Crafty Silicon Valley Resources

1 CommentThursday • July 5, 2007 • by DIY Bride

Do you live in the South SF Bay Area and need local crafty resources? I’ve been compiling a list of my fave local spots. If you have a South Bay resource to share, please use the contact form above to send it on over.

Papery Goodness: Rubber Stamping, Scrapbooking, Stationery

Maido Fine Stationery & Gifts
378 Santana Row
San Jose, CA 95128
(408) 213-1985
{no website listed}
A lovely site for Japanese paper crafts. Very good selection of imported Japanese papers and nifty stationery items. Prices are reasonable but beware that quality Japanese imports are spendy.

Paper Source
Santana Row (new!)

http://www.paper-source.com

Only the Best
15954 Los Gatos Blvd
Los Gatos, CA 95032

http://www.onlythebestlosgatos.com

My favorite local spot for rubber stamps. Gerri has an excellent selection of stamps and doodads for paper crafters. There’s also a very nice selection of wedding and other stationery.

Scrapbook Island
1375 Blossom Hill Rd
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 978-8900
{no website listed}
My favorite scrapbook store. Outstanding selection of paper and cardstock. The counter help is always very friendly and helpful. Prices are reasonable and competitive with other local shops.

Stamp On Over
1014 W. El Camino Real
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 736-9151

http://www.stamponover.com/

I will visit this shop one day. Really, I will. SOO comes highly recommended to me by stamping pals.

Specialty Art Supplies

University Art
456 Meridian Ave
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 297-4707

http://www.universityart.com

For those harder-to-find art supplies, University is the place to go. I only go here for things I can’t find at Michael’s or other big box stores. UA prices aren’t horrible, but they’re usually not the best on more common items. Their service desk aren’t the warmest people, but when you gotta have it *now* what can you do?

Bead Stores

Beads N Things
5166 Moorpark Ave # A
San Jose, 95129
(408) 253-6434

http://beadsnthings.com

Sew Beadazzled
1068 Lincoln Avenue
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 293-2232

http://www.sewbeadazzled.com

Craft Space:

A Work of Heart
2196 Lincoln Avenue
San Jose, CA

http://www.aworkofheart.com

I teach all sorts of classes at AWOH throughout the year. It’s a fabulous craft space to have gatherings, play with hot nifty tools & gadgets, and treat yourself to some craft time.