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    The Rustic Mermaid

    3.5 (2 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Glazin Go-Nuts Paint Your Own Pottery

    Glazin Go-Nuts Paint Your Own Pottery

    4.0
    (9 reviews)
    3.6 mi
    $$

    Something unique to do at the beach…read more Just as any other place like this you pay for time, the piece and here extra paints (.50, which is to discourage paint waste) the fees are standard and help cover the staff helping with keeping studio clean and the kiln. Free Wi Fi for dads while kids design masterpieces. Anyway besides the prices the staff are extremely friendly and helpful. The smells from next door are a nice bonus too!

    It was a mediocre thing to do on a boring, rainy day. You enter the place through the coffee shop…read morenext door which is different....? When I got in, a young girl explained prices and procedures, $8 dollars for "studio time" for painting, and then the additional cost of the ceramic pottery. When I got my pieces and sat down, I was told I could only pick 5 colors from their selection for my decorative plate and 5 for my nephew for his piece, each additional color was another charge. I think it was .50-.75 per extra paint. Bogus. Whatever, my nephew and I painted. It ended up being about a $70 activity which was surprising because at Plaster Fun Time with $70 I could probably paint a quarter of the store. Just over priced. Especially asking people to pay for "studio time". This studio time should be included in the price of the pieces. You have to pay for the time, the pieces, the paint, I'm surprised they don't charge you for the brushes or water. I won't be coming here again :)

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    Island Dye It Yourself

    Island Dye It Yourself

    4.5
    (19 reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$

    The woman who helped us was kind and patient. She did a great job of explaining the whole process…read more She made it really easy and fun for our whole group that was from age 4-40. Everyone's shirts turned out great. I'd definitely go back!

    We thought it was going to rain today in OBX, so we planned for a no beach, indoor activities kinda…read moreday. This place was a great afternoon break for our kiddos. You pick your shirt (i.e. t-shirt, tank, love sleeve, dress, onesie, etc.), put on some gloves, a smock and get to "dyin." The store sends you home with washing and care instructions. IMO, it is on the pricey side, but overall, our group had a good time and the girl there was friendly and helpful. Notes: Douse that fabric with the colors you want because we thought we soaked it, but all the adults still had lots of white shirt areas after we washed it. Sizes of the clothes run on the smaller side. I got an 18M onesie for my 10M son and it fit him perfectly (it was Gerber's brand). Hubs got a Large (Gildan brand) and doesn't love tight-fitting clothes, so he would've gotten an XL had he known. They don't have pastel colors. They have 3 patterns (only) of tie-dye pattern to choose from. This activity was under an hour for us (with kiddos), so it didn't "kill" a lot of time, but I imagine it might take more time if there was a group you are waiting on or taking your time tie-dying. You Can bring your own shirts/dresses/whatever, but dying it will cost $10 (more if it's a sweater or thicker fabric). You Can opt to buy a pre-tie-dyed merch, but that really takes the "fun" out of it.

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    Bathroom wall art
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    The Gift Garden

    The Gift Garden

    4.8
    (8 reviews)
    0.0 mi
    $$

    Bottom Line: Lots of yard flags, gifts, and ornaments in a large organized store…read more The Gift Garden is a feast for the eyes. The exterior of the building is nicely maintained and upon walking in the store I was totally mesmerized at all of the stuff to look at. They have tons of yard flags and other cute little knock knacks to stick in the garden. They also carry a variety of OBX souvenirs, Christmas ornaments and other knick knacks. The store has almost a rural, southern, country side general store feeling to it. They have some cute displays and the staff is very friendly.

    This is a two stores in one building with a wall separating them. What I mean by this is the very…read morefirst store closest to the street is trinkets, gift shop, house stuff, basically without trying to sound sexist its for the women. Now guys store number two located at door number 2 is for the guys. What I mean by this it's a SPORTS SHOP WITH EVERY TEAM! Yeaaa I had to go caps cause it was a paradise for the sport fanatic out there, from college to the majors ! One bad thing that I was not happy to see was Dallas Cowboys paraphernalia located next to my Eagles gear, and the stinkin Mets near the Phightins (that's Phillies for those who don't know) When I mean everything , I mean EVERYTHING from Nascar fanatics, to "Bling" for your vehicle representing your team. For the fathers to be this is your shot to get your little girl or boy their first bib with the your team. Football gnomes, decals.. I can go on and on. I didn't want to leave, because every isle I went down I stopped and said "NO SH*T" they have this, or WOW I need to get that.. A man cave turned into a store for you to splurge. Great stuff, the mans personal fan zone! Ohh and did I say EVERYTHING related to sports! yea I did. I will be coming back here again when come back down to OBX for our next vacation. Go in and and become a kid again, you will thank me.

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    Gifts and trinkets with Southern flair.
    Gifts and trinkets with Southern flair.
    A steal!  Great place to shop for officially licensed merchandise.  Extensive selection.
    A steal! Great place to shop for officially licensed merchandise. Extensive selection.
    Looks a million dollars!

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    Looks a million dollars!

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