Great selection of die cuts and paper. It was my first time there and will definitely be back…read more Customer service very helpful. Same prices as online retailers. Some may be a little higher but instant gratification and no shipping charges. Well worth the little bit extra on a few items.

Love this place. It's a great local craft place to shop. The team there always has lots of great…read moreinfo and will answer all your crafty questions. They have great make and takes on a regular basis. Love stopping in for the garage sale events they put on a few times a year

This is a great location that has it all. I'm always impressed at the amount of seasonal crafts…read morethat are upfront and center. I've recently started to incorporate a craft into all of my gatherings. Though my most recent craft was a bit of a fail, I was able to get all of the supplies -- modge podge, diamond dust, extra fine glitter -- for our glitter photos. As I said, it was a bit of a fail, but the laughs were unmatched! Join the rewards program, I'm always getting coupons, which helps. I'm not a fan of the self-checkout stations and one of the machines was down.

This Michaels has great selections for crafts. I usually can find everything I need at a decent…read moreprice. It's clean, organized and well stocked. Friendly cashier and employees that are helpful.

We had the most amazing birthday party for our five-year-old at the Painted Penguin Hawthorn Mall…read more Robin made the experience most importantly a blast (both parents and kids had such fun), was organized to keeping moving the event forward (i.e., the painting, then the drawing, then the food, then the cake, then the giving out of goody bags and goodbyes), and everyone at The Painted Penguin were so kind, helpful, and didn't hesitate to involve themselves when they saw a need, like organizing our table for the food, leading the kids to the table with the painting, giving the kids all the instructions (and paint!) they needed, etc. It was just such a seamless, wonderful experience, all thanks to The Painted Penguin and, most importantly, Robin and her staff. On a personal note, Robin also found out I was an author, bought my most recent book, and put the book front and center, for her staff and our guests to see. It meant so much to me. Thank you so much for such a memorable time, and for such a unforgettable birthday party for my oldest daughter, Nina!

We had a blast yesterday with the kids. I took my two year old and my eight year old here for…read moreSunday funday. It's been awhile since I've been there. But it definitely did not disappointed. The starting range to paint a blank ceramic is about 6 bucks, the cost does go up depending on the size, and or character. I saw some larger items for 22 bucks. This was a fun way to get out of the house, do something fun, creative, and expressive. Once your blank ceramic is purchased, they have multiple paint stations available. They provide the paint, the paint brushes, cups of water, and a plastic apron to cover your clothes. My eight year old loved the idea of the different colors. My two year old decided to mix all of her paint colors together. (We are working on her artistic skills) They also have really good deals on party packages and an exclusive party room. Apparently they make slim, paper art, canvases, and spray paint/graffiti art. The host was super nice, friendly, and informative. The kids enjoyed themselves and we will definitely be back.

They have a great selection of fabrics. Anita was very helpful in guiding us in selections.read more

As a novice, I was nervous. But the selection, prices, and service were all so great, I never…read moreneeded to worry.

I just received an order (Windy City Novelties LED Light Up 44" Jumbo Mardi Gras Bead Necklace with…read more3 Dynamic Light Modes for Festive Fun) The wire was broken and the largest bead was damaged. I won't send it back, since I wired it together & got it to work, but I'm not happy with it.

My experience was terrible. I spent $16.49 on 2 pks. of Warbling Bird Whistles. They were very…read morecheap and didn't make a bird sound as described, just kinda a whistle, but not even that, a faint whistle. Not at all the quality of the one I had when I was a kid (1980's). So, then I had to pay to send them back (out of pocket ($8.10), plus they didn't refund the original shipping ($5.99). So, I spent $10.50 for the merchandise + $5.99 shipping + $8.10 to send it back = $24.59 I waited for a credit back to my debit card and didn't get it after abouta month, so called them. He said the return of $10.50 was sitting in the account I had with them. I requested that it be transferred back to my checkingand he said yes, he could do that. So, I paid them a net of $14.59 for absolutely nothing!

I have used Barrel Maker for a variety of things and they are always the bees knees. The customer…read moreservice is incredible, they are fast, and the products are always high quality. Can't recommend them enough!

We have tried working with this local company. First call the gal could give no info. Even showed…read moreup at their door to find a sign saying go around back. Where a Forman told us Noone was there in front office. We then went online and requested a quote. Called today to find out that their turn around is in fact 10 business days. Fail.

Whether you are shopping for yourself or someone else, this store has a wonderful selection -…read moreunique seasonings, beautiful pinch bowls, everyday kitchen utensils, high-end brands like Smeg. The store is bright and welcoming and they often offer complimentary coffee or tea yo keep you hydrated while shopping. They also have a lovely selection one bar if you are looking for a different experience. The wine selection is small but well curated with white, red, and bubbles. There's also a few beer and NA offerings. What's special are the cooking classes and experiences. I've made take and bake pies and tarts. I highly recommend getting in on the fun with your friends or partner!

I did return (as I promised in my previous review below) and picked out some assorted Mason Cash…read morebowls (one green, one lavender, one gray), and several of the salespeople commented on the color combination. Also, some wood cutting boards. This is a wonderful shop to pick out a gift or treat yo self. Maybe one day I will sign up for a cooking class.

This is a fun Hallmark store at Hawthorn that always has seasonal gift displays and lots of varied…read moreitems. My gift recipient is very difficult to buy for, doesn't have a lot of space. I already purchased other presents -- I just needed something small. The store has cards (obviously), stuffed toys, jewelry, candles, ornaments, wrapping, knickknacks.... This was an odd pairing of soy sauce + California roll but the birthday girl loved it! It's magnetic too! It looked as if the store was in the middle of a restocking-- Christmas ornaments already? The staff was very friendly and helpful.

The worker was rude, dismissive, and spoke in a very condescending tone whenever I asked simple…read morequestions. Instead of trying to help, she acted annoyed and made me feel like I was inconveniencing her. It's frustrating to spend money at a business where employees clearly don't care about treating customers with basic respect. I won't be returning, and I definitely wouldn't recommend.

I no longer shop at Sapphire Sky after shopping in the store for years…read more The last two times I was in, an employee stayed on top of me as I looked around. It wasn't to help me, but to make sure I wasn't stealing. When I complained, the owner said, "Sorry you feel that way!" I'm not satisfied that she would talk to the employee. I do not feel welcome so I shop elsewhere for gifts.

I have been shopping here for gifts since they opened many years ago and always go to Sapphire Sky…read moreto buy gifts for my coworkers. Liz and her team offer outstanding service to find the perfect items with many unique options from which to choose. Please support this local gem of a store and I promise you'll be back!

This was the one place in town that I was able to find Long Grove postcards! There were plenty of…read moreother goodies too, including lots of fun kitchenware and holiday items (a room full of Christmas and Halloween stuff for those of you who can't wait!) The lady working the counter was laid back & very personable, and laughed when my boyfriend pulled out a guitar that was sitting to the side of a display fixture and started strumming it; she said it's her boss's but he doesn't mind if people play it, and she's amazed how many people come in and do so as they're wandering around! A large shop with eclectic wares and good service; stop in when you're in town.

Great store, great owner!! Love to stop and see all of the new collections!!…read more I've bought the best garden flag stands here.