Hyegraph Invitations & Calligraphy

(7 reviews)

I am so so so glad that I was introduced to Linda. She was amazing to work with. Burns and…read moreAssociates did our save-the-date, wedding invitations, programs, and signs for the day of. I love stationary and it was so much fun to go through large book after large book of samples with Linda's help. We were able to create a perfect plan - utilizes some of Smock's templates and Linda's graphic designer. Linda helped me to make decisions that would allow me to stay in budget - for example she recommended not doing an envelope liner as it looks cool but most people won't notice it. We worked with a graphic designer of Linda's to design our own art deco wedding logo which we used on all our materials and on a tote bag as the thank you gift. We printed the save-the-dates and the invitations with Smock, and did digital printing for the rest. Talking to Linda in-person or over email was always great. She truly card about the finished product. I'm so glad we worked with her on wedding stationary.

I have a graphic design background, but no longer have the burning desire, time, and energy to…read morecreate anything printed ... this also applies to my own wedding invitations. Searching online and locally for well-designed, quality invitations, custom or mass produced was a time consuming and difficult task. I scoured hundreds of images and found myself reluctantly flipping through card store catalogues, in hopes of finding something that would delight and also save me from becoming a graphic designer again. I've always respected and admired letterpress printing for being one of the finest (and most expensive), traditional, printing techniques reserved for very special events. Our wedding was a time to bite the bullet and go letterpress. In SF, "retro" looking designs were more readily available as a letterpress option, which wasn't our first choice, but we were open to it. TWICE, I called a pretty well-Yelped reviewed stationery studio that offered these looks, but they did NOT return my voice mail the first time. The second try, I wanted to see if they would allow me to browse their selections within that day (called in the morning on a Wednesday), granted it was last minute, but still, it was a no go. Parked in my car, with no invitation resources to head to, I Googled "letterpress, wedding invitation, san francisco" ... up popped "Burns & Associates". I called them on the spot and they welcomed me to come by anytime! I drove over to the Laurel Village area, within a residential street, walked through a little alleyway between homes and entered their lovely studio. I was greeted warmly, like a friend, by Jamie. She offered me a seat and had already pulled aside some catalogues and samples of the most beautifully designed letterpressed invitation suites. I was IN LOVE. I mean, I LOVED everything she showed me ... I tell ya, it was so refreshing after flipping through pages of mediocre designs at the other mainstream card shops. Immediately, we got our order underway. The entire process and our service from Burns was professional, and wonderful. We were not a number somewhere. Our invitations were the best I've seen. I look forward to working with them again! Pocket-book is lighter by: $2300

Fleming's Printed Affair

(21 reviews)

Karen has been instrumental in fulfilling our wedding reception needs. From designing, printing,…read moreaddressing, and mailing the invitations to working with us on day-of prints, Karen has been patient and thoughtful throughout the process. Her communication style helped us clarify exactly what we were looking for. We never felt pressured, and Karen always delivered even under tight deadlines. She also helped us understand what we might be missing logistically. The escort cards, guest name cards, table centerpieces, Signature Cocktail signs, welcome sign, invitations, and thank you cards maintained a consistent, elegant style with elements that tied them together long after we forgot our themes. Clearly Karen is passionate about printed arts, and her deliverables are impeccable.

I can't recommend Fleming's Printed Affair highly enough. They printed all the elements for my…read morewedding and the quality was elegant and beautiful. They answered all my questions and were extremely patient when we found a bunch of typos (all on me) at the eleventh hour. They fixed them for me with an incredibly tight turn around. More recently, they printed all the event assets for our family reunion. They look wonderful and I know they will make everyone who comes feel special.

Macchiarini Creative Design

4.4

(29 reviews)

I just finished the Beginner Fabrication class with Emma and Julia…read more I tend to be a clumsy person, so I was skeptical at how I would perform in the class. However, Emma and Julia were so patient, helpful, and friendly that my fears were alleviated. The classes were so fun, educational, and productive! I became proficient in so many techniques that I thought I would never be able to learn. In the end, I developed the confidence and ability to work on a couple of my own, self-directed creations. Of course, there are still many more things to learn and perfect. Highly recommended!

A true gem and legacy business in the North Beach area. Three generations of jewelers have set up…read moreshop here. Daniel, the second generation, holds classes and produces beautiful pieces. You can take a workshop and build your own custom made wedding ring or learn how to hammer out a copper bowl. Swing by on First Fridays to check out the studio and learn interesting things about the neighborhood. The value and quality of the pieces are stunning!

Susan Gildea Personalized Printing

4.9

(11 reviews)

I can't rave enough about my initial experience at this shop. I am a person's worst nightmare in…read morestores like this...a future bride who comes in to order the wedding invitations (late of course), indecisive, not sure of what colors my wedding will be, not sure of what styles I like. The shop itself is tiny but very warm and welcoming inside, just like Susan herself. She sat with me for almost 2(!!) hours, showing me not only wedding invitations, but bar mitzvah and holiday invites that were less expensive and actually more in the style I liked. She was very knowledgeable, patient and extra helpful in telling me all the different options that could be created to make my perfect invite. Susan even suggested that if I wanted little 'bling'(adhesive diamonds) on the invite that I could go to Michael's Arts and Crafts and put them on myself, saving the money the book vendors would charge. Of course, I couldn't decide on what I wanted to order today, but at no time did I feel pressured or rushed to make up my mind. As soon as I can figure out what I want, I will be back to this gem of a store!!

great service and incredible selection. I have been a client…read morefor several years and Susan is a pleasure to work with. She is knowledgeable and has great taste and always helps you make the best choice for your occasion.

Mai Do - San Francisco

4.2

(340 reviews)

This place is next to the matcha store…read more I could spend hours here! Their shelves are stocked with stationary from local small businesses like @palett.es , atelier by Jo, @faithcaoculator. I don't have to wait for SJ made to come around any more! I picked up some cute cards, stickers, and the viral build a room using stickers sticker sheet. I barely made it past the cards and stickers after 30 minutes. The items are a bit pricy but that's the general trend of stickers and cards from smaller creators. I'll check out the other half of the store next time.

I think I was probably much more enamored by Mai Do here before they started proliferating in SoCal…read moreand then SoCal started having giga huge Kinokuniya that already incorporate Mai Do into their stock, but it's nice to have a standalone stationary shop as well, especially if it means more varied and unique stock. I like that this location has items from local small businesses and artists too. I know SJ Made gets fisted in Bay Area and there's not as much space and many recurring events, so having physical spots to purchase and support these creatives is great. There's stickers, special paper, journals and journaling tools, writing and drawing utensils, sticky notes, ink and fancy ink pens, planners, and much, much more, including little trinkets, gifts, blind boxes, keychains, etc. So you can get something for yourself or you can get something as a gift for someone else. It can get a bit pricey though. With some small notebooks being $10 and a fancier keychain being around $20. Really depends on what you're looking at, how high quality it is, if it's imported in, etc. Staff can get swamped helping customers check out, but they'll do their best to answer your questions!

Britex Fabrics

3.6

(546 reviews)

I love the helpful and friendly staff at Britex. No matter what I'm looking for, Britex has it…read more I've been shopping here for over 35 years and recommend it 100%.

I love Britex Fabrics. This is a dream space for those who like to create wearable art with their…read morehands. Clearly, I am a hack who needs to see, feel, and buy a few yards of athletic mesh to create a useful pocket for my son's sports equipment. Here's why this place is so special. Every person here is an expert in an area of sewing from a zipper to an obscure fabric that can only be used for one thing. They have it. When you call, they actually answer within 3 rings. This is above and beyond service standards these days. The value is in the service, quality, and immediate availability of your find. Pro-tip- -call before your 1st visit; especially, when you need expert guidance -allocate plenty of time here (you won't want to leave) -take public transportation down if possible -ENJOY and have lots of childlike fun

San Francisco Gift Baskets & Corporate Gifts

4.5

(35 reviews)

Excellent customer service from beginning to end!!!! Thank you James with making this first time…read moreorder a happy ending!!! With a special birthday for a special daughter-in-law who just retuned from a 14-hour flight the day before with her family and with me remembering that I wanted to give her something special for her birthday, San Francisco Gift Baskets came through on this Friday! With too many miles to deliver a gift myself on this day (about 100 miles AND with traffic) I was very grateful that James was there to answer my call for help. You see, I don't do many on-line orders and kinda got stuck with something. I called, spoke with James, and he was very professional with guiding me in what to complete online, he really listened to what I wanted to purchase to have delivered. I asked if he'd send a photo of the item when it was to be delivered, he did, and I and my daughter-in-law were Happy! I will definitely place orders with this business again! Thank you again for such professionalism and EXCELLENCE SERVICE!!!

I just took my husband to San Francisco as a retirement surprise and James, the owner of San…read moreFrancisco Gift Baskets, went above and beyond to work with me and create a beautiful product. From the very beginning, he texted me directly and we communicated back and forth to organize his delivery to the hotel we were staying at. The basket was in the room upon our arrival and was stocked FULL of delicious and fun treats and gifts. I HIGHLY recommend him and you too will be happy you did. This is how customer service use to be and I appreciated him very so much!

TuTuGether

(2 reviews)

TuTuGether is a fun DIY studio for a you and friend group to get a little crafty!…read more Located on the bottom floor of the mostly empty San Francisco Centre, there are little signs of life. One of those places is TuTuGether which has several different DIY options for you including tufting, paint pouring, and decoden. While tufting seems to be the most popular option, my friends and I decided to do paint pouring, which involved picking out a figurine and then pouring on layers of paint. The instructor helped us through the process and even made helpful suggestions to improve the designs. Yes, it didn't require too much skill, but enjoyed watching the designs come together as the paint dripped. There is almost little control yet it can come out so beautiful. Unfortunately, you cannot just take your creation home right away, but at least when they are finished, they wrap it up nicely! The cost came out to be about $40 for about an hour's worth of creating. It was a fun activity! Next time, my friends and I will want to tackle tufting! Overall, TuTuGether is a fun DIY destination that is worth checking out if you are looking for activity to do with friends!

If you're looking for a unique and creative experience in San Francisco, look no further than TuTu…read moreGether, a tufting and crafting studio tucked away on the ground floor of the Westfield Mall. I recently had the pleasure of taking a tufting class here, and it was hands down one of the most enjoyable and fulfilling creative experiences I've ever had! From the moment I walked in, I was captivated by the bright and inviting space. The walls are lined with beautifully organized yarn in a rainbow of colors, and the layout of the studio is both practical and aesthetic. There's a cozy, creative energy here that immediately makes you feel at ease and ready to create. The workspace is well-organized, and the staff has thought of everything to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience. I signed up to make a small tufted rug, and I decided to create a Jigglypuff-themed piece. The instructors were incredibly welcoming and took the time to walk me through every step of the process. No prior experience? No problem! They made sure I felt comfortable using the tufting gun and provided guidance on how to layer the yarn to get the best results. The experience was surprisingly therapeutic--there's something incredibly satisfying about seeing your design come to life, one tuft at a time. The entire process, from sketching the design onto the canvas to tufting and trimming, was well-paced and SO much fun. Plus, the pricing was affordable, especially considering the high-quality materials and hands-on instruction. What really stood out to me was the warmth and enthusiasm of the staff. They were super patient, helpful, and encouraging, making the whole experience feel relaxed and enjoyable. Whether you're a total beginner or an experienced crafter, the team ensures that everyone leaves with a rug they're proud of. They also pay close attention to detail and provide pro tips to make sure your final product turns out great. I left TuTu Gether with a custom Jigglypuff rug that I absolutely LOVE and a newfound appreciation for the art of tufting. The combination of great vibes, expert guidance, and hands-on creativity makes this a must-visit spot in San Francisco. Whether you're looking for a fun weekend activity, a date night idea, or a unique gift experience, this place is a 10/10. I'll definitely be coming back for another class--maybe a larger rug next time! If you're on the fence, just book a session. You won't regret it!

Austin Press

4.7

(3 reviews)

We came into the Noonan Building for art day (which was AMAZING BTW, you should go!) and came…read moreacross this little gem. Nostalgic cards and tags hand printed by Austin Press. Very reminiscent of what was produced in the 1920's. I loved her thank you cards and they are just unique enough to make you stand out. Her prices were a bit high, which is why we didn't buy anything but I am sure a custom job would be worth it. She does great wedding invitations and thank you cards. They are also hand cut as well. I can attest to the fact that the quality of her cards is amazing.

Kim Austin is the very best. My fiance and I have been fans of her note cards for a few years. It…read morewas a no brainer who we would choose to print our wedding invitations when the time came. Well, we just received our wedding invitations in the mail! Kim designed and printed them, and we, sincerely, could not be happier! Her quality is the highest available and her attention to detail is so specific and caring, that I never once doubted that I (and my wedding invitations) were in the best of hands. It is such an honor to have had our one-of-a-kind wedding invitations made by such an exquisitely talented artist. AND this review would not be complete without noting how quickly she responded to every email, design note, and question I sent her way. The printing process turnaround was equally as impressive. It took her a mere week to order the plates and print all 175 of our invitations! I have done letter press printing, myself, and therefore, can truly appreciate what a marvel that kind of timing is! If I could give her 6 stars, I would. Austin Press is absolutely wonderful!

Love & Luxe

(30 reviews)