Want to provide a fun experience for your child's next birthday? Consider a painting party at Plaster Fun Time. Recommended for children ages 4 through 12, Plaster Fun Time provides affordable plaster forms for kids to paint, from wizards to penguins to rocking horses to wall hangings. And who cares how big a mess they make? Someone else is cleaning up and providing for everyone's safety and happiness. You don't have to be part of a group to try your hand—walk-ins are welcome.
Elissa's Creative Warehouse has been in business since 1990 and is located in the Riverbend Office Park on Reservoir Street near the Charles River. They sell yarn, needlepoint/cross stitching, accessories and and other items catering to knitters, crocheters, needle pointers and craft people. Check out their Saturday Night Knitting Club.
For a customized, cuddly gift for that special someone, stop by Build-A-Bear and design a special friend. Starting with just the exterior hide of the soon-to-be-stuffed animal, customers can elect to give it a voice box, with pre-recorded or custom speech, and all of them are given a love-infused heart. Watch as one of the friendly staff fills it with fluffy stuffing and then have fun dressing it with a variety of outfits and accessories.
This store is located in the Northshore Mall.
A C Moore sells everything you could need for any type of arts and crafts project. There is a section devoted to knitting, crocheting and embroidery, with design and how to books for all the latest fashions. Bridal and wedding shower favors and cake toppers are offered along with a wide array of stickers. Canvases, paints, brushes and easels for the painter are available in a large assortment of colors and sizes. The dried flower section includes vases, glass beads and stones to make beautiful arrangements. Custom framing is offered in the back of the store as well as many standard size frames.
Wellesley Needlepoint Collection offers hand-painted needlepoint canvases along with a wide variety of stitching threads and needlepoint accessories. The store also offers group and private needlepoint classes, as well as finishing services, and sells a selection of gift items including rhinestone belt buckles, canvas tote bags and an exclusive "Fenway Park Canvas." The vivacious and friendly owner, Cindy Matthews, has been in business since 1996, and knows just about everything there is to know about needlepoint. Visit the Web site to find out more about the store's classes and services.
Whether you need a yard of fabric to make a scarf or 10,000 yards to outfit a dance troupe, you will find something you can use at Sewfisticated Discount Fabrics. The focus is on unique designer fabrics that the store sells exclusively at its two locations. The Twin City Plaza store is well organized and well lit. The store typically doesn't run special sales, but the everyday prices are reasonable. If you're browsing, you could spend hours in there, but if you're in a hurry, the friendly staff is ready to help you find what you need.
Gold and Diamonds Etc. is a jewelry and trading shop. It offers cash for gold and money to loan its customers. The store has a huge selection of chains, watches, platinum items, earrings, pendants and diamonds. It also offers watch and jewelry repairs and appraisals as well as custom designs. Visit the company's website to view its gallery of items.
This Ann S. Fabrics Sewing Machine Center is an authorized dealer of Bernina, Baby Lock, Husqvarna/Viking, Janome and Happy sewing machines. Most of these models are currently in stock and all can be ordered. In addition to the sewing and embroidery machines, this company has a large selection of sewing and quilting accessories, fabrics, books and patterns.
Step back in time to an original good old-fashioned hardware store. Don't be fooled, this is more then just a shop to pick up a bucket of paint or a few nails. Eastman's Hardware has a little bit of something for everyone. Located on Main Street in Falmouth, this shop has the best team of associates going that are so knowledgeable about its inventory. Grills, paint, electrical supplies and the finest selection of Radio Flyer's one could ever imagine can be found here. Delivery is available too.
Edgartown Paint Shoppe is a full-service paint shop featuring paints by both Pittsburg Paints and Pratt & Lambert. Along with custom color paints and varnishes, you will also find brushes and rollers, and all the necessary painting accessories. Consultations and computer matching are available.
Under the Sun is an upscale shop offering crafty gifts made by local artists in media such as pottery, jewelry, glass and water color. The store also carries lines of casual footwear by brands like Birkenstock, Dansko, and Teva. Located one block from the Martha's Vineyard ferry in Woods Hole, Under the Sun is a perfect spot for browsing. Find a treasure for yourself or someone special.
For fans of Star Wars, Batman, Superman, the Hulk, Spiderman, G.I. Joe, Transformers, Pokemon, and Yu-gi-oh!, Harrison's Comics and Collectibles is the place to be. Owner, Larry Harrison, says his establishment is "the best store you've never been in."
Founded in 1995, the Salem store is one of three locations where even adults can feel like kids again. Inside, you'll find rows of comic books of the golden, silver, and bronze ages. In addition, the store offers a variety of pop culture items, vintage toys and action figures, board games, graphic novels, collectible card games, and so much more.
Harrison's Comics also features gaming tournaments and special guest appearances by comic artists and writers. Every year, Harrison's hosts the North East Comic-Con in Boston. Those interested in selling or trading vintage comics are invited to make an appointment.