Uniquely Kawaii…read more.. That's what CAS Crafts & Collectibles is, located in Pearlridge Center this little kiosk cart is filled to the brim top to bottom with all thinks kawaii not just stationaries and accessories but plushies and decor. Pearlridge Center is filled with many places anime and Kpop though here they just seem to find items that aren't found anywhere else and at such great prices what a find to see items that are so special and makes my gift giving a breeze! What a find including some Line Friends items which is just the most difficult ones to find and they have it here yay!! My bestie have apparently discovered this place which I have known for quite some time but haven't had the chance to write a review but they certainly deserve the five stars for the selection and friendly staff who points out the matching item to pair with whatever direction I'm going and that's a ten star team! Thank you!

Super cute merchandise at a kiosk in Aiea, O'ahu, Hawaii…read more.. Strolling through Pearlridge Mall, I didn't expect to see Brown and Cony, but there they were... As angels together! How can I resist? Located between TJ Maxx and Macy's, this section of Pearlridge used to be called Downtown, but now, it's Wai Makai. I wasn't going to buy anything... Really... We had just finished breakfast and had time before lunch... CAS Crafts & Collectables has so many cute items - pens, stationary, keychains, plushies, etc. I actually found Brown and Choco pillows from Line Friends (the Korean version of Sanrio). I had to get the Brown plushie for my friend's birthday next month! She'll luv it!!! I don't want to show her the Brown and Cony angel plushies... There was only one... and it was priced lower than an online store (plus - avoid paying shipping)!!! It's also better to get items from this kiosk - rather than going to Korea to buy them! Haha! Come take a look! There are unique things here! ... and service was very friendly and helpful!

I went with my two grandchildren for a grandma and Us day. The friendly, patient and kind ceramic…read morestaff made our time there go smoothly and a successful. Thank you for making our experience a memorable one. We will be back for sure. My grandloves already have their next project pieces picked out. Mean while the three of us are counting down the days until our pieces are complete and ready for pick up. Bring your own water and a snack as nothing is sold there.

We're so grateful to the staff of the ceramics shop who helped us have a fabulous party at home…read morewith their supplies (paints, brushes, trays, and ceramic pieces). Made for a wonderful activity at my daughter's 10th birthday party.

First off, I love this store!…read more Living on the mainland, there are so many crafting supplies that are unique to Hawaiʻi, and every time I walk into Ben Franklin Crafts, I find myself wandering the aisles thinking, "Ooh... I don't have this back home" and in goes the item in my cart. What brought me in today tho, was to support one of the local small businesses that rents a "locker" inside the store. I absolutely love this concept. Ben Franklin has created a space where local makers can showcase and sell their work, giving shoppers the chance to support dozens of independent businesses all under one roof. Honestly, if money were no object, I'd probably leave with something from every locker. The variety is incredible, and it's fun seeing all the creativity from local artisans. Whether you're a serious crafter, looking for a unique gift, or just enjoy browsing, this place is sooo dangerous... in the best way possible. It's basically a crafter's candy store, and I look forward to getting lost here every time.

After seeing BFCrafts Instagram posts and Lei-go leis made from colorful flower beads, I wanted to…read moretry out this new item. I headed down to this BFCraft store and found the beads! A wide selection of colors, however, a few of the popular colors and flowers were out of stock. The beads are light weight, flexible, and the stems may be easily cut shorter. I was happily surprised that it did not feel rough or abrasive against material or the human skin. Great for simple DIY craft projects. My first project was to create a forever lei bag charm. The flower beads are reasonably priced and affordable for crafting projects. Service was okay lol. The cashier could have shown a little more interest. No smile or thank you for coming today. Maybe it was an off day for her. Other employees were nice and helpful in finding the beads. Overall a 4.5 star experience. Rounded up to 5 stars.

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.

Great location central to town and central Oahu. The prices are unbeatable when it comes to back to…read moreschool supplies compared to going to Office Depot or Office Max, or Longs. The 3 ring spiral notebooks under .50 cent each. The front parking lot is small especially it came to parents/teachers rushing to purchase supplies during the weeks leading up to schools starting up again. They have side parking as well if you follow the their signs if not street parking is option too.

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.

Buying cute bunny fabric for face masks…read more.. If you're into sewing face masks, you'll know that the supply of fabric is limited. Walmart's selection is quite scarce while Fabric Mart is well stocked with the basics, Japanese designs, and Hawaiian prints. Korean material is almost non-existent on Oahu. However, my friend, Donna O., spotted some on Instagram. There's a local vendor named 808 Craft and Gift Fairs. The business page showed some really cute patterns, especially Cony (the white bunny from Line Friends) fabric! I messaged the business and was invited to come over and take a look. I arrived in Pacific Palisades in Pearl City, Oahu in the afternoon. It was perfect timing because the owner, Lauren, was outside and finishing up with the customer before me. She invited me onto her property (with her guard dog) to check out items in her silver colored van. The front passenger seat was filled with face masks made in Korea. There were children's sizes as well as adult sizes. Lauren showed me the quality stitching and the wire nose guards which prevent fogging on eyeglasses. The back of the van held the fabrics. They're currently going for $25 for two yards. Some were linen, some were solids, and some were kawaii prints. I focused on the pandas for my nieces and the sloths for my friend, Dear Daniel... lol! Lauren also pointed out the soft, durable Japanese elastic. It's good for replacing elastic that will eventually stretch out. We don't think that there will be an end to this COVID-19 lifestyle, so, we may as well be prepared and have fresh elastic on hand. Right now, she's offering 100 yards (black or white, 1/8 inch width) for $35. Note: If you bring cash or use venmo, there's a slight discount. Service is outstanding because Lauren is so knowledgeable, personable, and helpful. (It turns out that she married my friend's cousin.) She encouraged me to sew faster so that I can return next week and purchase more fabric... hahaha! P.S. 808 Craft and Gift Fairs sponsor virtual craft fairs that reach all 50 states! Contact Lauren via Instagram to find out more!

Love the Koko Marina Christmas Fairs! There are over a hundred vendors and it's all outdoors…read more Social distancing is highly encouraged and you know what, the customers politely give each other space by waiting patiently. Face masks are required I believe. I'm so happy that I didn't see anyone without a face mask. There a variety of vendors and so much to buy!!! Chaleh Brown is the host and promote. His crew has organized weekly scavenger hunts for entry to weekly prize drawings!!!

My family and I had a fantastic time here. We went there to celebrate my mom's birthday. There was…read morea variety of items to choose from to paint. The staff was friendly and helpful and anticipated our needs. This is a great place to bring the kids and do activities with! Definitely check this place out.

This has to be the best arts and crafts shops I've seen on a military installation. They offer so…read moremany classes for adults and kids . My favorite thing is that they offer a framing class. I've been wanting to learn how to frame and they have a $75 class where they teach you . After completing the framing class which was about 2-3 hours . You get - card that allows you to frame your own work. After I took the class I went back and framed a few pieces. They provide the material and equipment you have to just paid for what you use plus a $10 a day fee for using the workshop. Also the ladies that work there are so nice and helpful so that of course makes it even better .

What can I say about One Shot Supplies other than if you want something big printed or maybe you…read morewant to silk screen your own shirts not only do they hav what you need they can help you if you have no clue what you need. They are all helpful there and will always stop what they're doing to help out. The prices are great too plenty parking and easy to find.

Only place on the island to get an Iwata air brush hose for a decent price. I needed one!read more

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!

Love this store and location. Plenty of parking. Huge interior with many local items to make local…read morecrafts. Staff are friendly and helpful when asking about particular crafts and supplies. Cost is higher but this is a local store and in town so you pay for convenience. Aisles filled with everything from clay, paints, poster boards, yarn, scrapbook materials, wood and everything you can imagine. This is one of those stores you wander the aisles looking at the shelves for interesting hobbies you may want to experience. Always an interesting time walking the aisles to just look and imagine what can be created. Definitely a place to take a look at and just explore that creative part of yourself!

Heard about Elson's Goldsmith from right here on Yelp and the five-star reviews are accurate!…read more I needed to get a minor repair done on this gold chain and stopped into one other store before going to Elson's. The other shop gave me weird vibes, so I decided to give Elson's a try since everyone in the reviews had nothing but positive things to say. I emailed them in the morning and decided to call as well to check if they take walk-in repairs. The person I spoke with happened to be the owner's brother and they said yes, just come on down--so I did just that! I was welcomed in by Elson Jr., the owner's brother and person I spoke with on the phone, and he told me they could repair the chain for $50 and get it done in about 30 minutes. Good deal in my opinion! So I waited in the store and not even 15 minutes later, the chain was repaired *AND* Elson said they cleaned it! Highly, highly recommend these guys for jewelry repairs if you live near ʻAiea or even if you can drive in from elsewhere on Oʻahu. Mahalo again to Elson and Calin, both of whom provided excellent customer service and attention to my request!

Update: Elson's has since moved! They are no longer above Times. They are now across from downtown…read morePearlridge (Pali Momi Street), next to California Rock N Sushi and Blue Tropix. Ample parking. It is right next to where Toys R Us used to be, and to get to the parking you will need to turn in at the light by Big City Diner. The new store is a definite upgrade to the old location! It was a little confusing for me to find as you can't see Elson's from the parking lot. You will have to walk out through a pathway to get to Pali Momi Street and walk to where the store faces the street. You will need to get buzzed in for security reasons. They have a small jewelry selection available that is ready to purchase, but it seems they do a lot of custom work. I primarily come here for repairs! I've replaced missing pave diamonds and just had a repair done today for a bracelet I had where a pear shaped diamond fell out. I unfortunately did not have the diamond, but they had a similar natural diamond on hand and were able to repair it in about 20 minutes! Repair cost was about $100 less than I was quoted to mail it back to the jewelry company that I purchased it from in the mainland. Saved money and got it back right away. I will always come here for jewelry repair needs!