This store, true to its name, is quite tiny but a very welcome addition to Ridgewood (and surely…read morealso for our neighbors in Maspeth, Middle Village & Bushwick)! I'm personally happy not to have to walk to Brooklyn or train into the city to get art supplies. Right now I'm mostly buying pencils/pens/markers and the owner stocks a great selection of these as well. The owner will order anything that you need if they don't have it in the shop, and I appreciate the range of price points - there are fancy gift sets and cheaper items if you are just looking for something small. Excited to go back for my holiday shopping soon.

Super lovely little shop that has been much needed in the neighborhood. Owner great as well -…read morefriendly, helpful, and knowledgeable.

Loved the product. (I ordered a set of T-shirts for a birthday) Good price custom to my liking and…read moretheme. Everyone complemented us, and wanted to know who made them. Thanks KraftyMama :)

From the owner: Introducing Thatkraftymama LLC!…read more Welcome to Thatkraftymama LLC, your premier destination for custom crafting and personalized designs! We pride ourselves on creating truly unique pieces that reflect your individual style. Whether it's a special gift, a personalized accessory, or a bespoke home decor item, every creation from Thatkraftymama LLC is one-of-a-kind. What sets us apart? At Thatkraftymama LLC, we guarantee that each design is a 1-of-1 masterpiece. Even if you choose a design similar to someone else's, we ensure it's uniquely crafted to make sure what you own is never duplicated. But that's not all! We also provide a range of additional services to meet your needs: Shield Security Team Our licensed professionals are dedicated to ensuring your safety and peace of mind. Thatkrafty Staffing Services Need skilled workers for jobs within or outside the state? We've got you covered! Our passionate team is committed to bringing your vision to life. Whether you have a specific project in mind or need inspiration, we're here to help every step of the way. Ready to turn your ideas into reality? Contact Thatkraftymama LLC today and let's create something amazing together

this place is great! they are super helpful in finding what you need and prices are good.read more

This my last time coming to this location in Bushwick. I am an educator who has spent a…read moreconsiderable amounts of money at this particular location. Today two things happened, the educators discount was discontinue, and when I asked to use the restroom, I was directed to a laundrymat.

A nice arts and crafts store located in the Williamsburg area. Well stocked supplies. Nice and…read morehelpful staff. Street parking available.

I love this art supply store. Honestly, my favorite for many reasons: staff are helpful,…read moremerchandise is great and prices are very reasonable. I'm only upset that they are moving over to Industry City in the summer. I won't be able to walk over with my daughter as easy but I absolutely love this store. If you need something specific, call ahead to make sure they have it.

I came by here the other day to browse a little bit. It's a store I hadn't been in before, so I…read morethought I'd explore a bit. It seems they have a commercial side, which is perhaps a bigger part of their business? That said they do have a retail store upstairs, with some basics. If you're looking for canvases, paper & notebooks, spray paints, and some other essentials, they might have it. They weren't well stocked. I dug for some colored pen sets, and they only had two on offer, and each was the last one. I ended up getting some individual STABILO pens, which was fine for the moment. The staff are super friendly, and very knowledgeable. That was refreshing. Still if you're looking for a really wide selection, I'd steer toward artist & craftsmen or BLIK.

The SOHO Art Warehouse is a great resource for art materials in Bushwick, just off of Flushing Ave…read more While they do not have every items that exists, they have a solid, well stocked basic selection of high quality drawing materials, tape, oil paint, acrylics, primers and specialty tools. If you need something not stocked they are happy to order it delivered from the Manhattan location. The Bushwick location primarily fabricates high-end stretchers and has one of the best selections of primed and unprimed canvas and linen in NYC. The staff has been warm and helpful any time I was there.

This place is a winner! I've been in Ridgewood for a few decades now, and this is one of the few…read morestores that have been here since I moved here. The neighborhood used to have so many card/gift stores, but this is the only one left standing. The variety of things you'll find here, especially items during the holidays, is massive and unique! Right after Halloween, I got a Chucky plush doll for $17. The kind and helpful older gentleman behind the cash register was extremely helpful and was looking around the store for other Childs Play themed items for me, even though I didn't ask! Lots of collectibles, Hallmark cards, candy, and just about everything else. There are 2 other people there helping, and they were nice enough. If you use your card, there will be a fee, so bring cash if you want to avoid that. Otherwise, come here and have a great time browsing!

This gem of a stationery offers an impressive selection of gift ideas for a broad range of kids and…read moreis probably the closest thing to a major toy store we're going to find on our street (or, right off it). A broad range of Melissa & Doug items make for solid children's gifts on the classy side. (Recently, I bought a spin art set for a niece that reminded me of my favorite Times Square attraction when it was exciting, forbidden and a little dangerous. I wish I could see her parents' faces when she squirts paint on a spinning palette in the middle of their living room.) But the store also carries a line of kitschy magic items and gag gifts (think: fart-flavored chewing gum) that will amuse the kid in all of us. Their card selection is also extensive and seems to have much more personality than the average chain retailer or drugstore. By far, the coolest things I saw in the last couple of visits were the real, live, tiny frogs for sale on the front counter. Maybe the size of a grape, these amphibians were lively, cute and fascinating to watch. If our kids were older and were past the point where they might consider them a tasty snack, I would've bought them right away ... but I'm not sure if the frogs would be for me, or for them. Don't buy your cards or last-minute gifts anywhere else! This place is a treasure.

I love the Ridgewood Market!…read more This Sunday was the first time that I attended. It actually took place on Summerfield Street, which is right near my house (so I had no excuse not to attend!). So my local artisans and businesses were represented here! Not only establishments from Ridgewood (Norma's, Rudy's) but there are tons of other cool vendors from all over NYC represented here! MartiniHandmades (from whom I got an awesome terrarium and bracelet), an awesome empanada table, someone serving shrimp and grits! So many local artists, jewelry makers and thrift stores! I know that this market is awesome, because even my boyfriend, who usually does not enjoy these types of things, found several vendors, items and foods that he loved! Score! Everyone was friendly and some vendors even took credit cards! What a great way to get to meet people from your neighborhood and support local artisans! I can't wait to do all of my holiday shopping at Ridgewood Market!

I guess I'll review this since it is on here, but it is really a recurrent event rather than a…read more"place". It actually is a monthly event held at Gottscheer Hall; I stopped by the initial one in April. It is categorized on Yelp as a "flea market" at moment, but that is really a misnomer; while there were a few booths selling used goods it is predominantly an indoor arts & crafts fair, with some booths selling food products to boot. This might be a good place to check if you were buying gifts; the majority of the goods are likely more appealing to women than men from my judgement. One aspect I do appreciate is that the vendor pool seems to display a relatively diverse range of ages, ethnicities, and tastes and the same goes for the crowd perhaps due to advertising that is also locally-focused; it doesn't feel so much like some of the similar craft markets held in other boroughs, but has a less-pretentious, very neighborhoodly Queens vibe. It seems to, consciously or not, embody Ridgewood quite well rather than attempting to replicate an outside aesthetic in this old neighborhood. Hopefully it becomes even more diverse and representative of the neighborhood as the event evolves. The best part is seeing so many people at Gottscheer Hall for a public event during daytime hours, as well as being able to get eggs and other brunchtime foods they don't normally serve.

This is one of my favorite local spots! I love supporting small businesses and the women who work…read morehere are always lovely, I've gotten birthday cards, anniversary gifts, and even just because gifts for myself! And I've loved every single one.

Went for a short walk in the hood and stumbled upon this super cute new store. We didn't have any…read morecash but lucky for us she takes Apple Pay so we walked away with a really cool fermented vegetables kit! I might do these walks more often if that includes stop here once a week!

I am so glad to have this store in our neighborhood! I buy art supplies here whenever I need them,…read moreI also use them for printing. I gave up on my home printer years ago and now rely on them. I find the people who work there/owners to be helpful and neighborly.

I dropped off film to be developed into prints on a Friday afternoon around noon and was told I…read morecould pick up the prints Tuesday or Wednesday. I arrived Wednesday evening to pick the prints and was told scornfully "I told you Thursday or Friday" . The man was not only wrong but very combative in his tone and language. I can understand if the prints were not made by the set pickup date but I can not understand the need to act defensively and the attempt to shift blame onto me, the paying client. The man told me I could come back Thursday and I asked if he was positive and he confirmed. He said he would text me when they were done and I left. I walked in Thursday afternoon and the man said "you're here to pick up the prints aren't you, I told you Thursday or Friday and that I would text you". He wasn't apologetic he was annoyed. I countered he confirmed they would be ready Thursday and he became even more argumentative and dismissive. Regardless of the pick up times that were argued, this is extremely poor customer service. I paid in advance for a service which was not rendered in the agreed upon timeframe and instead of being accommodating or at the least kind about it I was met with contempt and made to feel like I was an annoyance. This is inexcusable. Please do yourself a favor and avoid this place.

Michaels Forrest Hills I love Michaels. I've got a lot of…read morepicture frames and other items from Michaels. Currently my daughter and I order online. Jonathan Adler has a collaboration with Micheal's. Using a gift certificate my home maker daughter found really cool items. I especially love the plant pot in the window it's holding an artificial plant. If you get a chance check out the arts and crafts too. I'm recommending 150%!

This store has really decline lately. There is only one cashier and multiple self-checkout kiosks…read morethat don't honor coupons. Even if the coupon says "Use in store and online", I was told by an employee, they don't honor them in that particular store, unless you go to the cashier. since there is only one, you have to wait to use your coupon. I witnessed another customer try to get her 20% discount for applying to the Michael's credit card. After completing the entire process and getting approve, the cashier told her "We don't honor that policy at this location." Lastly, they don't properly label prices. Beads labeled at $8- $10 on the display ring up at $11- $14 at checkout. This didn't happen once, but the last 6 times I visited this store. it's disappointing that for this being the only arts and crafts store in the area, after putting smaller stores out of busines, that they operate like this. On google the price hikes are blaming inflation and tariffs but Michael's charges $21 dollars for Ranger ink pads, when they are $14 at Ranger's own website.