House of Crafts

Prices were surprisingly expensive for cheap and poor quality items. Customer service severely lacked as the cashier was extremely rude and unhelpful in addressing my questions about the products at the store. I don’t advise going here for any party supplies. Don’t waste your time or money.

Poor service! Guy at the counter is rude and unhelpful! Store is unorganized with poor selection!

I’m planning a bachelorette party for a friend of mine and happened upon House of Crafts while out and about. I ended up finding everything I needed there instead of going around to a number of different stores… I even found some ideas for some decorations that I never would have thought of if I hadn’t come across this store! The only down side was that the prices were a little more expensive than I had wanted to pay, but… it saved me gas so it evened out in the end.

Not bad! Its close to home so it is convenient for me to shop here for all my crafting needs. I’d almost say its more of a party supply store.
The prices are reasonable. I believe it is cheaper than Michaels or Jo-​anns, but not ascheap as the smaller craft store two doors down.

I came here once before to check out what they offered since I was next door at Fabric Barn. The only thing that really stood out for me was the customizable/​personalized ribbons. They offer 3/​8″ and «ribbon to be with 22 characters (including spaces) in gold/​silver/​rainbow (extra fee) and array of other colors.
I was thinking about ordering some for my friends bridal shower next year to see what colors they offer and more importantly the price. The turnaround rate is one day. I believe the ribbons are 8», I wrote it down on a receipt but I tossed it over the weekend. However I am pretty sure it was 8″ long. For 25 pieces they only charge $ 8. I think this is a reasonable price for what you get. Then again this is the only store I know that does this stuff in the area. I did not notice this until I got home and received my pictures by they also have hearts and crown symbols as well. Extra fee, not sure but when I go back I’ll ask.
The owner seemed nice and first but then when I came back in to ask a question about the colors he kind of snapped. I wanted to see what color fonts they have available since they did not have a list on a random sample display. I told him that I wanted something for my friends party and x and xx where the colors. The basically told me that all I needed to know/​ask but then I am like uh… I also wanted to do something for myself and another friend so yeah I’d like to know the colors. I brushed it off and left. I must point out though he was nice at first and I think he may have been a bit frustrated because the guy that was helping me wasn’t confident in what he was selling so that’s probably why he was a bit snappy.

A convenient location for me with street parking in front, the building is located on the corner of Anaheim and Obispo. Depending on how far up Anaheim you park, you will probably walk by a couple of doors to stores that also sell craft/​party materials.
I wish I was a crafty person. House of Crafts holds a good selection of items from silk flowers to styrofoam balls. They also do personalized ribbons with lettering on it. I have received these types from a baby’s christening as a keepsake. I was only here to purchase half a dozen helium-​filled balloons. I was helped out by a young man while an older man was working on what I think were the personalized ribbons. I was immediately told me how much they were going to be at $ 1.25 for three. He pulled up a box of unfilled balloons so that I can pick out the colors I wanted. I went about walking the store while he was working on filling them. I did not think anything of it when he filled one of the balloons with too much air that it popped. Now I realize that was an indication of what was to come.
I took the balloons with the intention of decorating an area in the park. Not too long after, one balloon fizzled out which makes me believe the balloon was not tied tightly enough. Soon after that, I witnessed one balloon fly up into the air that had separated from the ribbon, which meant the balloon was not securely attached. I didn’t see the second escape but I noticed I was missing at least another balloon while I still had the ribbon. I can take blame for one popping in my presence but by the end of two hours, out of six, only one lonesome balloon remained while the ribbons stayed in place.
Sad to say, I will not be returning for any future balloon needs but would be willing to come back should I ever need any craft items. I’ll opt to go next door for balloons.

Does anyone remember back in the day when, as children, one would play with plastic dinosaurs? House of Crafts has them. As well as any other crafty item one might need, including sewing implements, party and/​or shower supplies, yarn crafts (Yarn Barn moved in with Party Barn and they are loving it), and so much more.
If you live in the neighborhood, why bother going across town to JoAnn’s or Michael’s and pay twice as much?
House of Crafts’ stores are a magical place to spend a morning or afternoon.

Love this place. I can get most of the ribbon spools I need without having to drive to downtown and still get them everything for a great price. Nice selection, great location, and very helpful,

I just called House of Crafts and the man on the phone was rude! I was calling to see if they had a particular item. I wasn’t even done asking what the item was when the man said, «no, we don’t» and hung up. Before I could get a word in to say, «sir, you haven’t heard what I need!» he hung up. I called three more times after, but he didn’t pick up. It was clear that he didn’t want to talk and had the answering machine pick up. I have gone in there before and the same man didn’t want to help. I was being very pleasant and he didn’t care for my business. Very rude customer service!

This is a good place to pick up supplies for party favors. I gave a baby shower and got pretty much everything I need at good prices. I also got sheer organza pouches to put gifts in. It’s kinda dusty though.

House of Crafts was my secret ribbon store. For a little while.
Five years ago…
I was sent by my Thursday Night Crafts, Giggles & Gossip group to Fabric Barn to pick up our needed kelly green, gold & white ribbons. We were making ribbon leis as a graduation fundraiser for our kids’ high school band. (See pic in profile.)
Mission accomplished, I was walking to my car when I saw, on the corner, the smaller storefront of House of Crafts. Out of curiosity, I poked my head in.
Huge selection of ribbon!
Self-​service!
Cheaper than what I had just paid at the other place!
So, the next time we were in need, I skedaddled down to House of Crafts.
I spent extra time exploring the rest of the store.
Everything one might need to make their own party favors! (Weddings, baby showers, birthdays, etc.)
Tom, the owner, is usually busy making personalized ribbons at the front counter. The ones printed with gold ink. He’s very pleasant & I’ve seen him make helpful suggestions to customers needing some creative nudges. On the few occasions when he was out of what I needed, he got on the phone right away to order some more for me.
Our graduation lei fundraiser has gotten so successful over the years, that we pretty much have to buy out all of our colored ribbon in the notion shops in downtown LA. I had to let everyone in on my secret store.
Today, I went in only to find that someone beat me to the green & gold!
No worries though, Tom will get me what I need!