Michaels was my first choice for crafts and related items since it was closest to my apartment 5…read moreyears ago. Now i know there are other stores too, but Michaels still feels like home- familiar and comfortable . The store has so much to offer and it surprises me every-time. I needed to buy some buttons to enhance my new blouse while making it more modest to my taste. And lo- Michael's not only had a decent collection of buttons but also sewing threads in a variety of colors. That saved me a browsing session with Amazon as I Always prefer to touch and feel my purchases rather than sit before a laptop with an inch tape in hand ..... which, btw, I find it very funny The shop assistant was very knowledgeable, she knew exactly while aisle I needed. That's very impressive. Let me hope that I will frequent Michael's more often with more diy projects. (wink !) While u r there, chk out the clearance, sometimes some really good to-go gift ideas pop up there at throw away prices.

I shop here often due to having an arts and crafts business. Customer service is really good. I…read morealways find a coupon online when shopping in person or placing a pickup order. The only downfall is the shelves are always empty.

Came here the other weekend for a mini party and we loved it! The staff was incredibly friendly and…read morewas great to coordinate reserving a table for us. When we came in, the staff gave a brief introduction about how to get the best results for our pottery pieces. They even gave us snacks! The pieces turned out great too, I will definitely be back for a party again.

Amazing cozy place. The owners are sweet and kind. I've talked to the owner's wife-- Huge W.read more

This was such a simple but fun experience ! We were lucky enough to be serviced by Lechelle who was…read morenot only super cute but very personable. I was in the area for my birthday and she gave us suggestions on what else we could get into while we were there. They also had shoes, hello kitty and larger bears to paint. The process is very personal so that took some getting used to but I found that to be the most enjoyable about it. You get one hour to decorate your bear and if you're local you have a few days to pick it up once it dries. Our bears were $85 and shipping was $15. The delivery was smooth and my baby made it to me without any issues. I named her Fern :-). I'd definitely recommend this as a fun activity that's not liquor or food focused. Parking was a bit hectic but we were able to find something right outside. The area itself is walkable with lots of shops and places to eat surrounding it also.

This activity has been on my list for awhile - took some team members for an afternoon out of the…read moreoffice. It was hard for a group of Type A's to pour paint everywhere and make a mess, to get to your final piece, but we pushed through (lol) and loved our creations. And the staff was amazing. We had a lot of fun and would highly recommend it as a girls outing, team event or for a fun date.

Loooved this store . The service was very friendly and so…read moremany cute paper/ pen items to sample. Recommend checking out!

Need a: Card?…read moreCalendar? Wrapping paper? Game? Socks? Hanukkah headband? Check out Paper Source for unique and seasonal holiday gifts. So much fun to see what's new. Check out their sales for cute care package additions. Make sure to get your treasures wrapped up in a cute striped bag. Reuse or recycle.

People say this is a smaller location, but honestly, it doesn't feel like it. It's very modern, and…read moreI actually lost my sense of direction in there a few times because I didn't know where I was. Walls and walls of books and other merchandise surround you. This is such a nice new location and yes, everyone it has a Starbucks. I've seen students come here to study because its so calm and quiet compared to the other locations. The only downside is the traffic in the area that may impact you coming in or leaving, depending on which way your coming in or out of the parking lot and time of day.

I love the fresh smell of books as you walk in. This store is vibrant, organized and comfy. I love…read morethe cafe area such a nice place to unwind if you have some time This is a smaller location compared to others I've been to but it still has many options. I also really like their book lover gift section. Plenty of parking options

Beautiful shop with a ton of supplies! Manager was very polite and made sure we had what we needed.read more

The store was absolutely mesmerizing. Do be aware parking isn't the greatest and it's a walk up to…read morethe 3rd floor, but it's worth it. The selection of Canvases and Fibers is incredible, and the owner was so wonderful to help me kit and stretch my canvases as a beginner. She offers classes and I cannot wait to take one.

If you build models of any kind and level experience or are looking to buy a gift but not sure of…read morewhat is suitable you should visit here. Not only do they have a great selection of models but also a lot of parts, paints etc. Maybe more important they will give advice for beginners and experts. Sure you might find a model a few dollars cheaper on line but you do not get the advice and suggestions. If they do not have the exact model they are happy to order it for you. I find myself browsing, talking with staff and other customers and get input on my projects. This is as far as I know the only model shop in Houston so if do models, build model trains to beginner airplanes visit the store and help us keep this one open,

Houston is fortunate to have a nice model shop dedicated to serving patrons for all modeling needs…read more I count myself fortunate to have access when making models. Hands down there is no replacement and hope to see it celebrate its 100 th year one day :)

Outstanding Houston themed collection of cards. Definitely worth a regular visit for special…read moreoccasions.

Local card shop with unique merchandises. When the family is looking for a unique card or gift,…read morethis is the place we visits. Prices are higher than the national chains, but the personal attention and unique merchandises are worth the extra cost. It is located in a small strip shopping center with limited parking.

I've been wanting to go here for months and am so glad I finally had the opportunity!!…read more I went with my family on a Friday afternoon. We booked the 45 minute candle-making class not realizing there was a difference between it and the regular 2 hour long class. Trust me - there's a big difference! We realized we weren't going to figure out another time to do the longer class, so we doubled down on the 45 minutes. We really enjoyed picking out our vessels and scents for the candles. During the 45 minute class you get access to some but not all of the available scents. We enjoyed the mixing and matching and I settled on a couple floral combos for my candles. I like that they list different categories of scents that tend to go better together. Next, you measure out the scents to mix with your wax. Our chandlers did a lot of the heavy lifting (heating the wax and stirring) for us as we had our hands full. Finally, we poured out our wax and cleaned up! We were able to pick up our candles the next day and I've enjoyed the smells throughout my apartment SO much since then. I learned so much about candle care too. I even stopped by a few days later - they sell DIY kits for candles, soaps, and even bath bombs, which I got as a Christmas gift for a family member! I love that they encourage you to save your vessel to reuse at another class to make a new candle - I will certainly be doing that. They're pretty easy to access with free parking in rice village garages for 2 hours. I can't wait till next time I visit!

My husband and I met and married late in life. We are both now 60. We tried to do things together…read moreoutside the box and this was recommended by a friend. My husband is and honorably discharged Marine who started in the Navy and he is always open to me bragging him to new cultural events thank goodness! I booked this for our anniversary and was very shocked that my awesome husband was so dedicated and involved in the instruction given by our Love & Make teacher, Kim I. Kim I was very professional, informative, and such a pleasure to work with. We also greatly appreciate her patience with two old people who showed up for this event! Our class was full and while we didn't have time to meet the other participants and would have liked to, it was interesting to overhear their comments while they were celebrating their own milestones in life. The value for this class is five star!