The Crafter's Library is pure magic…read more It's more than just a retail space for everything crafty. It is also a shared-working-space for artists, crafters, amateurs, kids, or anyone with a day, week, month or annual-pass to come, utilize the store's resources, and work on personal projects....or take a class and learn a new skill!!! I have been coming here for almost two years. Everything from the buzzing creative energy, the friendly-and-professional staff, the layout /environment, as well as the adorable "store dog", Achilles, is superb and unlike anything you've experienced before. Bring the kids, you won't regret it, and you will absolutely love it!!!

One of the best sweetest corner for crafts. Sylvia helped me organize s surprise for my daughter's…read more20th! She is wonderful and even boxed my daughter's gift. My daughter so loved this place.

So great that this place has survived yet another move. I love it and really need to come in the…read morerest of the year and not just during the Holidays. I love the glasswork and the jewelry and I'm always good for a purchase or two of those but I also love the pottery and paintings, the woodwork and all the other amazingly creative creations they've got on display. I wish I could buy them all. These folks do such great work and I would encourage ANYONE to stop in and take a look. The new location is just a block down at 1015 State and is actually even nice than the previous one IMO.

Love these types of stores. It's an art gallery where you can purchase locally made, affordable…read moreartwork. Jewelry, pottery, clothing, etc. I purchased a glass cat ornament for $15. I love it. Service was great. The owner's dog makes sure to greet every customer. Very calm, enjoys being pet on the head.

Great selection! Everything for the artist and the only game in town. Plus the discounts keep me…read morecoming back.

Fine art stores (not craft, like Michael's / Hobby Lobby) are getting really hard to find,…read moreparticularly in Ventura and Santa Barbara counties. This store has a great selection across many mediums and art practices. The owner is super helpful.

Loveeeee Art From Scrap! I can spend at least a couple hours in there every time I go. I am always…read moreinspired and the employees are so kind. The prices are great and the selection is amazing. I hope to participate in a workshop soon. They sell everything from pencils, pens, photos, books, magazines, art, jewelry, knock knacks and more!

Wow!! So good to know this place is here! I don't need to own everything they offer, just nice to…read moreknow I could find it if I needed it! It's fascinating to wander through the aisles, noting every miscellaneous item (photographic slides, assorted flags, vintage postcards, weird jellyfish-like shavings from skateboard wheels - - it really goes on and on! I'm also adding this to my circuit to visit when I have friends in from out of town!

On a cloudy Sunday morning, I stumbled upon Santa Barbara Arts and Craft Show on Cabrillo…read moreBoulevard. The show starts just after the boardwalk and lines the Cabrillo Blvd. I learned that this show is every Sunday from 10:00am-6:00pm. The show features arts and crafts including paintings, sculptures, jewelry, pottery and more. It was a delight to talk to the artist about their work in a very causal setting. Truly some unique pieces of art can be found at this show. Definitely worth a stroll if you are in town and heading to the beach. Parking can be found on Cabrillo Blvd or in the public parking areas. Note summertime can be very busy and tough for parking.

Took a long walk with my dog by the beach on Sunday and couldn't resist picking up a stunning Brad…read moreKazmerzak sunset photo of Stearns Wharf on 4'x2.5' canvas. It's perfect for our spare bedroom. There are so many beautiful items at this show. It's been consistently high quality for decades. It's always easy to find a gift or a new belt or beautiful pottery here.

Made a trip this morning to return a few things, directly in front of me was a very sweet lady in…read moreher 80's, she asked where to go for check out the employee informed her there is NO ASSISTED CHECKOUT, that the checkout was for returns only! The employee then proceeded to tell her there is the self check out you can use that, the woman told her I don't know how to use those, the employee just literally walked away!! I stepped in to try to help her but of course had an issue with the order so finally the male employee came over after I stated to him that their policy is ridiculous The poor woman kept saying to me I am so sorry you have to help me, I WILL NO LONGER SUPPORT THIS STORE!!! If you don't want to provide service, CLOSE YOUR DOORS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Michael's is still my favorite store, I love coming to see the sales and especially the cute decor…read more Their hidden clearance section usually has great finds, but you do have to dig around. Michael's has a great selection of yarn and DIY items for projects. I always come here for the quality of their items. They have self checkout kiosks if you have your card, excited for the new deals that will come out soon!

I'm so glad I came across this place! Soul Sucker couldn't be more appropriate, because my soul…read morewants to buy everything they have in the store and I'm a sucker for it lol. Located steps away from State Street and next door to Grassini Winery. You can expect to find gorgeous handmade ceramics, plants, art, decor, dried flowers and more! I ended up purchasing some incense, a beautiful ceramic vase, and a small box of matches with Frida on it. The incense was burning in the store, and the smell was so pleasant. It's charcoal based incense sticks and made with phthalate-free fine fragrance oil. Sourced from Los Angeles. The scent is Piñon and my new favorite. Jared kindly helped me during my visit. He mentioned that they can customize the dried floral arrangements upon request. They had some beautiful ones already made. I was lucky to have met Kevin, who was working on creating more beautiful pieces of handmade ceramics. I can't wait to see what else he made on my next visit. Overall, I'm so happy to see this small business up and running. Looking forward to coming back soon.

After seeing their first Yelp Review online (thanks Angela R for your words and photos), I knew I…read morehad to visit this new shop in the El Paseo. They have so much packed into their corner retail space, and with lots of personality sprinkled everywhere. As we walked by the large windows we were drawn in by this Ceramics and Plant Boutique . . . and with so much more. Thanks to Jared who was very welcoming and helped us navigate the different offerings. Handmade Ceramics (each one a work of art), Art Prints, Woven Baskets, Blankets, Books, Candles of all shapes and sizes, Cards, Garden Supplies, Driftwood pieces, Glassware, and beautiful plants, both Succulents and dried floral arrangements. We found a basket of match books at the register, and realized they are ideal for their offerings of Sage (moving energy out), and Palo Santo (moving energy in). I was instantly drawn to the prints and illustrations by Lady Kady Art of Arizona, and look forward to starting my own collection. And truly a shop with gift ideas for everyone. Was also happy with the reasonable pricing for some incredibly artful items. Located in the El Paseo, and right next to the Grassini Family Vineyards tasting room patio.

Lovely little shop that I visited today to have a Christmas stocking personalized. Fast, friendly,…read morequality service and workmanship.

Great little shop. So friendly & professional. Not only did they do all my kids lettermen's…read morejackets, but also did a few stockings for us that perfectly match our stockings from 10 years ago!

this stationary store is so cute. i was on a hunt for a journal and was tempted by all the other…read moreassortment of stuff this place offers. the aisles were a little squished together though.

I shop at my local paper source a lot and stopped into this one while on the road. The selection…read morewas good, it's a good sized store, but the clerk was unhelpful and actually downright rude. It seemed like she hated her life.

So much to look at with quality quilting cottons and high end yarns. They have two walls full of…read morenotions too. Very colorful and cute shop.

I used to sew. I used to crochet and even knit, but life happened along the way, and ALL that fell…read moreto the wayside. Fast forward to now... I happened to find this shop on a search for Carpenteria gift shops as something to do on our recent road trip up to Cambria. When I saw that they are part fabric and knitting shop, along with gift shop, and when I saw how cute and colorful it is, along with 5 star reviews, well, I thought, let's see what this is all about. All's I gotta say is that it was everything I had hoped it'd be, and even though I walked out empty-handed (THIS time), I was super impressed with the adorable gift-type items, knick-knacks, and everything in between. The store was beautifully decorated. It was colorful, inviting and enticing, and it had a huuuuuge selection of fabrics and things related to sewing. Now that I'm retired, I have nothing in my way to returning to sewing again. I even still have my Singer sewing machine from when I turned 16. It's now an antique... just like I am. LOL Roxanne's is not that far away, so I can easily make a return trip to buy something... and will !!