It has been a long time since I've been inside a Ben Franklin store. I think I went with my mom…read morewhen I was a kid and my first time to Hawaii. They utilize the space very well! I could spend a couple of hours just wandering around. It looks like they have knitting classes and other craft classes too. I wish I needed something but I was just tagging along. There's a lot of stuff from Japan too which was pretty cool. The staff is really nice too!

Now that I'm back to crafting again... I bought the BF membership…read more It is a GREAT joy working together with Lesley!!! She helped a lot!!! Gave great suggestions / ideas. If you ever go to the BF across Kaimuki high school, I highly recommend Lesley for assistance!!! She is very customer oriented. Maybe upon meeting her, let her know that you seen this review and she was recommended. It would brighten her day and I'm pretty sure she'll give great customer service.

SERVICE: friendly n' helpful INTERIOR: good amount of…read moreproducts, organized EXTERIOR: next to Home Depot Mapunapuna WAIT TIME: 0 mins PARKING: free lot right in front OVERALL COMMENTS: came to check out the Coopmonsters B grade hair claws for $10/ea; have 2 compartments. This is a great alternative n' highly convenient if you're unable to make it to any of their pop-up events and/or want to save on shipping. You will need to ask for assistance to open up the locked vendor bins. This location also had a good amount of craft leis, perfect time to get for May Day or graduation. One of the most well-known craft stores on island!

Went to go look in the lockers but didn't find what I wanted. The people there are nice and…read morehelpful. It depends what u r looking for. Price could be expensive or affordable.

Super crowded with all kinds of stuff in such a small place. Sort of overwhelming when you are…read morelooking for something specific but don't know where to begin. Service is ok. They don't say anything to you when you come in but I guess that how. Kind of expensive but I guess it depends what u r looking for.

The lady with the eyebrows at the cash register should be fired. This is why everyone goes to Ben…read moreFranklin.

Saw a Tik Tok for this place and we are OBSESSED!!! I could be in this store FOREVER, I practically…read morewas . Thankfully I wasn't the only one. D1 and I spent a lot of time going back and forth thinking of projects and my mom was so cute just going with the flow. Adding her opinions here and there. Stickers, beads, charms, ribbons, a crafters dream come true. A small parking lot in the back. A little cramped inside but filled with so many goodies. They even have samples of what to craft, that's how we both got sucked in. #supportlocal.

The location is on a corner, there's not a lot of parking, just street parking. I specifically came…read morehere for there stickers. I was making a DYI of Hawaiian lei to put on water bottles. They didn't have alot of the certain kind I was looking for (u shape lei form) but they did have a good selection on the straight lei. The graduation stuff was empty but that was understandable since graduation on the island was going on.

For the easiest experience, make a reservation the day before over the phone. It's a small shop and…read moreseats are limited to ~16 people at full capacity. Even if some seats *are* open, most chairs will be used as spacers for the comfort of guests. You get 2 hours to paint and it takes 5 weeks to process. The owner is inflexible and abrasive but it's a local shop, not Disneyland. Total price adds up quickly when you get multiple pieces to paint. I've painted pieces over the years, and still regularly use them. This is a reliable establishment to make something nice for yourself or a loved one. It'd be better if they took online reservations through a third party. Few people would be comfortable giving their card details over the phone to a stranger. It's common sense not to. Maybe another kiln would be helpful, too.

We had such an amazing time at Clay Cafe! It was the ultimate date activity--fun, creative, and…read morerelaxed. They have a huge selection of ceramic pieces to choose from, so there's really something for everyone regardless of skill level. The staff were super friendly, welcoming, and gave great instructions throughout the process. While it is on the pricier side, the overall experience makes it completely worth it. We received our finished pieces back about 5 weeks later, and they turned out incredible! Highly recommend for a fun date or night out.

I was always constantly going to ABC store for cute souvenirs. Then, my co-workers recommended…read moreCrafts Way for affordable flowers! I'm so glad I listened! I bought really nice florals and clips for affordable prices and I even leid my new jeep. She is now a local beauty and her name is Rusty. She may be rusty but it's okay, she runs good and we're on an island. It's expected. I'm so glad I found this place! The clips and leis were a gem of a find!

This is hands down the best place on island to buy artificial flowers for your hair or artificial…read morelei po'o. The quality of the items here never ceases to make me smile. The store is very well organized and prices are clearly marked. Staff are pleasant and were willing to answer my questions with gentle patience. If you haven't been, yet, please use this review as your sign that you need to go.

I've only purchased mat boards here, so I've honestly never made it very far into the store, but…read morethis is my go-to place for DIY framing supplies. Pretty good prices, a decent variety of colors (not a lot of specialty colors, metallics, or textures, but plenty for basic framing jobs), and a selection of corners at a desk near the front doors so you can match up mats to your prints in clean light. Take your corner selection to the checkout desk and they'll retrieve your board for you. They also have protective plastic bags big enough to cover the sheet. They offer a teacher discount, which I always forget about, so I'm grateful that the staff asks every time! Several parking spaces in the shared lot out front and I've never found it full. Easy to get to on the left side of Beretania.

Great stock of Watercolor paints and brushes , as well as supplies of Oil and Acrylic paints. Staff…read moreis helpful and knowledgeable of the items in the store. Become a member and receive discount on purchases.

Kawaii and cuteness overload…read more.. JQ Store Hawaii found it's new home here in the International Marketplace from the former Ala Moana Plaza and aren't we all thrilled that they did. Filled with all things Japanese it's not limited to the plushies and stationaries we all grown to love and miss as many Japanese stops have slowly disappeared JQ has a great variety to please all levels of anime lovers. Located on the second level right above the Kuhio Avenue Food Hall the first thing I saw as soon as I walked in was some discounted holiday items which is a great time to stock up and find unique decor that area so cute and fun. They do have a huge stock of plushies so fluffy and cute all covered in plastic so that you have no worries of cleanliness along with mystery boxes, huge choices of pens and model kits which are items that can be pricey but are hard to find items even in Japan. A great place with staff that are always willing to help you find items that they may help you to find or just a question, here at JQ Store its a fun trip without the long travel plans. Thank you!

Very cool store with a lot of unique items that you can't find easily. The staff was friendly and…read morethe prices were reasonable.

The warehouse of office supplies and furnishings at Fisher Hawaii is cavernous! A quick trip for…read moresome post-it notes and pens turned into a fun, deal-discovery visit. First of all, there's plenty of parking at the entrance and to the side of the building. If you're an educator, grab a shopping cart on your way in, but pause at the enlarged "What's on Sale" multi-page flyer at the front door, which changes every month. Upon entering the store, you face Customer Service and Check out lines. Once you get the attention from the pro in Customer Service, you find someone with tenure, knowledge, and helpfulness. She was quick to steer me into a hidden Clearance section where I had fun looking at and picking up stuff! I picked up a beautiful Howard Miller wood clock for my Dad's office What I really enjoyed was going through the greeting card section looking for the perfect message and sense of humor! I couldn't believe some of the prices of the American Greetings - $1? And an entire section for $1.49 each card / any card? Why not write a personal message to someone you care for vs. a text? Besides their huge assortment of pens/writing instruments, the card section is my 2nd favorite spot in the store!

Got here to look for a sleeping mat for my son for his first day of school. The place is hard to…read morefind specific things, at least for this product. I asked an older staff and she said they ran out a while ago. I called my wife to tell her the bad news so she told me to ask if we can backorder and pick it up when it arrives. so I asked another lady and she said they are fully stocked and pointed to boxes full of them. So moral of the story, ask more than one person.

I am disappointed how my framing turned out. My art is very wavy under the glass and I've never…read moreexperienced this before. I did bring it up to the framing department but they said I could spend more money getting it fixed. I should not have to get it fixed if it turned out properly the first time. I would not recommend getting your art framed here.

Five stars because they are the single standard craft and art supply in the area, and they try to…read moremeet your needs. Staff are consistently cheerful, friendly, and helpful. In a location with no big box stores like Michael's or Hobby Lobby-thank goodness for this small business and its inventory and personnel. Large parking lot -but usually crowded because of multiple stores and restaurants in the strip mall where it is located.