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    Seattle ReCreative

    4.4 (49 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Jennifer J.

    Hmmmm... while I like the concept of this store, I'm not sure it's a place I'd add to my regular rotation for craft supplies. They have pretty much everything, but much if it is pretty junky. (It is very well organized junk though!) You name it, and they probably have it. There's everything from typical craft supplies (like yarn, fabric, paper products, painting supplies, etc.) to tidbits, do-dads, and bric-a-brac that could be used in all sorts of different applications. From old school photo slides, twist ties, random pen parts, and aluminum can tabs, if it can be put into a bin they've likely got it. They have some cool stuff too, like drawers of old maps, oodles of office/school supplies, beads, pens, and everything needlework. But it takes a lot of digging around to find what you might be looking for. And, once you do, the prices aren't really that amazing of a bargain - especially considering most of their items are very old. I spent nearly an hour in here and didn't buy a single thing. If you know anything about my addiction to upcycled craft supplies, this might resonate. The store was so crammed full of stuff, some of which looked like it's literally been here for decades, it was hard to feel inspired. At the very least, they should have some kind of colored tag system so items get rotated more frequently. It gave off major "organized hoarding" vibes. Also, their policy forcing people to wear masks one day a week is absolute insanity in 2024!

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    Great, affordable arts and crafts store. I like stopping by to get supplies for activities with my kids.

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    Is this place for children?

    Some reviews and photos mention an upstairs playroom. The downstairs is fairly small and tightly packed with crafts, so it wouldn't be a great place to let your kid wander (especially during the pandemic). Lots of tiny things a kid could pick up and… Read more

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    For those who have found this page, note that Of The Earth has another yelp page with a much higher…read morerating and great customer reviews here: http://www.yelp.com/biz/of-the-earth-seattle. --- I just got our wedding invitations from Of The Earth and they are truly amazing -- they look and feel magical...silky outer skin, rough inside because of the seeds and the hand-made feel, perfectly torn edges, and overall just beautiful. This is one of those unusual old-fashioned businesses where when you dial their phone number, they pick up the phone. No robots giving you options to press one or say "representative", I just dialed the phone number and Kevin picked up. He was wonderful to work with on our wedding invitations, advising us on what we needed to create them at home from the already-folded and torn seed paper and twine. They even made us custom paper that only grows blue and dark red flowers, because we're having our wedding guests plant them and then bring them to our wedding. :D As much as I love their old-fashioned phone etiquette, their website is also a bit old-school and could be improved. Of particular note is that Kevin sent me a link to an "estimate" page, where I went, looked at the estimate and then emailed Kevin back to say it looked good. Fortunately I sent him a follow-up email asking when & how to pay, and apparently on the same page there's another link to where you are supposed to pay...not obvious to me, so it could have been days before I checked in with him again to see how my order was going. So if you're in a rush, you should remember this and when you see the "estimate" page look for the payment link to make sure your order goes through. Thanks to Kevin and anyone else at Of The Earth for our gorgeous wedding invitations (my friends will be amazed because I really have no design sense!). And as a bonus, or maybe as a main reason to go here, everything Of The Earth sells is about as eco-friendly as you can possibly get. Bravo.

    Horrific customer service. Deplorable…read more I found this company on Etsy, where they sell "flower seed paper." I was stunned to discover the exact same paper on Amazon, in larger quantities, at a cheaper price. I approached Kevin/Lori/"Fiona" about this concern, and they claimed to be the Amazon vendors also. However, I contacted the Amazon vendor, located in a completely different state, and confirmed that they have no affiliation with Of the Earth. Hmmm.... Please be aware that this company greatly overcharges for shipping. I needed two rolls of paper for Christmas wrap, and wanted to support small business. I made it very clear to Kevin/Lori/"Fiona" that I needed them by Christmas. He/she/she strongly encouraged me to pay a whopping $18.50 for expedited shipping for possible delivery before Christmas, making the grand total for two rolls of paper and expedited shipping $44.72, an exorbitant sum that I was willing to pay in a pinch for it to arrive on time. But you guessed it: the paper did not arrive on time. By Christmas (a week later), the tracking number indicated that the item was mysteriously still "on its way" to a USPS facility. We're talking Seattle to San Francisco, so not a great distance. The sellers were extremely apathetic, unapologetic and dispassionate; they claimed that they were unaware that I needed it by Christmas, refused to acknowledge that they had encouraged me to pay extra for expedited shipping, and had no interest in working together to arrive at a resolution. When the item finally arrived (after Christmas), I immediately sent it back, as I no longer needed it. I suggested that it would be fair for us to compromise on shipping costs since they encouraged me to pay the expedited shipping; I would never have purchased the item without their encouragement, yet it still failed to arrive in time. They refused any sort of compromise whatsoever, citing that it "was not [their] fault" that it did not arrive. That is questionable, as I have no proof that they actually shipped it when they said they would - only proof that a shipping label was created - but even more to the point is that it was most certainly not my fault either. It is the seller's responsibility to ensure that the item gets to the customer. Why should the customer be punished? But they did not care, and would not budge. I was far more upset by Kevin/Lori/"Fiona's" attitude than the fact that the products did not arrive on time. Is this company so strapped for cash that they could not spare even a couple of bucks towards shared shipping to keep a customer happy? Even on general principle? That's just the wrong attitude for a small business owner to have. Bad look. I did not resist, but simply requested to see proof that the shipping fees were actually $18.50. No reply. To my third request, they finally responded to say that "we have reached the end of the line - I can't do anything more to assist you." So... there is no proof of the actual shipping fees. Do they buy on Amazon to sell elsewhere for a profit? Are their shipping fees legitimate? Caveat emptor!

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    Torn edge invitation kit - print at home for less!
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    5.0
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    I've been to ArtHouse Mosaic Studio twice -…read more 1) to learn mosaic skills under Nancy's tutelage 2) as the sign language interpreter for a group of 6 deaf women, with Malika as their instructor. Both times, I was impressed with how relaxing it is to be around these women, something I feel certain is of benefit to those attempting the creative process. The way that Malika handled the 7 of us! - with multiple conversations going on simultaneously, arms flying everywhere - was spectacular. She was focused, patient, and gave flawless design suggestions for those who asked for them. One of the women took a really long time to decide what her project would be, changing her mind several times. This, and the fact that the women had to stop their work every time they spoke to the instructor or to one of their friends - caused our class to go quite a bit overtime. Again, Malika was graciousness incarnate. I've heard wonderful things about the 3rd business partner, Sherri. I'm sure she's a delight, as well. Next time you're looking to give an unusual gift or would like to exercise your creativity, give them a call!

    From the owner: I host introductory mosaic worshops at festivals as well as mosaic classes/parties for groups of…read more4-20 people. Enjoy time in the art zone in the backyard patio with studio access May through Oct. Projects include: Step Stone, China Tile Mosaic on framed wood base, Alphabet Letter, Lil Heart or Flower, Decorative Tile, Lil Birdhouse, Tiny Tile Mosaic Pendant...

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    China Tile Mosaic on wood base with raised border.
    China Tile Mosaic on wood base with raised border.
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