This is one of my favourite independent craft shops, I like it because its like an Alladins Cave…read moreinside with lots of interesting items to browse through. Everytime I visit I always find something I didnt know I needed! The shop itself is clean and bright and the stock is new and continually stocked up. The staff are helpful and you get the impression they are passionate about their trade and know what they are talking about which is an added bonus! Ive bought things from them in the past and they have always asked me if I knew how to use it. This is the kind of service you dont get in the larger stores. Its the kind of shop I look forward to visiting and am happy to part with my money in!

This is a brill crafts shop, they have almost everything you could want, if they have'nt they will…read moretell you and try to find you an alternative or order what you need. The staff are very knowledgeable and keen to help, dont be frightend of asking there advise, they always want to help. Lots of starter kits especially at this time of year and there not bad prices, great for stocken fillers.

For the creative minds out there, head to Green Lane where you'll find the perfect place for you…read more It's a big, green craft palace called Craftys. Whatever your talent or hobby I'm sure that you're every requirement can be met here; Craftys stock allsorts from card making to flower arranging. There are two sections within the shop, the main being crammed with stickers, decoupage sheets, ribbon, and beads to name a few. Towards the back there is a room dedicated to paper and card, shelves stretching from floor to ceiling, neatly displaying all different types and colours. We've bought the paper for our wedding stationary from here, so I should know. We've also bought some of their decoupage sheets for my Fiancée's card making Nan and not only did she love them but they also look great on her cards. The staffs are friendly and are more than happy to help you in any way they can. It's definitely worth a visit.

If you are into Arts & Crafts this is the place for you. From top to bottom this store is crammed…read morefull of goodies. Believe me if they haven't got it then it possibly isn't available and they have some great bargains. They have an on line store if you are to far away but try to visit as the fun is in touching. A brilliant shop and great staff too!!

A little bit of everything but not enough of anything - quite proud of that succint review but er,…read morewhat? more specific? oh, right well err... There are some cards but well only a small selection that will cover the broadest spectrum of events and celebrations but on the other hand many are made by local designers and artists so you wont feel like you're just handing over conveyor belt message. Some art supplies but well yes only the basic oil and acrylic paints but then you're not getting a Rennie's city centre style supplier here this is a local neighbourhood art supplier-cum-stationary shop that will, I'm sure order anything vital at your convenience whilst providing the basics on your doorstep. Gallery? Well there are a few pictures but, well yes this part is a bit pony...I think the owner just wanted somewhere to exhibit her stuff.

This place is great a real little art haven for the more creative student types situated right in…read morethe heart of student central Smithdown. They have a bit of everything here, arts and crafts paints ect and even a small selection of cards. This is a great place for people of any age, if you are a serious artists then they should have most of the specialist equipment you need and for children there is plenty available also. The staff are helpful and happily spend time with you catering to your needs and supplying you with all that you need to either get started in the art world or continue a passion you may have held for years. This place really put a smile on my face as it is in the middle of pubs' bars fast food restaurants and really stuck out as a good quality alternative shop which indulges the passions of the people.

This particular Wizzard Cards & Gifts shop in St. Helen's sells a terrific variety of bits and…read morepieces which are ideal for small presents and special celebratory occasions. In addition to offering a selection of ornaments, scary and cute looking toys as well as holographic artwork, they also have a small fancy dress section towards the rear of the shop and sell a range of cheeky adult toys. So, if you pop into Wizzard, you might be in for more than what you bargained for after a wonderous browse! Expect a contrasting variety of cards and gifts from the innocent and cute to the downwright naughty and scary! Overall, the shop has friendly staff as they kindly helped me look for the card I was searching for and at affordable prices, you can't really go wrong.

This has to be the ultimate gift shop! If you need a present…read morefor someone, special or otherwise, you are most likely to find something here. they have gifts from mugs to t-shirts to jewellery.the list seems to be endless, but probably isn't. They even have the cards, tags and wrapping paper to finish off your present.

Went in to pass the time and could have bought half the shop…read more Narrowed it down to a coat and gloves but definitely going back to have another look soon Loved it and the staff were fabulous

What a gorgeous little place! I popped in here to buy a birthday card and could have stayed for…read moreHOURS and bought EVERYTHING!!! The downstairs of this fabulous establishment is full of the most adorable trinkets, gifts, jewellery, stationery, homewares and toiletries - almost too much to take in and very dangerous if one is feeling in a spending mood. I actually ended up buying *myself* a gift instead of the person I was buying the card for! Upstairs there is an interesting collection of vintage furniture and bric-a-brac but it is the cornucopia of delectable gifts and bibelots downstairs that has captured my heart. The gorgeous broaches, scarves and handbags, knitted baby clothing, mugs, keyrings, dinner mats and coasters (I bought myself a rather fabulous 'Liverpool's Most Iconic Sights' coaster set - photo below!), fridge magnets and ornaments. I was extremely tempted by the 'retro bunny with a baby's face' lamp but managed to restrain myself. The best thing about Larks is that you don't actually NEED stuff from there...you just WANT it. Because having a cubic zirconia broach shaped like the Eiffel Tower makes you feel happy doesn't it? And that's near enough to needing for me.

If you are addicted to card making and arts and crafts then Hobbycraft is your one stop location…read morefor all of your needs. I find on the whole the prices at Hobbycraft are very reasonable and competive, they are usually a lot cheaper than the small craft shops and the range is vast. In small shops you are usually limited but at Hobbycraft they have lots of choice. Paints in every colour you need and more besides! If your looking for glue then theres a glue for every imaginable use from wood glue, fabric glue, paper glue, permanent glue, hot glue or plain old pva glue! The only problem I have with Hobbycraft is when I go through the doors I always seem to find more things to buy than I originally planned and come away skint!

I love this shop & they have a great selection of arts & crafts stuff for all ages & all sorts of…read moredifferent crafts. I find most of the prices are reasonable & they always have some excellent offers on. I've always found the staff approachable & eager to help me find what I need. They sometimes have a little 'workshop' to demonstrate various products & always find it interesting & I often find myself buying things I didn't go in for which of course is what they want! I do find that some of the less popular crafts eg quilling are not catered for as much anymore & the last time I went they didn't have what I wanted & could only offer me kits. As it's on a retail park there is plenty of parking & it's just off the M62 motorway.

The delapidated shopfront, displaying the kind of paintings you wouldn't mind hanging on the most…read moreprominent wall in your house, would just be a quirky feature anywhere else, a facade that would vanish the moment you step through the door. Not here though. This is Smithdown, mind. Inside Greenbank Galleries, the ruination continues. Shattered remnants of picture frames lie piled up against the walls like Leonardo da Vinci's cupboard, or the Louvre after a doodlebug hit. The man who works in/lives in/infests the building seemed deeply suspicious of my mere presence in his shop but the frameworking he did for me was done to perfection so I should just hush ma mouth.

I know nothing about the art world or the framing of pictures, prints ect but I ventured in here…read morewith a friend one day and found myself strangely fascinated by the store. From the front it looks small and almost grotty but I instead chose to label it as authentic which perhaps is being kind.If I'm being honest this place could do with a good refurbishment but perhaps if this happened then it would take away some of its' history and its' authentic charm. Inside there are hundreds of frames, some grand and some small as well as there being numerous pieces of art by local artists in some cases available for sale. I cannot say that I came away from this establishment with any greater knowledge of the art world but I certainly enjoyed the chance to view the store. If your in need of a picture professionally framed by people who care then try Greenbank Galleries I bet you will enjoy it.