Great selection of die cuts and paper. It was my first time there and will definitely be back…read more Customer service very helpful. Same prices as online retailers. Some may be a little higher but instant gratification and no shipping charges. Well worth the little bit extra on a few items.

Love this place. It's a great local craft place to shop. The team there always has lots of great…read moreinfo and will answer all your crafty questions. They have great make and takes on a regular basis. Love stopping in for the garage sale events they put on a few times a year

"For here Am I sitting in a tin can…read moreFar above the world Planet Earth is blue And there's nothing I can do" Au contraire, Major Tom! There is so very much to do at Playoddity! Activity sets, classes, sets for the family. It is a bit confusing as this is a large open space. Lots of fun items.

Amazing, one of a kind concept. Very unique interior and products for special gift or if you are…read morelooking for something to do with your kids. Everyone at the store is super friendly and helpful. I also heard the birthday parties are awesome, we plan to schedule one for April.

One of our favorite birthday traditions!…read more The Painted Penguin is such a fun place to bring the kids and let them get creative! I bring my kids here every year for their birthdays, and they absolutely love picking out something to paint and spending time creating their own little masterpieces. It's also a great way to keep them busy and kill some time! Robin, the owner, is always so friendly and sweet, and the staff are just as helpful and welcoming. Everyone here makes the experience feel easy and fun. If you're looking for something fun to do with the kids, definitely check this place out! We'll be back again next year for our birthday tradition!

We had the most amazing birthday party for our five-year-old at the Painted Penguin Hawthorn Mall…read more Robin made the experience most importantly a blast (both parents and kids had such fun), was organized to keeping moving the event forward (i.e., the painting, then the drawing, then the food, then the cake, then the giving out of goody bags and goodbyes), and everyone at The Painted Penguin were so kind, helpful, and didn't hesitate to involve themselves when they saw a need, like organizing our table for the food, leading the kids to the table with the painting, giving the kids all the instructions (and paint!) they needed, etc. It was just such a seamless, wonderful experience, all thanks to The Painted Penguin and, most importantly, Robin and her staff. On a personal note, Robin also found out I was an author, bought my most recent book, and put the book front and center, for her staff and our guests to see. It meant so much to me. Thank you so much for such a memorable time, and for such a unforgettable birthday party for my oldest daughter, Nina!

Whether you are shopping for yourself or someone else, this store has a wonderful selection -…read moreunique seasonings, beautiful pinch bowls, everyday kitchen utensils, high-end brands like Smeg. The store is bright and welcoming and they often offer complimentary coffee or tea yo keep you hydrated while shopping. They also have a lovely selection one bar if you are looking for a different experience. The wine selection is small but well curated with white, red, and bubbles. There's also a few beer and NA offerings. What's special are the cooking classes and experiences. I've made take and bake pies and tarts. I highly recommend getting in on the fun with your friends or partner!

I did return (as I promised in my previous review below) and picked out some assorted Mason Cash…read morebowls (one green, one lavender, one gray), and several of the salespeople commented on the color combination. Also, some wood cutting boards. This is a wonderful shop to pick out a gift or treat yo self. Maybe one day I will sign up for a cooking class.

This is a great location that has it all. I'm always impressed at the amount of seasonal crafts…read morethat are upfront and center. I've recently started to incorporate a craft into all of my gatherings. Though my most recent craft was a bit of a fail, I was able to get all of the supplies -- modge podge, diamond dust, extra fine glitter -- for our glitter photos. As I said, it was a bit of a fail, but the laughs were unmatched! Join the rewards program, I'm always getting coupons, which helps. I'm not a fan of the self-checkout stations and one of the machines was down.

Michael's is a good arts and crafts store with a nice variety of items/ supplies for your…read moreproject(s) need. The store is well organized, clean, and brightly lit. I have been here only a few times, but for my every visit, I have found what I was looking for and received good service.

I have been purchasing paper and supplies from Graphic for decades. They have been fair,…read moreaccommodating and competitive on their prices. My only complaint would be missing Larry, our favorite delivery driver.

Great selection of all weights, and literally HALF the price of buying your paper through an office…read moresupply store. This great family-owned business even delivers right to your office for $5 when you order $100 worth of paper. The only challenge is, with their incredibly low pricing, you may find it a challenge to get to $100. Their website can be confusing if you don't speak paper lingo (MSH? CWT?) but zip them an email and they are quick, clear, and super-friendly. Great place. Highly recommend for any office that uses paper.

They have a great selection of fabrics. Anita was very helpful in guiding us in selections.read more

As a novice, I was nervous. But the selection, prices, and service were all so great, I never…read moreneeded to worry.

I just received an order (Windy City Novelties LED Light Up 44" Jumbo Mardi Gras Bead Necklace with…read more3 Dynamic Light Modes for Festive Fun) The wire was broken and the largest bead was damaged. I won't send it back, since I wired it together & got it to work, but I'm not happy with it.

My experience was terrible. I spent $16.49 on 2 pks. of Warbling Bird Whistles. They were very…read morecheap and didn't make a bird sound as described, just kinda a whistle, but not even that, a faint whistle. Not at all the quality of the one I had when I was a kid (1980's). So, then I had to pay to send them back (out of pocket ($8.10), plus they didn't refund the original shipping ($5.99). So, I spent $10.50 for the merchandise + $5.99 shipping + $8.10 to send it back = $24.59 I waited for a credit back to my debit card and didn't get it after abouta month, so called them. He said the return of $10.50 was sitting in the account I had with them. I requested that it be transferred back to my checkingand he said yes, he could do that. So, I paid them a net of $14.59 for absolutely nothing!

Service was great, the sales lady was so nice and helpful. Beautiful art!! The whole store is so…read morecute and in a great location!

Love this place, very friendly and fun art! Recommend stopping by to check out what they have!read more

I attended 2 events at the Perkowitz Art studio in Grayslake with my husband. The first one was…read morerock painting that I have been doing for several years as I am a member of Grayslake Rocks. My husband surprised me when he said he wanted to attend & we both enjoyed the event immensely. The second event was in October to paint the Scary House. I had registered to attend with my good friend but due to unforseen circumstances she had to cancel at the last minute. My husband offered to accompany me as I had already registered & paid. We both were amazed this was not just painting a picture of a house, it was an art class taught by Tom Perkowitz. It was truly a memorable experience & who knew ? A Saturday afternoon date for this married couple who are polar opposites in many ways, accidentally discovering they had found a hobby that appealed to both of them & should pursue future events of this type. I bought paint by number sets for us & am hoping that more of this classes will be offered at the studio or may just create a paint party of my own with friends if there are no events coming up. I rate this a 5 & highly recommend this place to one & all.

My sons and daughter have come for the paint and sip events. They Love it!!!! It's their favorite…read moremom time the classes are great and well priced. We always get great instruction, supplies and time to complete our project. Myself and children have always been thrilled with the product we come home with and are anxious to go back to paint more. This last year has made us cautious but with the world reopening we will sure to return again and again.