Michaels crafts is loaded with all types of craft categories. I especially like their beads, yarns…read morefor crochet and knitting, paints, markers, and picture frames. It's well stocked and well organized. Worth the trip. Even during the hectic time of Christmas shopping this store is doing a great job. Items were easy to find, they were well staffed and social distancing measures were in play. Great job guys keep it up. The online shopping, in-store pickup process is simply the best shopping experience I've had during the pandemic. So easy and no touch. Michaels sends you an email where you can indicate when you're on your way and when you arrive. You can enter the space number where you are parked and you get a page with a scan code with your receipt. A Michaels associate soon appears with your order and you show your code to them and they hand you your order. So easy, so clean. A great value too!

This place would not allow my diabetic father use the washrooms. Diabetes causes people to urinate…read moreoften. Never will spend another dollar at this store

Just got some artwork framed beautifully at Starvin' Artist, for a great price. Excellent selection…read moreof mats, moldings and glass. And you wouldn't believe the customer service: the woman working there (Judy) actually called the framer (Brock) at home to see if he could meet with me before their usual opening time (it was the only time I was available) -- and he did! Then, he went out of his way to offer me less-expensive (but still archival quality) options; when was the last time anybody tried to down-sell you instead of up-sell? Truly refreshing. Finally, he proceeded to complete the job at double the estimated speed! Whether you're an artist or just have some items that need framing and hanging, this is the place to call.

An elderly woman, I presume the owner, tried to scam and ripoff my teenage son. He went in there…read moreyesterday (Oct. 27, 2026) to buy a colored pencil set for his art class. This woman told him the set he picked out was $380. Thankfully my son had the good sense to tell her that is out of his budget. The woman/owner told him he won't be able to find it cheaper else. My son told her he can found it on Amazon for $135. He was even willing to buy from her for a premium because we believe in helping local businesses but to try to gauge a teenager for an extra $250 is just horrible. I hope this woman goes out of business. Shame on you Starvin' Artists. Gotta go leave this same review on Facebook and Google now.

I just love this little shop! They have the cutest favors. You can go in look around and get great…read moreideas for decorating. The prices are superb. I like working with the owners son Carlos. The service is so personal. Thank you for the years of Great service!!!

From the owner: We carry craft items for Baby Showers, Baptisms, Communions, Sweet XV, Weddings…read more Sweet XV Doll Sets on Sale now. First Holy Communion Gift Boxes on Sale now. We print personalized ribbons. Carry Omega Brand Yarns/Threads, Omega Nylon #2, Omega Nylon #3, La Espiga #9, La Espiga #18, Hilo Piloto, Crochet Cones of thread. Yarn/Thread La Pantera Rosa in Crystal, Brisa, Angora. Riviera Crystal Metallic.

LOVE this store, it is a good souvenir and gift place. There's sooooo much inside and you can…read morealways find something fun - traditional Chinese items like gowns, slippers, Hello Kitty, chopsticks, plates and teapots, little figurines to my favorite items - jewelry! Real jade bracelets, necklaces and rings. There are many items for under $10 and even surprise boxes for $1. The staff is always friendly and check out the fun signs that rhyme around the store - don't break anything!

Bought a nice bamboo plant, some insense, and chopstick rests. Also some nice flat chinese soup…read morespoons here. The woman at the counter was very nice and friendly. We discussed making egg drop soup! They had alot of stuff at fair prices. Next time i visit chinatown, i will stop by for sure.

Nico and CeLyn did a great helping me find the what I needed. They were very friendly and because…read moreof their attitude, I will return.

An artist's playground in the middle of the city. The selection is huge across two floors. I…read moreespecially love perusing the pens, pastels and pencils. I recommend stopping by even if you don't have a project in mind. Dillydally a little.

Their work Is poor. Use someone with ethics and decency. Very cheap when paying vendors and expect…read moreservices done for free.

My wife and I were visiting some family in Chicago and happened to see this new sign and supply…read moreshop while walking around after lunch. We decided to pop our heads in for a second to check out what they had and WOW were we impressed!! Greg (owner) opened up shop a few months ago, but has been in the sign and supply industry for years. Super knowledgeable on all screen printing, digital printing and heat transfer products. The product selection was impressive for a new shop and he said that he was continuing to add new products over the next few months. **Ask about his heat transfer films because he has awesome prices and products. Couldn't believe the prices he was charging for the amazing quality of the products!! Wish GDM Graphics was down the street from my home in Irvine! Would definitely be working with him closely and picking his brain on new techniques and ideas to make my business better. Hope this review helps my fellow Yelpers! Enjoy and check out GDM Graphics...trust.

Last week we had my daughter's twelfth birthday party at Stencib's on Madison st. in Forest Park…read more Stencib is an artcraft/boutique type store that specializes in stenciling. The boutique sells clothing, boots, antiques etc that have been stenciled with unique original patterns and designs. Primarily though, Stencib functions as an art studio where you can obtain original art stencil patterns and design and all the materials to stencil your own objects, clothing, furniture, etc. You can stencil literally anything! So my daughter and five of her friends brought in t-shirts, jeans, Ug boots etc. for an afternoon of stenciling. The owner Linda provides a large work space along with original stencil designs, paint, rollers, and all the other appropriate materials.We brought in the cake and drinks and ordered pizza from across the street. Linda, Joe, and Kate also demonstrate and assist with the stenciling. It's really quite easy and the girls got it right away. And let me tell you the girls loved it. My daughter stenciled a pair of those drab Ug boots with a floral vine type pattern in green and yellow. The results were astounding. My eight year old daughter who is obsessed with sharks asked if they had any stencils with a shark design. Linda, an artist and designer, created by hand a stencil of a shark on the spot. My daughter stenciled a large scarf with happy sharks! Each girl also got to stencil a scarf that we purchased as part of the party package. One girl stenciled her scarf with a Christmas tree pattern to give to her mother as a present. Even my teenage son who was there just to hang out got caught up in it and bought a sweatshirt that he ended up stenciling. My wife is going back to stencil a red table cloth with a festive holiday pattern to use for thanksgiving. In short this a very cool boutique/art gallery to have a birthday party or really any kind of event gathering. The people there are quite helpful with great ideas. My daughter and her friends had a wonderful time and had some cool new clothing that they created to show for it. I recommend checking it out. I might even stencil my man cave!

From the owner: We are a new easy great way to Stencil and silkscreen. On walls, fabric, furniture glassware…read moreclothes...almost anything. Our product comes in sheets and rolls..35 designs and more being added. We customize. Anyone can do it, young and old: Great for the crafters, do-it-yourselfers, and pros. Stop in or visit with the chief stenciling officer in person or online

Love the frame shop! Sam was amazing, answered all our questions and truly made us feel welcomed!…read moreThank you so much! We'll be back very soon!

TL:DR - Local framing spot that is taking COVID seriously. They really provide great high quality…read morepieces that always look great. They really emphasize the importance of customer service and have been really helpful in helping my design my piece, even if I come in with almost no idea of how I want something framed. To me their prices are a tad higher than what I was expecting to pay, but given the high quality work they do and how easy they make the entire process, this place provides great value if you need something framed. ---------------------------------------------------------------- I've had two experiences with the Frame Shop across its Bridgeport and Lincoln Park location and there have been some common themes that I think does a good job representing the values and aspects of framing that this place is trying to do well. What I really do appreciate about the Frameshop is how serious they're taking covid. Each location is only open a few days a week and people only come in by appointment only. Not only does this reduce the number of people around me but it gives me individual attention when it comes to getting inspiration in terms of how to set up my framed piece. Every time I've been, the person working has had a mask on as well, and there is plenty of hand sanitizers. The other thing I've noticed across my experiences, is their focus on quality framing and customer service. I am honestly a novice when it comes to framing, but even then, I always really appreciate and am impressed by the finished product. Like when I get my pieces back, I always think "Damn, this is really nice" and it makes me feel like I have my sh*t together as an adult. It's like putting on a nice suit, you automatically feel like a million bucks, even if half my wardrobe is gym shorts and t-shirts. In terms of customer service, I had a terrible first experience at Lincoln Park, but the frame shop reached out to me and let me know they had already taken steps to address some of the issues I had previously experienced, even before I gave my feedback. I am glad I gave them another shot, and I truly believe that my second experience is more representative of what you can expect based on how genuinely apologetic they were and based on other reviews. Going in the second time, I just had a few pieces from my wedding I wanted framed as an anniversary gift. I had nothing in mind of how it would go together or how it would look. Cole helped me and made the whole process really easy. He took what few ideas I had, filled in some blanks, and within 15 min we had outlined the piece and I was super happy with it. That process could not have been easier. I still do get some sticker shock when it comes to the price. Compared to what I had in mind, we're still within the same ballpark, but still higher than what I thought I was going to pay going in. But to be fair, I'm basing this off prices in my hometown, and have never gone anywhere else in Chicago, as some of the other reviewers seem to have, and found the Frame Shop to be cheaper. But given the quality of the final product, the amazing customer service, and the eye for design the workers have, you're still going to get great overall value when come to the Frame Shop.

They were super nice and accommodating and explained everything really well. Be prepared to not be…read moreable to take your items home right away. It is a lovely way to spend a couple of hours with friends or older kids hang out, but it adds up quickly. I think I paid close to $100 for five small pieces of pottery.

Ugh I'm kind of obsessed with this place!! I can't stop coming back because of just how fun and…read morecreative you get to be! Basically, adults pay $8 for a studio fee, then you get to sit there as long as you'd like and paint your ceramic. They have a whole wall to choose from with an abundance of different designs, and your final price is based on which piece that you chose. My heart shaped mini pot was $22. In the three times I've been here, the designs have switched out often, so there's always something new to paint. The color chart is also super helpful and you can use an unlimited amount of colors (not that you need that many to complete a ceramic anyways). After you're finished with your design, you wait 2-3 weeks while they glaze and fire it. Then, it's all set and you get to use it forever!! Truly, this is such a fun date night or girls night activity!! I've been with a bunch of different people, and it's always a fun time!