Michaels had an impressive assortment of holiday decor — but Hobby Lobby dominated when it came to what I'd need to decorate ...

So, this year, I did some holiday shopping at craft-store chains Michaels and ... Here's what it was like to shop at Michaels and Hobby Lobby for holiday decorations this year.

Hobby Lobby, Michaels, and Joann are three of the biggest arts-and-crafts retailers in the United States. Each store sells products like canvases and paint, sketchbooks, scrapbooking supplies ...

Even from the Hobby Lobby parking lot, I could see the store entrance ... Walking into Michaels felt not much different than any day when I shop at the craft store. There were potted poinsettias ...

My store had several varieties of elfs, plus accessories, books, and other merchandise to pair with them. If your family is big on Santa's scout elves and their antics, Michaels is the place to shop ...

Helping Entry-Level Users Every Step of the Way "For our customers shopping at Michaels, the machines represent a significant investment in a hobby they are passionate about. We want them to feel ...