Cute find! Small local business, a cute gift shop and a paint your pottery studio right next door!…read moreI found lots of cute gifts & picked out a couple bisque items to glaze at home! The shop owner is sweet too. Maybe my next stay down here, I'll come by for some studio time!

Needed a 13 x 19 frame for a Hot Tuna poster from 1974. Yes they had it reasonably priced at 12.99…read moreYes, I did buy a few more things. A poster frame can't be lonely so candles were on sale three for $10 8 x 10 frame for my sons diploma from university. Had a lot of great fun with the cashier who helped me out and we chatted about antiques believe it or not young people still like them! So many sales so many crafts so much fun. All the sales people were very friendly and extremely helpful pleasant shopping experience.

I stopped by Michaels during their clearance sale--they had spring and summer items marked 70% off,…read morewhich was a great surprise in July! Despite the heat outside, the store is already stocked with Halloween décor, so seasonal crafters, take note! If you're a regular shopper, I definitely recommend signing up for their free Rewards program online. You'll receive $5 coupons via email, either randomly or after purchases--it's a nice little bonus that adds up quickly. One of my favorite things to snag are the mystery grab bags when available--usually priced at $5 or $10, and they're often packed with hidden gems at a steep discount. You never know what you'll find, which makes it even more fun. Always a great stop for crafters, decorators, and bargain hunters alike!

I purchased a 5-week class to learn how to make a 11" x" stained glass art. There was a Groupon…read morespecial for $20... What a bargain! This is for use of the studio, equipment and instructions. Note that you will need to pay extra for consumable materials such as glass (that you select), homasote board, solder, solutions (ex., patina), zinc came, etc. Don't be surprised if you lay out about $175+ for these extra materials (depending on your chosen glass). You will spend a minimum of 5 weeks to complete your project. I work fast, even taking some activities to do at home, and it took me 8 weeks (I did a 61-piece project). Other attendees will take 12 weeks or more, based on their abilities. The good thing is that the studio will not charge you extra for additional weeks. They will support you as many weeks as needed until you finish. If you are not the crafty type, pick "easier" patterns that require less/bigger glass pieces. Cody and helper Steve were super instructors. They provided help at every step, demonstrating what to do and how, then allowing you to try and be proficient at it. They were patient, and always willing to answer questions or step in when needed. I loved the class so much, and learned enough that I have invested in my own equipment to do more as my new hobby. (Equipment can be purchase in the studio.) I am hooked! Thanks so much Cody and Steve!

I was fortunate to attend these classes with my son. Cody and staff are patient while you learn…read more Students are at different steps in the process, so you also learn from each other. I would recommend participating with a friend or family member, so that you can share purchased supplies. This did take me 12 classes to complete, so plan on it taking you 9 or more classes to complete your piece. The supplies required are purchased as needed each week. Tools are provided as part of the class. I would budget $300 to complete your piece, $250 if sharing supplies (glass, glue, solder, flux, frame etc..). I would recommend buying an extra piece of practice glass to work on glass cutting before trying to cut your project glass. I would also spend a little more money on your favorite glass colors and textures. My glass for my butterfly was more expensive, but it made my project and I love it! You will learn new skills each week and have fun!

This new Barnes and Noble had been here for about 4 months…read more Since the previous Carrolwood B/N closed in 2024 after a long time(It was here since the 90's), I never expected another one to open. This store is located in the plaza with Simply Pho, Grand Hacienda, and Keke's Breakfast cafe. It is clean and has a lot of different sections. There is a cafe with drinks/pastries like most others. The employees there were nice and efficient. I got a slice of Pumpkin Cheesecake after missing out last year due to Hurricane Milton. It was $7 and average sized. 9/10 There aren't many negatives. I liked the floor plan of the previous store more. It was more open and spacious. This one feels a bit more "compartmentalized" Outside of the cafe area, there aren't too many sitting areas. There are a few chairs placed throughout the store. The store is in a large plaza with ample parking. Overall: Good to see the Carrolwood have a replacement so soon!

So happy to have a new Barnes and Noble! This location is beautiful! I was looking for children's…read morebooks and they had a great selection. I found a book I liked and the lady working there recommended. She also went to the back and got me the sequel which was not yet set out. I got a coupon for $1 off a drink at checkout so I got a chai latte from the cafe. It was delicious and the service was wonderful and the barista even gave me another $1 off coupon! Great place to hang out and work or read!

I just had the best customer service experience at Michael's in New Tampa! I was in a bind where I…read moreneeded framing done asap on my son's artwork. I called the store earlier in the day but no one answered. I decided I'll just go to the store and talk to the person face to face. Today was drop off day at the art museum for my son's artwork. It needed to be framed and have the proper wire back to hang. This is our first time participating in an art exhibit so I didn't know what that would take. Susy at the framing department helped put my anxiety at ease. She guided me through selected a custom made to make me art standout. She also helped me select a frame. She told me she had 15 orders in her que and normally could not do same day requests at this time. But, she made an exception and helped me! I'm so happy that Susy gave my order priority and told me to come back at 6pm. Also, my total came to over $100 but she applied discounts that brought the total down to under $50!! Your help and care to this distressed Mom is much appreciated! Thank you Susy! Before I left the store my daughter grabbed a few items and we went through the front check out line. We were greeted by Brianna who was a breath of fresh air! Her personality was warm & bubbly. She had great conversation and answered all of my questions. When asked if there were any current coupons she offered my 30% off my total. Thank you Briana! Great customer service is hard to find but Susy & Brianna delivered!

We come to Michaels when we are in need of craft supplies. My daughter needed a white colored…read morepencil for her art class so we were in the market for the Prismacolor brand since that's what she's been using and needed the same to complete her art project. This was the 2nd Michaels we went to, driving all the way across town to see if they had them. We found ONE! However the pencil was split all the way down the side and the tip was broken to where you'd have to sharpen to use at all. Since she needed the pencil for art, we opted to take it to the front and ask if we could get any sort of discount given the condition of the pencil or if they had any others in the store. There were no associates on the floor to assist, so our only option was to take to the register. We waited in line for quite some time since they only had 1 register open but a line of folks to check out. Another register finally opened and we were next -- when we got to the register, I showed the pencil to the associate and asked if we could get a discount. I mean it's a $3 pencil but being split all the way down the dang thing and the top all the way broken off, I mean something is better than nothing. She called on her mic and was told 10% off. I accepted it as that was the most that they could do. She apologized saying if it were her she'd just give me the dang thing given how it looked....but she has to do what management approves. I told her I understood and no worries. Store was quite empty as was the other Michaels we visited -- staff said it was due to the supply chain shortages.

Wow. What craftsmanship. Got my two frames in 3 days! Vinny was able to stretch my cross stitch…read morecanvases and helped me with mattes and frames. They are more beautiful than I imagined. Support small local businesses. You will not be disappointed.

Thank you Vinnie for a expert job at such a reasonable price . We now are confident that this value…read moreantique is properly protected and will display beautifully in our home.. we'll keep you on our speed dial for the future needs.