I love this place. This place helped me find the best birthday card for my aunts upcoming birthday…read more They had its own DIY project area as well as other small gifts and accessories. All in all its a great casual place to visit

How lucky am I that I live so close to this cool crafty store? I would not describe myself as a…read morecrafty, DIY girl but Paper Source sure makes it look like I am! They have the cutest, most unique, funky, fun, vibrant wrapping paper, ribbon and cards for all occasions. The customer service was great too. Personable and addressed my needs. Keep being awesome Paper Source! Attention in in the details my friends!

There are some really cute things in this store. If you need fancy paper, this is the place to be…read more But, if you also need a llama shape duster, come right now. They have cat magnets, cat sticky notes, llamas, unicorns, soft plush, toys, children's stuff, beauty stuff, kitchen stuff...all kinds of stuff. ....| \ _ , , , - - , , _ , .../ , ` . - ' ` ' . _ \ - ; ; ; , _ ..| , a - ) ) _ . ; . ( ` - ` - ' - ' ' - - - ' ' ( _ / . _ ) - ' ( _ \ _ ) 2019

I've always been a bit fan of stationery and have shopped at Paper Source both in person and…read moreonline. When I saw the Oakbrook Center mall directory, I was stoked to see Paper Source and that it was open until 9pm on a Monday evening. I naturally had to come in to check out the selection. It's dangerously addicting and it was hard to control myself from wanting to take the store with me. I came in wanting to see what I can get last minute for others but ended up spoiling myself -- self care, right. I found a cute journal that's good for up to 3 years, and it's a daily question you answer about self care which I think is truly necessary in these trying times. I can use some daily affirmations, and then I found these cute narwhal pens so I had to get them too. The staff were friendly and available as needed. I love that I wasn't upsold anything, I wasn't followed around, and I was given the space to do my thing. When I had questions the two ladies were more than happy to assist me, though they couldn't find an item I was looking for, I still appreciate their efforts and how they worked together. It's one of the better experiences I've had in person at Paper Source. I also wasn't pressured to sign up for anything. I do have to say that the Paper Source location I've been to in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood does have a bigger selection than this one. However, the brand and this location is still pretty consistent, it just doesn't have everything and if they do it's in smaller quantities. I do recommend this location to anyone in the area looking for stationery items, greeting cards etc.

Card Frenzy has a great selection of cards for any occassion. The prices are much lower prices…read morethen other stores. They also have a nice selections of gifts for just about any occassion.The staff is always friendly. I definitley reccomend to stop by and check it out.

The place to go for inexpensive cards! Some cards are even below $1. They have all the major…read moreholidays and birthdays covered. Along the sides of the store they also have little gifts. When I know I need to get a bunch of various cards, this is the store to come to!

I rarely leave negative reviews, but I feel obligated to warn other couples about our experience…read morewith Eventful Designs. We hired Christy for our wedding invitations with a budget of over $3,000, expecting professional service and a beautiful finished product. What we received was an absolute nightmare that has left us scrambling the night before our invitations need to go out. The invitations arrived completely unassembled. When I questioned this, I was informed there was a $400 assembly fee that was never mentioned or discussed during our consultations. Any professional vendor would have been crystal clear about this upfront rather than springing it on clients at delivery. The belly bands we had discussed were also missing entirely. When I brought this up, I was told it was noted as "something discussed but not finalized." If there was any question about what was included in our order, that should have been clarified before production--not left for us to discover when it's too late. We're mailing these invitations later than planned largely because Christy took an unusually long time to replicate a simple pattern, even though we provided her with an exact example of what we wanted. The back-and-forth added weeks to the process. We're now forced to spend our evening doing the assembly work ourselves that we paid over $3,000 for. What was supposed to be a fun family activity stuffing invitations has turned into a stressful project frantically completing work a professional was hired to do. Our invitations will now look homemade despite the premium price tag. When I expressed how unacceptable this situation was, Christy offered a $250 refund. On an order over $3,000 where we're doing the assembly work ourselves with missing components? That's insulting. When I pushed back, she refused to offer more and suggested we could drive to her location to have her complete them or have someone pick them up--which doesn't work with our work schedules or mailing timeline. Her final email essentially said "take it or leave it" and wished us well. No real accountability, no genuine effort to make this right. Just a complete lack of professionalism and customer service throughout the entire process. We are now consulting with an attorney about our options given that we did not receive the complete services we paid for. If you want clear, upfront communication about pricing and what's included, a vendor who follows through on commitments, professional service worthy of premium pricing, to actually receive a finished product, and less stress during wedding planning--look elsewhere. There are plenty of invitation designers who will treat you professionally and deliver what they promise. Eventful Designs is not one of them. Save yourself thousands of dollars and countless hours of stress. We deeply regret choosing this vendor and wouldn't recommend them to anyone.

We worked with Christy at Eventful Designs for our wedding save the dates and invitations. She was…read morefantastic to work with, has great connections to a wide variety of artists- water color, calligraphy, etc. I would recommend them without reservation. She also helped us create custom fans, signs, and wedding programs! This was perhaps my favorite part of wedding planning.

First and foremost, Mary Kay (MK) is the absolute best!…read more If Yelp would allow me give her 100 stars, I absolutely would! My sister and I walked into 221 Creations on Monday, August 6, 2018 with worry in our eyes. My wedding is Saturday, October 6, 2018 and we knew we had to get these invitations out as quickly as possible. Mary Kay sat and gave us all the time we needed. My sister and I looked in the invitation book and we figured we'd have to pass on my favorite option because the paper only came in ecru. MK called the printer to get the invitation paper in white. She made it happen! We ordered the addresses to be printed on the invitation envelopes and she was an immense help with the invitation wording etiquette. The invitation company suggested four glue dots to paste the invitation on the backing but Mary Kay suggested that a different form of tape would be easier to apply and it would be more durable. She could have easily ordered those dots but she knew it would be a pain to do which we really appreciated when it came to assembling the invitations. Once we had decided on the invitations and text, she submitted the order to the printer and told us she would follow up with a proof via email the next day. As promised, we received the proof email and once we responded with our approval, she instantly submitted the order to print. We had the invitations in hand yesterday, Thursday, August 16 at 1:30pm. She communicated with us from the moment we walked into the shop until we had the invitations in hand. I can't stress how pleasant MK made the invitations process for us! Mary Kay went above and beyond to make sure that my sister and I were beyond happy with every detail. Mary Kay is patient, kind, funny, courteous and understanding. She did not try to up sell us or con us into buying anything we did not need. It is evident that Mary Kay has her customer's best interests in mind. Planning a wedding is stressful, but I know that anything I ask of MK will be done correctly and efficiently! It is a joy to work with her! Go and see her for everything wedding and beyond. I'm not going to stop here, we plan to order our wedding ceremony programs, wedding menu cards, place cards, bridesmaid's & groomsmen's gifts etc. from MK. Mary Kay, thank you, thank you, thank you!!!

I highly recommend using Marykay for your invitations. She…read morelistens to what you want and need. I Will definitely use her again in the future. She is the best.. Sue M.

Super cute stationery, greeting cards and party goods store! They even have teacher gift bags…read more They had tons of super cute washi and Chicago themed stationery and postcards. I made sure to check out their sticker selection. They got some good Taylor swift themed ones. I didn't get those because I couldn't decide but I'll be back for those! It's nestled in downtown Downer's Grove. Very busy when I went. I found it hard to find parking so avoid lunch time unless you are able to nab a spot. I think the items are a good price! You are supporting a small business and there are lots of themed items that you can find to fit your mood. I'm definitely visiting again!

Ordered the sold out Dear Hancock 2026 Bunny Calendar from here. Wish I could visit in person. Came…read morewrapped in tissue paper and sealed with a sticker. Lovely! Thank you.

Beautiful store. Lots of good quality gifts and cards etc. The staff is always pleasant and very…read morehelpful.

This is not a store it's a second home with an awesome group of friends like Alexis and Debbie…read more You're always welcome and come first in this friends home. Clean organized and knowledgeable just the kind of place this OCD girl want to be. I love walking through the doors and hate to leave

Wish I could give 10 stars!!!! If you're in need of amazing invitations and customer service, then…read morelook no further than Sass N Class! MaryBeth was a dream to work with from start to finish and made the entire wedding invitation (and stationary) process so very easy + fun! Her expertise, attention to detail, extensive customization options, high-quality supplies and overall knowledge are second to none!

5 stars! What a wonderful business!…read more I worked with Mary in June and July on invitations for a Baptism and brunch for a little boy and little girl. She was great to work with from across the country. We emailed back and forth for about two weeks, picking a design, finalizing the wording and getting the invites in the mail. Mary was incredibly responsive, responding to emails late at night and on weekends when she definitely wasn't working. She also was a great sport when we switched designs and needed new options. Can't say enough about the kind, thoughtful service we received. I truly wish we could have a Mary and Sass N Class in my little town. Thank you, thank you for all of your help!

I am disabled and was not given an application for employment when every other store in the mall…read moredid when asked for. Was looking just for temporary positions, told they were hiring for that by person behind register which when mr. rand called me after several emails and call to regional manager told me they had no person matching the young male description i gave him even working there and he said he thought maybe it was the managers boy or something. He sent me an app., bunch of crap about how much he cares about the disabled ( i have nerve dmg) and then nothing, called him again....have not heard anything back in over a month about the situation. Can read the whole story at www.markinabox.com if you wish. Would not go into ANY hallmark after this. Also have documentation even handwritten letter from rand supposedly himself to back up my story, plus the mall security officers i talked too to get the store manager's info who did this to file complaints.

The store is organized and clean and stocked...EXCEPT those delicious dried lemon slices are no…read morelonger available. I hope it's just a case of they ran out and will be getting more soon. I asked a stock person to check and all they said was that they didn't have any. Hmmm I've checked the Niles location and they don't have any. I do like the dried strawberries they had though... I'm the Duke of Daiso Willowbrook!

I've heard a lot about the IL openings of Daiso and hype around it, so I was very curious to visit…read more The store is marketed as a family owned company with Japanese inspired home decor, stationary, food and more. They offer quality merchandise for affordable prices. Most items are listed in Yen but they had US Dollar conversion charts. If you are a Disney lover, they had a lot of items! Most of the truly Japanese inspired items seemed to be in the food/drink convenience area. I was slightly underwhelmed by the store offerings otherwise; but, don't let that sway you from going to see for yourself! Simply a miss for me.