SINCE 1973
Michaels Crafts: Over 1,200 Stores Fueling Creativity Since 1973
For over five decades, Michaels has been the neighborhood hub where creativity begins. From a single store in 1973 to a network of more than 1,200 locations across North America, the brand has grown alongside the communities it serves. Whether you’re a seasoned artist picking up professional-grade acrylics or a parent grabbing glitter for a school project, there’s a Michaels just a short drive away. That physical…
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INSPIRATION LIBRARY
Thousands of Free Project Ideas at Your Fingertips
Michaels doesn’t just sell supplies – it hands you the blueprint. The brand’s online project tutorials and in-store craft classes turn raw materials into finished pieces, whether you’ve never picked up a glue gun or you’re quilting your seventh heirloom blanket.
Free Online Project Tutorials
Michaels’ free project library offers thousands of step-by-step guides covering acrylic painting, Cricut crafts, knitting, and more. Each tutorial is created by in-house artists, tested for clarity, and includes a complete materials list so you can start creating immediately.
In-Store & Virtual Craft Classes
Michaels’ Make It program offers instructor-led sessions – wreath making, cake decorating, hand-lettering – at most store locations and via live-stream. Sessions range from 60 to 90 minutes and include materials in the class fee.
Project Inspiration by Skill Level
Every tutorial is tagged Beginner, Intermediate, or Advanced, so first-timers aren’t wading through expert resin-casting guides and seasoned makers aren’t stuck with paper-plate crafts.
Seasonal & Trend-Led Roundups
Curated idea collections drop monthly – think farmhouse porch décor, back-to-school teacher gifts, or last-minute Halloween costumes – each pulling from the current product catalog so nothing’s out of stock.
Trending Now: What Crafters Are Buying This Season
This season’s most-wanted supplies reflect bold color palettes, hands-on texture techniques, and personalized gift-making. Here’s what’s filling carts right now.
Craft Smart Resin Starter Kit
Includes two-part epoxy resin, mixing cups, pigments, and molds so first-timers can pour a coasting set in a single afternoon.
Cricut Infusible Ink Transfer Sheets - Autumn Tones
Six sheets in warm amber and rust tones bond permanently with polyester blanks for vivid, peel-free sublimation transfers.
Nearly Natural 30" Autumn Maple Picks
Lifelike faux maple branches bring rich burnt-orange foliage to centerpieces without any watering or shedding.
Siser EasyWeed Heat Transfer Vinyl - 5-Foot Roll
Thin, stretchable HTV weeds cleanly and presses at a low 305 °F, making custom T-shirts and tote bags achievable on a basic iron.
Recollections Cardstock Value Pack - 150 Sheets
Heavyweight 65 lb cardstock in assorted jewel tones handles die-cutting, stamping, and layering without buckling under wet adhesive.
- 24 tubes of 12 ml acrylic paint in a balanced spectrum of primary, secondary, and earth tones
- Creamy, smooth consistency that works well with brushes, palette knives, and sponge applicators
- Water-based formula cleans up easily with soap and water-no solvents required
- Intermixable colors allow custom shade creation without needing an extended palette
- Conforms to ASTM D-4236 safety standards for use by adults and older children
SPOTLIGHT
Artist's Loft™ Fundamentals Acrylic Paint Set, 24 Colors
★ 4.7 · 3,289 reviews
Starting a new creative pursuit shouldn’t require a major investment. This 24-color acrylic set from Artist’s Loft™ is priced under $10 and delivers surprisingly rich, blendable pigments on canvas, paper, or wood. It’s the kind of accessible supply that lets you experiment freely-mix a muddy gray, try an impasto technique, waste a little paint learning color theory-without that nagging guilt of ruining expensive…
BUYING GUIDE
How Michaels Stacks Up Against Hobby Lobby and JOANN
Choosing where to stock up on craft supplies means weighing coupon policies, price guarantees, and in-store experience. This side-by-side look at Michaels, Hobby Lobby, and JOANN focuses on the savings tactics and pricing commitments that matter most to regular makers.
How often coupons rotate, whether they stack with sale prices, and which product exclusions apply. Michaels and Hobby Lobby both run single-item coupons weekly, while JOANN favors whole-basket discounts through its app.
Whether the store matches a competitor’s advertised price on an identical item. JOANN formally price-matches local rivals; Michaels and Hobby Lobby do not have published price-match policies.
Range of professional-grade paints, canvases, drawing media, and artist tools. Michaels carries Liquitex, Winsor & Newton, and Prismacolor lines; Hobby Lobby and JOANN stock fewer premium fine-art brands.
Bolt count, specialty fabrics (upholstery, quilting cotton, apparel textiles), and sewing-machine availability. JOANN leads here, followed by Hobby Lobby; Michaels offers a limited fabric assortment.
Scheduled classes covering techniques like cake decorating, knitting, or jewelry making. Michaels runs the broadest public workshop calendar; JOANN focuses on sewing; Hobby Lobby offers none.
Ability to order online and collect at the curb the same day. Michaels and JOANN provide curbside in most markets; Hobby Lobby relies on standard shipping or in-store shopping.
CATEGORY REVIEW SUMMARY
What Professional Artists and Weekend Crafters Both Say
“A reliable source for both learning and earning – professionals trust the selection while beginners feel supported, and that dual reputation keeps a broad creative community coming back.”
★ Highlights
- Broad product range that spans beginner kits and professional tools without forcing a choice between the two
- Regular 40% off coupons make higher-end supplies like Liquitex heavy body acrylics and Cricut machines accessible to hobbyists on a budget
- Knowledgeable store associates who can recommend the right brush shape or yarn weight for a specific project
- Dedicated kids' crafting section with safe, non-toxic materials and age-appropriate project kits
⚠ What to watch
- Specialty items like specific Prismacolor marker shades or certain linen canvas sizes go out of stock and can take weeks to restock
- Checkout wait times spike during holiday and back-to-school rushes, sometimes stretching past 15 minutes
- In-store layout varies by location, so finding a specific aisle can require asking for help
Your Michaels Questions, Answered Before You Shop
Whether you’re a first-time crafter or a seasoned artist, here are straightforward answers to the questions we hear most from Michaels shoppers.
- Does Michaels offer a teacher disc
- Is there a military discount avail
- How long does Buy Online, Pickup I
- What size canvases and art boards
- Can I use multiple coupons in a si
Yes, Michaels provides a 15% discount for verified teachers on full-price and sale items, both in-store and online. You’ll need to present a valid school ID or complete the educator verification process through the Michaels Rewards program. The discount applies to most merchandise, though it excludes gift cards and certain third-party brands.
Active-duty military, veterans, and their immediate families can receive a 15% discount on eligible purchases year-round. Bring a valid military ID, VA card, or dependent ID to any Michaels register. This discount can be used on top of existing sale pricing on most regular merchandise.
Most orders are ready within two hours of being placed, though peak periods-like the weeks before major holidays-may push that closer to three or four hours. You’ll receive an email or app notification the moment your order is staged and waiting at the store’s pickup counter.
Michaels stocks canvases from small 4×4-inch minis all the way up to large 48×60-inch gallery pieces, with depth options in standard (¾ inch) and deep-edge (1½ inch) profiles. Stretched cotton and linen surfaces are available in addition to wood-mounted art boards and canvas panels for more affordable practice work.
Michaels allows one coupon per item in a single transaction, so you can apply different coupons to different products in the same purchase. However, you cannot stack two coupons on the same item. Michaels Rewards members also receive exclusive digital coupons that load automatically to their account.
Both Cricut and Silhouette cutting machines are carried at most Michaels locations, along with a full range of replacement blades, mats, and vinyl. Store-brand cardstock, vinyl, and heat-transfer sheets work with these machines, though you may need to adjust pressure and speed settings compared to manufacturer-branded materials to get clean cuts.
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Every brushstroke, every cut, every stitch comes with the backing of Michaels’ commitment to your satisfaction. We stand behind the quality of our products and the fairness of our policies so you can focus on what matters-making.
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