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Michaels Arts & Crafts
Category: Shopping Arts & Crafts Art Supplies Art Supplies [Edit]
9718 170 Street NWEdmonton, AB T5T 5L5
(780) 484-4078
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
5 reviews for Michaels Arts & Crafts
5 reviews in English
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Review from Brittney L.
Edmonton, AB
5/31/2011 2 Check-ins Here
I went into Michaels recently with a friend. We had to purchase one thing, buy didn't know where in the store it was, so we went aisle by aisle.
Confession: we spent 90 minutes in Michaels.
It's an overwhelming store, with variety and knick knacks, and things that make you wonder why you don't have craftier and more creative hobbies. Nearly once an aisle I was examining one item or another and deciding I needed to knit, scrapbook, design cake, have a bridal shower, or just play with the dinosaur toys.
A fun fact* about Michaels: 96% of all aisles must contain glitter in some form. Glue, princess tiaras/wands, glitter dust, sparkled letters... You get the picture. It is nearly impossible to leave Michaels without being covered in glitter.
The fun part about this craft store is that it isn't purely pipecleaners, glitter, and construction paper. It's bubbles, cake making supplies (even fondant!), framing and art, toys, ribbon, yarn, and anything you could or didn't consider to be crafty.
For reasonable prices and a world of possibility, my vote is yes for Michaels. Go here and be touched by glitter.
* facts may not be as written. -
Review from Keith B.
3/16/2012 2 Check-ins Here
What is the smell in this place??
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Review from True N.
Edmonton, AB
10/20/2011
CUSTOM FRAMING. I got one of those awesome Michael's coupons last week: 50% off, plus another 15% on top of that. Well I grabbed my artwork and headed out the door.
At the counter, I examined the pricing chart on the wall, calculating that regular price for my piece at the quality I want would be around $350, and 50% off+ would be a nice price...Mabye $150-$175. When the clerk gets to me she warns me that the prices on the chart are not exactly accurate. Ohhhkay. We look at the size of my piece, frames, etc. Her rough estimate...with the full discount...$350 to $400. Again, that's WITH the discount included.
My eyeballs must have been bulging, because the clerk explained that their prices are quite high, and the discount really just brings them into a more reasonable range. I'll have to consult consumer protection literature to remember what that particular tactic is called. For now, let's call it grossly misleading.
Thanks an effing lot for totally wasting my time. -
Review from Brittany K.
Edmonton, AB
5/12/2011 3 Check-ins Here
I always find it awkward to go to Michael's, because I ultimately end up saying to someone, "Oh, I was just over at Michael's," and they ask, "Don't you guys live together?" No, not Michael J, fiance-face, but Michael's, the craft store. Both are pretty awesome.
I've rarely left Michael's (the craft store) disappointed. I'm not even really that crafty, but they have an awesome selection of stamps and stickers and scrapbooking stuff when I need it, plus wedding-y stuff (it's where I found my DIY engagement party invitations), some home decor stuff, and framing. When I went in yesterday, framing was 50% Boo-yah! (Not that I needed anything framed. But if I did, hoo-boy, that's a sweet deal.) They also have a fantastic selection of crafts for kids.
There were quite a few staff around organizing aisles and merchandise. It was easy to find someone to ask where I could find the odd assortment of items I needed. They could have opened up another cash register, though.
Yesterday, I found sparkly leopard print card stock here. It wasn't even what I was looking for. It's not even relevant to this story. It was just amazing and now I'm thinking we should have a sparkly leopard print themed Yelp party just so I can go buy a bunch of it. -
Review from Maria F.
12/9/2009 1 photo
Michael's is a wonderful place to shop for those who are into arts and crafts. This massive store has an ample selection of products to get your creative juices flowing. There are arts supplies and scrapbooks, beads and unfinished wood products, yarn and DIY books. At the back of the store, there is a framing section. Here you can order custom made frames or purchase readymade ones. Whether you need a shadow box to display a collection, or want to make a collage out of pictures, and hang it oh so proudly, Michael's selection will suite your needs. Most of the frames sold at Michael's are expensive, but there are frequent sales.
I am also extremely fond of Michael's arts supplies section. Canvases, brushes, oil and acrylic paints make me feel inspired. I am sure that professional artists buy their supplies at more specialized stores at higher prices, and that Michael's caters to beginner artists who are just beginning to find their inner voice, and aren't ready spend heaps of money on expensive equipment.
