This little shop is adorable. I couldn't resist buying a few pens, especially when colorful ones…read moreare priced $5 for 3. In addition to having an array of pens, Typo also has stationary, mugs, and a variety of other small gifts. The cashier was great at upselling me. I was swayed into adding the pencil pouch to my purchase for just $3, and she threw in the tissues in exchange for me donating $1 to a fundraiser they had going on. Overall, I loved this store and I would definitely pop in if I find myself at Mall of America again.

Store associate was extremely rude. I was shopping with my friend and the associate was extremely…read morenice to them at the register and my friend has asked a question which they were nice to respond. I went up after them and asked a similar question about my item and she responded extremely rude and gave me attitude for asking. Which my friend even noticed how rude she treated me versus them. So rude and not a pleasant experience.

I have no idea why the ratings are so low…read more Decent size store Decent parking Employees are always helpful Today especially when and called and wanted helium balloons at 2:00 vs 2-4 pm slot. Cathy was very helpful and said as soon as I placed the order she would have them blown up and ready at 2:00. GREAT customer service. Balloons will last the next day UNLESS you are in the heat. This has been my 4th order in 8 months and always happy. Store is clean and items organized

Stopped by this Michael's because I was browsing online for diamond art kits and they had more of a…read moreselection available at this location compared to others. The app said they would be in the main aisle and this location feels a bit smaller and every aisle feels like the "main" aisle. We did find them way in the back of the store. They had a ton of clearance stuff all around the store. Not really sure why they got rid of the price scanners they had but they replaced them with almost what looks like the hand held devices the employees use to find items. Also not labeled where they are located and hard to find around the store. Prices seem pretty elevated and they don't do good coupons like they used to. They do still have some sales going on regularly though. They have a few self checkout options or an employee at a cashier stand.

Wowee zowee, I haven't been in a fine art store this extensive and specialized since I was…read moreliterally in college taking fine art courses and had to buy supplies from the campus store. I came here because I needed a replacement Micron 005 pen, which is a favorite among artists. I'd checked online and saw they carried them (as did Michael's, but I'm looking to vote with my dollars and spend more appropriately), but elsewise wasn't sure what to expect on my visit. I was pleasantly surprised and I am certain I will be back in the future for projects I have planned. There's stuff here that you just won't find at any big box craft store. That said, this store caters primarily to painters and drawers. This isn't a store to get kid's art supplies; it's a place for adult artists to shop. Canvases (reasonably priced) in a multitude of dimensions (some taller than I am), a staggering assortment of oil paints, paint pens, acrylic leather paint (designed to flex), a massive number of Copics, pastels/charcoal/conte crayon, Sculpey, watercolor supplies including Arches large format single sheets, huge selection of high quality spray paints, canvas sold by the yard on rollers, resin making supplies (including face masks/goggles), gloss glazes for your ceramic firing projects, mechanical pencil leads in every gauge and hardness you could desire, journals/sketchbooks, storage and easels, impulse items like stickers/greeting cards/candy towards the registers, a massive custom framing counter and a canvas stretching counter as well. The employees were all friendly and eager to help. I got asked while I was browsing if I needed any help finding anything. (I did actually need help finding the Microns but my goofy butt auto responded I was just having fun looking... which I was, but LOL I could've also used the help. I'm just so used to turning down assistance.) There's bathrooms in the back if you have need. They are gender neutral, hooray! Nothing fancy, but all functional and clean enough. The surface parking lot is a bit small (and many of the spaces are 30 minute maximum), but there's also plenty of garages nearby as well. It was pretty busy when I was there on a Friday afternoon!

The store has plenty for artists from every walk of life but there is one big issue. This review is…read morewritten from the perspective of an older disabled adult. Little thought was given to the consequences of crowding the aisles with product displays making the store difficult for someone with mobility challenges. I dropped a few brushes (which I did buy) and because it is difficult for me to bend that far I cried out for help several times using my announcer voice. Everyone in the store would have to hear this unless they were wearing headphones. No one responded. After waiting a bit I struggled to get the items off the ground. Finally someone came but it was too late. She stood directly in front of me preventing me from reaching the register. People in general have no awareness of disability. The employee who rang me up obviously didn't know how to have a short friendly chat. It made me feel unwelcome, as if I were disturbing her somehow. I have a long retail history and can't imagine why someone would treat a customer that way. It's unfriendly. She was capable of the simplest basics of operating a register. Unkind. Luckily I don't need to visit often.

So much variety to choose from, it was a relaxing activity to do for a girls night! I think the…read moreprice is reasonable, and no time limit.. something we need to do more often(:

Went to paint with the girls and had a blast! They have such a wide range of options for all ages…read moreand the staff was so helpful with any questions about glazing! Would definitely go back! It's about a 2 week process for the result but I'm excited to see how they turn out

LOVE THIS PLACE! The people who work at Lotus Beads are wonderful!! The service and ambiance make…read moreit the right place to have a class and relax. You can easily spend an hour at Lotus looking through The selection of beads, jewelry, stones and other beautiful items. The beads are high quality and the value and pricing of the beads won't break the bank! Lotus Beads is my happy place! I definitely recommend that you stop by and peruse this beautiful space!

I love to craft! I like making bracelets, anklets and footless sandals. Lotus has ton of beads,…read morecharms and jewelry making supplies. I mostly like working with glass beads but they have a bit of everything. When you walk in you grab a little basket, it has little baggies & a marker to write the prices as you shop. The staff are usually helpful and good at answering questions. They do have a free rewards program you can sign up for which is nice if you plan on buying a lot or shopping there often.

No employees, no numbers on aisles, no overhead signs telling you departments. VERY FRUSTRATING:…read more What is Hobby Libby thinking??

Hobby Lobby is pretty meh as a business overall but that's not important for this review. I've…read morestopped in when I need something that I can't find at any other craft store and need sooner than Amazon will ship. The parking lot is big and it's easy to get in and out. Once inside it's just like every other Hobby Lobby, all of your crafting needs and prices are easy to find/understand. I feel like this store used to have better clearance and sales but lately there's nothing great going on in that department. Check out is where it gets a little rough for me. There are never enough workers. We are always waiting in line for 15 minutes and it really slows down the entire trip. I tend to go on my lunch breaks but I have had to stop because I'm not convinced I'll be out in time. If you need something you'll probably find it here, but make sure you have enough time to not only find it but to check out.

While in the Twin Cities, I wanted to check out bead stores because it is like going into a candy…read morestore. The Beadhive is a quaint, welcoming shop. They have a gorgeous assortment of gems, charms, beads, fittings, etc. I found some unique treasures and would have happily purchased more if my budget allowed. I will definitely visit again!7

I love the individual attention and the classes are great…read more I have taken a few; cowgirl chic, Tres bracelets and I made a necklace. My next class will be making earrings. The instructors are amazing as well as patient.

I hadn't gone to a Color Me Mine in many years and this was a lot more fun than I remembered. They…read morehad a much larger selection of pottery to choose from than I had envisioned, including seasonal, ornamental, and practical options. When I couldn't find things I needed, all of the employees were eager to help. I had a great time and I am excited to see how my piece turns out! Sometimes it is so helpful to be given loose parameters when it comes to being creative, I'd recommend this to anybody.

The environment was so peaceful and therapeutic on a Tuesday evening even with several groups…read morepresent. As soon as we walked in, we were greeted and once informed it was our first time, we were provided guidance. I'd recommend using their event calendar to see deals they run weekly and in this case it was a BOGO since the studio fee for them is $10/person but it'll be $5/person on specific days. The selection was vast and there's something for everyone, I'd say their main pieces average between $23-$30 and theres larger pieces over that and since the holidays are coming up, ornaments were available too. Love the color selection and examples, I wished I had more time to spend on my piece but that's because I came less than 1.5hr from closing. So I would recommend more time vs less, they don't rush you and if you don't finish before closing they did offer that we could come back and finish painting. They did have some problems with their card reader but easy enough to manually entering in the card number but something to keep in mind if you're used to just tap to pay! I'm excited to pick up my piece but it's a fun activity for a date night, hangout, or even just independent time! If you like painting, would recommend!

I visited Scrapbooks Too tonight and was pleased to find a variety of papers and scrapbooking…read moresupplies. I am not a QuickKutz user, but they seemed to have a large supply of QuickKutz (and other cutting system) suplies. I am visiting the area from Chicago and wanted to check out a local scrap store. I was pleasantly surprised that they had a lot of up to date papers / embellishments, many that I hadn't actually seen in other places. I went to Archiver's right after my stop here because I was looking for something specific that ST didn't have... I was happy to see that many of Archiver's new items were also at ST! Support your local store!! :) The woman who was working at the checkout counter was really helpful and friendly, definitely making me want to visit again.

Aside from charity toward a mom and pop store, there is no real reason to visit this store. While…read morethey have a legitimate supply of QuickKutz, there is nothing else in that store that approaches Archivers. The owner doesn't really have an eye on the road, as she is involved in many other pursuits. This bears itself out: there is only one other review on this page, and its from a year ago. That reviewer then went to a real scrapbook store, but was pleasantly surprised that this charity case had at least some of the items a real store has.