I found Cats Eye Craft Thrift through a quick Google search and was excited to make the 30+ minute…read moredrive to support a small, local business. I especially had high hopes for their junk journaling and sticker sections. Unfortunately, I left a bit disappointed. The selection was pretty limited on everything but especially the stickers / planning/ stencil area , and the pricing felt more in line with boutique resale than a thrift shop. For example, a small Happy Planner sticker book was priced at $7.99 something I've gotten at Savers for $5 or less and we all know how astronomical savers pricing is lol . The other sticker and journaling items were $5-$12, which felt a bit steep for secondhand supplies. I totally understand small businesses need to cover costs and make a profit, and I really respect that but I was hoping for more variety and more "thrift-style" pricing. I'd still love to come back and check out other sections of the store, and hopefully they'll consider revisiting some of the pricing in the future to make it a more budget-friendly stop for crafters like me.

I've been seriously crafting for over 20 years, and thrift/bargain hunting for longer. What happens…read morewhen I get to experience both at the same time?! It was great! I only heard of Cats Eye within the last two or three days. I thought my friends were hiding this gem from me. Nope. The brick & mortar store is THAT new! (I won't hide this gem from them.) I saw so many crafty goodies: ink pads, rubber stamps, markers, pencils, paints, brushes, yarn, hooks, patterns, raw wool, stickers, cardstock, storage, beads, wire, buttons, jewelry findings, and even office supplies. I arrived after 5pm, and I asked Shay to please kick me out at when she closes 6pm, so I don't keep her here that late. (I think I was a little late anyway.) I'll have to go back ASAP to finish up my 1st round of shopping. The other thing I noticed was that there's a classroom at the back of the space. I bet there will be some really fun opportunities to learn techniques and new crafts. There is a cool scheduling tool on their website for when you want to donate some of your unused artistic or crafty supplies. Items inside are inexpensive and in great condition. I'm excited to play with my new goodies tomorrow and share this review with my friends.

Fun, fun, fun. So many options to choose and so many design choices. We've done family outings here…read moreand they're great. Gets the teenagers off the phone and actually have conversations. Also you can bring food in and eat between painting & drying stages.

Went in for the first time as beginners. Took a while for the clerk to acknowledge us. Once she…read morefound out we were not there with cash in hand and just looking she disengaged. Tried to ask some beginner questions and they were mostly dismissed. The shop was also quite dark and difficult to see the pieces they had. Left me with little inclination or desire to return.

This shop is curated with care. The shopkeeper was very attentive while letting me browse at my own…read morepace. She engaged in a thoughtful conversation with me and gave great tips for an out-of-towner. I 100% recommend this shop for anyone looking to support local artisans. *If you love stickers like I do, this is the shop for you!!

I feel a bit embarrassed that it took me so long to check out this incredible shop. A whole…read moredowntown location filled with 100% local, hand-crafted gems? Sign me up! Located on 6th street, this shop is your one stop shop for all things Idaho, handmade and incredibly special. You can find blown glass, textiles, soaps, lotions, chocolate, peanuts, ornaments, shave oils, cutting boards, games, mugs, vases, ornaments and so much more. Most of my favorite makers were there (think Ladybug Press, Sawtooth Glass Project, City Peanut Shop, All Spun Up, Sage Woolens, etc.) It felt like a holiday craft bazaar that is open year round and housing the very best products. I found the selection to be varied and affordable. You could find things for men, women, children, pets and even yourself! It bears repeating that you are paying for handcrafted, small-business wares. It is not going to have the same price tag as a manufactured good from a big box store. It will be a higher price tag. I like to think that I'm paying for a story. My purchased items contain all the love, hope, and hard work that each maker poured into their product. I love to give handmade stuff for gifts and I think they are appreciated a lot more than something I could ship from Amazon. The shop keepers were lovely. I think they are some of the makers, but it was so very busy when I went in that I didn't want to bog them down with conversation. If you are looking for special presents, this is the place to go. Enjoy all the treasures.

This super cute gift shop features lots of local artists, crafting supplies and kits, lots of…read morevintage items, and it real pretty. Lots of little things in the shop to see and discover.

So fun! helpful people and easy to come in and create something special. I created a special…read morebirthday present for myself that I love

Really relaxing time for a walk in for 4 of us. Suggest you have an idea of design before you go…read morethough. You may have to wait a week to get your piece back agter the firing so know that too. Really fun and we will go back!

The owner was extremely helpful in supplying me with a few dollars worth of materials to repair a…read morebeaded necklace. She was knowledgeable and had a great selection.

Love love love this little gem of a shop! Whatever you need in the world of beads, they've got it…read more Huge selection of seed beads, jewelry findings, unique beads, you name it! The owner is so sweet and extremely helpful. The vibe in this shop is so inviting and warm, I always enjoy picking up the perfect supplies to start new projects. Shop local & shop Need to Bead!

Well dang it, A Way with Clay has completely stolen my heart! I cannot think of a better way to…read morespend a relaxing weekend, especially if you're not a big fan of the cold or snow or both. A great way to spend time with friends and family, and seriously, this makes SUCH a cute date. It's so simple. You are not required to make a reservation (they actually do not take reservations at this time). Upon walking in the first thing you'll probably notice is the enormous selection of clay pieces. They range from very small knick-knacks to large vases. It's totally affordable too, priced as low as $8 to as high as $80. Pick your piece, paint it however you like. The hardest part will be waiting the week-long period for it to be fired. My husband and I had so much fun picking our piece, choosing the colors and applying them! I was so stoked to pick them up! The glaze goes on very light, because the clay sort of "absorbs" it, so I didn't really know how my creation would turn out. What an awesome surprise! My piece is the ghost plant ($22.00) and my husband painted the plant pot ($20.00). We are totally in love with A Way with Clay. I'm already setting dates up with friends and family so I can bring home more adorable creations and to have fun! I hope this small business THRIVES. It deserves every single award and all the recognition in the world. Thanks for bringing such a fun activity to the Treasure Valley, guys. I can't wait to be back!

We tried coming last Saturday morning at 11am and they were completely full with no spots opening…read moreup soon. I think most people take 1-2 hours per visit. We got there at 10am on a Friday morning and it was nice and quiet and not busy until about 11/11:30am. We took 2 hours to help our kids paint 2 items each. My son (5) and daughter (9) both enjoyed their visit! The inside is kept nice, organized and clean. The ladies working today were wonderful! *Prices are a bit high in my opinion. For 1 Small/Medium item, 2 Small items and 1 Mini item we paid $112.36 (with tax), but I know the business has to be able to make a profit as well. We will be back, and we'll probably just paint 2 small items next visit so that it's more affordable for a fun craft outing. Thank you A Way with Clay! What a nice place for people to enjoy a fun hobby! Would be a great place for a Ladies Night Out.

Thus was a great place for wood crafts. They were so great to work with, Their products were very…read morereasonable, I wish they were still in business. Miss them so much,

The gals running this boutique deserve 10 stars! We had to cancel our daughters 10th birthday plans…read morelast minute due to a family member getting admitted into the hospital. I called literally the day before and they helped throw together a fabulous surprise party for her! It was also during an open house where they had lots of customers doing make and take projects and shopping. So to go that extra mile for us meant so much. The ladies were all so kind and helpful made us feel right at home. The patience with the kids was also wonderful! Kim was fantastic :) We had kids of all ages and the options were perfect for each age group. The party cost also include cupcakes, drinks and pizzas. I would absolutely recommend this place for a girls night out or birthday party! Lastly everything was so clean and fun :) I can't wait to go back :)

Good prices and quality. Need more ribbon variety. Preferred where the ribbon use to be and the…read morevariety was great

I love this Michaels! I've had numerous stops here the past couple months to make DIYs for my…read morewedding. Whenever I order online, they have the order ready for me within just a few hours. They're so quick, and the process to pick up your online orders is so seamless. There was a mixup of paint colors with one of my last online orders, but it wasn't a big deal. You can find just about anything here to satisfy your crafting needs, and everyone you encounter here is extremely friendly!

This little spot was full of so many wonderful items. There is absolutely something here for…read moreeveryone. They have jewelry, baby items, cards that were hilarious and love the personal touch he's and how real the cards are. They have some cool stuff for Men if you wanna gift something. Their jewelry selection is very minimalistic and simple yet elegant from different vendors. We ended up getting the cutest Toy for our dog that's a shape of Idaho holding a cute little potato and a few stickers for our truck. You need to check this store out in Downtown area if you are looking to pick up some gifts for friends or family the quality of the items is def great and not cheap. When we checked out the girls up front were very friendly and helpful.

There are a lot of fun stores downtown but this store takes the cake. Mixed Greens is the ultimate…read morego to place for the perfect gift. They literally everything in this store. You can not not come out of this store empty handed. There are just too many goodies here. We came here after brunch today. Coming up to the store, they had a couple racks of beautiful succulents on display. I would have loved to purchase all of them but as simple it is to keeping succulents alive, I have a special talent for killing them. Walking into the store, you are immediately overwhelmed with all the little things everywhere! You don't even know where to being to look at but eventually you'll either go left or right. We made our way through this fun store. Mixed Greens is a big novelty store for adults! The store is filled with everything you can think of. I loved looking at nick nacks. Everything was just so prettily placed and delicately staged. From cooking utensils to hand held fishing grips to gemstones, it was hard not to touch everything. You can literally spend hours in this store and still miss something. We snagged a couple things for my mother in law for mother's day. It's nice knowing that her gifts didn't come from your everyday store. If you're looking for a unique gift or a treat for yourself, Mixed Greens is your go to joint to hit up. There's something for everyone in this store and it's great.