Painted Tree is such a unique store. It is kind of like a store full of kiosks with handmade things…read moreof all sorts that are really unique and often 1 of a kind. Artsy, craftsy things, clothes, some dried foods, coffees, teas, dog treats, scented candles, jewelry and the beat goes on and on. The staff is always friendly. Our kids are at an age where they never know what they wan lt for Christmas. We stopped in and walked out with a trunkload of things that they will be thrilled with. It is really nice for gift exchanges and a trinket for somebody really hard for. Love this place.

Located in a busy strip mall in Naperville on Route 59,this location has over 100 vendors selling…read morehome decor,fashion,gifts,and much more all under one roof. It is hit or miss on what you will find as the vendors and products are constantly changing. Lots of seasonal items as well. A fun way to spend browsing on a rainy day.

Wonderful instructor, relaxing environment. Have always wanted to try the pottery wheel and this…read morewas a perfect introduction to it. Instructor is patient and a great teacher, and will be hands on or off depending on your preference. Highly recommend!

We had such a great experience as first-timers in a pottery class. Shuba was so patient and…read morehelpful. Even with my small niece who was being difficult throughout the class, Shuba continued to be kind and friendly. The studio was cute and clean, and we were offered beverages and snacks. This was a Christmas present for my niece, and when we got home she said it was the best day of her life lol. It was all thanks to Shuba's patience and gentleness with us. She's also really amazing at what she does. You'll learn a lot from her in a 2 hour class. Highly recommend.

Tuft A Rug is one of the coolest and most creative thing to do- ever! I've been an artsy gal my…read morewhole life and have done all the artsy activities that you can do with your friends but rug tufting definitely takes the cake. Tuft-A-Rug is located in Fox Valley Mall, which is perfect as most other rug making locations are in the city. Walking by, you can immediately see people already at work (a genius way to grab people's attention!). You start by choosing what size rug you would like to make, as price and time requirements differ with both. I recommend booking in advance. If you come as a group, the fee also becomes discounted. I chose the 21x18 size and went with a friend which came to about $60 per person. It starts out with a demonstration so you get to practice a bit! I was super nervous but once you get the hang of it, it's so much fun. You can make any design you want. You'll trace out the image by either free handing it, or you can use your phone to project a picture and trace it that way. A tip is that if you know what you want to do and have an image, you can actually email it to them and they can trace it ahead of time so it's ready- which is super convenient. There's a plethora of color yarn you can choose from. I know I keep saying it, but seriously, this activity was so much fun. Once it comes together it really gives you so much satisfaction. It did take quite a bit of time, and the bigger and more complex your design, the longer it will take. I, of course, like to make my life complicated for some reason so it took a bit of time, maybe about 3 hours. But it came out SO cute! I made a hedgehog laying in a bed of daisies!! Please do note, that you will not go home with your rug the day of. They do have to finish it which may take about a month (it can be shipped if need be). There are some options of finishing touches that you can select. And if you do have some small patchiness that might need a touch up, they're happy to help! Service was awesome, the owner Keaton was the bomb. So patient, funny, and super helpful! Even with a bigger group he managed to help everyone when they needed it. The location is ideal, there's definitely enough space and seating, cool walls to take photos with your rugs. The playlist was bomb. The price is completely fair and actually very affordable for the service, time, and product. I really have nothing but more raving to do about this place and wish it all the best. I've already recruited a friend group to come back and do it with me! Keaton is passionate about his work and it is very clear in the way it is set up! So as always, please support local businesses and especially this one which is unique and so much fun! You won't regret it!

A business's real-world behavior tells you everything you need to know about how they operate. If…read moreTuft A Rug treats their actual customers with the same total lack of respect they show to the local community's personal property, save your money and look elsewhere. While I was having lunch nearby at Lazy Dog with my family, a representative from this shop decided to use the entire parking lot as their personal dumping ground, going row by row shoving unsolicited advertising flyers under the windshield wipers of every single vehicle including mine. Let's be entirely clear: nobody wants your marketing garbage forced onto their car. It is incredibly invasive and disrespectful to touch someone else's vehicle without permission. Beyond that, it creates an immediate, ugly litter problem for the neighborhood when these papers inevitably blow away or get tossed onto the pavement by annoyed drivers. If a company has to resort to desperate, intrusive, guerrilla-style littering tactics just to get eyeballs on their brand, it speaks volumes about the sub-par quality of their operation. I will absolutely never support Tuft A Rug, and I strongly urge everyone else to take their business to other local shops that actually respect private property and the community.

What a fun and unique date night experience! We wanted something new to try and went to one of…read morethese growing up so wanted to respark our creative sides and try it out. They have a ton of options and it's nice to be able to pick something that you might actually use for your house. (I ended up with a turtle dish that is being used as a jewelry holder!) There's no time limit and walk-ins are welcome, we went around 7:30 at night. The girls working there were super friendly and explained everything to us, only thing is I wish they didn't accidentally cover up our numbers with paint since I couldn't remember which was which. Not too sure why there is such a negative review about the pricing, they're very upfront about pricing and there is plenty of options around the 20$ mark. would I recommend taking younger kids here? Probably not. But older kids would have such a fun time and get really proud seeing their work finalized.

This might be fine for a girls night out, but for a children's activity this was ridiculously…read moreexpensive. We were looking for something fun to do with our grandchildren and brought 4 children 5 and under for a fun morning. The kids were in and out in under 20 minutes and it cost us almost $200! Each child was charged an $11 sitting fee in addition to the cost of the item they chose to paint. The kids chose small kid appropriate items of little animals that cost $30-50 each. we walked away feeling scammed instead of like we had the fun morning. we we're hoping for.

This is a great place to scratch your creative itch Very…read morehappy with how my stuff came out and everyone was very friendly/ helpful.

Love the options and prices! I certainly feel like the ceramics we painted were quality. I just…read morewasn't a fan of the "5 colors per person" rule. I totally understand the business wanting to limit resources and keep costs low, but it felt very restricting. Especially when they expected an answer on, "What color will you use the most?". It made creativity and figuring it out as you go limiting. Ultimately, for their prices we would happily go again and recommend to anyone looking to paint pottery.

Bright cheerful place. Fun opportunity for kids and adults to learn to bake and decorate. Wilton…read morehas all the products you need from start to finish. I can't believe how easy it is to decorate a cake or cupcake using Wilton's product line.

I took the class "Frost and Flourish: Cake Decorating Basics" with a few friends and we had such a…read moregreat time. The instructor was knowledgeable, engaging, and made the techniques seem so doable. The best part: I used the finished project as my son's first birthday smash cake :)

I love this Michaels and love the location. It's really central to everything. They also have a…read moregreat selection for all things crafting, toys, knick knacks , decor, holiday stuff and more! The staff are also super helpful and whenever I go, I am am able to checkout pretty quickly. I only give the 4 stars as some things seem to be overpriced when comparing to other big box stores. Love this store though!

staff is not helpful at all. They don't acknowledge you. They don't greet you. Don't like to help…read more My experience was very bad.

Waaaay better than those dime-a-dozen pottery businesses that might as well be "paint by number"…read more -Studio One is a great place to host a 6+ yr old (or any age) birthday party. With a fun and cheerful instructor to guide and teach, party goers get a mound of fresh clay to mold themselves. Forget the pre-fab trinkets to paint. This is hands-on from start to finish. Parties are *only* held on Fridays from 6:30-8:30 so don't waste time when deciding to book. Dates can fill up fast. For $275, Naper residents get a 2-hr party for 12 party goers. This includes all paint, clay, and glazes. This fee also includes all paper and plastic birthday products as well as a Birthday Cookie Cake or Cupcakes provided by Naper's much loved DeEtta's Bakery. The little masterpieces are available for pickup two weeks after your party and party hosts are in charge of getting them to the invited artists. To note: you have to book at least 2 weeks in advance by calling 630-848-3619. PS: It's an unrecognizable address, but Studio One is the little building next to the Skate Park and Centennial Beach. They share the same parking lot.

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!

A great selection of beads, charms, crystal cabochons, beading tools and more. Lovely gemstones…read more Everyone there is helpful and very nice. There's always a sale when we go there, so it's a great value. One of our favorite shops for our crystal beads.

Horrible experience! Not even greeted until I was leaving after being in the store for over 30…read moreminutes. Why would I want to spend money at a business that can't even do the bare bone minimum. Looks like a thrown together establishment. So disappointed