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1. Happytape!
Happytape! sells japanese washi masking tape in bulk. For a point of reference, these are the little itty bitty rolls of tape that one will find at Kinokuniya Stationers for lots of money.
I found Happytape! in the April issue of Martha Stewart…More »
2. The Paper Palette
They are a online store that used to show up at the local rubber stamp convention years ago. They still come to CA for the shows (SJ & Sacramento) but you can buy their stuff online.
You can buy 10 sheets of 8.5X10 cardstock for $1.60. That's a good…More »
3. Michaels Arts & Crafts
Another former San Mateo patron who is glad that there's a Michael's closer to SF! I finally dropped by here to take a look. It's true, this place is brighter, cleaner and more organized than the SM store. There's also a lot to see. I don't think…More »
4. Bonnidee
Pointe-Claire, QC H9S 4K9
Canada
(514) 697-1184
Category:
Art Supplies
Being a craft enthusiast, I really try to visit the local craft stores whenever I'm on travel. Of course when I'm in Canada, I try to find the local stores. Bonnidee is located in a charming little neighborhood that borders a lake (DH & the Kid…More »
5. CreateForLess.com
This is an online crafts store. The beauty of this store is that if you have a project that you need bulk supplies of, you can get it here in bulk for a discount. On the downside, if you want only one bottle of beads, they'd make you buy up to 3…More »
6. Scrapbooking Warehouse
An online discounted store for scrapbooking and other craft supplies. They are a division of Beverly's Craft Store.
I searched online for the best price for Tonic punches and this store was it. Delivery was fast and I got everything I ordered.
…More »
7. Tsukineko Inc
They are actually manufacturers of the best rubber stamp craft pads in the craft industry (the glue pad anyone?). They are strictly wholesale but the regular Jane can contact them regarding their products.
I recently emailed them to complain about a…More »
8. Frantic Stamper
I love Frantic Stamper! She carries a wide array of papers, templates, stencils and other crafting supplies. She usually shows up at the craft shows but you can order from her online store.
She has everything under the sun and her prices are…More »
9. Injoy Rubber Stamps
Another wonderful online rubber stamps vendor! Debbie offers a wide variety of rubber stamp lines. She also carries such hard to obtain (you can't find these at stores) craft items like the Dutch stencils like Incire.
Check out their specials…More »
10. Stampin' Treasures
This is strictly an online rubber stamp store. They carry Hero Arts, some scrapbooking lines and other stamp lines. I've been buying my stamps and other craft stuff from Diane on and off for many years.
At the end of the year, they offer a…More »
11. Plaid Enterprises Inc
Want Disney rubber stamps, stencils and other craft items? Are you into jewelry making, cross stitch and painting? This is the online store for you!
Plaid manufactures Disney, Mary Englebright, Anna Griffin and other paper craft items but they sell…More »
12. Hot Off the Press, Inc.
This is a wholesale company that markets craft tools (punches, paper, stickers, templates etc.). You can buy their stuff at their online store: http://www.paperwishes....
They carry the flower template punch and stencils. These are basically tools…More »
13. Fire Mountain Gems
I love Fire Mtn. Gems! You can buy all sorts of beads in bulk (crystal, seed beads, etc. You name it, you got it). The more you buy, the cheaper it is.
I bought a bunch of bulk seed beads for a french beading project for cheap. Wholesale prices…More »
14. Clearsnap Inc.
(888) 448-4862
Clearsnap manufactures the Colorbox line of pigment stamp pads. You can buy some of their pads online at their site. I'm going to comment on their excellent customer service.
I purchased a rainbow pigment pad from JoAnn's a couple of years ago.…More »
15. Seesaw Graphics
I found this line of stamps while I was browsing CA Stampin. They specialize in cute little graphics with Chinese & English translations. I bought a couple to use for cards for the Chinese speaking, non-English family.
They have a birthday & wedding…More »
16. Impression Obsession
IO is another fave company! They carry the nicest stamps! If you join their Yahoo list, you are privy to their annual 50% off sale (yup that means everything on the site is 50% off).
Mitra, the owner is a sweetheart to deal with. They are a strict…More »
17. Hero Arts
One of my first stamps were from Hero. They have such sophisticated designs.
They are a wholesaler so you can buy their line from JoAnn's and other crafts stores but they also sell online too.
Customer service is first rate!
18. DeNami Design Rubber Stamps
OMG! I found this company years ago through an ad in one of the rubberstamping mags. They have the cutest stamps! The images are bold, calligraphy strokes so they work really well with embossing, vellum & glitter.
They show up at the CA shows…More »
19. Hanko Designs
I loove Hanko's! I discovered them at a rubberstamp show years ago. With the exception of selling their wares at the shows, they are strictly an internet business.
They import directly from Japan. The origami papers are to die for! They are like a…More »
20. Mari & Me
I discovered Mari & Me's stamps at one of the rubber stamp shows. They are the only line that offers chinese, korean, japanese, Hawaiian and other asian rubber stamps.
The stamps are cute to boot! Prices are reasonable. I bought my Double…More »
21. Impress Rubber Stamps
One of the bigger Impress stores. This is also the location of their internet business. I've ordered from Impress many times and the Tukwila store always offers prompt and accurate service.
They even throw in a card sample with every order. The…More »
22. Target
6/4/2007 UPDATE:
Calling all craft lovers! You gotta check out Target's Dollar Spot (yup their dollar section)! On occasion I have found neat-o craft items there. Last weekend, I got 2 mini punches, ribbon, some scrapbook kits and rubber stamps…More »
23. Daiso Japan
I've been looking longingly at Daiso whenever we drive by it since they opened. I finally got a chance to go in over the weekend! Wow, wow, wow! Daiso is a crafter's and knick knack fanatic's dream!
So many little goodies, so little time to look…More »
24. Michaels Arts & Crafts
I love Michaels! This is the closest Michael's to me. I used to go here quite often especially when I was wedding planning (hey you can't beat rolls of Offray ribbon for 25 cents eat!).
Stamp section is sort of a joke. They only carry mainstream…More »
25. Gump's
San Francisco, CA 94108
(415) 982-1616
Categories:
Home Decor,
Furniture Stores
Neighbourhood: Union Square
I was walking through the alley that connects to the back of Gump's and I saw the most beautiful papers in the window. I detoured into Gump's (something I never do!) just to drool over the paper. OMG! There's such a nice selection of fancy…More »
26. A Muse
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 783-4882
Category:
Cards & Stationery
Neighbourhood: Phinney Ridge
I love A Muse rubber stamps! Their line is similar to Savvy & Impress. Very cute and and quirky stamps too. They recently opened a store in Seattle. The store is as cute as their stamps!
I've ordered their stamps online. Very good customer…More »
27. Asian Image
San Francisco, CA 94108
(415) 398-2602
Category:
Cards & Stationery
Neighbourhood: Chinatown
At a glance, this place looks like your typical touristy junk shop on Grant Avenue. If you go in and look towards your left, they stock the most extensive collection of Chinese themed rubber stamps! You can find stamps with authentic images of the…More »
28. Beverly's Fabrics & Crafts
I go to Beverly's from time to time. They have a giant selection of everything under the sun (rubber stamps, stencils, yarn, fabric, paper etc.). Their prices are a little bit more than JoAnn's but at least their aisles are clean and they are well…More »
29. University Art
I love University Art! They are in a nice neighborhood (sorry Pearl, I never want to carry my purse when I visit you!) and their merchandise is great. They are the only place downtown that carries rubber stamps! Also like their frame selection.…More »
30. Britex Fabrics
San Francisco, CA 94108
(415) 392-2910
Category:
Fabric Stores
Neighbourhood: Union Square
Lots and lots of fabrics and notions. However, their stuff is kind of pricey. I went there once to find baby themed buttons for a sweater I was crocheting. Almost went into sticker shock over the price!
31. California Stampin' - CLOSED
Got an email from them. They are closing the store by the end of this month. Whatever inventory is left is marked off 35%. Aw CA Stampin, it was nice knowing you. They are a victim of the times (stamping isn't much in vogue now as it used to…More »
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6/19/2006
We have friends who live in the area so whenever we visit them, I make sure to make a pit stop… Read more »
32. Fantastico
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 982-0680
Categories:
Party Supplies,
Costumes,
Art Supplies
Neighbourhood: SOMA
I love Fantastico's! You can find all DIY wedding items under one roof. Prices are also reasonable (much cheaper than Party Warehouse & Joann's!).
I bought a big bag of iridescent grass for gift baskets and I'm still using it. You can say I got my…More »
33. Taj Clubhouse
Honolulu, HI 96814
(808) 592-1900
Categories:
Children's Clothing,
Cards & Stationery
Neighbourhood: Kaka'ako
I looove Taj! Sure they sell kids' clothes but they also have craft items. They have a whole wall of their own line of rubber stamps! You can't get this on the mainland (unless you mail order through them) so I try to buy some when I'm here.
Kids…More »
34. Crane & Company Fine Stationery - CLOSED
San Francisco, CA 94111
(415) 398-2211
Category:
Cards & Stationery
Neighbourhood: Financial District
I'm such a sucker for stationery stores like this! I've passed by Crane's many a time but I never brought myself to go in until today. The sale signs lured me right in.
What did I find? Rubber stamps from France! These are the cutest little…More »
35. The Hobby Company of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA 94118
(415) 386-2802
Categories:
Arts & Crafts,
Hobby Shops
Neighbourhood: Outer Richmond
I usually pop in to see what kinds of rubber stamps they have. They are located in acrylic cases along the cash register. They have lots of unique stamps (not the same old same old you see at Michael's etc.). Place is small but it's jam packed…More »
36. Scrapbook Nook
I went here when they first opened about two years ago. I only recently went back and am impressed with the selection. They have racks and racks of papers (only bad thing is, I don't know how much the paper costs. It would be helpful if they had a…More »
37. MaiDo Stationery & Gifts
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 227-4338
Categories:
Cards & Stationery,
Art Supplies
Neighbourhoods: Union Square, SOMA
I second Charlotte S. This is a stationery junkie's dream! They have all the same stuff you find at Kinokuniya but in a closer location to work! The only downside about this store is that they tend to stock higher end merchandise. $28 for a…More »
38. Kinokuniya Stationery and Gift
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 567-8901
Categories:
Cards & Stationery,
Art Supplies
Neighbourhoods: Japantown, Lower Pac Heights, Pacific Heights
I know a lot of people have gone on and on about the pen selection. I agree, best damn gel pens in SF! This is where you can get gen pens that smell like strawberry. Although pricey, their pens work. I have not had a gel pen, that I bought…More »
39. Discount Fabrics
San Francisco, CA 94122
(415) 564-7333
Category:
Fabric Stores
Neighbourhood: Outer Sunset
They operate pretty much like Fabrix on Clement. Selection is limited so if you go in on a good day, you may find something you like. Fabric is pretty cheap. They are the only place outside of JoAnn's that carries Hello Kitty fabric.
One time I was…More »
40. Pearl Art & Craft Supplies - CLOSED
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 357-1400
Category:
Art Supplies
Neighbourhood: Civic Center/Tenderloin
They are shutting down this location. Everything is 75% off and their last day is this Friday (1/29). Aw Pearl's RIP. I would have come more often if that street wasn't hobo-infested. :(
1 Previous Review: Show all »
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6/2/2006
I went to Pearl's when they first opened (I worked in the Loin at the time). They used to have a… Read more »
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