Hobby Lobby

The name does not do this place justice. I think it started out as a little hobby store years ago but it has become a major force for so much more. I love the coupons and frequent sales. Don’t ever pay full price here because I do believe that their «regular» prices are inflated so that the sale price will look like an even better deal. Now, I understand that this is just marketing and I shop accordingly. I have purchased nice half round tables and lots of holiday themed décor, (for inside and out), and I have been pleased with everything. It is also the place where I have all of my framing done and can pick up any craft related items. Don’t forget their beautiful cards, perfect for all occasions.

My family and I LOVE Hobby Lobby. I shop here all the time. I am a DIY person so I am here year round for gift and project ideas. They have a great scrap booking section and a huge clearance section. They always have a numerous if items 50%off. They are sweet to the customers and I love the Christian music. It makes shopping more enjoyable :)

I (HEART) Hobby Lobby. I only wish I had the time to do all the arts and crafts available at this mega store. They have everything for the average craft (paint, yarn, thread) to the unordinary (wood burning, hat/​sandal decorating and candle making). HL also has the market corned on seasonal décor. Every week about a quarter of the store is on sale, usually 50% off. The frame shop, also frequently on sale, just can’t be beat for the price. HL is closed on Sunday for Jesus. But they are so superior to other arts and crafts stores (read: Michael’s) that I forgive them.

Once upon a time, during the summers of 1959 and 1960, I bicycled from my parents’ home in Chamblee 3 miles to Oglethorpe and the end of the Atlanta Transit Authority northeast line. I would then hop on a trolley and ride down to the Fine Museum for art lessons. Two hours later, I was homeward bound once again. I have dabbled in oil paints, watercolors, charcoals, and acrylics on and off ever since. Three months ago, my wife Ann expressed a desire to restart her art muse. Our church, Faith Life Fellowship, has an art class each Tuesday at 1:00 to 5:00 for free, taught by a retired art teacher. After we made sure she would like it during the two introduction classes, we went to find acrylic paints, brushes, canvases, and other goodies. We found the bulk of what we needed at Hobby Lobby at really good prices. Just browsing around, I can see that it would be very easy to go into creative overload in this store. With all of the very unique and interesting items and supplies, I could easily spend all my money and become a ‘starving artist’.