The store is clean and well organized. The prices are a bit high. I can find similar things online…read moreand Hobby Lobby no longer offers coupons. The folks at the register are soooo friendly that they often forget there is a long line.

Extremely disappointed with my experience at Hobby Lobby. I had just purchased several items, only…read moreto discover that some of them were broken. I went back to the store simply asking to exchange the damaged items--not even for a refund--and was shocked by how I was treated. The store manager was beyond rude, dismissive, and completely unwilling to help. I explained that the items had just been purchased and were already broken, yet I wasn't even allowed to exchange them for undamaged ones. What should have been a very simple customer-service issue turned into an unnecessarily frustrating experience. I shop at Hobby Lobby regularly and have spent plenty of money there over the years, so this was especially disappointing. I understand stores have policies, but there is no excuse for treating a customer rudely when they are simply trying to resolve an issue with damaged merchandise they just purchased. Unfortunately, this experience has made me seriously reconsider shopping at this location again. Management should be setting the example for good customer service--not making customers feel like an inconvenience for bringing back merchandise that was sold broken.

Visited Flower Field on 3/30/14, Charity Wings Art Center had a booth at the event. They setup a…read moreL-shape table and a few staffs standing there teaching the visitors how to make flower with color fabrics. At first, I was standing on the side watching them. It looked very interesting so I decided to sit down and had some fun! One of the staffs, she already started teaching a younger girl (about 12-14 years old) and I sat right next to her . I felt being discriminated by the staff's attitude towards me. I wasn't sure if it was because the younger girl's age or because her parents were with her. For example, the staff would give her very detail instruction and even demonstrated how to do it. When it was my turn, she wasn't really put in effort to teach me. It was my first time learning how to do this too!! When I asked her questions, her reply was, "you can do whatever & be creative....."?? Huh? At least show me how to do it first , once I know it, I can be more creative later. When the younger girl and her parents were ready to leave, she told them about the company and give them a company brochure. I thought now she would have more time to focus on me. I was wrong... she started chatting with another staff about taking lunch break?? I was struggling how to make the fabrics look like "flower"!! I asked her, "I am having hard time making a flower shape???" She said to me, "You will get there eventually.....". Really??? If that is the way she is teaching the class, I will never recommend anyone to go there. When I stood up and ready to leave, she didn't talk about anything about the company or even gave me a brochure. I was very disappointed how different she treated me. I regret that I didn't ask for her name because I think it is important for the business owner, Elena Lai Etcheverty, to know about how her staff treat people differently. All her staffs represent the first impression of the company.

This place is awesome and the staff is fabulous. I adore Libbi…read more There are a few experiences one could encounter with Charity Wings: 1. Art booth or table at another venue. 2. Visiting the art center in San Marcos as an individual or with a group. 3. Coordinating an event. I coordinated an event with them. They have a 6000 square foot warehouse very close to CSUSM on Industrial rd. It's easy to miss. Upon entering I was blown away by the plethora of art supplies. The people who work there will gladly give you a tour, explaining how everything was donated. I met Elena at CSUSM during while she was recruiting volunteers to make "letters of hope" for young women in the hospital with anorexia and for women in homeless shelters. I was intrigued, sat down and made a letter. I asked questions about the charity and I was blown away by the generosity of others. This meeting seemed like it was meant to be. I was planning a fundraiser event and needed a venue. Elena gave me her information and before I knew it I was planning a fun run and art project event with them. I mainly worked with Libbi, as Elena was busy. Libbi was so kind, helpful and was always on the same page as I. Having an event with Charity Wings was a WIN-WIN situation. I planned on charging for my event and had hoped for more in attendance. We didn't end up making any $ to contribute my specific charity, but we did donate to the Charity wings foundation with 25% of our proceeds. With that 25% we had access to the 6000 sq foot warehouse. We made a collaborative art project. We had a large picture and then small papers that each participant could decorate to add to the larger picture. They set out glitter, buttons, feathers, beads and markers to play with. Libbi and a few of the other staff took care of everything inside the warehouse and gave me free reign of the outdoor space, which is HUGE. We had a bounce house and two monitor speakers playing music. Someone participated in the fun run and suffered from heat illness, and they kindly took care of him until he felt better. Libbi is quite motherly. If I ever plan on having another event, I surely will do it here. Again, it's a Win-win situation. Stress free for sure. So for the other experiences, if you have a non-profit organization, you are able to go here and do art for free as a group, simply call ahead and plan your event. For other individuals: $10/hour regular adult, $8/hour student. They also have membership options $5/hour or $20 per day With admission you get access to all art supplies. This is definitely the place to go if you want to try out a new medium. The staff will guide and assist you as much to their knowledge will allow. They have pottery, metal working, paints, scrap booking, ect. They even have artists rental areas... I can't say anything negative about this place. I hope to work with Charity Wings again soon.

You'll find lots of cute and fun Japanese (toy) trends here, in addition to some other random stuff…read morelike stationery, air fresheners and Broadway rear view mirrors. We recently came here to look for Smiski's. With the help of Izzie, we found plenty of what we wanted. She was genuinely kind which reflected in our conversations and the service she provided to other customers. Izzie was very patient with us while we were figuring out which series/boxes to get. What made our visit extra special was that her service came so naturally and willingly which we didn't expect, and she also didn't know it was my boyfriend's birthday until we checked out. Thank you Izzie for making our experience fun and memorable!

My husband and I enjoy stopping in to see what different items they may have at different times…read more They are a little more expensive than our usual go to stores, but they do carry a lot of different items that is nice to pick up in a pinch. My husband is a huge Godzilla fan and always has to stop in to see what new figure he may add to his collection.

Art Café is amazing! Such a nice Yelp Elite experience. The staff was so prepared, and it gave us a…read morewonderfully relaxed, slow-paced vibe where we could get some great 1:1 time before having to head out. We ended up opting for these cute heart-shaped bowls. Even though I live in NY, they were so accommodating and were able to prep the piece so it could safely make the trip back home with me. They were just so nice! It's all about the views, the incredibly helpful staff, and the immaculate vibes. Vibe: Cozy, welcoming, and effortlessly charming art café located in the mall. Family-friendly and genuinely wonderful.

I took my nephew here so he can get crafty. This place is clean and has a lot of ceramics to paint…read morefrom. I love the variety! My nephew ended up doing his own painting on a canvas. He had fun and we will be coming back to paint one of the ceramic figurines!

I used to very much dislike needing to come here. Note I say need, for they carry the majority of…read moreinventory most suited for say any given project - when projects don't have the luxury of patience.. waiting for online shipping. Blah, reason I'm writing. For the once and only first time out of more than too many to count; a customer service rep, by the name of Megan. Was kind and approachable. No, even better best yet still! I can say this because, she approached me. Most times, it feels as if I am a bubonic plague level of inconvenience for the staff on hand. So I've learned to apologetically shop in fearful tip toe silence. Like Indiana Jones in the temple of Doom. If there's a question to be asked, I pray to the gods of retail, there is precisely the correct amount of sand in the bag. If you're unsure what I'm referring to and you need to make a bag of Indian Jones Temple of Doom sand. Ask for Megan, she will be glad to help you find all the bits and itts to concoct that. And my bet? Presumably anything else your imagination has. #party #octothorp #soSilly

Overpriced trash yarn!! No knowledge employees. Sadly, the fabric is also of questionable…read morequality. I had experience with the worst service!

The best decision we made was going with A Frame of Art. Helen and her team were absolutely…read moreincredible. We were scouring Yelp, google reviews, and GPT to try and decide who could produce the highest quality frame and print for a piece that meant a lot to us. Genuinely could not be more pleased with the results. Helen and her team were extremely helpful with design recommendations and advice, and accommodated us waiting until the last minute to get a 60x40 print for our engagement party. The finished result was better than expected and we had endless compliments and jaws were dropped. The results were so amazing we already put in an order for two more. Highly highly recommend for anyone considering who to go with. Our photo looks straight out of a museum. A Frame of Art is the gold standard!

They helped me find a frame with just the right antiqued brass tone (exactly the color I was hoping…read morefor) -- warmed by a subtle gray wash that blends beautifully with the piece. They even added raised matting in a color that matches the artwork perfectly. Couldn't be happier with how it turned out.

This is one of the smallest Michaels in the area. Selection can be limited, but then they sometimes…read morehave things like seasonal items still in stock that a busier store wouldn't have. I placed an online order for work. I was notified a few hours later that it was ready. I went to the store to pick it up the next morning on my way to the office. The pickup is right next to the registers, and an employee helped me find my order because it wasn't obvious where it was. Fairly simple process for the online ordering, and I used a coupon too. Plenty of parking even though it's next to Barnes & Noble.

There is literally one employee in this entire store. She's crying at the register because she's so…read moreoverwhelmed, and I can't find what I need, and when I asked her, poor girl just melted down. I will just go on Amazon. I hate to shop on Amazon because it's putting small businesses out of business, but that's because this is what you can expect of businesses these days. They are so barebones staffed, you can't get any help at all. I'm not coming back here. This is so ridiculous

Such a fun store!…read more My daughter did a bead animals class there yesterday, and it was well-organized and clear. The staff was very welcoming and they have a great variety of handmade art and crafts by local vendors. Think crocheted stuffies, handmade jewelry, craft kits you can take home, and more! This is a great place to find a gift for all ages or take a class. Highly recommend!

I have my children's books and cards for sale at CoLabCrafts. As a first-time vendor, I have…read moreenjoyed working with Tatiana (the owner) and she has been extremely supportive. I am constantly in awe at what the other vendors make and sell in the store and find myself buying their products to give as gifts. I recommend everyone check out this store for unique items to buy for themselves or for others. Also, if you enjoy doing crafts, try out the classes that are offered here.

Great customer service, I needed some help with a balloon set up and called ahead to make sure the…read morestore had what I needed. Sean went out of his way to help verify everything was there that I needed before I took the drive over. Really appreciate when I call somewhere and the employee on the phone is informative, helpful and kind

Ordered some helium balloons on-line for a friend's Bachelor party. So glad Carlsbad/La Costa…read morecould fulfill the order and exactly as promised by the next morning. Great deal for 12 helium-filled balloons for $12. They put the completed order (with a great plastic clip in a separate room for you to pickup. Also they have your order on a board in the front of the store to confirm it's ready! What's sad is that I live in Encinitas and the city of Encinitas banned any helium balloons in the city. They also banned gas powered lawn mowers and weed whackers. So Michael's Encinitas CANNOT sell helium-filled balloons.

Have to give a 5 star as we have several of Olga's paintings hanging in our house. We were…read moreintroduced to her art at the San Diego art walk and enjoy seeing her at other fun Southern Cal art events. Her pieces capture some great scenes of Europe.

I would say Olga is not only a good person but also she is a good artist. Her paintings are very…read moretechnical skills. I love her paintings.