What an adorable craft boutique! Stumbled upon this gem as I was checking out downtown Milwaukee…read moreafter an appointment. The shop is a blend of vintage and Parisian inspired decor with glass armoires and baker's racks filled with treasures. Upscale craft, party, and card making supplies are in abundance. This is not Michaels crafts; these items have been thoughtfully selected and curated to create the charming ambiance of the store and the items that can be created. I wandered in a few weeks before Valentine's Day so hearts, Cupids and vintage Valentine's Day card supplies were plentiful. The owner, Kelli, offers classes which are held in the back of the shop where there is a huge rectangular table that can comfortably sit 15 or so eager crafters. I found the shop and environment to be very inspiring. I've been an active crafter since I was a pre-teen so this shop really spoke to me! I'll definitely be signing up for classes; a great way to make something unique without having to buy packets of the individual components. Plus the opportunity to meet others with similar interests. You can even organize a class for a group of your friends around a theme - bridal shower, special birthday, reunion, whatever! Kelli and I chatted for awhile; she gave me a history of her shop and her sister Kim's Chocolate Shop, Enchante, next door (see my review.) It's obvious that attention to detail, designing beautiful spaces and experiences, and a love for all things Parisian is a family trait!

For those who have not stopped by Kelli's new location you should. Also check out her website…read more Www.kmarielovesglitter.org. You will be impressed with the classes/trainings as well as enjoy the atmosphere at Milwaukee floral. Don't hesitate and sign up as soon as you can.

Wow! Can Michael's get any shittier? The people working…read morehere are great. Friendly, willing to offer solutions to improvise from the ridiculously low stop. Pleasant. I feel like they know this store is lacking, but want to do what they can to help. Selection is crap--mostly due to lack of inventory. Value? Not much if they don't have stock.

Yarn selection super blows. Online prices are always significantly different from in store and they…read moredon't price match themselves. Inventory is never correct so if it says they have it in stock online they most likely don't. Overall more expensive. I thought when Joanne's closed this store would get better but it actually got worse.

This is a Great store for gifts, paper crafts, and classes!!!…read moreGreat customer service!

Absolutely love this store! They have everything you could need for crafting and the staff is so…read morepersonable and sweet!

Debbie and her team are simply fabulous! This is a great place to craft at as well as buy craft…read moresupplies. Just call if you're new as this isn't a store front but you can pick up online orders to avoid shipping. Very reasonable prices and Debbie stands behind everything she sells. She also has the best selection of Hunkydory products!

From the owner: There's nothing in the world that we love more here at Simply Special Crafts than creating fun,…read morebright, and beautiful arts & crafts. Our inventory of crafts is overflowing with endless choices of stickers, stamps, paper, dyes, embellishments, markers, and so much more than you could ever imagine. No matter what you want to create, you can do it here in our fun and welcoming space that feeds the imagination. We're a team that's passionate about making art and inspiring others to do the same, so come on in and see what you can create.

1) Customer Service doesn't exist here at this store. When you ask them about a product they have…read moreno clue about it. They aren't crafty people at all even if you ask them. 2) Went in with a Crib Quilt Top to get a piece of batting for it. All I needed was some to cover it. 3) Asked if I could lay it out and cut it to the quilt top only to be told "We can't do that" I said I didn't need her to I'd do it. So she called and asked a supervisor who said , "no we can't do that". 4) Take your business to either Craft Warehouse or Pioneer Quilts but not Hobby Lobby. This place is not equipped to help you with any project other that to direct you to a location in their store. They need to be better educated in order to serve their customers properly

two days ago went to hobby lobby (Clackamas, Oregon) and we saw a security guard at the end of the…read moreaisle, then I was picking some stuff and I saw him standing there looking at us, ok, I kept looking for the items I needed and the man hasn't moved from there, store was fairly crowded but he decided to pay attention to us. it's because I'm Latina? really?! I'm a regular costumer and every time I've could spend a good amount Of money. I felt so uncomfortable with the situation, not sure if next time I should talk with store manager about this.

First time at this store . It was a recommended destination for my needs . The service was amazing…read more! The store clean and very organized. I was beyond satisfied with this location! 10 out of 10 will be back soon.

I had no idea such a place existed until I really needed 40 feet of very specific plastic strips…read morefor the windows of our house. I called up Tap, told them what I was looking for, and they were able to recommend the perfect solution. Jack, the manager, is great - super helpful and friendly. He even cut a few sample pieces free of charge so I could take them home and get the sizing right. Once I placed the order, the pieces were cut and ready in no time. This is a business that proves plastic is fantastic.

If you order $75 or more you get FREE shipping. I found out, they're right where I do volunteer…read morework, and not far from my grand baby's house, I thought I could call them and just go pick my merchandise and save for shipping. Right! I found out, their warehouse is in Eugene. So, I went ahead & ordered. The photos don't do wanders, because whatever they have @ the warehouse, that's what you'll get. Of course, one of my items, 5% of one inside the package (I ordered 5 items in bulk) was not exactly as the photos I wanted. I emailed customer service, on which I got a respond back, and yes, I could exchange it. I called her back, rather than explain exactly what I needed, I got a human voice - not playing phone tags like before - and I was told 'there's no guarantee, they can re-send me a new package, without the shipping, but I may end up getting the same package, not the one in the photo." But no matter, I went ahead & re-order it and I ordered more of the same, just different colors. She didn't even charge me for the 'wrong item'. I'd say, they have the best CS, and shipment is fast! I seldom order online, because I've been burned before, by using Paypal. I used my CC now!

This place gets my 5 stars. I ordered some buttons, very specific: 7/8", white. with a shank. I…read morebought what i thought was the right thing, described as a shank, but when they arrived it was not really a true shank and would not work for what I wanted. So before I returned them I decided to call and get help. The woman on the phone understood what I was talking about, she went onto the web site and found just the right thing, and then she said not to bother sending the others back, just keep them and they sent me a pack of the new ones, no charge for anything! They do not have a retail presence so I would say, before you pick anything out, call as they have great customer service.

I've been in search of a business that can do gift wrapping... as my skills leave something to be…read moredesired. I found Paper Caper on Yelp here and noticed one of the reviews mention their gift wrapping service. Of course, I came into their business looking like a typical man in gym clothes, completely out of my element in this type of store. I looked more like I belong at a sporting goods or outdoors shop. Regardless of my appearance, I walked through the threshold and was greeted by what would seem your prototypical seasonal music and decor. The store had pleasant Christmas music playing and the smell was something out of Ms. Claus's potpourri lounge. The young lady I approached at the counter was polite, courteous, and to the point. She answered my questions about gift wrapping and offered multiple variations and ideas. I came away with a pleasantly wrapped present with a cute little bow for one of my wife's Christmas presents. I even gave the lady a warning that I'd be back with other presents. Through all my warnings, she smiled and said kindly that that would be no problem whatsoever. The time and value of the service and product offered is good. I'll be happy to come back again!

I went to paper capers in Lake Oswego today to buy a simple $4.95 card. Cashier was a younger…read moregirl who charged me $6.95. I called around 6:15pm and she told me to come in tomorrow. This is a waste of my time, gas, and energy to fix paper capers error. this is the second this has happened! Strange how the error is always higher not lower!

Excellent place for teachers and kids $$…read more First time coming here! I wish we found out about this place years ago. Our toddler just turned three years old, so we've been looking at getting her more books, puzzles, and other fun toys that further her development. This place is not only a perfect resource for teachers, it's also a great place to find unique toys for your family. I try to find local stores to support instead of initially buying off of Amazon. I'm so happy I found this place! They have everything for every age from books, puzzles, arts and crafts, STEM books and toys, science and math activities, bath and water toys, dolls, blocks, stickers, classroom decor/maps, organizers, supplies, floor mats, and some basic furniture (stools/chairs). This is like the next best place to go to when Toys R Us no longer exists. They're a bit more pricey than other brands I've seen, but I love finding unique toys that keep kids engaged. We walked out of the store with some books, stickers, one floor puzzle, alphabet learning locks toy, and a blocks and blueprints toy. The staff is friendly! They're former teachers, so they have some excellent recommendations here. I recommend this place and plan to come back again soon.

Lakeshore is such a great brand, and the store was filled with many things to browse. If you're an…read moreeducator or parent, this is a fantastic spot to dedicate a few hours to wander through. The staff is top-notch and clearly knows the stock inside and out. They were incredibly friendly and helpful. They offered to open items so we could get a closer look and bring alternatives that we might be interested in. The pricing is just about what you'd find on Amazon, so making the trip and buying from the store is worth it. They also have a rewards program and lots of catalogs if you can't find exactly what you're looking for in-store. I was really happy to try out the various alternative chair options and then place an order right to my room.