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!

What a fun store for stationary, pens, paper, envelopes, gift wrap, ribbons and gifts. Many…read moreunusual and unique items to purchase. Friendly staff will help you with your decisions should you need it. Free street parking.

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.

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).

Amazing service! Workers are extremely kind. Helped me and my daughter get what we needed. They…read morewere not too busy to help us, even on Mother's Day. My daughter even got to make the Sweetest card for me at the crafting table!

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.

Saw this place on TikTok and had to go check it out. The shop owner had stepped away for a bit but…read morehad put a sign in the window that she'd be back shortly. There are a couple of chairs out front and so we sat down to wait for her return. It was a good reminder to slow down and not be in a rush all the time. Such a cute shop! Found a fun selection of washi tape, some cool pens, was tempted by a journal or two (I have sooooo many blank ones at home that I had to pass on another one today), and some super cute stickers. It was a bit of a drive for us to get there, but we overall enjoyed the experience and were happy to be supporting a unique local business.

love their cards! Amazing items and staff. Plus it smelled so good inside!! I also got a pajama set…read moreand I love it. Literally the most comfortable thing I own.

What an Amazing little shop ! My husband and I took a trip to Scottsdale, Arizona recently and we…read morejust had to visit 5th Avenue. The shops on this street have so much to offer, but this one goes above and beyond. When I first entered the store I was greeted by an young lady named Haley, she was very helpful with everything I needed. If you're looking for a unique card, this is definitely the place to shop. This store also has a large assortment of candles, jewelry and they even had a beautiful black satin trimmed robe that I just had to have. It's a One Stop Shop for everything unique, a great place to purchase a gift! You won't want to miss this darling shop !

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.

We went to Celebrations in Paper on the recommendation of our wedding planner and we cannot say…read moreenough great things about Rene and her team. We used their services for our custom wedding invitation, welcome bags, ceremony programs, place cards, menus, day-of signage and seating chart. Upon our first meeting, we instantly fell in love with her style, eye for detail and devotion to her projects. Rene worked with us to produce a beautiful invitation suite and our guests were taken aback by the elegant touch she added to our wedding day. We had guests who thought her work was so beautiful that they didn't want to open the invitation for fear that they would damage it and we are still having people tell us how gorgeous our invitation is several months after the wedding. Rene walked us through the process smoothly and professionally, designing some themes that tied the wedding together with our color palette and floral design. She communicated with us in a timely fashion and was very patient and helpful in getting things just right, even when extra drafts were required. She combines talent and professionalism with warmth and a personal touch. We cannot thank her enough for all of her hard work and highly recommend Celebrations in Paper for any and all of your paper needs!

WOW! I couldn't say better things about Rene and her business. I called on VERY short notice with a…read morerequest for card printing for the company I work for and without a hesitation she got everything put together, worked up and sent off to production within a matter of a few hours. She made what I thought was impossible, possible today - even with a tight timeline and specific requirements. She helped out with the types of files and imaging that I had little knowledge of and was swift and educated in her communication. She saved the day to say the least! I would 100% recommend her business and I will be sure to use her for personal or work matters moving forward. Thank you Rene.

Everything is awesome to look at and to buy. Thing you didn't know you needed is thereread more

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

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.

You dont have to be a tourist to come here , from mystery white elephant gifts to funky trinkets,…read more unique vintage post cards, and selections of local artists this place quite literally has something for everyone and is a gem in itself . Not to mention excellent customer service you're almost guaranteed a good giggle while stopping by. Prices are dependent on the value of what you found it ranges I got some cool stuff for just $2 but you could also find something worth much more. Take your time and look through youre sure to find something thats suitable for you.

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.