Michaels

My second favorite Michaels ever. The first being in Union City. They always have the stuff I need, great workers who are super knowledgable and always asking if I need help. I come here at least once a week lol

I like this Michaels. I however have some issues with this Michaels.
First off, I love the location, love the cleanliness of this space (most of the time) because Michaels can get glittertastic with a snap. What I don’t love are the employees and the sales.
This Michaels is awful, AWFUL with signage. I never know if something is on sale, covered by the coupon they sent out, or if it even falls under the category of «sale» or happens to be listed under the teeny tiny print beneath the barcode. I usually don’t find out until I get to the register. It’s frustrating. I want to buy more glitter and yet, I can not haz.
I tend to feel a little bad because the employees who work the registers are usually friendly, harried, and most of them have minimal space to work in. The floor employees are my main issue mostly. They talk loudly about personal things and congregate like they’re in high school. They continue sweeping the floor apathetically while they lead you to the general location you asked about since they can’t tell you where it’s actually located. There seem to be a couple really great ones, but the rest are minimally helpful and most look to be exceptionally young.
I love being able to get the items I need, and this location is incredibly organized — they just need better help, and better signs and they’d be set.

Has most arts and crafts essentials but have to dig in to find it. Most of the stuff there is pretty expensive when compared to the target next door but it makes sense because they need to make money somehow.
The stuff there isn’t really organized in specific order but rather a mini scavenger hunt to find your needs.
What i do recommend is finding 40% off coupons online and using that to save money. Usually the coupon only applies to one item but if you are cheap and trying to save big bucks… you can line up again to apply another coupon to another item.
Was able to make my Fraternity Paddle, blankets, posters and all sorts of arts/​crafts project.

Worst customer service ever.
I was looking for a particular picture frame and went to the framing department for help.
I rang the service button. Hear people chatting and laughing while the service button goes off. I go to the door and say «excuse me» and all chattering stopped. Then some unprofessional chick with glasses with a b**ch face comes out and doesn’t even say «hi» or «may I help you». She looked at me in disgust and signaled an attitude that I WAS BOTHERING HER. how fking rude.
I asked her about a frame I was looking for a she just pointed out where I could find them. I kept my cool and told her «thank you» and to my reply she didn’t respond. Lol I won’t go any further.
Thank god I never have to step foot again in this Michaels.
Bothers me how people like her (wish I had her name) work in retail.

I love the location of this Michaels because it’s located with all my other favorite stores nearby — Target, Trader Joes, Marshalls, etc, so I can just do all my shopping in the same shopping center: D This store is quite organized and clean. The only time I come here is because I need some arts and crafts supplies for a school project, and the stuff here are quite cheap and there’s always a coupon available somewhere. Plus I always get a 40% coupon off one item attached to my receipt after a purchase. Also, the workers here are great! The past few times I came here I was in a rush and didn’t want to waste any time, so I asked the workers where the items are and they always know the location of the items: D Sometimes they even walk you to aisle where the items are! Overall, Michaels is an awesome store and it’s probably one of my first stop if I ever need some arts and craft supplies cause I know Michaels have everything I need at a good price — just make sure you find some coupons to save a few dollars :)

I really enjoy shopping for all my craft needs at Michael’s. I’ve been able to find everything I need to multiple projects at this store. The atmosphere is very organized and clean, the staff are professional and friendly, and every experience is pleasant.

I’m assuming by now everyone knows the great stuff that Michaels have, so I’ll jump straight to their customer service level here at this location. I’ve been here over 10 times and it seems that every single time, the employees were very rude and acts like they didn’t want to be there.
Something happened yesterday as cashier rang up my mom and suddenly took out her phone and added $ 13.53 into the price and showed my mom the phone and said that was her total… when on the register it said $ 10.53 right before it mysteriously went blank. Of course, who would pay that extra $ 3 so my mom refused. Then the cashier happens to conveniently pull up the price again and said everything is fixed and it is $ 10.53 again. Then my mom gave her $ 11.03. But instead of putting that into the register, she used her phone again and gave my mom 5 cents back when it was supposed to be 50 cents. By now we are all confused and thinking something is up. My point is PLEASE be careful when you ring up and check your prices. And please tell me that I’m the only one who ran into the cashier who uses their phone instead of the register to tally up your purchases.
And the girls all seem like they are annoyed and unfriendly. Something that I don’t see at the other locations!

One word. BURLAP!
Yes, I am guilty of this trend. But it works beautifully.
They have plenty of inexpensive goodies that you can custom make.
Some of their flower arrangements are way way overpriced. Cute but no thanks.
I will make my own, with so many items to choose from, you will have your pad looking like a «pinterest» photo shoot.
And don’t forget the mini lights they add a certain touch.
They have many Crayola items, beads, ribbons, (Hanes) or Fruit of the Loom T shirts.
Silk plants, frames, glass, posters, shells, river rocks, yarns, decorative boxes. Well I’m out of breath. But if you already go to Michaels you know they have really (make your own) cute stuff =)
Sometimes lines tend to get pretty long during the weekends.

THE place to be for all your crafting needs…
I like the Michaels at this location better than the one closer to my house b/​c it’s a lot bigger and organized, but overall, Michael’s has everything I need when it comes to baking, making scrapbooks, bedazzling high heel shoes, you name it haha…
If I could buy everything I needed here I would, but there are many things here that you can find at a lower price elsewhere… thus I don’t go too crazy when shopping here…

Michaels is a very neat store. The place is very organized and clean. The customer service is great they are very friendly and help you find what you need.

Michaels has that ability to make you feel like McMichaels with your inspired art project being the same trend that everyone else is doing to look cool. Totally laughed at all the 4^th grade parents buying the same California Mission projects with the same kit cutouts, fake trees, cows, indians and priests all glued to a presentation board!
I wish Michaels would add a larger workspace area and just host different maker groups each night to let folks hang out with other like minded artists, but that is probably asking too much from a big corporate chain.
Be sure to download their latest 40% off coupon or you’ll feel like you’re getting taken! I sue the app RetailMeNot to find the latest coupon code.
If you are looking for higher end paints check out the nearby Arsenal on the Alameda. Professional framing — Artscapes in Los Gatos. Higher end art supplies — University Art on Meridian.

This place is awesome! Take advantage of the clearance items in the back, the sales, and 40% off one item coupon! Never shop here without coupons or a deal because it can be pricey. They re-​stock often and have new items on the regular. There has been times I tell myself «I will get that next time» and to find it no longer exists when I come back. This store has a variety selection of everything and staff are good with helping you find your item.

I love michaels!
I also love crafting, i honestly could get lost in this store for hours. and probably have at some point. They have items for all of your crafting needs here, beading, scrap booking, picture things, painting, EXCEPT sewing. There’s no fabric :(So I have to go to Joanns for that!
The staff here are great, some of them know what they’re talking about when you ask them certain crafting questions… but some have no clue. But if they don’t know, they will direct you to some one that does.
Download the app! They have coupons! All the time! You can find coupons online or on the app. And sometimes when you check out you get coupons for the next week. That’s how they suck you in, and keep you coming back! I’ll be honest, I hardly ever pay full price here. Things go on sale all the time and they always have coupons!

I found the fragrance i was looking for (strong smell of «lily of the valley». There was just one bottle .The box was opened. The cap was broken. I really didn’t care about that. I just love that smell. I asked for some discount. . Cashier called someone (not a manager) name Janet. «As soon as bottle itself is not broken .” — she said I can’t give you any discount. «
This one star is a message for manager of that store.

Love this place. I come here ALL the time for my crafts and for my Etsy business. I like to come during the week or first thing when it opens on the weekend. Usually the employees are helpful but I’ve come across a lot of them not being able to answer a lot of my questions. I would think a company that hires their employees would teach about the products that they sell. what they’re called and what they’re used for. I usually get a blank stare and an «I dunno» or an «I’m not sure». That’s quite frustrating. I always end up Googling it in the store only to find out I have terrible service in it. Good thing they have Wifi and wonderful coupons!

Came here over the weekend. It just like any other Michaels. Got a lot of hobby stuff. To me most of the stuff over priced. I would look at the dollar store or online first. But if you can’t wait and need it fast. Come here.

I am definitely your typical craft person and I go to several places to get my supplies, and Michael’s is definitely one of them! I came to this branch because I was in the area for lunch. It’s at a great location with all these other stores and restaurants.
I was kind of surprised at how big the store was! I just felt like the store was a lot bigger than other branches I’ve been to. Maybe it’s also because I haven’t been to one for a while. Or maybe it’s because there are more space to build a bigger store since there aren’t too much around the plaza. But anyways, I came in just to browse around. I saw that each isle (at least the ones I was at) was very clean and organized. I was looking at some gift bags and baking accessories to compare with other places I’ve been to. Yes, Michael’s is probably more expensive but it’s definitely worth it. Their quality is great. It’s every crafty person’s dream to get everything from Michael’s, at least for me. They also have a wide variety of each item in terms of color and quality. But that’s pretty standard for Michael’s though. I was just happy at how nice and clean the store was.
I was pretty much browsing and I had a good experience. I would come back if I’m ever in the area!

Do you need wedding décor? Better yet, do you need to build wedding décor? This is the place.
But, JoAnna, isn’t there a Michael’s closer to you? Yes, and although they had some items they were not as helpful or, willing to help at all.
Do you wish to jump the broom? Yes? Invest $ 10 and you have all the supplies you’ll need to customize your wedding broom!
Decorative ribbons to build your own streamers? They’ve got it!
They have all the basics for you to decorate on your big day. The staff also appears like they are happy to be there. They seriously exude the «I buy stuff here so much I got a part time job so I could rack up employee discounts,» vibe!
FUN

I consider myself a fairly crafty person, so I come to Micheal’s a lot. Every time I do come though, I wonder why.
Yes, they do have an excellent selection of some fun crafts. I remember coming here every other weekend with my dad as a kid for something fun to keep us kids busy and out of trouble. But lately it seems every thing I come in here looking for specifically they’ve either never heard of and/​or do not carry so I just end up on my trusty Amazon.
Come here when you don’t know what you want and you’ll probably find something simple and fun to do, but I think a lot of their craft supplies are geared more towards children.

You can find anything here. It’s stuffed like Grandma’s closet! They have everything you need to fabulize your holidays. All of them. Right now it’s all about Valentine’s day decorations. Smells like cherubs in here.
I buy art frames here. They have lots of prefab frames and the ones I have had made here were well made. When they send the coupons I use the ones for the frames. Good location, lines weren’t long and someone did ask if I needed anything.