Michaels

I go to Michael’s at least twice a week. I normally go to the River City location, but have traveled over 17 miles to the Beach Blvd twice now because there is a small difference in merchandise. Twice now, I have left this particular location with frustration. This location’s manager has no common or business sense. seriously. The first time, they told me I could not use two coupons unless they were on separate cards. So I did not buy the second item. This time, I asked if I could use two separate cards and was told two coupons cannot be used by the same person in one day. So I didn’t buy the second item again. So not only did you lose money twice, you actually lost it for good from me at this location. I’ll go out of my way to somewhere else or pay more for an item just to not go back to this location.

I am sure everyone knows Michaels is a huge arts and crafts store. They have everything for baking, wedding decorations, jewelry, painting, drawing, flower arrangements, sewing, stamps, and scrapbooking supplies. They have a good toy area for children’s gifts that stimulate the mind with building and creating. They also have a frame shop in the back of the store. If you bring competitors coupons for framing they match that bargain. They always have weekly ad flyers and are always running 50% off deals. They also give you coupons when you check. Check online too… you can print coupons. Point being… you can get lost in here and the $$$ adds up quick… don’t forget your pons!

Michaels has the best customer service of any craft or retail box store in the area. The employees are knowledgeable. Very helpfully and always so perky and happy. You can tell when the store is crazy and packed that they are so over it, but they still put a smile on their face when you walk up and help you find what you need and sometimes in my case things you really don’t. Lol. They take you to the aisle walk you through the steps of what you are doing and offer suggestions. They know their product and tell you their experiences. They tell you about hidden coupons and show you what the best deals are. I wish they had more staff available, but the ones they have are great. If you don’t think you can do a craft have no hesitation. They will sit with you and walk you through it. I have even called them from home for help. I can’t say enough good things about this store. They are better than their competitors and in my opinion better than the other Michaels stores in the area.

Great products and staff.

Michaels is always a nice place to wander in and waste some time. I love their finished items as I don’t do too much from scratch. Always a great place to come at the end of a season for great deals!

I love that they sell the earring pieces so that people with sensitive skin can alter your favorite costume (read: Affordable) earrings for sensitive skin.
They sell the fish hook backing ($ 2.99 for platinum, and they also have silver and gold) for earrings and other supplies and tools for creating your own jewelry works of art. Round nose pliers cost $ 14.99.
The people here are always helpful. They do custom framing but you can get your own tools and do it yourself for much less. You can even buy pre-​cut mats to place in your frames.
Also, they have art classes on Saturdays for the kids, as well. I have yet to take my son here.

There are so many options here that sometimes I get a headache thinking of all the possibilities. From tshirt design to custom framing to scrapbooking to gardening, sometimes it’s like creativity overload! The possibilities suck you right in and it’s hard to leave the store without a full cart of items.
Here’s a tip: make sure you check your Sunday paper before you go because they always have some pretty good coupons.