It was brilliant of the owner to make space within an established and respected arts building. She…read morehas a lot of merchandise stuffed into that space and is very nice to talk to about art and materials. She is open to input of all kinds. This is exactly what any arts community needs. I don't live in her city and I'm sad there is nothing like it where I live.

They moved locations since the last time I was here but it's still a pretty rad concept--a…read morenonprofit resale of craft and art supplies and other goods that can be repurposed and upcycled into art supplies. There's a lot here if you're willing to dig through! There's a vintage area with tons of old, vintage papers, photographs, sheet music, postcards, photo albums, negatives, etc. Loads of scrap fabric and remnants, yarn, embroidery floss, notions, scrap paper, scrapbooking materials, stickers, stencils, even industrial supplies like foam scraps, and household materials like pill bottles (empty of course), lids, jars, storage containers, craft kits, old calendars, big bins of wine corks, pens, etc. They have a HUGE selection of old National Geographic issues, some going back as far as the 1930s. Perfect for collages or collecting. They also have a few machines like scales, microscopes, sewing machines, etc. As well as a few tools, wood and metal working items, just bits and bobs of tons of things to sort through. It changes all the time so stop in regularly to see what they get in! And the best part? It's all SO cheap and keeps all these things out of landfills (56K lbs just last year)! Upcycling FTW! Some things are in better condition than others but if you're the creative type you will be inspired by all you can find here. And since things are so affordable you can really take risks and noodle around without worrying about wasting your supplies. Want more inspo? They also offer workshops and classes to get your creative juices flowing. Swing by and check it all out!

Lots of random trinkets that can be used for many different projects!…read more Unfortunately, I didn't find what I was looking for (something to decorate/sew onto a Christmas stocking). But I would definitely come back! I will take my mom here too as she loves scrapbooking! I was very close to getting an embroidery packet but decided I probably won't have time for it (only $4)!

Michael's always makes me feel like I want to create something! Michael's always has something new…read more& exciting. My latest visit produced several great finds including 50% off lights and other Christmas decor. I bought 4 sets of lights! I'm a kid again at Michael's during the holiday season! Cinnamon scented pine cones, angel lights, Christmas lights, santa earrings, wreaths, etc. Check out the clever clothes pin clips and sturdy used to hang my Christmas cards this year. Also found a beautiful wreath (& the hook) to hang it on our front door - HALF OFF! Can you tell Michael's has, once again, warmed my holiday spirit heart. I suggest avoiding the busiest days - Saturdays & Friday nights. Especially now with limited staff due to COVID. My only con - it was super busy with too few cashiers (2) and a long long line waiting.

The framing department is a nightmare. Tomorrow will be a week that I have been waiting for a…read moresimple double mat to be cut to fit into an 11x14 frame, nothing extravagant. The lady who helped me find the correct matts was very helpful, but I was totally surprised when she said it probably wouldn't be cut until the next day since she was working by herself. Okay, no problem, I can come back tomorrow to pick it up, right? Wrong! I have called every day since, and it still has not been cut. Either no one is working, or they don't come in until 5 o'clock, or they went home sick, or they say maybe tomorrow, they will have someone call me. I heard that twice now, and not once has my phone rang. I strongly suggest going elsewhere. When they open today, I will be calling to see if it is finished. If not, they should refund my money so I can go to their competitor and get it done. It is where I should have gone to begin with. I cannot attach a picture since I have not received the product.

Whether you are looking for a unique gift, or to find something special for yourself they have you…read morecovered. Be sure to check out The Press Bar in the back left corner not only can you have a shirt made in minutes, but that is where the Thursday night Diet Coke Social is held.

Rock Paper Scissors is a true gem in Ann Arbor. My family will definitely be back for sure. The…read moreDiet Coke Social event was phenomenal. If you are looking for amazing gifts and cool stuff for yourself, look no further. This place has a little bit of everything and then some. The craft room in the back is absolutely the best idea to bring people together. Thank you for such a wonderful space to shop and create.

Into rocks, crystals, and the like? Then get thee to World of Rocks! What a gem of a shop (pun…read morefully intended). I'm not an expert by any means but I was wowed by the selection here. I had just been in Sedona where every other shop is a rock shop and this place, I can confidently say, blows every single place there out of the water. And it's not hiked up to tourist level pricing. Anything you could want is here. stones of so many different colors, finishes (polished and unpolished if you like tumbling on your own), cut and shaped, or raw, huge and itty bitty. Functional, cut for jewelry, decorative, and more. They also sell premade jewelry if you prefer for someone else to do the work for you. Whether you're a collector or just browsing, you'll absolutely love exploring the shelves here!

Saturday I purchased a gold ring from this business. I had mentioned how expensive the ring was and…read moreMo- the blonde female employee- stated "yea with the price of gold going up, our rings have gone up." I wore the ring out that day but took it off for my night routine and the following day I put it back on- a couple hours later I noticed it started to turn a lighter gold, eventually turning silver. By Monday it was fully silver and turning my finger green! I went back to the store and Mo was there. I asked her what was up with this and she said, " oh it's gold plated. They should've told you at check out." Mind you- she's a part of the "they" in question. I just feel like this was extremely deceitful and misleading in attempt to get me to spend more money... I'm so disappointed because I'm a life long Ypsilanti resident and have shopped here very frequently. Unfortunately, I declined a receipt that day so was not given their only solution- store credit. However, I have enough rocks and no longer trust their quality of jewelry.

I came into the store this morning with my 3 year old son. The older lady at the front of the store…read moregave us a dirty look and seemed offended I had brought a child into the store. The selection of the items I wanted was decent enough (Monroe usually has a better selection but I was in the area) and the shelves for the middle were pushed so close to the end caps you couldn't fit a cart through there without lifting the back end up and over. During checkout the cashier was super nice however the older lady was once again rude.

I only recently learned about the store a few years ago. I go here more often than I used to go to…read moreJoann fabrics if I need any craft items. This is a great name for such a store. If everything is the path we want for every kind of hobby, time usurping activity you could imagine. It is fun just browsing the store isles and shelf, there's so many things it's quite outstanding. You'll be hard to not find something that you need for whatever crafts on your table. This is the only location I'm aware of around me and it's still about 45 minutes away from my house.