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    Brianna F.

    Took a class here over the weekend and I'm so glad I did! I have nothing but great things to say about Anna and her colleagues. She's an incredible teacher with really great intrapersonal skills. I wasn't too sure what to expect, but she was so kind, knowledgeable and made the entire class feel super comfortable. Additionally, the shop has an incredible variety of beads, pendants, findings, books and just about anything you need to make jewelry. Whether you're a novice or super experienced, you're sure to feel welcomed here. P. S. Gold plated and gold filled items are available for purchase (yay!)

    Repaired/restrung bracelet. Chain for the bill portion replaced, as well.
    E S.

    I have no idea what people are talking about in regards to the service, as my experience was above and beyond. I emailed with Christina, asking if a repair could be done on a bracelet that was gifted to me (not from this store) that broke. The bracelet holds sentimental valued so I was hoping for a repair. She was so responsive and quick. She was able to receive photos and let me know if she think if the bracelet could be repaired/restrung. I was missing a chain for the bolo bracelet, as it was lost when the bracelet broke. I brought the bracelet in. Christina was able to take a look and definitively tell me what could be/needed to be done. The repair was quick and the pricing was beyond reasonable.

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    Rosanna L.

    Went in to look for supplies to do some repairs. Then decided to let the owner take care of it. She fixed both necklaces right there. Shame on me for not getting her name. But she was super helpful and is reasonably priced. Great selection of beads and findings.

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    Oh yeah! You wanna create a masterpiece? This is the place for you! Lots and lot of beads and supplies plus fun classes too. So fun!

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    Very attentive to customers. Know their beads. Prices are decent. Take the time to help pick items needed for your project.

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    Staff always very helpful, willing to repair some minor jewelry problems. Great selection in type of beads and sizes

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    2 years ago

    Love this bead store! Lots of interesting items! Christina is super nice!!! Will be back!!

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    Good selection of miyuki beads and all the things needed to weave various types of jewelry.

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    Muchas beads al escoger y muy buen costumers service y de todo me gustó mucho, tiene clases que aún no he probado pero creo les gustará

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    Great location and very nice stuff. Very good quality bead , very nice experience wonderful trunk show. Thank you

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    The owner Christina was so sweet and friendly! There is a good selection of Czech beads reasonably priced. Definitely a go to for those.

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    4.9(120 reviews)
    1.8 mi

    Such a cute spot!…read more We went in on a Monday evening as a walk in. They took us immediately and explained the rules for creating your own phone case and jewelry case. There's a huge selection of unlimited charms and icing colors to choose from. But warning!! Don't grab too many charms because whatever you don't use, you have to put it back. The table stations have all the tools you need to decorate your items from tweezers, glue, scissors, etc. The employees are super sweet. They showed us a demo and assisted us in putting our charms back. The parking was easy and cheap. There's a del mar parking lot right around the corner across the street from the gas station. We'll definitely come back to make our own plushies next time.

    If you are looking for an activity to do with your little one, this spot would be a great place to…read moretake your crafty little one. I made reservations online after seeing it on Instagram and thought it would be fun to take my daughter because this is totally up her alley. We went on a Saturday evening and spent 2 hours here. The crafts she did was a hair claw, ipad/phone holder, cake looking note pad, and I did hair clips. I love how organized everything is and how detailed the staff is in answering all of the questions we had. However, I do have to say that everything adds up quickly. It is pricey so this cannot be an activity we can do often. Definitely a once in awhile type of thing. My daughter was such a happy camper and cannot wait to return. They email you instructions on where to park as parking is about a block away. But it was super easy to follow and understand. I would definitely recommend this spot and could see myself coming back with my daughter again. 2 thumbs up from us! Tips: *Reserve online *Takes credit card *They have a rewards program, make sure to join. *Staff spoke English/Chinese *Restroom is available *Parking offsite *They have more than one location. *You can host parties here.

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    Picking out their unlimited charms. The charms are soooooo darn cute

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    Michaels - Inside

    Michaels

    3.0(310 reviews)
    2.2 mi
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    Very happy with the custom framing! The consultation was thorough and I went with the majority of…read morewhat was suggested. The person seemed well versed in framing. My art was 20" x 16" and came to $300 after the 70% off they are offering (automatically in their system). Pick up the was a day earlier than approximated. The work looks great and super pro! I have had other things framed in other shops in Pasadena so I can confirm this was a very good deal! (I expected $500+ so I jumped when I saw the deal!)

    I came to this store on a sunny and cheerful Sunday noon with a demeanor and disposition that…read morematched the weather. I was looking for clear contact paper for some books and, while the store wasn't too busy, there certainly was a bit of activity. I had the chance to speak with a couple of employees, approaching them in the friendliest way, just to ask where I could find the clear contact paper and both had an attitude from the get-go. I wasn't gonna let that ruin my day, so I thanked them both (first one had an attitude and wasn't helpful, second one had an attitude, but at least pointed me in the right direction, lol). Once I finally landed in the clear contact paper section, the price just left me wishing for either better customer service or an alternative solution. Given that I wasn't getting the first thing, I went seeking for the second one at Target. Won't be back, lol.

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    Retreat

    4.8(35 reviews)
    1.1 mi
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    When I shop for gifts outside of my neighborhood (East Hollywood), Retreat is my go-to…read more Diane, the owner, has curated a wonderful collection of jewelry, art prints, cards and fun gifts for virtually any occasion. Despite this shop's relatively small size, it is packed with goodies. My go-to is always the card section, where I invariably find a card for an upcoming birthday or, even better, the perfect card for a friend who could use a pick-me-up or a good laugh. My stationary drawer is packed with Retreat cards that I've got on the ready and I am very grateful. There is a great range of options in terms of price. You can find very fun patches and charms for around ten dollars. If you are looking a bit higher-end, there is a lovely collection of jewelry: but you are definitely paying for quality work that will be appreciated. Diane and the various employees are invariably friendly and eager to help you find something perfect for your friend or family.

    This used to be one of my favorite shops, and my mom's too, but we recently had a strange and…read moreunpleasant experience. The person working there (possibly the owner, though we're not sure as we'd never encountered her before) was very rude and dismissive towards my mom. My mom was talking about her recent flight and some news she had heard about flying, as she had just arrived from out of town to visit me. The woman with short blonde hair suddenly interrupted, saying, "We DO NOT talk about that in here, NOPE! NO!" If you don't want to discuss a topic, there's a polite way to steer the conversation elsewhere. You don't need to be dismissive and rude, especially to customers. My mom felt terrible and shut down immediately. We left and won't be returning. It was a really bizarre and disappointing experience that ruined our visit.

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    Love On Paper

    5.0(3 reviews)
    0.8 mi

    Our team had the pleasure of working with Love on Paper for the production of our "Springtime…read moreElegance" stylized shoot. We collaborated on the design of an invitation suite and were absolutely amazed at the reveal. Although our team had a distinct vision, we were confident in relinquishing full creative control to Love on Paper. Not only was Love on Paper able to create an invitation suite which directly reflected our vision, but it also represented their style and pristine attention to detail. Our team has admired the works of Love on Paper for quite some time and were beyond elated when they agreed to be a creative partner. Our excitement was a direct result of knowing their team would contribute exceptional service and a timeless custom creation. All of which we wanted for this particular shoot. While collaborating with Andaleeb and the Love on Paper team, we were able to get a true feel for their creative genius and sense of commitment to our vision. We were constantly met with a friendly and personable level of service which speaks volumes to the attention and quality of service their clientele surely receives. Andaleeb and the Love on Paper team were extremely professional and communicated all thoughts and ideas throughly and in a timely manner. Our team was never left with an impression of uncertainty and were genuinely excited about the direction of the design. We highly recommend Andaleeb and the Love on Paper team for your stationery needs!

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    5.0(12 reviews)
    2.0 mi

    We had a group outing to lumee for the tufting experience and had so much fun! We booked our…read moreappointment online and found the location very easily. We each found images of what we wanted to create online and were able to trace it onto the canvas. Since it was our first time, we all opted for the small canvas but in retrospect, maybe the medium size would've been easier as the tufting gun is harder to maneuver in smaller sections. The staff was very helpful in providing instructions and staying close by as we worked on our projects. Once we were done, we left our mini rugs to be picked up another day since the staff would put the backing on for us and clean up any loose ends and such. Definitely looking forward to coming back and making an even bigger piece!

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    Serving tray.

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    Lumee

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    I absolutely love this place! What makes this place stand out are the employees. I go in at least…read moreonce a week with millions of questions and every week they take their time to help me out and even help me solve any problems I may have. I couldn't recommend this place more. If you're a beginner or doing this for a while you'll be treated with the same respect. I would definitely say that the treatment of the staff has encouraged me to keep learning more about this craft and coming in and getting into more projects. Can't say enough great things about everyone here.

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    Bullseye Glass Resource Center - Bullseye Glass

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    Meraki Creative Lounge

    Meraki Creative Lounge

    4.9(31 reviews)
    3.9 miEagle Rock

    I am thrilled Meraki is in a walkable Eagle Rock location, with easy parking and lots of cute…read moresurrounding shops and restaurants. There is an adorable shop up front of perfectly curated fabrics, sewing accessories, projects, and small treasures while the mid area of the space opens into a creative shared table area. If you venture past the rainbow quilts all the way to the back you will find a treasure trove of Juki sewing machines, set to host a group of new to advanced sewers along with a large table area in the back for a variety of craft projects. My children are in 1st and 4th grade and enjoyed the 2 part Crochet class. When it was a bit difficult for my younger one, Debbie scaffolded the entire thing and made it possible for her to learn, feel successful, and feel like part of the group. We have also tried the finger knitting blanket class and now my 4th grader can make gorgeous blankets for friends and family. The sewing classes for 8+ are incredible. My eldest has loved going in to learn how to make tote bags, pillow cases, and a variety of other sewing projects. They also have camps, which we are eager to try someday. Most recently we hosted a very special birthday party here and I can share that it was incredible, lovely, and probably the most present I've ever been able to be at one of my kid's birthday parties, considering Debbie took on most of the labor! 11 children made pillows together, along with adorable rainbow keychains and they really had a blast. I was so impressed to see my little one sewing away on the machine with her dad next to her and the older kids jump right in. Many of them made 2-3 little pillows, even though they had never sewn before! Debbie's instruction is clear, easy to follow, and she has a great deal of patience while sharing how to create these masterpieces. It was really nice having mochi ice cream in the middle table area too- Debbie had everything needed for a party in case things were forgotten. The little fridge helped too! It was very reasonably priced and an unforgettable experience for the kids. We hope Meraki will be on this cute corner for many years to come!

    Took a class there to learn to make baby shorts. Bought my fabric there and loved it so much I came…read moreback and bought more fabric for more shorts. They offer kids camps in the summer. You can rent the sewing machines in the back which is also great.

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    Meraki Creative Lounge - Upcycled tea towel, made into pillow.

    Upcycled tea towel, made into pillow.

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