This particular framing company have been around for years, and are well priced and reliable. They…read moreattract custom from all over the south side, because they are through and thoughtful. It is even quite enjoyable, having a frame made, as they are wiling to take the time to explain the process and offer helpful advice. They've changed with the times as well, having quite a few digital photography services, alongside the ever popular "make your photograph into a canvas" offer.

This wee shop in shawlands has been around for years and the owners are really lovely…read more Ive bought prints from them - they had some lovely pictures of "old" shawlands and the southside. You can either buy the print by itself or have them put into frames. Ive also used their photo onto a canvas service. I found the staff very helpful as the original picture i wanted to use would not have looked right once blown up. They gave me their email address and i could email in some alternatives and they would chose the best one. Fantastic service and i hope these guys are still here once the arcade is upgraded.

I'm pretty sure everyone is in agreement about the horrendous price of print cartridges. If you buy…read moreofficial branded products sometimes cartridges are more expensive than the printer itself. However, Cartridge world aims to change all of this. As well as selling their own brand of printer cartridges (much cheaper than buying HP brand I promise) they'll also refill your old printer cartridges. I had two cartridges refilled this morning and it cost me under £20 for both of them - which isn't bad at all really. The guys in the store in Byres Road are really nice. I actually had a couple of problems with one of the refilled cartridges, but they replaced it for me with no fuss involved. I'd definitely recommend that you check this place out before you shell out upwards of £40 for a couple of print cartridges.

Printer ink is the most expensive fluid on the planet. When your printer tells you to replace the…read morecartridge it often still has over half the ink left in it, and buying manufacturer's brand ink always puts a heavy dent in the finances. Fortunately Cartridge World is here to help us make significant savings by refilling our cartridges. They used to actually refill them while you waited, but now they'll just exchange your old ones for refilled and recycled cartridges at a much cheaper price than the originals. Just occasionally the cartridges won't work when you put them into your own printer; this is more likely to happen if they've been refilled a few times. However, don't despair - just take them back to the shop straight away and they'll be happy to exchange them for fresh ones. I've never had a problem with the service, the staff have always been helpful and informative and there is never a problem exchanging a cartridge if it doesn't work for you. Great service!

I don't come into W H Smiths very often as I don't buy magazines or newspapers as often as I used…read moreto these days. However, they are very good for other things like cheap DVDs, stationery, unusual craft items and silly gifts, especially around Christmas time when they always have a few shelves stocked with daft electronic widgets and 'executive' desk toys that can be great for stocking fillers or Secret Santa dips. I'd popped into this Argyle Street branch as I was passing, with no particular agenda other than having a browse around as I know they have quite an extensive selection of goods downstairs. As it happened, I left without buying anything on this occasion. However, I was very impressed by a selection of 3D cardboard letters that they had. I don't know what I would use them for at the moment, but I'm convinced that they will come in handy at some point, so I have mentally bookmarked these for future reference (and I took a picture too!).

I like WH Smith, they have a really good selection of stationary, books and magazines…read more This branch pales in comparison to the much larger Sauchiehall Street store and is on an awkward spot where you get loads of charity folk lunging in your face like a drugged-up ninja. It's decent for picking up some bottles of water or crisps or that on the move but on a day to day basis, it can be quite expensive for a 500ml bottle of Coke and such. I just hope they last. Woolworths and WH Smith remind me of the glory days of being a kid. If this place goes, what have I got left?

For years this has been the Office Supplies and Stationers that my Voluntary Work has used. Located…read morein Orbiston Street there is a section for customers where several items are usually on display. There is also an area where you can sit and wait to be served when it's busy. This family run business has a very welcoming feel to it as staff really do go the extra mile to serve. Prices are competitive and there is the choice of going up to the business premises, or having supplies delivered. If they don't have what you need, they will do their utmost to source it for you. They sell a wide range of products and will be upfront about prices and quality. Problems are dealt with in an appropriate manner and in a timely fashion. From time to time there are good deals available.

Have you ever had a friend that screwed up?…read more I mean really screwed up? Not only did they crash your car but your dog was in the car at the time, and since your friend was drunk they had the dog driving. Car gone, dog dead and your pal asking for a beer next to the flaming wreckage complaining about your dog's inability to successfully negotiate reverse camber corners. In a similar scale - Framing Workshop really screwed up They were asked to frame a antique shawl by the wife. An antique Whitby Jet shawl that she has taken care of for over 35 years. We have carried it with us over oceans and kept it in pride of place, in every location we have inhabited. We decided to get the item framed to protect it and specifically asked for it to be pinned in the framed and hung over the backing. The colour of the backing board that they decided to use was grey and when we got it home, it sucked the colour out of the shawl and out of the room. So, I thought why not get the backing board changed out to a nice cream and present it to the wife. The local framer took it in and phoned me the next day. "They glued it". Sorry "They glued the whole thing". The front matt board was glued to the shawl. The antique shawl was completely glued to the backing board. It was not going to shift. Destroyed. Thank you very much. And we are never going near Framing Workshop ever again.

If you need something framed I would highly recommend going to The Framing Workshop near St…read moreGeorge's cross.. Staff are lovely and very helpful.. I have many things framed there at a very reasonable price.. For example me and my friend had the same picture to get framed, she went else where and payed £65 and I only payed £32.. Bargain.. I also saw a picture on pinterest of a box frame with an opening in the top so that you can post your old concert tickets in to display them.. They took on the challenge and made me one which I love, I still need to sort all my tickets out but when I have I will add a picture.. Oh also if you if you are in don't forget to look up, when I was collecting my frame I was chatting to the owner, I asked her what the weirdest thing she had framed was and she told me to look up.. Framed on the roof was a giant tunnocks tea cake from the opening ceremony of the commonwealth games.. Love it..

Can't recommend these guys highly enough. We had a bunch of prints that we needed framed, as well…read moreas a couple of pictures that needed new mounts and some wee repairs. We had always put this off for fear that this would be really expensive, but we decided to bite the bullet and get it done. After a bit of internet searching we found this place and decided to give them a go. The key thing that swung it for us is that a lot of the students at the School of Art use them, and after dealing with them you can see why. First off, the quality of the work is brilliant. Craig looked at what we had and made brilliant suggestions on the type and colour of frame which made what we had look amazing. He also suggested that we change the type of glass we had in one of the frames we were getting fixed, and this has really made the colours on the picture pop. Secondly, everyone that works there is really nice. You can tell they love what they do, are really good at it, and are really interested in the art that people bring in. We weren't in a rush to get this done, so it took about 2 weeks, and Craig was in contact with us to let us know how things were coming along and to double check a few things. Also, they are really well priced. We got 3 pictures framed and 2 fixed and this came in comfortably under £150. Considering one of the pictures we got fixed cost about £80 to get framed 10 years ago I thought this was superb. Honestly, if you need something framed definitely give these guys a go.

I have used this shop twice now to get some of my art work framed. It is a small shop selling…read morepaintings and prints there is a small step outside the door and the door is not the widest. It might not be the most suitable door for wheelchairs and prams. The staff members were really friendly I was taken into the rear room that you can see from the front shop and they put my work on a table and had various frames etc. They make sure you are happy with the price and they are good at choosing mounts etc. The frames have definately finished off my work to make it look lovely although expensive it is good to have them in frames after the time you spend doing them. The customer service is great they give you a time scale and are good at letting you know when your product is ready mine were ready a few days earlier than expected. It is expensive but I have found it to be worth it as they really do make a difference.

When my mum comes to Glasgow there is always one place we have to visit without question every time…read more- Millers. As a craft obsessive she is like a child walking into a toyshop. This place has everything you could ever want in terms of craft, art and technical materials and I even find myself feeling all creative as I wander through its two floors. The thing that my mum raves about is the 'fill a box' which allows you to fill a rectangular box full of all different types and colours of card and paper to suit your needs. As long as the box closes then you get it all for £7.25 (or £5-odd for a smaller box). The concept is unique and it is the only place in the vicinity that I know of that does this. They also do a 'bonus card' - you get 10 points for every £1 you spend which you can later redeem against some of your favourite goodies. 1 point equals 1p so you are essentially getting 10% off every time you spend. My only qualm? The prices. A lot of their products could be found online on crafty websites for about half the price.

A cracker of an Art Shop that is particularly popular with art students in the many surrounding…read moreUniversities and Colleges in Glasgow. There are alot of things in here, including a great range of inks and paints as well as paper and pencils. I recently topped up on good high quality paper (with high quality prices!). The selection is excellent across the board with alot of stuff that I don't even know the name of so I won't even embarass myself by trying to find appropriate labels for them. 'Crafty stuff'. The staff are friendly and helpful and the place is always busy which is a good sign, particularly given there is another rival store just up the road that is also excellent. Well worth a look.