Zinnia

Very cool store. Very inspiring if you’re into being artsy/​craftsy!

Lovely! Delightful. Amazing little arts and crafts store.
Zinnia has a little bit of everything for everyone. Zinnia is a true crafters Valhalla. It’s just an amazing store. I honestly didn’t buy much the first time I went because I was so overwhelmed with all the good stuff they had! They have cute cupcake tins to put your different items for purchase in. I ended up letting my son shop because he had fun going through all the cool stuff.
If you’re an altered artist or a free spirit crafter or even if you like cute, whimsical, interesting doo-​dads, this is the perfect store for you. I love it. Staff was very polite and their gorgeous cat was charming.

If you like mixed media art this is the place for you. Prices are really reasonable on «done» art and materials to create your own mixed media art. Have a great time and take a class 2.

Get inspired to create. Zinnia’s got the tools if you have the imagination.
Zinnia is an enabler for those with crafting addictions (like me). Do I really need to make handmade cards or multimedia artwork for friends? Ummm no. But, I see all of the crafty pieces for scrapbooking, special projects, art pieces, cards, etc and I can’t help seeing the possibilities come to life. They have bowls full of interesting items for your crafts and vintage paper designs for backgrounds.
The first time I went, I returned home with an overwhelming urge to sew little monster dolls for my friends. Last time I was there, I grabbed a few cigar boxes determined to découpage the heck out of it and make something spectacular and special. I’ll get to it eventually, but nice to know I have a project in the hole when I get bored or in need of a thoughtful last-​minute gift. They have a lot of old photos, but I haven’t figured out how to best put those to use yet.
Each time I go in, I inquire about the classes they have in the back workshop. I’d love to be able to go one of these days. They also sell jewelry, cards, and artwork. The people are friendly and will help you figure out how to best do whatever you are thinking to try to do. But regardless of being creative or not, it’s really cool to just go in and look around at everything.
Don’t forget to say hi to the store’s big fluffy kitty cat.

Zinnia is like walking into a living, breathing art installation. Or like having your favorite pinterest board come to life, if you’re into not-​too-​cutesy whimsy. I want to live in Zinnia, mainly for the amazing hand made chandelier hanging above the register. In fact, the people running the place were so gracious after my effusive cries of, «That chandelier is so awesome! I wish I could make something exactly like that!,» they told me how they made it. THAT is not only gracious, but shows off great business savvy. Every time I come in, I’m inspired more and more to do more of my own woodworking and crafting.
I’d spend my disposable income in here any day.
Plus, it’s on Mission Street in South Pasadena, which is a super underrated part of town. For all you former east coasters/​southerners, think «Decatur.» Artsy, friendly coffee shops, very community oriented area.

What a cute little store! Couldn’t help but stop and come in as we were walking by checking out antique stores in the area.
It looks like a walking version of various Etsy type stuff, mainly made up of stuff used for crafts and random knick knacks (ie, mini plastic babies/​animals, bells, stickers, etc).
Very cutely designed place with a doo dad bar. C’mon…that silly name alone should motivate you to walk in and if anything you leave with from the store, is a smile :)
p. s. they have a furry cat roaming the store, too cute!

Very cool and thought provoking place for kids who like arts and crafts. Friendly staff greeted me with a warm hello. I was enthralled with the cool little nick knacks that my daughters would love to come here, buy and make the coolest little projects. They have beautiful beads, and I especially liked their cool papers. They are great for gluing on boxes or making collages.
I could make a full fun Sunday activity for my daughters here. Look around, plan projects, buy stuff, go home and make stuff. Very nice!

Cool store. They have the most random crap — mix of old recycled things (old postage stamps), beads, and holiday theme (right now — Halloween).
I really liked the old timey potion jars they had, but didn’t know what I would do with them if I bought them.

I love this place so much! Zinnia’s is mecca for the altered artist. They have this thing called the doo dad bar that is filled with all kinds of interesting bits and pieces for your art. They have new. They have old. They have weird. They have cool. They really have it all.
I love their gift selection too. I always find something that I just have to buy. This place is seriously dangerous to my wallet. Everyone there is so nice… Tamara, Paul and Joe are just as kind as can be. I have taken several classes too and each one was awesome. You also get a store discount on class day… double bonus there.
If you like to get your art on, then this is the place for you!

I found Zinnia biking around south pas. after grabbing a bite to eat. I was so going crazy. Me and my bf stayed in Zinnia’s for about an hour looking and picking through beads. I love their selection. So tired of Michael’s and other craft stores.
They have something for everyone in every craft area. As a wire artist, I was happy to find that they had everything i needed in one stop to get ready for an upcoming show.
I go their once a week now to see what’s new. They also do trade!!! I had a ton of brand new supplies i most likely wont have time to get to, so i brought them a bag and was able to pick up a few items that i really needed!!! 5 stars…
Also, The people that work there are very helpful and make you feel at home. I’m very happy to have found Zinnia and wish them the best of luck! They also offer classes and have locally made art that changes from time to time. It’s good to check in often.

Wow! What a store! I was there over the weekend and couldn’t get my wife and kid out of there. So much cool stuff and great crafts to take home and make with the little ones.
Staff is super friendly and the owner was amazingly helpful. Check this place out you won’t be sorry!

This place is soooooo cute. I love the handmade objects in this store. They have lots of great little objects to create your own art too! I really love it. They are so helpful.

I was looking for that finishing touch to my Halloween costume and based on my friend’s review (Amy K.), I just knew if I was to find what I was looking for, this would be the place. And sure as shit there they were. Perfectly rounded and dimpled in all their glory. One even had a little dirt smudge. Priceless.
This place is a macabre stationary/​craft store with a gallery and workshop area in the back. I don’t know when, and I don’t know what for yet but I will definitely come back again.

If the craft offerings at Michaels bore you, Zinnia might be where you belong. Assorted sequins and googly eyes by the small scoop, little porcelain doll heads, old typeset letters, sparkly puffballs, individual Scrabble tiles, and things you’d never think about. They also have beautiful art paper and ribbons. In the back, there’s an art gallery and a studio where they hold classes.
I’d wandered around the store before, but the other day for their anniversary, they had boxes of greeting– and postcards out on the sidewalk, the former 2/​$ 1, the latter 4/​$ 1. Well, I like sending mail, so I couldn’t resist, so I sorted through a few hundred postcards. Nice deal, and friendly workers. I should look into the classes.

i feel like i traveled back in time whenever i come in here! There is this really charming older man who works here and reminds me of grandma’s neighbor. This place has random ass old school looking gadgets that are really neat. i love scrapbooking (i know, nerdy right?), and this place has the RADDEST shiz!
i always feel a lot more creative leaving this place than i did going in.

my new favorite shop! a crazy random store full of vintage crafty goodness. friendly and helpful staff that will help you find what you’re looking for in the shop (and if they don’t have it, they’ll recommend somewhere nearby that might) and a very sweet, silly, and friendly cat! :) with all the goodies to look at, give yourself an hour to shop. i’m very easily distracted and had to keep walking around the doodad bar finding more things to add to my tray. they have ribbons, paper, charms, buttons, wool felt, scrapbooking stuff, books and magazines… among other things.
i bought a «junque jar» which is a jar packed full based on color. it’s an old vintage jar with a rusted lid. you can peek through the sides, but you really don’t know what you’ll get! i got a couple for about $ 3 each and i’m sure they will provide me with hours of inspiration! :) it’s a fun way of keeping your supplies too. color coordinate your craft area!
that said, things in Zinnia are not very cheap, but not very expensive. you pay for their uniqueness! i know i’ll be back soon, since i’m told that they frequently hit garage sales and vintage shops so their supplies change regularly.
a nice place to come for a great crafty shopping day!

Incredibly awesome craft store — a lot of odds and ends, I found long sturdy nails for sale in that store! Honestly! Aren’t these supposed to be at Home Depot? What are they doing here for $ 1.99 each?
I must agree that this place has some serious products that promote «contagious creativity». I think they even have classes (I might’ve unwittingly stepped in on one).
Make a stop in here, all the funky colors, odds and ends (little toys, buttons, pictures, jewelry wire, ribbons the list goes on and on) and loads of inspirational matter will definitely bring a smile to your face and a new project to start. I know it did for me!
Perfect place to gather ideas for event planning! Be sure to check out their «paper» chandelier near the cash register!

I call my self an artist sparingly, because it feels pompous or something. So when I walk into Zinnia and have a store full of funky and fun opportunities staring at me and three friendly faces wiling to help me with my art dilemma’s and give me good advice, encouragement, and inspiration… i feel like a real artist.
I am so grateful for this fun, funky, friendly place to explore and grow in my creative pursuits. I LOVE this place!
If you do anything that could be classified in the broad mixed-​media range, trust me, you’d rather go here before Michaels, Aaron Brothers, Joannes, or etc.

Zinnia is the stop for ephemera and doo-​dads. If you are into scrapbooking, collages, mixed-​media art, découpage — even if you just like browsing a bunch of eye catching whatnots — you have to stop by.
I’m not super crafty but I love paper, giftwrap and stationary and this store is dynamite for off-​the-​beaten path options. Living between Zinnia and PaperSource is like a dream come true.
Zinnia also had classes, usually mixed-​media art offerings.

This small craft store is packed full of knickknacks, useful to paper crafters, scrapbookers, and mixed media artists. They have quite a selection of old photos, buttons, beads, trinkets, and retro advertisements. If you want to get inspired, they also have crafting magazines and examples of crafted objects all over the place. A crack in the wall houses a small mouse figure. They also have a friendly pet cat.
Selection is limited in some areas, just because the store isn’t very large. Maybe only about a quarter the size of a regular Michael’s crafts supply store. Prices are comparable, but not bargains.
Also, they recently moved to a location that is a few doors down from their old place. It is still on Mission Street, but West of the Mike and Anne’s restaurant now.