Such a fun and truly relaxing experience. It was my first time visiting and my friend showed my the…read moreropes. I liked the options and things you get to pick out to paint. I was there was a bit more variety but I do believe it changes. There is lots of colors to chose from which was the fun part! The prices are a bit steep but there are certain days where supplies are $1 or just cheaper than normal. I had a lot of fun and I can't wait to go back.

We loved attending Pottery Hallow. The building was warm and welcoming. The staff was quiet and…read morepatient. They have a huge selection and a variety of prices and sizes. The turn around time to get our pottery back was about two weeks.

The quality and customer service is beyond amazing at Waterman's Loft. The ribbon and greenery…read moreselections are some of the best I've ever seen. I have also taken several classes that Scott and some of his other designer friends have taught and have learned some new hobbies!

Do you need Ribbon? Would you like to take a class on crafting beautiful things? Is that a yes?…read more Then I found the place for you! This shop recently opened and I stopped by today to check it out. They have Ribbon by the miles and I do mean....lots of miles! Every kind of Ribbon you could possibly want; think Halloween, Christmas, Easter and every kind in-between. They have lovely wreaths for your front door and beautiful faux flower arrangements. On the top floor is an area for classes. I'm not sure exactly what kind of classes they offer, but give them a call if you are interested. The lady at the front desk was super nice and I'm sure she would love to answer any questions. Welcome "Waterman's Loft" to Maryville. I hope you do well.

I'm not a crafty person, but I still shop Michaels on occasion. Today, I found some cute Valentine…read moreitems to complete the holiday look on my mantel. I even got a couple of pieces for St. Patrick's Day. They were just starting to put the St. Pat's items out, so I may have to make a return visit. Not being a craft person, I never know where to look for an item. I totally get lost, but it's easy to find an associate who can guide you. Today, I was looking for a large plate stand and the associate who I asked help from, gave better directions than Siri or Alexa. What kept them from getting 4 stars, is that this store did not have the selection or variety that the St. Louis stores have. Hopefully, the amount of merchandise is due to the holiday just ending. When: January 9, 2021 Why: Decorating Mantel for the next holidays

It's a standard Michaels…read more It's pretty well stocked, there's always sale prices. The place was clean. The store was a little disorganized. The cashiers were pretty slow. But if you need a craft store, this place works just fine.

I am so happy with how my order turned out at the Craft Cottage and strongly recommend going to…read morethem with any personalization product requests that you need. The storefront is located in the heart of Cottleville and think of it as a real life Etsy store. Cups, tshirts, key chains, you name it they have it all. I placed an order for a custom tshirt idea, then Aimee and her team had it prepared in literally less than a week. The prices are very reasonable too. 5 stars!!

If you haven't stepped foot into this quaint shop, you're totally missing out! From my first visit…read moreto my ongoing visits, the experience is still just as amazing if not more amazing! They greet you the moment you walk in and are there with any assistance or recommendations! I've just recently had a custom hoodie made and it came out PERFECT, their expected completion date/time was earlier than communicated! I love how they have local businesses within this cute cottage on the corner in Cottleville! They take pride in their work as the store is filled with different products for all ages!!! I'll continue to support The Craft Cottage and local businesses for many years to come! Do yourself a favor and stop in and check out their fantastic store! Thank you for your services and exceptional customer service!!!

Super cute folky home decor. The lady that owns it is really nice. She is a creative soul making…read moremany of the items in the store. My faves are all the wood branch chairs and benches, hand sewn pillows with adorable sayings.. Really easy to get to right off hwy 51 and I-70.

Such a cute makers market gift shop featuring items from local artisans. They offer unique…read moreone-of-a-kind gifts that are readily available or special order from the vendors. Each booth is decorated and well stocked. The shop is centrally located in Uptown Collinsville among other must see shops and restaurants. They also have a creative studio area where they host craft events (painting, crocheting, kids crafts, and other DIYs) or you can rent the space out for a private party. Don't forget to take a selfie in front of the beautiful butterfly wings.

I found the perfect gift for a two year old boy who is obsessed with planes. Right before a b-day…read moreparty for my little cousin, who is twice removed, I found out his new focus was on airplanes. So I headed to, Funky Planet to see if they had anything appropriate. OMG! David one of the owners, assisted me in finding the absolute perfect gift. He showed me some die-cast planes called, Hot Wings. Yep, they're just like Hot Wheels, except they are all different airplanes. Each plane comes with a piece of runway. So the more you buy, the longer your runway gets. The prices of Hot Wings, is reasonable so you will not break the bank while building your fleet. You can even get a control tower for your future pilot. When my little cousin opened my gift, he stopped opening the remainder of his gifts and had to fly his new planes around the room. All the other guest then started asking me where I found such a cool gift. I ended up sounding like a commercial for Funky Planet. Hopefully, my cuz will be getting more planes in the near future. In addition to the two planes, I got my little cousin an airplane themed t-shirt from Grapevine. Grapevine is a children's boutique about a half block down the street. Alton is lucky to have both of these locally owned stores.

Such a treasure right in downtown Alton. I stopped here for Christmas gifts and got something for…read moreeveryone in the family. All kinds of toys, puzzles, games, and more. The prices are super reasonable, and you'll find things you can't get anywhere else, which makes it pretty special. You can even buy yarn, and the owner knits plushies you can buy. Kids will love this place, but as an adult I was just as taken with it.

I have been here several times, they always have new things and everyone was very helpful. Great…read moreplace to find unique items

Cutest little shop in Illinois! The prices are great, the employees are so sweet and helpful, and…read moreunique items. I can't wait to hang up my new window sign! They have lots of homemade items and antique styles to decorate your whole household!

This is a very cool crafty shop.Find exactly what you're looking for for that one unique…read moreperson!!!!!! Or find all your seasonal decorations right in one spot. They have a lot of different inventory here and it changes daily!!!!! This is my absolute favorite crafty store to go in.They make a lot of specialized items for people to like signs and stuff like that. It's a must-see store!!!!!!!