My wife and I were visiting my great niece and it turns out eight years old. She has a talent for…read moreart so I said oh I know what to get her. My brother was a famous artist, and he was encouraged from that age forward, and it really helped his understanding of art and creation of it. So we want to encourage that with her. The staff was one gentleman that ran the store when we came in and he directed us to the color, pencils and a nice notebook to do her drawings. Thank you so much. You should've heard her excitement when she saw what we got her ... it was payday. The store was spacious and wonderfully full shelves that we could find and choose whatever we wanted for our artistic needs. The staff, the gentleman that helped us was for a pleasant and helpful and informative. He assisted my wife several times and myself I was pretty good on my own, but he did give me some assistance in one area. The quality of the merchandise they have there is very very good. All your budding artists need to drop down there and see what you can find.

When I want to upgrade my writing instrument, find a blank journal, find extremely nice hand-made…read morewrapping paper or makes plans for an art class to upgrade "Scribbles" my cartoon alter ego I come here. When I need a special gift for Ric Murillo, Terrell Hosteen and other family artists I come here. They have a little of anything a scribbler, student, amateur, semi-amateur or pro artist needs. Value - all price points, starting slightly higher than Walmart.

Walking in here felt like stepping into the same store I've already been in... 47 times... just…read morerearranged slightly. Aisle after aisle of the same stuff, and somehow it manages to feel both overwhelming and uninspiring at the same time. I went in hoping for a little creative spark and instead just kind of wandered around like... is this it? That said, credit where it's due. they came THROUGH with terracotta pots. Small, basic selection, the cheapest I've found around, which saved the entire trip. So yeah, not exciting, but weirdly reliable if you're going for 10" or less terra cotta pots.

Need helium for balloons or need helium filled balloons? We got some here for a 2 yo birthday…read moreparty. Lots of choices. Plus we brought in some that needed filled. Service was quick at 9 am. Not sure what it might be later in the day. I'm sure you can find other places for helium but this was super convenient and done quickly. Seemed a little pricy but that may just be the price now.

Once I walked into this place looking for a black axolotl. I found two! The second time was for…read morejewelry jump rings. Found those, too...AND they were on sale!! Score. I've only interacted with a couple people when I was asking where I can find those products. Both ladies knew where to send me, which saved me a lot of time. Cashiers were a bit slow, but they seemed like they may be training, so I can cut them a bit of slack. There were only 2 when I went to check out on a busy Saturday afternoon.

Giant store with no signs so it took forever to get to the right section. One lady was asking for…read morehelp in the employee was very rude to her. The only plus is their dog toys are cheap.

So glad we found Wildlings Toy Boutique! We discovered the cutest, most thoughtfully curated toys…read more-- all creative and truly educational. As a K-12 teacher, I know what to look for, and this shop has so many great options that foster growth, meaningful play, and academics in a fun way. The owner and staff are amazing -- so kind and welcoming. I will definitely be telling our neighbors, family (in and out of state), and other business friends. We'll absolutely be back!

I've been shopping at Wildlings Toy Boutique since my son was a newborn--over three years now--and…read moreit's truly one of my favorite spots in Phoenix. The owner, Jenn, is amazing and kind, and she hand-selects every item to ensure it has real developmental value. The staff are always friendly, helpful, and know the store inside and out. They carry an incredible selection of high-quality toys--Hape and Djeco are personal favorites--and are constantly getting in new, exciting products. The book section is also fantastic, with great options for all ages. They offer the cutest free gift wrapping and even sell birthday cards, making it a perfect one-stop shop before any party. You can really feel the care that goes into everything here. Highly recommend!

This is a cute shop with really fun paper, crafts, and small gifts. I came here looking for a…read morepresent for a friend of mine who loves stationary, and ended up buying gifts for three friends instead! I got a journal and some cool sticky notes for my first friend and books for my other friends. The prices are okay. A little high, but i feel like that's pretty standard for fun and interesting paper these days. I mean, it's almost a pure luxury, since so much of what we do is digital now. I like that they have a clearance table, and they have a few fun little toys and candies too. Their selection of individual cards was quite nice, and the whole vibe of the store was inviting and comfortable. The place was clean, well lit, vibrantly colored, and the young woman who rung up my purchase was friendly and polite. I spent about $80 on two books, one fancy sticky note pad, one ultra fancy card, and a clearance journal. So... more than I intended to spend today, but since they were all gifts, it felt easier to justify. I also found out Paper Source is connected to (owned by? part of?) Barnes and Noble, which I hadn't realized before. Anyway, or was a fun shop and I'd stop in again if I need a gift. I'm not sure I'd come here for myself unless I had a very specific need for some high end artistic paper. They had some really gorgeous options that I just had no ideas for how to use right now.

I was on a mission to buy a specific-numbered birthday card for a friend: 75! b/c isn't that a…read moreMilestone Birthday? I thought for sure that Paper Source would have it b/c in the past, I've found so many cool birthday things, most esp cards. It's been a minute since I've been there and had no idea 1) they're owned by Barnes & Noble now 2) they have a rewards program 3) they have someone who works there who goes ABOVE AND BEYOND to help. I point this out b/c in the past I've had to flag someone down for help as if I was at a huge department store. As soon as I came in the store, this gentleman Joel helped me. Even when we found there was NO "Happy 75th Bday: cards, he continued to make suggestions for how to help me celebrate my friend's 75th, including buying the numbered candles they have (which I love & have bought there) as well a bunch of other creative ideas. Much appreciated! Their inventory is outrageous! So many interesting & unusual items to buy for gifts, parties, etc. One of those unusual items is the Magic Butterfly that you wind up & put in a card & when the person opens up the card, it FLIES out of the card. So cool! And the person receiving it can wind it back up & pay it forward to another friend or fam member. (Side note: Make sure you watch the "Magic Butterful" video if you buy one b/c it actually shows you how to wind it so it works & it doesn't break).

In my opinion this company has the worst customer service I have encountered in a very long time…read more Ignores emails and/or phone calls. I cancelled a back order 2 weeks before it was shipped, company finally acknowledged my request, but then 3 days later decided to ship it anyway charging my credit card without my authorization.

The physical and online store sells mainly scrapbooking items. I've purchased Julie Nutting paper…read moredoll stamps and metal cutting dies that are manufactured by Prima, with whom they wholesale and sell to me as a loyal customer. While they are local and not too far from me, I'd have them shipped my orders to me with free shipping $100+, and they also give away or make it easy to acquire generous promo coupons. Artist Julie Nutting has released a lot of signature doll poses per line that she releases per year, that I've come to like and be able to use- which makes the free shipping offer and coupon offer a good deal. I'd pre-order and pay the discount bundle rate. They have a spreadsheet system that keeps the pre-order / in-stock orders all organized to be sure to ship everything in a timely manner without messing up the orders. They ship in a box as per customer request and enclose a printed receipt for pre-order and in-stock shipments, to show that they and the customers are in-tune with the orders going out and coming in. All of my orders so far have arrived undamaged in every way. In my last order, I noticed that I didn't have the (in-stock) stamp that go with the die I purchased that I thought I had, so when I quickly e-mailed them to request to merge the pre-order and in-stock orders to include the stamp instead of placing a new order, they told me they could do that. I let them know that I was willing to wait for the in-stock stamp to arrive at the same time as pre-order at a later date, if I wanted to include the revised order w/in the free shipping and not pay extra to ship the stamp (which I would've gotten much sooner). So, I am appreciative that they and I were in cohesion, since I'd read some businesses don't merge and ironically often tell customers who left out something to place another order and pay extra. At the end of each order, they offer Reward points based on your totals. They also hold an annual Warehouse Sale at their physical warehouse. Note: They are not a store to browse/shop in but rather, a "warehouse" where customers show up during the open hours to pick up their orders. And, they also have pickups at their Scottsdale meetups. So, if your orders are large, free shipping is feasible, right? They have become my go-to to purchase new releases, and I get to support a decent small local business :) Thanks for the excellent experience! Happy scrappin'!

This store is owned by the Stain Glass Store also…read more Which they are Amazing! Huge inventory for glass artist. Glass Sheets Dichroic Glass Frit Molds So much more! Let all your friends know about this place. They will thank you for it.

From the owner: molds, grinders, glass oli cutting tools,read more

Wonderful glass; beautiful colors; easy to cut... my favorite glass…read moreGreat customer service w knowledgeable staff

*Review is solely for online purchase* You can't beat buying…read morestained glass from the source itself even if it's just online. Plus- the website is very easy to navigate and straightforward. With just $15 flat rate shipping available to retail customers and a very personalized customer service, it feels like I've been to the store physically. The customer service representative literally helped me modify my order and we communicated by text. I thought that was really one of a kind. He was very polite and very thorough. I was super excited when I received my order. Everything was packed well. No breakage and quality of glass is impressive .I can't complain. I'll definitely order again and would be thrilled to visit their brick and mortar presence someday.

10/10 I LOVED this class. The instructors teaching it were hilarious, and very personable!…read more It was a lot more work than expected, and took some time understanding the process, but they really made the experience so much fun. You get to make as many as you want within the allotted time then choose your top 3 faves. Like the instructor said, be in charge of the clay, and get rid of it if the relationship gets toxic. Also don't let the clay push you around!

I cannot put into words how much I love Sunshine Sunflower Studio, Laurie, Wayne, and everyone I've…read moremet along the way! It's such a warm and welcoming space, and I am hooked! Before Clay Boot Camp was over, I was already signed up for another extended workshop! It is easily one of my favorite spaces to exist in :)