Michaels

Great selections of anything and everything you could ever want and need from a craft store. I have never gone in looking for something and came home with nothing. As soon as I walk in a take a deep breath because I just love the smell of the place. Their clearance aisle is filled with cheap items that can be given as gifts for children. You can never go wrong with an initial journal. They have a nice variety of scrapbook paper, paints, paint brushes, his art kits, yarn, a whole aisle devoted to stickers, and much much more! I can’t speak for the men’s bathroom but the women’s bathroom is always clean. I always print out a coupon from their website when I go. My only complaint is the lack of employees walking around. There are plenty of cashiers but when I have a question about a product or artsy situation it tends to be a bit difficult to find someone to help me out. Usually when I find one I have to stand by awkwardly as he or she helps someone else. Ideally there would be one person for every 5 aisles. But anyway I really like this place.

Always a line and staff pretty useless

I don’t shop here as often as I might simply because they never have enough cashiers and the line is always ridiculous. I have noticed this at all different times of the year and as a consequence, if I can find what I need elsewhere, I will.

Very under-​stocked for Christmas items for December 1^st, but if you look hard enough you might find what you need.
In terms of customer service, though — Javier was a great help. As the only person on the floor who put effort into finding what customers were looking for, he was mobbed by customers, and got me a good way down the path to decorating for Christmas.
Still — for a craft store in the month leading up to the holidays, I’d expect them to do better than bare shelves.

I always find what I need here. The shelves are always stocked well and Vivian the crochet instructor is amazing!!! She has a lot of patients and is teaching me very intricate stitches. That I would’ve never tried on my own.

superfriendly location, i wish they had more of a selection. i heart michaels!

First and foremost, this store smells fantastic! Being across the street from the Oceanside garbage dump, the warm aromas are most welcomed upon entering.
Michael’s is one of my favorite stores. I don’t care much for shopping, but I could spend hours in this store. Before I know it, I hear the dreaded «store will be closing in 15 minutes.»
From Bristol board, tracing paper, acrylic paints, variety of brushes, canvas Prismacolor markers and colored pencils, they really have most of the everyday artist supplies. Since I was an art major, I was able to knock mostly all the art supplies off my lengthy lists come first semester.
Don’t get me wrong, they have stuff for all artists though. For the home bakers, they sell plenty of melting chocolates, molds, cupcake materials and frills. Really great selection without spending an arm and a leg for those cute decorations for sweet delights.
The scrap booking section makes me wish I scrap booked. They have everything possible so it seems. I love the stickers and my O’side Michael’s has the BEST stickers. They always have sales on them too. It can add up after you have a basket full!
The jewelry making supplies range from professional to the raver plastic beaded bracelets. They have many books as well to help the average person feel like a jewelry pro.
They have a few aisles of frames which range from cheap to expensive. They have beautiful shadowboxing frames which you can really make beautiful with accessories.
I did use the professional framing department years ago for something for an ex-​boyfriend. The framing came out lovely but it took a huge chunk out of my wallet. I could do it myself with time.
They have many craft projects for kids (and adults) for those rainy afternoons.
Gotta love their candle selection to which I assume makes the place smell so great. The $ 1.00 section is better than most 99 cent stores. They have such different goodies for a buck. Can’t resist that waiting on the checkout line.
As the other Unilocaler reviewed, Michael’s does have a DIY Wedding section. Really cool. I have daydreamed up and down those aisles.
I know I am leaving stuff out but like my hours of browsing the many aisles, this review could go on for miles…
Never had a problem with checkouts. Check the weekend flyers for coupons. Always seem to be a 40% off one full price item coupon you could utilize.
Now that the holidays are coming, I will be back for the great decorations for every holiday, large or small. I got my little 4 ft Christmas Tree last year for a steal! My first Christmas tree! Awwwe…

* DIY Bride Central
* Kids Party Central
* Things You Need for Kids Crafts Central
* Need to Pick Up a Hobby Central
* Decorate Your Own Cake Central
The list goes on but you get the idea. This particular Michaels is not as well maintained as the one in Westbury, but when you’re on a budget and need a few things to brighten up a project, this place gets the job done.