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    The Creative Play

    4.7 (92 reviews)
    ModerateHobby Shops, Framing
    Closed 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Stadium seat, ball and rookie card of Los Angeles Dodgers great Tommy Davis
    Daniel S.

    Outstanding service! I dropped off some baseball memorabilia to be framed together. I had an idea of how I wanted it and Lonnie, the owner, gave me his opinion on how I should do it. I was a little hesitant at first to use his idea but they've never done a bad job on anything I've brought. When I went to pick it up, I was stunned at how amazing it came out. I'm super happy with the service, quality and the price. Thank you creative play for letting me enjoy my new favorite piece

    Duran vs Sugar Ray "no mas fight ".... Mike Tyson glove n bag
    Damian A.

    If you want quality pieces of art not just cheaply framed memorabilia then Lonnie and his guys are second to none ANYWHERE

    Scratch on the frame upon pickup
    Frank H.

    I have been going here for 17 years and even put a very positive review on Yelp in the past. However, I reluctantly must update the review to now not recommend Creative Play. I am sure they will continue to receive an abundance of business but no longer from me. The past two jobs I have delivered have been done incorrectly, and I just picked up the "corrected" frame job today and there is an obvious scratch on the bottom of the frame. Worst of us, no attempt by anyone to say thank you or even seem pleased to have my business. They just take the credit card, run it, and then walk away. I am saddened to say this but I will no longer be visiting this business.

    Tondo DABS MYLA screenprint they matted and framed.
    Morgan H.

    The Creative Play is a framing store focused on sports memorabilia but they do a great job of framing all types of items. We chose to support a local store instead of a chain and it does take a little longer with higher prices, but the quality and their team are worth it. I've been here with a friend who had a larger than life art piece framed with gold and platinum records, and also gotten a few pieces from my art collection framed here. They are so helpful in making your vision a reality and will offer creative input or just give you the best options for what you have in mind. Their frame selection is extensive and you're bound to find something you like. There are quite a few pieces of framed sports memorabilia for sale as well if you're a collector.

    Custom Tony Gwynn jersey display and bat + ball display.
    Ben L.

    I came up from San Diego to get my Gwynn signed bat, jersey, and ball framed by the Creative Play. I wanted the best sports memorabilia framers in Southern CA, and I got exactly that and then some. Lonnie and his team were great from the get go, talking with me about exactly what I was looking for with my piece. They added their insight and expertise, and the rest is history. I now have two of the most beautiful Gwynn pieces in Southern CA thanks to TCP! All for a very reasonable cost that beat other highish-end framing shops in Southern CA (I searched from the border to LA). Aside from their great work, I really felt like a member of the TCP family during my two visits to their shop. They even let my kids play mini golf in the shop while I looked through their amazing memorabilia and sports card collections!! I am definitely coming back to TCP for all of my future pieces. They are extremely knowledge, friendly, and really a pleasure to work with. I could not recommend them high enough to other sports collectors looking to get their next framed piece.

    Custom Magic Johnson piece

    Absolutely the best place to go to have anything framed up or displayed properly.....Lonnie is a genius at his craft ....the customer service is second to none all of the staff is extremely friendly...definitely the BEST. Place around

    Whodey!!!
    Jamie K.

    Did a killer job framing this jersey - very happy with the outcome !! Thank you. The people who work inside are very nice and even helped us get it to the car without asking! Definitely recommend if you are looking to frame anything sports related !

    Austin Ekeler signed jersey

    Raul was kind and professional. He also gave me tips on what would look better for my jersey framing. Overall, I think the final product turned out amazing! I would definitely recommend The Creative Play to everyone in the area.

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    Chrissy L.

    This hobby shop is a most stop destination! They have a safe and welcoming atmosphere that promotes family. They have a great eye for creativity and are willing to get to know you personally. It's a great place to meet all of your hobby needs. Thank you for being such a great business. Highly recommend!

    I had a good friend of mine create a Kobe Bryant Jersey in a large case for my 40th birthday. I am a HUGE Laker fan and this was a super nice thing to do for me. They used creative play to build, pack, and ship it. It arrived damaged with the plexiglass broken and the pieces inside moved around. The packaging was simply one 1/4" thick layer of poster board to protect the piece then a cardboard box, zero cushion or insultation to absorb any blows or movement. I am really not surprised it was damaged. I have a video of me opening it all excited then seeing the damaged so it's obvious it was not done correctly. I contacted the company and they said it was packed correctly and told me to use the insurance. I tried, ins told me to go through them, they ping ponged me back and forth with no one taking responsibility. Long story short I still have a broken case and a quote to have it fixed for $554 by another company which I will have to pay for on my own 40th d bday gift. So I am out the money and more importantly several hours of my time emailing, calling driving etc to even try to get it done which never happen. Creative play had a few opportunities to make the situation right and did not, it felt like they just blew me off and swept me under the rug. I would definitely not recommend them.

    Topps finest baseball, Panini Select Football, Optic and Encased are just a few of the many sealed boxes they had at the lowest prices
    Matthew M.

    Just a few of the sports card boxes and singles (slabs and raw cards) that were on display when I went in today!

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    Corey B.

    So glad I took a friends recommendation & met with Lonnie to get this piece done. He took the time to explain the process & answer any questions! Would absolutely come back again! Thank you Lonnie!!

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    On the Wall Gallery & Frames - Come visit us for your custom framing needs. Plenty of free parking, open every day.

    On the Wall Gallery & Frames

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    I talked to the owner. He's been doing it for 40 years so he knows what he's talking about. He has…read morehis new women that can do collages and 3-D and all that stuff he has all that high tech stuff for wedding funerals and everything and I looked at their matting and they're really all computerized so there's no overcut and they build really good frames. I want to give them a call out. Also I needed this little part to hang up some mirrors and they were super nice about it. They did it. They didn't charge me much and they had it in stock. They're really friendly really helpful. This is the place I recommend going.

    One the wall is so incredible. I called on a Saturday inquiring a photo and framing and Ben was so…read moreamazing. The amount of care that this place puts into what you are looking for it so refreshing. I needed some prints of my grandmother done quickly for her funeral service and for my keeping. Ben said no problem. Come on in and they will help in anyway they can. It only took 4 days for everything to be restored, printed, and framed. I was so comforted on how they treated my hard time into a beautiful moment to cherish. I will always go to One the Wall for any of my photo needs. Special thanks to the whole team.

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