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HouseMart Ben Franklin Crafts
1020 Keolu Dr, Kailua, HI 96734, United States
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HouseMart Ben Franklin Crafts
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CJ
Review №1

We love this place SO MUCH! You can get everything you need here... oil paints, acrylic, brushes, stretched canvas, wilton baking items, flower arrangement accessories, complete craft kits, fabric, fairy light and so much more. If youre into crafting, this is the place to go.

Ja
Review №2

Ben Franklin has always been the place to pick up craft supplies. They’re always well stocked, and I love their stuff

Ch
Review №3

I always enjoy shopping at Ben Franklins😃 the sales associates are always so helpful👀 finding just what I need for my project or a gift💛 this day it was time to renew my membership👀 I look forward to the discount😃

Be
Review №4

Great place to get my craft needs. Staff always helpful

Ka
Review №5

Pretty good selection and a great variety of crafts and goods to buy. Decent prices too. The staff was very friendly and helpful. We were greeted by every employee! We will be returning!

Sa
Review №6

Fabulous place, picked up some yarn to do a Lei. In checking out the cashier helped by showing me how to start my project.Best experience ever.

Ty
Review №7

Wonderful little store, get all my craft stuff from here. Slightly expensive but thats normal here and the people are super friendly and helpful!

Ka
Review №8

Friendly staff and neat store. Lots of out of stock items though. Recommend that you call before you drive over if you dont live close.

Ge
Review №9

HM Ben Franklin has big savings on cards for all occasions. Theyre priced at 4 for $3. Cheap enough so you can buy a bunch to keep on hand. That way your loved ones will feel special and youll always ready. Located next to Starbucks at Enchanted Lakes Shopping center.

TR
Review №10

Whats not to love about:);ben Franklin its location is perfect. And they open till 7pm so perfect. Just in case u want to do a late afternoon craft its closing/ time is sweet just in case u finish work late u still have time to make it to the best all around hand crafting store hands down.

wg
Review №11

16 Jun 2021...Kaulanas advice on frame, matting and glazing combined with his skill and attention to detail ( eg. how he finished the hanger wires !!!) for two-crocheted pieces produced art enhancing display for these ttwo sentimental pieces!!! will bring more work to Kaulana and HouseMart.Mahalo nui loa...

Jo
Review №12

Some cute ornaments

Vi
Review №13

Great place to buy a quick gift for a gal.. They gave private made jewelry there at a very reasonable price

Jo
Review №14

Friendly and helpful staff. They had exactly what I needed to complete my project.

Jo
Review №15

These Ben Franklin Stores are okay. Yes, they have crafts available that are somewhat limited to the island, but they don’t need to mark up their prices double what you can easily buy cheaper on Amazon, eBay, Michaels, etc. You can also find similar items at Target & Walmart. These guys know that they’re the only Craft Store serving the islands, so what do they do? They overprice their items. I look for great bargains; not get ripped-off.

Ja
Review №16

Great customer service and has just about everything you need for arts and crafts.

Sh
Review №17

They have some fun art stuff. Great staff, very helpful. Lots of drawing and DIY crafting supplies. The sewing section is pretty limited, not a place to go for fabric/sewing supplies unless you just need needles or very basics. Prices aren’t very competitive with bigger stores, but it’s a great local spot.

Ch
Review №18

Ben Franklins is my go-to place for my crafting needs. They have a nice selection of stickers and holiday themed items. I acrylic and watercolor paint and I come here to buy stretched canvas and both mediums of paint and paint brushes. I also appreciate that they offer crafting workshops and a place to sell your craft work.

Ar
Review №19

Love Ben Franklin. Fun stuff, fun staff, feel safe in time of COVID

An
Review №20

Very small variety of everything. Expensive.

Sa
Review №21

Great customer service and their in house framing services is fast and affordable eith knowledge staff!

Lo
Review №22

When doing crafts this store is got it...

Cy
Review №23

They have everything you would need and then some. A little pricey but the items are of good (not great) quality. The kids are always thrilled coming here.

Ro
Review №24

Great place to prepare for graduations, parties, etc. They have just about everything and beautiful jewelry.

Ma
Review №25

Friendly and helpful staff

An
Review №26

Great selection of arts and crafts. The store is cramped and not the best to navigate because of the layout.

To
Review №27

They recently reorganized the shelf, so it looks like very refreshing for shopping. But it takes time to get used to know where the item you are looking for... Still fun place to shop!

Ho
Review №28

Amazing costimer survice

Yv
Review №29

Theyre very nice here, but its a tiny place and everything is expensive. They dont really have enough selections. Very basic. I miss Michaels or Jo-Ann fabrics in California. Not to be mean but anyone who says its a craft paradise must have not been to mainland.

Do
Review №30

I love shopping at HouseMart (Ben Franklin) in Enchanted Lakes. Convient location. Went to shop for Polyester Grosgrain Ribbon to make leis for Graduation. That time of the season. Was running little bit late this year. But I got it done!

Bo
Review №31

I am not a crafty person, can barely tie my own shoes. Caroline was exceedingly patient, helpful and thoughtful. I left the store feeling grateful and appreciated at the same time.

Ma
Review №32

I went for some beads strands but theres not much left in the shelves.

Ke
Review №33

Kind bunch of people. Very helpful in finding things you are looking for. They carry a wide variety of arts and craft materials and do custom picture frames as well. Shelves are mostly fully stocked and well kept. Would recommend.

Da
Review №34

Best, and frankly only, general craft store in Kailua. good selection of things you need and a helpful staff earn it a high rating. prices can be a bit steep, but when you need it, they probably have it and someone there will have good advice that you cant get online. that there are people there that know crafting, the methods, and the products you need make it a favorite store for me.

Ka
Review №35

Great customer service! Was greeted almost instantly and given directions to the aisle I had to go to for my needs. Friendly and fast; couldnt ask for anything more from this place.

Ni
Review №36

Awesome store! The prices are kinda high but it appears to be decent quality items. Ill definitely go back someday.

Su
Review №37

Took a trip to BF to pick up some clock works. They were priced at $12+ so decided to check online. Found them online at Michaels first $8+. On the other hand, I also needed a bead reamer which evidently had been discontinued. Despite that, Kailua staff were able to track one down and brought it in for me.

Ja
Review №38

A little cramped but for good reason. They have a crazy amount of stuff there. Its a great place to get any arts and crafts stuff you may need along with some you dont

T
Review №39

I love this place. They just seem to have everything for my needs. A wide selection to make your crafting project easier.

De
Review №40

Very nice!

Le
Review №41

The workers that wander around to help customers who have questions arent really that helpful, one was rather mean in fact. The selection of items is also pretty small but I used to live in Pearl City so I might be a little spoiled when it comes to the stock of inventory. The cashiers are always bright and cheerful though.

To
Review №42

I spoke to Faye before going there and she tried to help me with my project. It still didnt work so I brought my project in and she ended up giving me more pointers and more recommendations.

Ni
Review №43

Staff is friendly and incredibly helpful. I had to order some extra supplies and they did so super fast and called me when they were in a couple of days later! I love coming here for all my craft/art supply needs.

Lu
Review №44

Best place for unique craft items and lockers featuring local artisan art and jewelry work! As a shell jewelry connesuier I frequent all of the Ben Franklins hoping to find little treasures from our talented local artists. Most of the shells used are from our beaches and the quality of work is always worth the price! Ben Franklin lockers are definitely my favorite!!!

Bi
Review №45

I did not know the awesome things thats in Ben Franklin at Enchanted lake. And the friendly staff is very helpful. Always a smile when you walk in.

So
Review №46

Its a nice store to go to when you need some art supplies, they have a lot of things and its easy to find what ur looking for. They will also likely have everything ur looking for. The only thing thou, its quite expensive.

De
Review №47

You can find everything you needs for any of your projects. If you needs help and want some suggestions there is always someone there to help you. They like when people shares their ideas. You can learn from one another.

He
Review №48

Kaulana, the best Framer, works at Ben Franklin Enchanted Lakes.

Sa
Review №49

Helpful staff, cool selection of crafts.

Av
Review №50

Good craft store but items can be expensive

Da
Review №51

One of the few on the island. A little of everything for the crafter.

Ka
Review №52

Embroidery floss is on sale, but their display was gone. Myself & another lady were wanting, so lost sales.

K
Review №53

Good place for crafting needs. They have papers, stencils containers, paints, sewing and picture framing materials.

DA
Review №54

Tag-along shopping with wifey. When she is happy, Im happy.

No
Review №55

Only place to find your crafting needs in Kailua!

Ai
Review №56

Super helpful staff, always informative and knowledgeable!

Ri
Review №57

I love the people who work here! Theyre always so friendly and helpful!

Ga
Review №58

The only real craft store on the island, with a pretty good variety of crafting supplies and a very helpful staff.

Ju
Review №59

Cashier and Austin helped me they gave me excellent service please command them for their caring help.Note: store did not have everything on my watercolor I class list of supplies.

Ly
Review №60

BEST & ONLY craft store on the WINDWARD SIDE!!!

Ra
Review №61

Seems like this Ben Franklin has EVERYTHING!

la
Review №62

Fat selection of deco paint pens

Ke
Review №63

Great selection of glitters!

br
Review №64

Everything you need to get crafty and an very nice staff.

LU
Review №65

Large selection of crafts, kind and helpful staff.

Zx
Review №66

Reminds me of a lower tier Michaels. I think its the best Franklyn on island.

Ev
Review №67

A bit pricey but a very good selection

Ga
Review №68

A bit pricey but great finds

Jo
Review №69

Great selection for crafts and projects

An
Review №70

If I could put an unhappy face I would. The store has cut way back on their Christmas supplies and have done away with many of the crafts. I walked up and down the aisles and did not find 80% of the crafts I bought last year. What a disappointment.

vi
Review №71

I was able to find the paint supplies and clock works I needed

Lo
Review №72

Best craft store on the windward side.

De
Review №73

They have everything you could want and more! They also have baking supplies

De
Review №74

Great place for crafters like me !

De
Review №75

They have anything and everything you might need when it comes crafts.

Mo
Review №76

My granddaughter had an amazing time today at kids crafts. Mahalo

wa
Review №77

Updated Sept 2020: STILL a great place for good prices for art supplies!BEN FRANKLIN Enchanted Lakes is a friendly place, whether over the phone searching for what I need or in person. They have GREAT prices for artist canvass and other painting supplies as well as crafters stuff. When I tell artists to try their canvas selection of pre-stretched canvass as well as rolled... they sneer----as if the name BEN FRANKLIN isnt good enough quality? Ha!!! Same brands sell for 40% MORE in art supply places! soo...TRY em!!!!

Da
Review №78

Always helpful and smiling. They know their stuff.

KJ
Review №79

Thank for being open really needed ribbon for graduation!😊

Ma
Review №80

Great store, and very sweet & knowledgeable staff.

An
Review №81

They have Permanent adhesive vinyl and HTV if anyone is wondering! Small craft store with a lot of stuff!

Mi
Review №82

Found what we were looking 4

Ci
Review №83

Great selection and excellent customer service!

Ma
Review №84

Prices are going up really fast...!!

pu
Review №85

There are every things you need as other do not has

An
Review №86

Great craft store with helpful staff!

Ch
Review №87

I found many painting items that I had been looking for.

Mo
Review №88

Decent selection, very pricey.

Mo
Review №89

Ben Franklin Great arts & crafts

El
Review №90

Good for DIY projects

Wa
Review №91

A craft persons paradise!

Ci
Review №92

Whatever I needed they have it. Its just you have to hurry to get it bc when they run out there gone.👍Thanks Ben Franklin for making crafts fun to do!🤗

De
Review №93

A little pricey but good selection.

Tr
Review №94

Soooooo expensive! Only in a pinch will I shop here, Amazon all the way!

Mu
Review №95

Very helpful and knowledgeable staff.

Ta
Review №96

Awesome people and great selection.

Mi
Review №97

Exactly what youd expect from a BF store, and probably the only place to find the things they carry.

Gr
Review №98

They have everything you could need and you dont have to go into town.

Ma
Review №99

A little bit of everything for crafting

An
Review №100

Always out of something I need, aisles are crowded and prices are high even when you have a club card. Everything seems to come in bundles of what you want, you cant just get one or two. Frustrating but no other place to get crafts here...

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  • Address:1020 Keolu Dr, Kailua, HI 96734, United States
  • Site:http://benfranklinhawaii.com/
  • Phone:+1 808-261-4621
Categories
  • Craft store
  • Variety store
Working hours
  • Monday:9AM–8PM
  • Tuesday:9AM–5PM
  • Wednesday:9AM–8PM
  • Thursday:9AM–8PM
  • Friday:9AM–8PM
  • Saturday:9AM–8PM
  • Sunday:9AM–8PM
Service options
  • Curbside pickup:Yes
  • In-store pickup:Yes
  • In-store shopping:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
Payments
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
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