HouseMart Ben Franklin Crafts - Pearl City

This Benjamin Franklin is located in the Pearl city area. The store is on the smaller side, but it's jampacked with everything that you need. I came in for one thing came out with three other things. They already have their Christmas sparkly stuff out. I bought some stuff for my cricket machine, and I have lots of Halloween decorations too. Everybody in the store is friendly and helpful. I need help finding the cricket paper and I was able to find someone and she came over right away to help me. The cashier was super friendly and helpful. She reminded me about the discount that you can get for $10 and then every time you go in you can get 10% off. So I saved seven dollars off of my purchase today.

Fast service when ringing up, there was a lot of products and pen refills I needed from them and they had it. And I like the qualify of pens they have and some cute Japanese stuff too.

I came on a Saturday and some craft supply booths were set up outside the store. Walking in I saw a few decorated plastic Christmas trees. Next to the trees were Christmas gift bags and wrapping paper. It must be that time of the year again.I was walking around the store and saw the aisle filled with crystal beads. I couldn't miss it as it was glistening in my face. I had to take a closer look. The crystal beads were so nice and sparkling. I debated for a while about buying a few strands and making my own bracelet. The prices were decent. It wasn't the usual Swarovski crystals that I usually like. My friend and I used to make those bracelets all the time, but haven't done so in years. I know that I still have a lot of those crystals at home, so I didn't get these. No associates greeted me or asked if I needed any help the whole time I was there. I must have been standing there looking at the crystals for about 20 minutes.

Hard to find the paint brushes for detail look. I found them here at House Mart Ben Franklin Crafts store in Pearl City. Hopefully these would work out.

While a great craft store that has a lot of stuff similar to those familiar with Michael's, but the prices are pretty high for most of the items. If you are willing to pay and cannot find it elsewhere then this is your place.

Eripuit fulmen coelo sceptrumque tyrannisLocated in the Pearl City Shopping Center next to Sadie's (I know you read that review) is the arts and craft store. I came here looking for items to hang my son's Lego creations to the ceiling. (Running out of storage places :p). Didn't find what I needed but exploring around I got somethings totally unrelated. Like a pair of needle nose pliers for work. Not sure about the quality from Pakistan, but it was cheap. The place is a decent size and as the name implies there's things to explore the imagination. You'll be treated with beads to make your own bracelets, needles to make a cross stitch, paint for a model, and if you need bowls to hold the stuff, it's here. There are those small plastic drawer and bins to put all those loose items you get when you build things too. The staff is really helpful and everyone I met greeted me as I walked by. Overall four stars. It's cheap and staff is helpful. Now excuse me, time to get something to eat. Ooh Alejandro's next door. M

11-6-2020 ahhh, to shop here at night was a new experience...normally I'd come before noon especially when their 40% off coupons are in effect. Also if you are a member you can get a discount every day. Just renew yearly.I went in specifically for a poster frame. This store has a good variety of sizes for this purpose. I recently made a few customized photo collages on line. It's pretty natural if you're an active Yelper, you take some very cool photos and have a vast collection of food, drinks, desserts, scenery and special moments.If you've captured an epic hiking view, sunrise or sunset or beach scene, why not display your image to enjoy? If you create a poster you might find the size frame you need here.It was nice to see cashier, Donna to ring up my purchase with her effervescent personality and twinkly friendly smile. There were two other male employees behind plexi glass partitions so the socially distanced line moved quite quickly.This time of year they have beautifully decorated trees on view. If hubs wasn't waiting in the car I'd have browsed around more. There's always another time.Take care, stay safe and happy crafting.

I'd like to think I'm crafty! Lol I can be and this store has everything. I spend to much time I hear looking for things I want to do but never do! They have so many things I love it however the one thing that's hard to find is someone to help you. I did need some help asked but no one came so I gave up and left. When I'm sure of what supplies I need I will be back so that I'll just need the assistance of the cashier ‍

Don't recommend. No good customer service and they kick you out because they want to close the store before it's even closed.

Service was exemplary and quick. More than willing to help customers and direct them to products of interest. Impressive staff. Much appreciated!