Have been in here loads when up visiting my Mum, and they always seem to have a huge range of…read morethings to choose from, the cards are always tidy and well organized, as nothing worse than finding the perfect card and there being no envelope!! Seem to change their stock often as well which is great as you never know what you'll find when you go in!! Staff always seem friendly too, which is always a nice bonus!

A great shop and a must for anyone needing a special little gift for any occasion. They stock…read morecards, teddies glasses for Birthdays, Christmas, Valentines even for passing a driving test of just perhaps for giving someone a little thank you. I alway use this shop as I know i'm guarenteed to find something suitable and if you have any problems locating just ask a member of staff thay are always around the shop and only happy to help.

I have always liked this shop, they sell beautiful cards all shapes and sizes but i find it easy to…read morefind the card i am after, they have cards for everyone personality They have great range of me 2 you teddys which seem to be very popluar at the moment. They sell picture frames which have have lovely poems on them for mom, dad, nan, aunt etc. They have loads of new baby gifts as well. Also on sale are keyrings, pens,badges and wrapping paper

Another high quality card shop with very helpful staff and some lovely teddies and gifts as well as…read morea wide range of cards for all occasions. I am always pleased with the purchases I make here and even when it is busy (which it will be now for a fair few weeks) the staff are fast but remain polite and friendly. They do lovely cards for all occassions and some nice wrapping paper and gift bags. I love giving gifts in a gift bag so I can honestly say I always have a collection and buy them without a birthday or person in mind, just when I see ones I like so at the moment I have about 6 in my gifts drawer! I like matching paper and gift tags and they do a great range

Astonishingly large and well equipped. Caters for every single thing - even those that you hadn't…read morethought of. There is nothing that you won't find and all at reasonable prices too. Staff are friendly and helpful and find you everything for the occasion you want and also give helpful tips that you may have missed.

Hobby craft is a great place for all those crafty needs. They sell allsorts in this massive store…read more They cater for kids doing arty things to proper craft materials and paints etc. This place is on central six which has a large carpark and is walking distance from town and close by to the train station. It is very convienient and is close to a range of different shops. The staff are always very helpful and know where things are. The store is quite large so this is handy when you are trying to find your way round for what you want.

Great little card shop, has great cards, gift wrap, gifts etc. Lovely friendly staff and very cheap…read moreprices and good quality, the cheapest i've found anywhere.

The locality of Lisa's Crafts is perfect for me. Sometimes if I'm cutting it fine and accidently…read moreforget to buy someone a greetings card, it's easy just to run here and purchase one quickly. There's always a great card selection too, and I've never been stuck to find the right one. The store itself is very homely, rustic and warms the cockles of your heart. Especially the staff, who are very inviting and chatty. Lisa's is also great to purchase wrapping paper and other tools to make your presents look prettier. I also find that products sold here are much cheaper than most chain card shops. One thing I will say is that the size of the shop is not ideal. It's fine if there are only a couple of people browsing the shelves, but if a hoard of people suddenly turn up, you find yourself waiting quite sometime to get to the card section that you need.

I love small independent gift shops simply because they stock everything the chain gift shops…read moredon't. I mean unique gifts, wrapping paper, cards and party ware. I'm talking about Daisey Chain in Boldmere. It's a great find, I now get all my greetings cards and little thoughtful gifts from this shop. The staff care about what they're doing and are extremely polite and professional and for blokes, they're a God send when it comes to helping to choose a gift or the right type of paper, Apparently that's important? Prices are a fraction of the chain stores although some stuff I considered to be a little on the expensive side for what they are but then what do I know I'm only just learning about Hello Kitty Boutique! Daisey Chain is a little gem in Boldmere and is popular with people who care enough about their friends or loved ones to find something different in a gift.

When Lawrence Llwellyn Bowen came flouncing onto our screens with a flick of his locks and a rustle…read moreof his frilly cuffs he brought with him Interior design to the masses. He and his cronies dumbed it down and bigged it up until society really thought they could do it themselves. Only problem was it was probably done very badly, with little flair, and no tecnical expertise. Hobbycraft is much the same. I always feel that this is a place to occupy those with no creative thoughts in their own head and too little time on their hands. On the one hand coming from a Fine Art background myself I am kind of glad that people are trying to make and do at all its just its all soooo twee and derived. Ok controversial rant over. They sell a huge array of paints, canvasses, sewing/embroidery, and craft materials. They sell model making kits and gift sets, dried flowers and balloons. You name it and they probably have it. And its huge. But vastly overpriced. The thing for me is if you know what you want and what you are doing and you just want craft materials - its alot cheaper on the net. However if you do want idiot-proof step by step instruction on how to be 'arty' this is probably the place for you. Certain friends of mine will argue that this is a great place to get kids involved. Maybe it is , and call me a scrooge, but my kids will be collecting worms,feathers and leaves and making collages from them just like I used to do.

Matalan is such a great store for everything 'arts and crafts'…read more They sell things for people of all ages and skill groups so if you're bored on day, go down to Hobby Craft and you will definitley find something to do. Some of the things can be quite expensive but it's definitley worth it as the quality of the things they sell is very high. It's a very big shop though and there's something to look at down every aisle so make sure you give yourself plenty of time if you're planning a trip there!

Fantastic smaller shop selling a good range of stationery and arts & crafts materials especially…read morecard making and scrapbooking supplies. Staff are helpful and knowledgeable and have access to an additional range of items from a catalogue if they don't have it in stock. They sell a good range of mounting board and single sheets of coloured paper and cardboard; great if you only need a small amount. A good place to go for great customer service.