Michaels

So many choices of Craft Stores in Plano — so little time to enjoy the plethora of potential new hobbies! My current craft is framing art-​deco and art nouveau posters of 1940’s cruise ships and state fairs. This was the art period of opulence where long distance was by ship or trains. Artwork was exaggerated and surreal.
What I love about Michaels
— The great selection of framing options
— Enormous selection of seasonal decorations out outlandish keepsakes
— Staff is friendly and courteous
— Prices are VERY affordable
— The vibe is subdued yet exciting — guest wander about looking for just one thing and walk out with cartloads of home treasures
— Lines move fairly quickly given that many people need to exchange things that were not a perfect fit or color
— Exchanges are cheerfully refunded
— The selection of floral accents is AMAZING! Oversized roses and glittery tree branches perfect for multi-​level spaces and high ceilings
— PRERFECT AIR CONDITIONING!!!
— CLEAN unobstructed isles

Very friendly service and clean not super busy area. Located in corner of strip center with plenty of parking. Plenty of products on sale and lots of ideas. Easy to get help and a fun place to talk creative shop. A very large selection of items for every craft idea you could have and small items as well.

I am not actually a fan of Michaels. The olds and crafty tend to flock here in droves. There are certain things that you need that are crafty or should I say hobby related and need to pay them a visit.
This particular visit I just needed flowers for a center piece on a dinning room table. Low and behold I found the perfect flowers and vase already made. I picked it up to purchase and when the girl rang it up at the counter, BAM 50% off. Hells yeah. I love saving money checks.
I do shop here when I am looking for material or silk flowers or faux flowers if you will. I haven’t really bought much else from this place. They have a lot of home décor, art supplies, yarns, threads, candy supplies, and many other craft supplies for those of you who are interested. They also do framing if you are needing a picture framed.
I found the staff to be friendly and helpful and the place was super clean.

This is the Michael’s location that my wife usually goes to if she needs crafty things or if we want decorations for Fall or Christmas. She’s happy with the selection and never comes away empty handed. I recently went in to get a picture frame in a size that places like Target and Bed, Bath & Beyond didn’t have. It was an odd size, so they only had one type available, but it was good enough for me. They seem to have quite a large and higher end frame selection that I would have expected, so it looks like I will be heading there next time something needs framing.

Came in looking for some ribbon for an office project. They only had one spool left of the plain blue ribbon I needed and a large ladder was in the middle of the aisle with no staff to be found. So if you are reading this and need ³⁄₈ in royal blue ribbon, don’t go here, I took the last roll. A plus was the check out was quick and easy even with our tax-​exempt status.

Arts and crafts store — one extra star for being open on Sunday. They have flowers, Xmas stuff, craft stuff, etc. I bring my daughter and they are always good for a good $ 1.00 «treat» for her. I will say that some of the staff is pretty oblivious. I asked one girl for science fair boards and she sent me to posterboard — and the science fair stuff was all set up in a center island not ten feet away from where she asked me if she could help me, secretly knowing the answer was «no». That cost them a star — so if yer keeping track, that means her dumbness cost the entire store the star they earned for being open on Sunday.

This is an ok place for crafting supplies. I like their yarn selection, but I tend to not come here as a first choice because I never have a coupon.

It’s a craft store and there are a bunch of things here. We’ve gone in for a couple different things. Here are some of the most notable things I’ve gone in here to buy:
Business card magnets: You take a business card, take a magnet, peel the backing off and stick the card to the magnet and you now have a business card that sticks to your fridge! Awesome.
Science Kits: I was going to buy my 7 year old nephew a motorized brush robot but I noticed the package was missing its plastic shrink wrapping and when I opened the box, the robot was half assembled already. Apparently it had been a return and they just put it back on the shelf. Boo. I, instead, bought the Smart Robot that is kinda like a Roomba without the vacuum. Yes, I’m trying to prod him in the direction of the dark side — Engineering.
They of course have lots of fake flowers and trees, frames and pens, paints, etc. One thing I was kinda disappointed in was their selection of model rockets. All of the rockets they had in stock were either ready-​to-​fly or easy-​to-​assemble. When I was in elementary school and junior high, I used to launch rockets all the time and I loved assembling the rockets. That was probably the most fun part of it (launching the rockets meant you might lose it if the wind was too strong). Sad.

As advertised, store is a bit dated as the sign on the outside. Needs to be redone.
Be sure to checkin. They offer 40% off one item for checking in on various check in apps.
Michaels is a great place to get a frame. This michaels has a large selection and variety of picture frames and holiday decorations as well.

They have arts and crafts stuff, and they’re actually open on Sundays unlike Hobby Lobby.

No customer service by check out girl. Told the girl– «Tabletop picture frames should ring up at 40% off.» She wanted to argue the point. What happened to the customer is always right. So not to cause a scene, I paid full price, walked to framing department and asked a senior manager looking man about the sale sign next to the frames. he said «yes, they are on sale». After he scanned the price it did’nt get sale price. «oh, I guess the signs were put in the wrong places». But at least HE did the right thing and credited my card back the difference in price. As I left the store, I told the rude clerk-​” the man in the framing department fixed the price difference and the signs” She remarked «whatever». Guess thats the last time I’ll ever shop at Michaels. Hobby Lobby will get all my business from now on.

I’ve mentioned this before, but I’m not a big «crafter». I came here this evening in search of some colored glass «gems» for a board game. They had what I was looking for, and at a decent price. Like other reviewers, I think the prices here may be a little higher than competitors, but there’s a key advantage: Michael’s is open seven days a week and longer hours per day. However, I find the aisles a bit more cramped at Michael’s and it doesn’t seem as well lit.

Pretty much what you expect to get from your local Michaels. Decent selection of craft stuffs, at typical retail prices. Sometimes when things go on sale you can get yourself a good deal. The reason this particular location gets 2 stars is due to the fact that a Hobby Lobby is just across the street. The first time I visited this Michaels, I went in and got a rubber stamp and ink pad, then out of curiosity I mosey on over to Hobby Lobby and found the same ink pad for much less. After that experience, I figure, if you’re in the area and are looking for a craft store, why would you come to this Michaels when the bigger, less expensive Hobby Lobby is across the street?

This location is, I guess, as organized and clean as any other location. I love art so I can honestly browse through this place all day long. The only thing that definitely bothers me is the cashier. Why is it that every single time I go and want to check out, there is only one cashier? There’s a line of at least 5 customers and I see several other employees either chatting away in the back or just doing other things. I’ve been in retail before and from what I know, you should never let there be a line! 2 customers are considered a line and when you see that you have to start opening up another register and start checking people out! It’s even freakin worse when I’m in a hurry. I’m sure it was not just me that was fustrated because I overheard a couple of women behind complaining about how there are 2 guys just standing over there!
As for the other employees through the store… They’re never really helpful anyways. No one greets you or anything even if you look lost trying to find something. Actually, I would barely even see employees on the floor. For such a big store, where the heck are all the employees?!
I usually don’t browse through this store anymore, I only go when I know I need something and none of the other places would have it.