The Paper Place is such a cute stop in Old Town Scottsdale. I was on the hunt for specialty paper…read moreand as it's name hints, The Paper Place popped up on my Yelp search! It's a great stop for gifts. They offer lots of cute trinkets, stationary, specialty paper and everything in between! It's not huge by any means, but they pack in full and have a great counter space for consultations for custom stationary. I really enjoyed visiting and found some fun paper to work for my projects, which was all reasonably priced, but they specialize more with invitations, verse having an extensive amount of paper for home projects or crafting. I still really enjoyed my visit and would absolutely pop in whenever I am in the area or if I needed custom invitation! The examples they had out were beautiful!

The ladies at The Paper Place are the sweetest and most accommodating! And if you are ever looking…read morefor unique cards you won't see anywhere else, go here! Will definitely be back.

I am a bit of a paper nut especially the handmade types. These papers are so delicate yet strong…read morein nature. All colors and designs imaginable to beautify a gift. I would be happy just to receive some lovely paper! Street, covered and valet parking with WiFi.

The store no longer exists in that location. It's now an ice cream shop. The store should be…read moreupdating its socials so people don't drive there to find that they are not even at that location.

This is a cute shop with really fun paper, crafts, and small gifts. I came here looking for a…read morepresent for a friend of mine who loves stationary, and ended up buying gifts for three friends instead! I got a journal and some cool sticky notes for my first friend and books for my other friends. The prices are okay. A little high, but i feel like that's pretty standard for fun and interesting paper these days. I mean, it's almost a pure luxury, since so much of what we do is digital now. I like that they have a clearance table, and they have a few fun little toys and candies too. Their selection of individual cards was quite nice, and the whole vibe of the store was inviting and comfortable. The place was clean, well lit, vibrantly colored, and the young woman who rung up my purchase was friendly and polite. I spent about $80 on two books, one fancy sticky note pad, one ultra fancy card, and a clearance journal. So... more than I intended to spend today, but since they were all gifts, it felt easier to justify. I also found out Paper Source is connected to (owned by? part of?) Barnes and Noble, which I hadn't realized before. Anyway, or was a fun shop and I'd stop in again if I need a gift. I'm not sure I'd come here for myself unless I had a very specific need for some high end artistic paper. They had some really gorgeous options that I just had no ideas for how to use right now.

I was on a mission to buy a specific-numbered birthday card for a friend: 75! b/c isn't that a…read moreMilestone Birthday? I thought for sure that Paper Source would have it b/c in the past, I've found so many cool birthday things, most esp cards. It's been a minute since I've been there and had no idea 1) they're owned by Barnes & Noble now 2) they have a rewards program 3) they have someone who works there who goes ABOVE AND BEYOND to help. I point this out b/c in the past I've had to flag someone down for help as if I was at a huge department store. As soon as I came in the store, this gentleman Joel helped me. Even when we found there was NO "Happy 75th Bday: cards, he continued to make suggestions for how to help me celebrate my friend's 75th, including buying the numbered candles they have (which I love & have bought there) as well a bunch of other creative ideas. Much appreciated! Their inventory is outrageous! So many interesting & unusual items to buy for gifts, parties, etc. One of those unusual items is the Magic Butterfly that you wind up & put in a card & when the person opens up the card, it FLIES out of the card. So cool! And the person receiving it can wind it back up & pay it forward to another friend or fam member. (Side note: Make sure you watch the "Magic Butterful" video if you buy one b/c it actually shows you how to wind it so it works & it doesn't break).

My friend always talks about this little stationery shop in Tempe, Kinkan Gifts, and I am so happy…read moreI got to finally check it out. Everything in the shop was curated to perfection and anyone/ everyone can definitely find something they may like. The owner and their staff seem to really love what they do and want to bring joy to the community. Everything seemed to be priced appropriately, especially since I know they get some of their items imported from Asia/ Japan. If you love cute stuff and getting into your crafty/ journaling era, definitely check out Kinkan.

I live out in the West Valley, so this isn't a spot I'd normally go out of my way for. I visited on…read morethe 24th for my birthday and had a 10/10 experience. The guy working was incredibly helpful and friendly, and it made the trip totally worth it. Unfortunately, my visit today was the complete opposite. The girl working seemed more focused on arguing about whether I saw the email screen for points than actually helping. It felt unnecessary, especially since the screen I saw was about receipt options, not rewards. Whether it was a misunderstanding or not, the interaction came across as dismissive and unhelpful. I ended up saying "never mind" and leaving, it wasn't worth it to argue. Bad vibes and it didn't seem like she cared. The difference between the two visits was night and day. Otherwise it's still a cute shop, especially if you're closer, but I won't be going out of my way to come back after that. I'll stick to shopping online or at other stationery stores.

Super cute store.Horrible customer service spent almost fifty three dollars, and eight of the ten…read morepens I bought.Don't work.I called them.And she said, okay, I said, well, what can we do about that?Even though you say all sales are final literally been one day that your pens don't work.And she said sorry about that. That's horrible customer service.And clearly all sales of final cause they know that the products are crap talk about china?Do a good public service and sell cute little things.But really, in the essence of it, it's all crap stuff.So thank you cuties

This place is definitely living up to its name. ....cute! So many great snack/food items . They…read morealso have K-Pop playing in the store which gives it a nice touch. Will definitely be back

It was a nice evening full of people and vendors for the first Friday Phoenix art walk. Made Art…read moreBoutique stayed open late to catch the crowds. A sweet and small boutique carrying ornaments, stickers, purses, artwork, small home decor and souvenirs. Staff were welcoming and nice. While you're there, walk thru the open door to visit the Eye Lounge. Street metered parking which operates until 10pm. Police patrolled. The meters accept credit cards. Also paid lot parking on the side street.

Whenever I'm visiting a city, I always make an appointment to stop by a local gift shop, preferably…read moreone that offers things like magnets and art prints. Made is conveniently located in the Roosevelt row area next to different eateries and breweries. I found everything that I would need, including a new magnet for my collection. They had a good selection of local goods, including jewelry, pottery, and more. The smallest overall pretty small, but definitely worth stopping by. Prices varied.

For many years Lofgreens is my go to Office Supply store…read more Professional Service Reasonable prices Family owned Good people here.

I stopped in here after having lunch at the delightful Crackers & Co. Cafe to check out their…read moreoffice supplies but found out upon entering the front office that they are more of a quantity supplies, order online or by phone and have them deliver kind of place. The man who spoke to me was very helpful. According to their website they have been serving the area since 1946. That's longer than I've been around! That alone would be enough to convince me to order from them if I owned a business in the area. Their website: http://www.dforce2.com/0412/Default.aspx

I attended their 20th anniversary Mesa show for the first time last Saturday at noon, at the Mesa…read moreConvention Center. They have their shows every March and November on Saturday (from 9:30-5) and Sunday (11-4) at this location. They chose the Center because it's cheaper for the vendors and also for the large free parking. Admission was $7 at the door and $5 pre-paid (via online on their official website or from local scrapbooking stores) that covered the 2 days. Early birdies got in at 9, a half-hour before opening and were offered coffee or iced tea while in line. They do a drawing of first names and if your name was chosen, you got in for free with proof of your photo ID; for this show, the name drawn was "Janis" or "Janice". Interestingly, admission was free that day- thanks to the generosity who paid for our admission(!) So, that means I got in for free ;) I wonder about those who paid the $5 advance? Did they get their money back? Probably not ;) I'll just say here: "thank-you" :) They had 21 booths (which the organizer closed off afterwards to allow room for attendees to move around, plus the Center is not large enough to accompany that many vendors: fire rules set by the marshal) from all over the U.S. primarily selling their rubber/clear/vinyl cling stamps, as well as dies and other scrapbooking items- focusing on holiday/seasonal, animals, and fashion. There were demos, videos, and makes-n-takes. They had door prizes hourly throughout the day and 2 large gift baskets (worth over $350) at the end of the day for the lucky winners (I viewed the baskets and the winners would need a helping hand carrying the prizes to the vehicles ;) ). They also gave prize money for 2 winning cards made by using stamps. The ambiance was festive and warm, so a nice time was had. The Center's air conditioner was a bit too chill for some who ended up wearing a sweater walking around. I simply had long sleeves and shorts that suited me just fine ;) They also had a concession area on-site for a light lunch / snack and drink, with a big open room nearby with plenty of tables & chairs. I didn't eat/drink there so I won't be reviewing it. And, some of the vendors had a pail of free candies on their tables to give out ;) Barbara, the show's organizer since the beginning, was very professional in putting the show together and managing to get as many vendors to sign up; she sends postcards in the mail if you're on the mailing list. I appreciate all the efforts made to make that day happen, as I am a stamper myself and traveled down to downtown Mesa all the way from north central Phoenix area to support the industry. The Center was neat and clean and kept well-maintained throughout the day... As a stamp enthusiast or collector would know, purchasing stamps as a favorite hobby can get pricey, especially since the good stuff are online. So, it's nice to meet up with your favorite manufacturers at the Center and save some money on shipping, plus some offer early-bird and bulk discounts via their promo coupons on the show's official catalog. I appreciate that they stocked current and new lines, rather than using the show to unload old inventory and 'unwants'. Therefore, I arrived home a happy camper :)

I love these biannual events....so many new idea so much to see and to buy......so many new…read moreideas....and the joy of meeting old friends...and finding favorite vendors back again....but I had one big problem this year....I MISSED IT! ( I almost cried when i heard it was over) For some reason I didn't get a postcard this time, and traveling between Wisconsin and Arizona in fall was not an asset as I saw no ads for it. Now I need to wait until March... and Nov. to Mar. is a long time to wait when one is 82 yrs old...and time is at a limit. Pat M.W.

Today is Sunday 12/7/25. I arrived at 5:45p They were closing and closed the door on me all though…read morethere are 15 min until 6p (holiday hours). This ain't the first time thy close early. As a busy mom, I count on place being open at their posted hours.

This Hallmark store is probably my favorite gift shop in the valley!! It has so many great gift…read moreideas AND Hallmark Ornaments (my favorite). I know if I need a unique item for someone who has everything, I'll find it here!! Be sure to look for Rusty, she's awesome! Very kind and goes above and beyond to be helpful :) Sadly there's only a few Hallmark stores left in the valley and none are close to me, but I always make the trek out to Karen's.

Cute store in Phoenix with unique gift ideas. I was window shopping since I had time to kill, but I…read morewould definitely go back the next time I need a gift for someone.

Cute store that had a decent variety of souvenirs. Customer service was excellent- we were greeted…read morewhen we walked in. The man at the register (the owner I think) was friendly and answered any questions we had. He even gave us a tip about scorpions (spraying hairspray on them slows them down considerably). I thought the prices were good- a few things seemed a little high, busy most of them decently priced.