Craft stores are a dying breed, and while it can never replace the Joann's stores we've lost, I'm…read moregrateful we still have Michael's to pick up the slack. Supplies are geared towards hobbyists with basic beads, yarns, frames, etc, and lots of craft kits for kids. You've got random holiday decor as well and a few fabric notions, but not enough really start making your own clothing from scratch. What makes it so special is first of all, the endless coupons and deals, so you'll never pay full price if come prepared. Secondly, your mileage may vary, but the employees that helped me were remarkably kind! I was prepared to entirely abandon my purchase because of the price, but they hunted down a lower cost option for me. Above and beyond!

I've been to this Michael's a few times over the years. When I visited recently everything was…read moregreat, I found exactly what I needed and just enjoyed browsing the store. I got one item on sale which was nice too. Also love any place with self checkout. I'm sure I'll be back!

Have you ever gone some place and felt totally transported to another place in time? That is…read moreexactly how I felt today. The is the one of the coolest art galleries I have ever been to. A05 gallery features work from a variety of artists in so many mediums. Dr. Seuss collection is one of their consistently highlighted pieces. In addition, they also have a Disney section. The key thing I like most about this art gallery is the uniqueness of the pieces - from African inspired pieces to Austin-centric pieces. There are works of art portrait-like to many items that are abstract, my personal favorite pieces of art. Today, I wanted to see if they had any lacquered pieces. The ones on display were of Marilyn Monroe and Madonna. Not sure I want to view these ladies every day... Smile. It was great to see Todd again, the manager of the store. He reminded me that they were open 7 days a week and that they had more pieces online. Todd is always so pleasant to talk to. Another joyful aspect of visiting A05 gallery is that you do not have any high-pressure salespeople putting you in a chokehold trying to sell you something. Some of their art pieces are quite pricey, and some very affordable. Net, net, I love frequenting this gallery.

Such a great selection and price range, it's easy to find SO many pieces I love. The owner is super…read morehelpful and unpretentious and even switched the frame out on the piece I was purchasing with one I liked better.

I brought a 16x24 wedding photo to be framed. I had put it off because choosing the perfect frame…read moreand matte for something so important was overwhelming. I'm glad I came to Hang Ups. I walked in, looked around, answered some questions, gave some and Ursula began pulling frame and mattes for me to compare. I was surprised at how easy it was to select the best option for the mood I wanted to capture in the wedding photo. I choose an ornate gold frame, high quality cream matte and gold fillet for the photo. It is just beautiful.

Just what I was looking for in a frame shop. I got all the help and professional opinions about…read morewhat worked well with my photograph for mat and frame.

I went to Hobby Lobby in search of pots for plants I bought to take to two funeral memorials…read more While the store had an assortment of pots none where ideal for our Ivy plants. A kind Hobby Lobby associate guided me to two sections of pots. She did give me verbal directions but physically took me to put sections of the store. All the pots were reasonably priced. Of course, while there I could not resist the Valentine's Day 75% offf aisles. It's hard to believe but I restrained myself. St. Patrick's Day items were out for your shopping pleasure.

This hobby lobby location is in what used to be a Randalls grocery store. The sign on the building…read moreis not very obvious, so it helps to know that they have moved here to be able to find it. Two stars because they do not accept tap to pay, or Apple Pay. The aisles are wide, although many of the shelves have little product on it. They are running quite a few sales depending on what you are interested in purchasing.

I had such a great experience at Art Direct in Cedar Park! From the moment I walked in, I was…read moreescorted to a private room to discuss options for framing a massive print I wanted for my office. The staff member who helped me was super cool and really understanding about my budget--I didn't want to spend a ton. He made thoughtful suggestions and even brought out visuals so I could actually see what he was describing, which I really appreciated. They called me first thing Monday morning (right after the holidays!) to let me know it was ready for pickup. When I went to grab it, I was blown away--it looks fantastic! I'll definitely be back if I need anything else framed. Highly recommend!

Purchased a great piece from this place the people were nice. It's more of a large garage/thrift…read morestore feel with gems to be found if you look.

Love this store. They have an amazing selection of picture frames and art supplies and they do…read moregreat custom work in the frame shop. The staff is uber friendly as well. Highly recommended.

Horrible service. After purchasing 500.00 dollars we questioned the sale price and asked person to…read morere-ring to ensure right price. Salesperson refused to verify price for us.. they did nothing to ensure our satisfaction. We should've just returned all and re-rung to satisfy our concern. Instead we were told to leave the store. Never again shop at this Austin location. Rude, unprofessional, and plain jerks..I know we're over 65 but no need to treat us like crap.

They did a phenomenal job on framing a tapestry I brought in. I am obsessed! They worked with me to…read morepick the perfect fabric mat which complements the art SO well. The attention to detail is 12/10. I am so happy with the end product. If you need a special piece framed, I would highly recommend coming here.

The owner is a nice enough person but grossly over charged me for a simple service. Before even…read moredivulging prices he began to dismantle my frame..THEN tells me the price. That is poor business etiquette. I felt taken advantage of at this business so merely beware and ask before letting them touch your property.

UPDATE: Recently went back to get more ACL gear framed. Malu did an amazing job, will be back…read moreagain! We had a great experience getting our ACL gear framed by Malu. Malu was clearly very passionate, creative, and knowledgeable when it came to picking out specific frames and mattings to really make our items pop (she was very patient in allowing us to look through various samples until we found the pefect combinations for each piece). Pricing was super transparent and fair, lead time to get the framing was great especially for being during the holiday season, and Malu was super communicative throughout the process. The shop itself was very warm and welcoming. Malu does a great job of hanging pieces throughout the space so you can get a sense of the options and styles that are available. We will definitely be back for our future framing needs!

A loved one passed away a few months ago. In going through their belongings, I came across an item…read morethat immediately had immense sentimental value for my family and I knew it had to be professionally framed. By chance, I visited Blue Skies Art & Frame shop on the first or second day of its opening. I had not scheduled an appointment and Malu wasn't quite yet ready to be able to serve a walk in. I mentioned I would be leaving town for a month or two that same day so I, unfortunately, would not be able to schedule an appointment around that time. I was very understanding as to why I couldn't be helped but to my pleasant surprise she accommodated me without hesitation. Malu guided me through the process with such patience and positivity that I left knowing my personal item was in the best possible place and in the best possible hands. Malu kept me informed on the progress throughout the process, which I appreciated. After months went by, I finally returned to Austin and her shop. I still remember seeing the finished product for the first time hanging on her wall and immediately being blown away. The frame absolutely exceeded my expectations, and I could not be happier with how it came out. Even though Malu had been busy the months prior getting her business set up, she still remembered how important the item was to me and treated it and me with care to the very last moment. The fact that the frame came out beautifully and my family loves it, is the cherry on top. I'm not one to write reviews, but this is the best framing experience I've ever had, hands down. Malu is a great person, extremely talented, and you can trust her to deliver high-quality work.

This hidden little shop/apothecary/art collective doesn't seem to belong in the Arboretum, until…read moreyou look at the prices. The art is amazing and I wish I could afford any of it! You should definitely go check it out even if you can't afford to buy it either. If you are looking for high end local art, this is the spot for you! The bathrooms are clean and have such cool sinks! The little shop/apothecary is cute and has lots of options. The staff person was really friendly and helpful. Her conversation was interestingly hilarious. Ask about Britney Spears and see what happens. Really cool spot with a diverse selection of local art plus more!

Really cool art gallery of local Austin artists! They host events here sometimes which are also…read morereally cool whether it's to mark a change to the gallery's theme or a music video release party it's all very interesting. The gift shop is also a great place to get cool artsy gifts for people and support local artists.

I collect original film posters. I recently came across one from a European country for a famous…read moreAmerican film. Something about it caught my attention and now I'm up to my eyeballs in haunting unique graphics whilst i researched this unique variant of some thing I love. I heard Arrowhead custom framing had moved recently. It was 2 minutes to a closing time. I asked the proprietor about the Eastern European country and everything known for then maybe posters. In a big smile in his face and said "oh boy do they!" A book appeared from nowhere and we spent the next 20-30 minutes looking at examples. Tell them if I got any of these I would bring them to him because they're not cheap and they're the best and preservation and framing but also it was closing time on a Friday night and I'm sure he had things to do and places to go but he instead of shunting me at the door Tell him he answered all of my questions.It's hard to get personal service like this anymore so without a doubt I recommend Arrowhead Custom Framing for obscure available and not so obscure secure artwork. 5 stars

This family operated business is worthy of your patronage. They have a huge selection of frame…read moretypes to choose from- much more than other shops I visited. They are open on Saturdays! The owner is very helpful and offers options and recommendations. He's a really nice and honest guy. I'll go back!