This is my goto store for everything. I'm always creating something new and fresh. Munroes seem to…read morehave everything I need. The girls are always so helpful. They ship quickly if you can't get over to the store.

it had FIMO clay I could not get anywhere else and they had now clay there too…read more the employees there were very nice :)

Skip Target and come here for after Christmas deals! The only bad thing here is that they don't…read morehave a price check system. Christmas items were all discounted at different percentages. It ranged from 50-80%. I bought an $8.00 box of Christmas cards for $2.40. I also got, among other things a Wilton Linzer cookie cutter set for $2.49. It was a better deal than the cookie cutter set I bought at 50% from Crate and Barrel. The store can be a bit chaotic most of the time. there is so much stuff to look at, that I sometimes forget why I went into the store in the first place. Oh yeah, tissue paper. They have it, and I bet you can get red and green on sale right now.

Terrible service after receiving very poor framing job. When I asked the young lady about the poor…read moreframing job she said " that's the best we do" and " sorry you don't like the work, it doesn't look too good to me either". She was rude, not well trained and had no business being in contact with customers. Michael's should stay in the fake flower business and leave the framing to to custom framing shops or Hobby Lobby. I'd like to leave a rating of no stars but I can't. I will take my framed item over to Hobby Lobby and have them clean it up. This is where I should have gone in the beginning. Have no reason ever to go back to a Michaels again.

Limited street parking, a medium sized free city lot behind…read more If you are looing for a store that sells Michigan themed books, gifts, cooking related items, and other random small gift/decorating items, this is it. Everything is laid out in loosely grouped subdivisions. Women love this store.

I discovered this shop about a month ago and have visited three times since, making purchases on…read moreeach visit. I always bring my girlfriend with me when I come in. However, I've noticed a consistent pattern that's made me increasingly uncomfortable. Each time we're in the store, the staff behaves as if we're being watched closely--asking if we want items held at the counter or having an employee follow us under the pretense of folding shirts while we browse. I've spent over $100 here so far and don't appreciate being treated with suspicion. Having worked in retail myself, I'm familiar with the signs of someone being monitored because they're assumed to be stealing, and that's how it feels every time I shop here. I really like the shop's selection--especially the Jellycats--but there are other local stores that carry similar products. I'm willing to give the shop one more chance, but if I experience this same treatment again, I will be taking my business elsewhere.

Love this little gem! I've been a few times and each time I go I discover something new! It's a…read morecreatives dream spot to get lost and vibe! My friend and I made mosaics and then another friend and I painted some already crafted ceramics. Two completely different experiences and both equally enjoyable! The staff are friendly and always available to answer any questions.

Went to this place before dinner to kill some time. We painted ceramics and had a great time. I…read morewasn't sure how well they were going to come out, but they came out awesome. The staff was friendly and showed us the lay of the land. They even host classes.

My go-to for getting art supplies. Employees are always willing to help me find what I need, or…read moregive me space to browse. I always find something that I didn't know I needed!

Wow! My daughter and I needed to get supplies for her crafty birthday party, and she is also an…read moreartist, so the time had finally come to visit Blick, and I'm so glad we did :) As we walked in, I ducked over toward the framing area to ask about something I was trying to take care of for my son, and the employee there was super helpful. While they didn't have what I needed for this weird shaped/sized poster he's got, she did have some great suggestions and also offered custom framing as an option. We soon got down to business for the party, and the gentleman by the registers walked us up and down the aisles to get exactly what we needed, and even gave cost-saving options for some stuff. When it was time to check out, he set up my daughter's account and made sure she was getting all the available discounts. Blick is a great store that knows their stuff inside out, and sincerely wants to help with your arts and crafts needs!

There are two Paper Source stores that I know of - one in Rochester Hills and this one in downtown…read moreBirmingham. I grew up loving stationery stores and want to support the few remaining ones like Paper Source. Unfortunately, the prices at Paper Source are very high, from greeting cards to gift wrap and gift bags. Also, you can't always get the service that you want right away. Earlier this month, I arrived to Paper Source soon after it opened at 10:00 and requested gift wrapping service. I bought a gift for a birthday party and wanted it nicely wrapped. There were two sales associates there and neither was able to offer gift wrapping services. I was told to return at around 3:30 and a sales associate on duty may be able to gift wrap for me. Also, they usually need 24 hours advance notice for gift wrapping. When I returned in the afternoon a little before 3:30, I was told that the person might be in at 4:00. I looked at the prices of the boxes and gift bags and decided that none of the waiting was worth it to have to likely spend $30+ dollars on a box, gift wrapping, and a gift bag. I went to Dollar Tree on Maple Road in Troy where there is a large assortment of gift bags. I bought a clear cellophane bag for $1.25 to put the gift in before placing it in a sparkly Happy Birthday gift bag for another $1.25. Total price was $2.50 and I didn't have to wait hours to have to spend ten times more at Paper Source. It's unfortunate because Paper Source can't afford to lose more customers to places like Dollar Tree or Party City, but it will continue to happen because of the high prices and lack of quick services. The quality difference of boxes and gift bags between a high end store like Paper Source and Dollar Tree is negligible. I also prefer Hallmark to Paper Source because I get a lot of coupons from Hallmark, including a monthly free greeting card signing up for Crown Rewards.

Amazing. Everything you'd want in a shop where you're looking for notary. All different kinds of…read morepaper, pens, cards and stickers. Loved it!!

The fabric quality certainly isn't what it used to be. Pattern matching was impossible with a…read moreplaid as it was severely off grain, when I complained I was told that is how woven fabrics are now a days. I'd accept that for $5 a yard fabric but not for $25 a yard fabric. I guess I need to make a trip to London or NYC to get decent fabric.

How this business has survived is beyond me. The warehouse is a complete dump and looks like a…read moremidtown garment-district building circa 1980. For the prices they charge and low-quality / discontinued fabric, this is far from an upscale fabric / upholstery atelier. The customer service is worse than the product and presentation. Upon walking in, no one greeted me, despite the fact that two employees were chatting at the central desk near the door. I found my way to the back area with the upholstery fabric. I wandered around a bit looking at the myriad sample decks. Because there was no information or pricing on anything, I returned and waited for the woman at the central desk to finish her chit-chat before acknowledging me. She apologized for being short-staffed (so probably not a good time to stand around and chat.) Upon arriving back in the upholstery fabric area, I began explaining my project and said I was seeking fabric in the $30-40/yard range. She abruptly cut me off and said sharply, "Don't have it." I explained I was able to find quite a few options online and know they exist in this range elsewhere and she snapped, "Then go online." I continued the conversation forward by describing the overall dimensions of the cushion seating bench and she again cut me off with a sharp-toned "How many yards?" as if I didn't know how to plan a cushion (or add and multiply). I bluntly replied, "Don't be short with me. I've been sewing for 30 years." I never understand why so-called "experts" (sales clerks) feel the need to be defensive and condescending rather than patient and helpful. There are a million questions she SHOULD have asked before this last one: desired quality, use, color, pattern, touch, durability, etc. Once we discussed details a bit more, she said, "All we have in the $30 range is cotton." If you had something in that range, why didn't you say so in the first place . . . other than trying to steer me into a higher price? When she showed me the swatches, I asked for the specific pricing as nothing was labeled. She replied with, "Can you imagine if we had to price everything individually?" At the end of my rope with her, I simply stated, "Yeah, you would actually have to work." I then turned and walked out. Too bad she couldn't have been attentive, pleasant, and helpful. Had she treated me with respect and courtesy, she would have made nice sale and new customer. Instead, she earned the store yet another 1-star rating on Yelp.

If you are looking for a wonderful community of artists who share your passion for pottery, the…read moreClawson Clay Guild is the place for you! The owners Holly and Richard are wonderful instructors and more importantly, incredibly knowledgeable and kind. They have a built a community together that welcomes everyone. There are many classes to choose from: wheel throwing for beginners, advanced students, hand building, and even raku !

Awesome studio and people. They have 6 werks courses and…read morestudio time available. Large studio with hand build capabilities, raku firing and traditional methods. They provide clay and glazes.

Happened to be in Ferndale, so we popped in to this cool indoor market to shop. There is a nice…read morevariety of vendors from plants to coffee to Detroit merch. We love Bon Bon Bon and they have a small stall here! One of my favorite discoveries though was The Workplace Program - selling cards made by people with disabilities - they were so unique and awesome! I ended up buying one for my brother's birthday and it was the same price you'd see at Hallmark for a nice card. Overall, the space was clean and easy to navigate - only took us about 45 minutes to browse through all the vendors. Definitely check out if you're in the area and want to support local!

Was at Rust Belt Market this weekend and genuinely couldn't believe how hot it was inside. The kind…read moreof heat where you stop browsing and start thinking about finding the nearest exit. Love a lot of the vendors there, but the overall experience was so uncomfortable that I ended up leaving early. Just completely killed the atmosphere for me.

This store is amazing and has so much stock. I source most of my supplies at this Royal Oak…read morelocation and the other bead store in Berkley. Both have amazing stuff and both have great prices. You will find different stuff at both so make sure you visit both. The staff here will really help you with finding what you need.

amazing selection and pricing is way more competitive than anything I've seen. So t order online,…read morego in and talk to them!! You will be happy you did.