphia, I make sure to stop by and pick up art supplies before I leave. Brick Art Materials is definitely a must-see for any artist.

This place is massive. It's literally a one stop shop. You should not have a problem finding…read moreanything and everything.

I wanted to start my treat business and I found Sweet Creations Unlimited on social media, finally…read moreI called into the store and got assistance and I placed a order online. I felt like everything I needed was easily accessible and very affordable. I even received help finding things around the store. I had a great experience, I will definitely be stopping by to shop again!

I was here for the first time a few days ago. I can't believe I've never been here before-I live…read morefive minutes away. They have EVERYTHING you could possibly need to make anything sweets related! I would much rather support a small business so this is where I'll go first from now on! And if you need help with anything, they know or will find out!

I've come to Michael's twice now specifically for framing artwork. In the end, the framing was…read moreoutstanding. I'm extremely pleased with the end product. The staff I dealt with were very helpful and friendly if they could be found. On multiple occasions I had to walk from one end of the store to the front counter to ask for someone to help me. The store is large and has just about everything you could need for your arts and crafts projects. But again, staffing seems to be an issue here. I can't say how pricing is here as other arts stores are not nearby especially for specialty framing. Even with the "special 70% off" pricing, with some add-ons like better glass and inside decorations, my 9x12 artwork framing was $200. Not cheap. Took a few weeks to have completed. But I'm happy. This Michael's also does UPS drop off, I believe. And they have balloons. If you have some patience and can deal with some not so great or missing staff, I'd make the trip.

Today I was making a purchase of a product that I saw on the website, it had a great price, and…read morewhen I went to the checkout to pay, the cashier said she couldn't match the price. I didn't understand why. I said, "Okay, I'll buy it online" and waited for you to pick and pack it. The manager then jumped into the conversation and told me I'd have to wait an hour or more because she didn't have time to process the order. When I waited for the checkout, the product was in the same place I'd left it. She told me it wasn't ready yet, but then she told another employee that all that was left was to print the label because the product was there. Then she turned to me and said, "The printer was broken, if you want, you can take it without a receipt." She made me wait out of pleasure. THIS STORE IS HORRIBLE. ( THE EMPLOYERS)

Another first that McThrill is happy to tell the masses about. I first heard about Fishtown Airways…read morewhen they randomly friended me on Facebook and invited me out to a First Friday Party. and it might have just been the best random friend request ever; because since then I've been hearing about film nights, book binding workshops, clothing swaps, sewing help forums, and a whole helping of other fun filled occasions. Fishtown Airways is a progressive art store that does it all. But it's also an amazing spot to check out and purchase the work of local artists. If you've ever seen it for sale outside during First Friday, at a random festival, or at something like the Big Art Show; then there's a strong chance that you'll be able to pick it up at Fishtown Airways. I saw so much good art and shirts that were worth picking up when I was inside. but be forewarned it's cash only. You definitely want to check out their website, or their facebook, because they have at least 4 events going on each week. Wednesday nights they give local film makers a chance to air their work. they have plenty of DJ nights, fundraisers for things like PAWS, and plenty of artist workshops. and all of that is enough to make this store pretty damn awesome!

Supercenter... nothing super here. Unless they mean super…read moreawful staff.. Super messy Super limited choices

I wish I could rate Walmart no stars. This place is a joke and when you call to speak with someone…read morein customer service, all they do is lie. I was overcharged by $35.00, for a home delivery order in July 2025. I have spoken to around 10 people who always assure me that I will be receiving my refund. I did receive a check in October 2025 for $10.00. Someone can't count, you still owe me $25.00 which I have been trying to get. It is now January 2026 and I am still owed $25.00 but can't seem to get it. I'm sure it dosen't matter to a big corporation like Walmart, but I no longer shop or order from there. Walmart is a joke.

The good news is that they carry many hard-to-find drafting, copying and art supplies. They also…read moredeliver. The bad news is that they are expensive. I bought a 16 oz. bottle of Scotch Spray Mount adhesive and paid $20. If you look online, you can get it for as little as $5. But if you can't wait for shipping or if you need to look at a product firsthand before you buy, it's a good choice. Compared with Pearl in Philly, it's smaller but it has free parking and no tolls. Note: For first timers, the rear entrance is exceedingly confusing. Enter through the front door even if you have to walk around.

Amazing store! When I went in I was greeted by an older gentleman who owns the store. He was super…read morefriendly and I enjoyed talking to him about the town for a few minutes. He has two resident cats in the store who I ADORE. (Thunder and lightning). I was impressed with their selection of oils, water colors, acrylics, brushes, canvases, pens and pencils, books and everything in between. The prices were LESS than hobby lobby and the usual horrible chain 'craft stores'. This store is for actual art. He also carries office supplies and other things. I hope people want to support such a great store in our town!! He even gave me a discount my first time in. :) can't wait to go back.

I've been here so many times it's not funny…read more The staff always watches me like a hawk when I'm inside as if I'm going to steal something, but I don't blame them: if I saw a guy toting a camera around, I'd be curious, too! They stock lots of random Chinese knickknacks, including toys for the little ones, pottery/tea pots, dishware, music CD/DVDs (there might be movies in there, but I can't read Chinese), and Chinese magazines - including skin ones for you pervy aficionados out there.

A little store on 10th that supplies everything from red envelopes (hong bao) to Chinese language…read morebooks and tapes (in the back) and random things like mahjongg sets, Hello Kitty pencil boxes, swords (upstairs), dishes, Buddhas, porcelain horses and CDs (up front). Plus magazines and newspapers for those who read Chinese. Usually priced a bit expensively, but if you buy a few things, you can bargain with them to cut down the prices (though not so much for the CD/DVDs and magazines/newspapers).

Firstly, they require and offer masks in-store…read more this store is a cute place to look around and support LGBTQ+ Philly artists...you probably don't "need" anything here but the knick knacks are fun - mostly "edgy" stickers, tees, magnets...etc. I particularly love the collection of thank you cards Support local.

In honor of the holiday shopping season, I wanted to drop some reviews for some eclectic shops that…read moreare worth hitting up. And my first is a have for handmade art and local goods! Long before South Street Art Mart was a thing I had art of its owners placed throughout the city. When they had the chance to acquire a space of their own they filled it with the works of several local artists within its community, and as such it's the perfect spot to find all art things that are local Philly and pop culture related. I love shopping at the Art Nart for gifts and things of my own because they have plenty of unique and reasonably priced items that cover a variety of ground. Whether you're looking for framed art prints or clothing, magnets or zines, light fixtures or hats, and then some, you'll find it within. And during times like the holidays, their website makes for a comprehensive gift guide that caters to all kinds of themes. Favorite finds of mine include framed custom prints of David Bowie and the Phillie Phanatic, Bob's Burgers and Serial Mom magnets, holiday cards with Gritty and Ben Franklin, and a long sleeve black shirt with a female version of Gritty on the front. When it comes to local art that's curated and sold by local artists, South Street Art Mart is definitely among the best spots to shop at.