There are two Paper Source stores that I know of - one in Rochester Hills and this one in downtown…read moreBirmingham. I grew up loving stationery stores and want to support the few remaining ones like Paper Source. Unfortunately, the prices at Paper Source are very high, from greeting cards to gift wrap and gift bags. Also, you can't always get the service that you want right away. Earlier this month, I arrived to Paper Source soon after it opened at 10:00 and requested gift wrapping service. I bought a gift for a birthday party and wanted it nicely wrapped. There were two sales associates there and neither was able to offer gift wrapping services. I was told to return at around 3:30 and a sales associate on duty may be able to gift wrap for me. Also, they usually need 24 hours advance notice for gift wrapping. When I returned in the afternoon a little before 3:30, I was told that the person might be in at 4:00. I looked at the prices of the boxes and gift bags and decided that none of the waiting was worth it to have to likely spend $30+ dollars on a box, gift wrapping, and a gift bag. I went to Dollar Tree on Maple Road in Troy where there is a large assortment of gift bags. I bought a clear cellophane bag for $1.25 to put the gift in before placing it in a sparkly Happy Birthday gift bag for another $1.25. Total price was $2.50 and I didn't have to wait hours to have to spend ten times more at Paper Source. It's unfortunate because Paper Source can't afford to lose more customers to places like Dollar Tree or Party City, but it will continue to happen because of the high prices and lack of quick services. The quality difference of boxes and gift bags between a high end store like Paper Source and Dollar Tree is negligible. I also prefer Hallmark to Paper Source because I get a lot of coupons from Hallmark, including a monthly free greeting card signing up for Crown Rewards.

Amazing. Everything you'd want in a shop where you're looking for notary. All different kinds of…read morepaper, pens, cards and stickers. Loved it!!

Wow! This is my new favorite Michaels location. I journeyed over an hour to get here (thanks, Blick…read morefor not being open). Anyway, Denai and Cheyenne were two AMAZING employees. They went above and beyond to not only answer all of my silly questions, but they helped me and my friend get an AMAZING deal on all the art supplies we needed for class! I have never met nicer, more helpful employees at a Michaels establishment and I truly believe they both deserve recognition AND a raise for their contribution to the Michaels team. I am not easily persuaded by people but I genuinely would have opened a Michaels credit card if either of them asked me. I am thoroughly impressed, and will be making the long distance journey from my humble abode in Davison, Michigan to this wonderful Troy, Michigan location many more times in the future!

Terrible service after receiving very poor framing job. When I asked the young lady about the poor…read moreframing job she said " that's the best we do" and " sorry you don't like the work, it doesn't look too good to me either". She was rude, not well trained and had no business being in contact with customers. Michael's should stay in the fake flower business and leave the framing to to custom framing shops or Hobby Lobby. I'd like to leave a rating of no stars but I can't. I will take my framed item over to Hobby Lobby and have them clean it up. This is where I should have gone in the beginning. Have no reason ever to go back to a Michaels again.

Barbara's Paper Bag is the very best when it comes to all things paper and stationary! Sue, the…read moreowner, is very helpful with excellent taste! She was able to guide me in choosing a invitations suite for my upcoming wedding without breaking the bank. I was also happy to order thank you cards for both the wedding and the bridal shower! She assisted my mom in selecting invitations for a bridal brunch she is hosting. Sue is able to print in house for envelopes and casual invitations. Any correspondence was met with a quick response making the whole process a breeze! I could go on and on! I can't wait for the next time I have stationary needs, because I know exactly where I will be going!

I've been here once before and it left a great impression. Today, I didn't make it, came 11 minutes…read morelate. They are open until 5:30 weekdays, according to the sign on the door. From what I recall, they have stationary, invitations, lots of planners and journals, and great greeting cards. It's a fancy place with quality products. They carry Filofax products if anyone is wondering.

Needleworks saved my sanity and my project!…read more I took a virtual weaving course that involved some beading at the end. Because I didn't have all my supplies to start the project for the class I only got to view the class and retain the knowledge until my materials arrived. During class, I heard the other ladies make comments about the beading part but it wasn't until I got to it that I understood their frustrations. I could not thread the beading needle, period! I watched all the YouTube videos available. Tried all the tricks they recommended, nothing but frustration! The project sat for two weeks untouched because I gave up for a bit. But, because I was so proud of how much I had done I decided to swallow my pride and call the experts. Susie and Cathy to the rescue! I called the store and explained my situation. Susie immediately said, "yep, we can help you thread the needle. " She invited me to come in the next day, so she could bring beeswax from home, just in case it was needed. I arrived and Susie jumped right on it. She showed me the different types of needles to use but had to go help another customer. In comes Cathy, an instructor there, who shared her needles with me. I was immediately able to thread. Turns out I was using the wrong needle. Susie came back and showed me how to use beeswax to help and that made it even easier. So happy I stopped in! Not only will I get to finish my project this week but I will be taking a few classes of the classes they offer to learn even more!

From the owner: Needleworks of Birmingham, located in the heart of Birmingham, MI, has been a cherished destination…read morefor needlework enthusiasts since 1973. Specializing in a wide array of needlework and needlework materials, this family-owned business offers everything from high-quality threads and fabrics to unique patterns and kits. With nearly five decades of expertise, Needleworks of Birmingham is committed to providing personalized service and fostering a community of creativity and craftsmanship. Discover the art of needlework with the help of their knowledgeable staff and an extensive selection of premium supplies.

from 6:50am to 8:30am, my life is pretty uneventful. it's trapped in a routine cycle with the usual…read moremorning hecticness, yet i find a moment of peace in it. i'm usually the only one in the office and that first hour is the most productive time of my day. all alone in silence with a cup of coffee...sometimes life doesn't get better than that. but this morning, my life got even better!!! i received the final drafts for my wedding invitations and rsvp cards, and i literally cried in joy and happiness. from the beginning stage of my wedding planning, i've decided to splurge on invitations in lieu of new designer gown because i love the look and feel of letterpress. i searched and searched to find the most creative and stylish invitation with craftsmanship that wouldn't break my bank account, and came upon blackbirdpress on etsy.com (i LOVE this site). not only was blackbirdpress affordable (trust me, you cannot find a better deal for letterpress invitations), but the design concept and communication was superb. i contacted melissa (blackbirdpress is her profile name on etsy.com) and had been working with her about a week to customize my invitations from her existing design gallery. i may not have that creative bone in me, but i am a person with gazillion neurons that value precision and details which can drive a person nuts. poor melissa...i probably sucked all the energy out of her with my neurotic requests for modifications and followups. melissa emailed me a numerous revisions to accommodate my "type a" personality, and the end result met all my expectations. the invitation draft perfectly fit my wedding theme with simplicity and charming touches. i cannot wait to see the final letterpress products. these invitations cost just about the same price as my wedding dress, but i know i made a great choice. i didn't even need coffee to wake me up this morning. thanks to melissa, those invitations are the caffeine that will keep me going all day!!!

Gorgeous fabrics - awesome button selection. Very helpful wait staff with sewing experience!read more

You can find everything at Habermans! The finest silks and wools. They carry upholstery and trims,…read moretoo. A must-visit destination in the Detroit area for custom fashion, such as wedding fabrics and gowns.

I have been there a few times and you think I would learn not to bring the plastic with me. Cash…read morewouldn't be as much fun. When I found the closer closed with no power, I called to check if it was open. Only about a 10 minute drive but well worth it. I wanted to get a limited amount ornament, Leon the snowman. I have other snowman from Hallmark but I have to love the newest since I have limited room left on the tree. I also wanted the newest Mr. Sulu (makes the 2nd since EBS'S death.) I did pass on the Star Trek tree topper because it is too big for my narrow tree and the price of $149!!! It interacts with Sulu and the other 3 characters, but no. I always get 3 new ornaments each year, so I looked and found the perfect one- hitchhiking ghosts from the Haunted Mansion in Disney. I have always been fond of ghosts especially handsome ones. Found some footies I love and Good Day taco T shirt on sale. Like I said, too tempting. The Service is top notch and plenty of parking. It is hard to find Hallmarks open and this large. I will be back.

This place ended up surprising me in a good way, I came here today to use a $50 gift card I won…read morefrom Hallmark a while back (I'm in their blogger program). I thought it would mostly be cards and stationery but they have little gifts too, everything from UM/MSU gear to earrings to pajama pants. I picked up a Valentine's Day card plus some cute notecards and a 16-pack of Christmas cards for $3 (!! - it's now almost Feb. so they were 75% off). Staff were friendly though I do wish someone had asked me if I needed any help, took me a second to locate the stationery. I still have about $35 left on the gift card so I'll be back at some point!