I like this store because it carries the AS line of Tamiya. Paint for military models. Bob also has…read morea great selection of military models, Air Force, Army, Navy from US, and other countries. Prices are fair and he always has the paint color I'm looking for. Service is top notch. 5 Stars!

Timely. Knowledgeable. Better price than advertised. Friendly ads pro .Knows his stock and has lots…read moreto offer.

I've been a proud crafty scout since the beginning and love the variety and creativity of the…read moreprojects. The ready made items are also great (the social media famous pan pizza reading shirt is just one of many fun items). Make sure to follow on social media because new items and sales are usually announced that way.

We went here for the craft trail. We started here because I recognized the name from the casino's…read moreholiday craft show. They were doing beaded pens and the staff was super helpful with those of us who were having trouble getting the beads on the pens. They also have a unique collection of stickers, canvas bags, earrings, and note pads. I will definitely return here.

Esther has created quite the cozy shop and crafty yarnist escape in Yarn It & Haberdashery. Yes,…read moreyarnist is a word I just made up. =P When I first heard about the idea for this store, I was immediately in love. I may not be an expert level knitter or crocheter, but I do really enjoy the relaxing repetitiveness of both - as my friends and family with scarves and blankets and amigurumi can attest. But there aren't many places in our area to buy the nicer yarns and needles and hooks. Thank goodness for Yarn It filling that niche. It's so hard for an indecisive person like me to pick out nice yarn online. I need to feel it, see it, smell it, play with it before I commit to it. Who wants something that's pretty but smells funny or is scratchy and uncomfortable? Not me! I haven't been to any of the classes or tea parties yet, but I definitely hope to change that in the near future. If nothing else, the companionship of crafting with my fellow yarn nerds is appealing enough. Learning a new technique or eating delicious treats is icing on the cake.

Unfortunately the most unwelcoming yarn store I have been to. No offers for help, and the worker…read moresighed when I asked to check out and she had to get up. When I asked to buy a mini hank for a small sweater repair, the response was a curt "no". I wish I could have had a good experience.

Kid K is a budding artist, and needed a little treat today. This popped up on Yelp kinda near our…read moreroute. Very nice little shop with paper, cards, pens, etc. Some reasonably priced, some much more expensive but more professional. A good selection, for a kid or an adult. The cards were very cool. You could make your own at a table near the back. There were also journals and notebooks, etc. Staff were super friendly and helpful. Parking is typical Short North. I'm sure we will be back.

On Paper is a cute shop, perfect for finding a gift for a stationery or trinket lover. There is a…read morenice selection of papers, pens, journals, greeting cards, and more. They have some more speciality items such as sealing waxes and nice inks as well. I purchased a postcard, matchbook, and a small glass horse:) Good place to stop by while waiting for a drink order at One Line Coffee next door!

Custom framing and restoration for artwork and certificates of all kinds, near downtown Columbus,…read morejust on the edge of Grandview Heights. Convenient to State Route 315 & I-670, just a few minutes from the Ohio State University campus. I have had multiple items framed here and they have done excellent work. I balance this knowledge having used other framers in the past and being personally knowledgeable & familiar with art framing and preservation. They get my recommendation and I will certainly consider using their services in the future!

Wonderful, sturdy craftsmanship and helpful, knowledgeable staff. Great eye for what's going to…read morework and both were ready in less than 11 days in *December! They made a $24 poster look like a million. Also attached a wire to a vintage mirror for me gratis.

I love a holiday crafts festival and this is one of the great ones. It took us hours to walk…read morethrough and see all of the vendor booths. Parking was $6 and entrance fee was $7 per person. The crowds weren't too bad - definitely steady and busy but not overwhelming. They had everything from hand painted chocolates and local dairy cheese, to art pieces selling for thousands of dollars. Some of the art work on display was unbelievably beautiful. There are many things I would have liked to have taken home (with a much bigger budget.) Most of the artisans were really friendly and helpful with any questions. Many also said they sell on Etsy and will ship online orders. I look forward to making this an annual holiday outing.

This year I visited Winterfair for the first time. I didn't really know what to expect as far as…read morethe quality of craftsmanship or the scale of the event. I knew from a quick bit of research that it was a long-standing tradition and spanned a long weekend of Thursday through Sunday each December. I went on Sunday, the last day of the event. We paid (I think) $5 for parking. Admission was $7 on the first visit, free on each visit after that. I arrived as soon as doors opened at Noon and stayed until we were forced out at 5p. I walked nonstop the entire time and did not see nearly everything there was to see. There were hundreds of artisans. I saw mainly the same styles of crafts: wooden bowls, ceramics, jewelry, some watercolor, etc. The level of craftsmanship was pretty consistent throughout, which was a good and bad thing. The good thing was that there were no real schlubs. The bad thing was that I often felt like I was seeing more of the same. We bought a lot, mainly Christmas gifts. Winterfair merchants must make a killing off people looking for unique gifts. I got a beautiful pair of earrings from artist Charles Pinckney. Charles' booth stood out to me because it was understated. Whereas many merchants faux walls were crammed top to bottom and edge to edge with merchandise, Charles' spot featured one glass display case with maybe 25 pieces of jewelry. I stopped to talk with him. He had a voice like James Earl Jones and a very endearing personality. Charles told me that his inspiration comes from his childhood. Each of his abstract pieces has a story, and he shared several of them with me. I inquired about one specific pair of earrings and became more enthralled with them after hearing their tale. I just had to have them. I put them on immediately and took a picture with Charles to commemorate the occasion. I found another noteworthy crafter near the entrance, a husband and wife who make ceramic bird sculptures. It doesn't sound so interesting, but the sculptures are dead on! The eyes were phenomenally real. And you should see the feathers; they look pillowy and soft. I couldn't control myself and ended up touching three of the birds, only to be disappointed by their actual hard surfaces. They looked so lifelike. While scoping out one merchant's items, I got a whiff of something deliciously sweet. I soon pinned the smell: roasted nuts! I followed my nose to a stand with a variety of handmade chocolates and freshly roasted nuts. I split a bag of pecans, a bag of almonds, and a bag of cashews with my cohort. Absolutely wonderful! The Sunday show wasn't overly crowded, but I did have to deal with a lot of nudging. That's one thing I hate about craft shows. People elbow and crowd around you to see what you're looking at. And to get a good view of anything, you have to do some elbowing yourself. Another thing that makes me a bit uncomfortable about craft shows is that the person who made the piece is sitting right there. So, you have to pull back your reactions. If you hate something, it's best to wait to say so until you're away from the stand. On the other hand, I had some marvelous conversations with vendors who were eager to tell me how they make their crafts and why they make their crafts. They were thrilled that someone was interested in knowing the stories behind their works. When I entered the building, I took my time looking at every stall. But as the minute hand on the clock spun, I found myself merely glancing at the stalls towards the back of the annex. I wish I would've budgeted my time better. I feel like I missed some really good stuff. It wasn't until the doors were getting ready to close that I discovered the food section of Winterfair. Jams, dips, syrups, drinks, mixes, and baked goods are housed in the far front corner. Almost every stall offers free samples of everything they sell. It was a heyday! I had some great raspberry hot chocolate, a fluffy banana cream pie dip, several creamy salsas, amazing maple syrup, and more. The sample areas were very clean, and the merchants enforce the use of tongs and a strict no double-dipping rule. Much appreciated. If you're going, I suggest wearing a light jacket because the building gets hot. Carry a light purse as well because, no matter the actual weight, it will feel like a million pounds by the end of the day and you'll be adding the weight of your purchases to that. Bring plenty of cash as the goods are sometimes expensive (though less so than other venues I've been to), and many of the merchants don't have the capability to process credit cards. If you're buying something heavy, don't fret; most merchants will hold your purchase until you're ready to go. Do eat lunch in the building, and do sample as much of the food in the sales area as you can. And remember that you don't have to see it all in one day; if you plan to come back, get a ticket on the way out and bring it back with you for free re-entry.

Looking to snag some unique gifts, or maybe just looking for a fun way to spend a weekend? Then…read morekeep your eyes open for the next Tiny Canary Indie Design Market! I attended the third Tiny Canary in late 2009 - a modern arts and crafts marketplace. Tiny Canary was held at Junctionview Studios, the off-the-path warehouse in Grandview Heights that has become a hub for the independent arts in Central Ohio. Vendors showcase and sell everything from jewelry, prints, glass, ceramics, clothing, stationary and more. Aaaaaand it's free! So even if you don't want to (or can't afford to) buy anything, you can still enjoy browsing the handmade goods and artwork of Central Ohio's finest!