Haven't been crafting much lately but today I renewed my membership…read more Lots of good sales going on. Even Christmas trees are decorated very prettily. Saw a pink embellished pumpkin I was tempted to buy. Stick to my plan...supplies to make Doc's birthday card. I was the only one in line so fast and easy service. Easy to go hog wild on cutesy items in the store. Good deals I could get carried away easily.

First off, I love this store!…read more Living on the mainland, there are so many crafting supplies that are unique to Hawaiʻi, and every time I walk into Ben Franklin Crafts, I find myself wandering the aisles thinking, "Ooh... I don't have this back home" and in goes the item in my cart. What brought me in today tho, was to support one of the local small businesses that rents a "locker" inside the store. I absolutely love this concept. Ben Franklin has created a space where local makers can showcase and sell their work, giving shoppers the chance to support dozens of independent businesses all under one roof. Honestly, if money were no object, I'd probably leave with something from every locker. The variety is incredible, and it's fun seeing all the creativity from local artisans. Whether you're a serious crafter, looking for a unique gift, or just enjoy browsing, this place is sooo dangerous... in the best way possible. It's basically a crafter's candy store, and I look forward to getting lost here every time.

I've only purchased mat boards here, so I've honestly never made it very far into the store, but…read morethis is my go-to place for DIY framing supplies. Pretty good prices, a decent variety of colors (not a lot of specialty colors, metallics, or textures, but plenty for basic framing jobs), and a selection of corners at a desk near the front doors so you can match up mats to your prints in clean light. Take your corner selection to the checkout desk and they'll retrieve your board for you. They also have protective plastic bags big enough to cover the sheet. They offer a teacher discount, which I always forget about, so I'm grateful that the staff asks every time! Several parking spaces in the shared lot out front and I've never found it full. Easy to get to on the left side of Beretania.

Great stock of Watercolor paints and brushes , as well as supplies of Oil and Acrylic paints. Staff…read moreis helpful and knowledgeable of the items in the store. Become a member and receive discount on purchases.

What can I say about One Shot Supplies other than if you want something big printed or maybe you…read morewant to silk screen your own shirts not only do they hav what you need they can help you if you have no clue what you need. They are all helpful there and will always stop what they're doing to help out. The prices are great too plenty parking and easy to find.

Only place on the island to get an Iwata air brush hose for a decent price. I needed one!read more

Kai Ku Hale was one of those little Haleʻiwa stores where I wanted half the things I saw and bought…read moreexactly nothing. The name itself made me like the store even more. Kai Ku Hale means "house on the gentle ocean at low tide." Owner Layne Larsen came up with it from one of her favorite things to do: walk the North Shore at low tide collecting shells, driftwood, sea glass and other things left behind by the ocean. She opened the store in 2008, originally thinking it would be an interior design business, but when the recession hit, she shifted it into a place that supported local artists. And once you know that, the store makes so much sense. I kept noticing recycled fabric, glass, driftwood and repurposed materials everywhere. Sustainability didn't feel like something added on for marketing. It felt baked into the place. The store now carries work from more than 50 island artists and makers, with a lot of pieces made from reclaimed, reused and recycled materials. And OMG the tchotchkes. So many things I could picture coming home with me. I bought nothing. Not because I wasn't tempted. I was VERY tempted. Expensive, yes. But this was one of my favorite stores to simply wander through in Haleʻiwa. And knowing the story behind the name made me like it even more.

Fun, unique souvenir shop with art and trinkets from Hawaii…read more Small and quaint and fun to look at

Uniquely Kawaii…read more.. That's what CAS Crafts & Collectibles is, located in Pearlridge Center this little kiosk cart is filled to the brim top to bottom with all thinks kawaii not just stationaries and accessories but plushies and decor. Pearlridge Center is filled with many places anime and Kpop though here they just seem to find items that aren't found anywhere else and at such great prices what a find to see items that are so special and makes my gift giving a breeze! What a find including some Line Friends items which is just the most difficult ones to find and they have it here yay!! My bestie have apparently discovered this place which I have known for quite some time but haven't had the chance to write a review but they certainly deserve the five stars for the selection and friendly staff who points out the matching item to pair with whatever direction I'm going and that's a ten star team! Thank you!

Super cute merchandise at a kiosk in Aiea, O'ahu, Hawaii…read more.. Strolling through Pearlridge Mall, I didn't expect to see Brown and Cony, but there they were... As angels together! How can I resist? Located between TJ Maxx and Macy's, this section of Pearlridge used to be called Downtown, but now, it's Wai Makai. I wasn't going to buy anything... Really... We had just finished breakfast and had time before lunch... CAS Crafts & Collectables has so many cute items - pens, stationary, keychains, plushies, etc. I actually found Brown and Choco pillows from Line Friends (the Korean version of Sanrio). I had to get the Brown plushie for my friend's birthday next month! She'll luv it!!! I don't want to show her the Brown and Cony angel plushies... There was only one... and it was priced lower than an online store (plus - avoid paying shipping)!!! It's also better to get items from this kiosk - rather than going to Korea to buy them! Haha! Come take a look! There are unique things here! ... and service was very friendly and helpful!

Buying cute bunny fabric for face masks…read more.. If you're into sewing face masks, you'll know that the supply of fabric is limited. Walmart's selection is quite scarce while Fabric Mart is well stocked with the basics, Japanese designs, and Hawaiian prints. Korean material is almost non-existent on Oahu. However, my friend, Donna O., spotted some on Instagram. There's a local vendor named 808 Craft and Gift Fairs. The business page showed some really cute patterns, especially Cony (the white bunny from Line Friends) fabric! I messaged the business and was invited to come over and take a look. I arrived in Pacific Palisades in Pearl City, Oahu in the afternoon. It was perfect timing because the owner, Lauren, was outside and finishing up with the customer before me. She invited me onto her property (with her guard dog) to check out items in her silver colored van. The front passenger seat was filled with face masks made in Korea. There were children's sizes as well as adult sizes. Lauren showed me the quality stitching and the wire nose guards which prevent fogging on eyeglasses. The back of the van held the fabrics. They're currently going for $25 for two yards. Some were linen, some were solids, and some were kawaii prints. I focused on the pandas for my nieces and the sloths for my friend, Dear Daniel... lol! Lauren also pointed out the soft, durable Japanese elastic. It's good for replacing elastic that will eventually stretch out. We don't think that there will be an end to this COVID-19 lifestyle, so, we may as well be prepared and have fresh elastic on hand. Right now, she's offering 100 yards (black or white, 1/8 inch width) for $35. Note: If you bring cash or use venmo, there's a slight discount. Service is outstanding because Lauren is so knowledgeable, personable, and helpful. (It turns out that she married my friend's cousin.) She encouraged me to sew faster so that I can return next week and purchase more fabric... hahaha! P.S. 808 Craft and Gift Fairs sponsor virtual craft fairs that reach all 50 states! Contact Lauren via Instagram to find out more!

Love the Koko Marina Christmas Fairs! There are over a hundred vendors and it's all outdoors…read more Social distancing is highly encouraged and you know what, the customers politely give each other space by waiting patiently. Face masks are required I believe. I'm so happy that I didn't see anyone without a face mask. There a variety of vendors and so much to buy!!! Chaleh Brown is the host and promote. His crew has organized weekly scavenger hunts for entry to weekly prize drawings!!!

Coming here supports a local business, so I always try and shop here when I need art supplies that…read moreare not toooooo niche. All the employees I've encountered here have been wonderful and always willing to help. The store is also very well organized. Where it sometimes falls short is that sometimes, the item is out of stock and the employees never really know when new inventory will come in. Again, this is for my niche items (specifically I needed a kneaded eraser recently). Aside from that; there is usually always an alternative that staff is happy to help you find. Cost is comparable to big box office supply stores but the added benefit is supporting local!

The store doesn't have air conditioner and the place is very very hot and muggy inside. The workers…read moreseemed distressed and after 10 minutes I had to pay whatever I could and leave. Manager stated it is muggy outside but today's shopping experience felt inhumane. Selection meh, value through the roof! Inhumane

Great location central to town and central Oahu. The prices are unbeatable when it comes to back to…read moreschool supplies compared to going to Office Depot or Office Max, or Longs. The 3 ring spiral notebooks under .50 cent each. The front parking lot is small especially it came to parents/teachers rushing to purchase supplies during the weeks leading up to schools starting up again. They have side parking as well if you follow the their signs if not street parking is option too.

Got here to look for a sleeping mat for my son for his first day of school. The place is hard to…read morefind specific things, at least for this product. I asked an older staff and she said they ran out a while ago. I called my wife to tell her the bad news so she told me to ask if we can backorder and pick it up when it arrives. so I asked another lady and she said they are fully stocked and pointed to boxes full of them. So moral of the story, ask more than one person.

I really enjoyed the ambience and the products. There appears to be no A/C, which meant for a very…read morewet shopping experience the day I went, but the owner and i joked about it. Great background music, great customer service, beautiful woven pieces (for hanging or use as a bedspread), really nice collection of good quality silk dresses. I buy a lot of silk dresses, and these were a similar style at half the price. Just a lot of very cool, unique stuff. No sign outside, just look for the tapestries and dresses hanging out front.

Rudest shop on the North Shore, it was genuinely shocking how rude the woman was. She said she was…read morethe owner and if that is how you talk to people going into your shop floored it is still open. Thought it was just a one off comment she had made to one group. Then noticed she was doing it to EVERY person that came in. Then complained people weren't staying to spend money.....like lady are you for real? Maybe the negative energy you immediately put off to every person coming in and snide shitty comments are making people not want to spend money. Wanted to get something small and support local but after seeing how she treated everyone took my money elsewhere. To an actual local shop with local made merchandise by real local artists. Best advice stay away, there are way nicer inviting store around. Keep the negative vibes away, and if that really was the owner shame on you.