I'm a sucker for arts & crafts and creativity in general and Craft Works ticks all the boxes. This…read moreshop is one of the most comprehensive of its kind and one of the best in Bristol if you discount the likes of Hobbycraft. From the outside you might be forgiven for thinking this is a frivolous, girly shop for bored housewives and old ladies but oh how wrong you would be! There is a large selection of sketchbooks, drawing paper, paintbrushes and Daler-Rowney paints - all essential for art students and established artists alike. The store itself is lined with cards and displays that have been created using products from the shop, such as decopache kits, rubber stamps, ink and stencils. The only thing that limits the possibilities of the products in this shop is your own imagination. Price are reasonable and there is also a framing department at the back of the shop where you can take in your masterpieces to hang with pride.

Craft Works is probably the largest shop of its kind in Bristol. Stocking everything you can…read moreimagine, (and then some), for those with handicrafts in mind. Reasonably priced with knowledgeable staff on hand to explain what everything is for, Craft Works is creativity made easy. They even host workshops in the evening. They also stock resources for those of us who can't quite decide what hobby would suit us best, or for those of us that would like to be a bit more creative but aren't exactly sure how. A full range of magazines is available with comprehensive advice on hand. And just for the record: I'm in the market for a knitted toilet roll cover with a Cindy-type doll miraculously emerging from the middle. There's a commission in for anybody who can master the skills required to make one. I'd like it in shocking pink. Get enrolling now!

First of all, this place has a really good website as well as a good shop so if, for some reason,…read moreyou can't find what you are looking for, definitely do go home and try to find it online. The site is really easy to navigate. The staff in the shop, to get back into the thing that I am actually meant to be reviewing, are lovely. They all seem to be quite passionate about art and crafts, though I realise that that seems to be an odd statement. They all seem to enjoy art and crafts greatly is perhaps better? The prices are really good and the range is just fantastic so you're almost certain to find what you need. I did, as it happens but the staff are so good that I'm sure they wouldn't mind helping you out if you were missing something,

Now I'm not at all a crafty individual, however I can't deny that this shop even touches an…read moreartistic part of my soul. They have a massive selection of craft items such as ribbons, lace, stickers, stamps, and the most beautiful, delicate paper. The staff here are friendly, and even better are willing to offer advice on how to create specific items using these products. In particular I'd recommend this place for those of you who are clever (and frugal) enough to make your own cards.

There are much worse things one could be hooked on than crafts, but nonetheless it can be an…read moreaddiction and this shop is here to work with that addiction. Should you be unable to resist taking a pair of scissors to some material and fashioning a purse, for instance, or sticking some fake eyes to a pillow - I don't know - for all your crafts needs these guys can help. From basics like scissors and glues to advanced kits for dressmakers it' all down here for the taking. A wonderful little shop that takes me back to school.

This is a good sized store with a wide range of products…read more They sell a good selection of DVD's and CD's, and quite have good offers on cheap DVD's. There is a brilliant selection of books, although unless on offer these can quite often be found cheaper else where. There is some gorgeous stationary ranges for both adults and children, loads of cards, giftwrap, magazines, sweets, printer consumables etc. Pretty much anything you might need stationary wise could probably be found in here with friendly and helpful staff if you need them.

This Wh Smiths is on the ground floor of the Mall. It is a…read moreone of their large stores and all on one level At the weekend it can get vey busy though and there are long queues at the check out. Its stocks a wide range of Dvds, Magazine, Games and many of the promotional Hardback best sellars at very good discountsIt does not have a huge stock of just easy read paperbacks unless they are on the recent published list. I find Waterstone has a lot better stock.

Are you arty or crafty? Are you into beads or jewellery or embroidery threads or frames or paints…read moreor glitter or ribbons or lace? Then at Creativity you'll be in good company. Creativity is an independent art and craft supplies shop, and they stock everything in their tiny shop, all of the above and much much more. Anything you can't find you'll probably be able to order from their website.

Creativity is an art supply shop just off Whiteladies Road. It's got things like beads and cloth in…read moreabundance. As well as plastic stuff they've got some more exotic bits and pieces, including semi-precious stones and crystals. A good place to get a bit of alternative or DIY jewellery. An absolutely essential for for my friend that's into costume design. They've got an extensive supply of textiles and ribbons, as well as everything you'd ever need to do with knitting and needle work. Cards and stamps are the other thing they mainly do. If, like my mum, you like to make your own cards, this is a great place to come. Somewhere for the enthusiast this does its various little niches in a lot of detail.

We were spending a few days in Weston super Mare with best friends and family to celebrate our 20th…read morewedding anniversary (and 26 years together) and in all the celebrations, good times and partying we did leave our printing needs to the very last minute! We needed business cards for a big entertainment meeting that Mrs G had in London 36 hours later. We had 2 logo's (theater and TV, double sided) that were not in the right format (oh yes - I left the power supply for my PC at home - yikes!). No problem these friendly, hospitable and efficient people got the design finished and tested to our approval while we waited - and something like 45 minutes after walking in we walked out with 100 excellent business cards. Perfect - highly recommended!! Two big thumbs up.....

What an amazing Service it was painless and easy to get some flyers printed up for an event. Thank…read moreyou.

This shop is great cards for every occasion - birthdays, get well soon, Christmas and welcome home…read more Love the layout as its always easy to find what your looking for and the service is very friendly and up beat :)

This shop sells a good range of cards and a few gifts some items they can be a little pricey…read morethough. But if you have the money then it is quite a good little shop with some nice items in there. There is genuinely even staff there to help.

A lovely spot on the river Wye. In addition to lots of lovely craft items (their cards are lovely)…read morethey also have a nice little tea room. they serve good tea and coffee, and actually warm up the cups which is nice!

Well established old fashioned wool shop. Tiny but a gem. Wool of all colours and styles is packed…read moreto the ceiling. Staff some who must be 60 climb on a ladder to get it down!! Mainly Budget wools ..No Rowan or Debbie Bliss Wool here The ladies who have worked here for years can advise Theyalways knitting behind the counter or wearing knitted garments to give you ideas. The shop has a keep back service on the wool for a month if you can not afford it all at onceloads of patterns but it can be difficult to browse these properly as space is so limited and only a little shelf where all the pattern books are kept.