“An amazing shop with a little bit of everything an artist needs. Their paint supplies put other shops to shame. For a small business it packs a huge punch. Located next to the busy bagel store, have a friend stand in the bagel line while you get your supplies!”
“I actually got home from my trip to Secret Manga not too long ago and- I love it so much ?
First thing I noticed is that I was NOT the only person in the store- and that was so exciting! There were at least four or five other folks ? My favorite section of the shop, easily, is the stationary/paper goods section ? As soon as I came across it I said “oh no” out loud only bc my wallet is about to start crying ?
All in all, I enjoyed my 20-ish minutes in the shop. I cut my time short bc I kept finding things I wanted to get but did not have the funds for lol.
I’m thrilled to have a shop like this within reasonable driving distance. I don’t see any reason, at this point, to get manga anywhere else. I want to do my part to help keep this place thriving and put money back into PGH-area communities!
Thank you for a lovely experience and if you ever need another shop girl, give my people a call ??♀️”
“Always helpful in finding exactly the right framing material to make every picture perfect. Very reasonably priced (especially over craft stores with low quality and high prices) and the craftsmanship is always perfect. A++++”
“I love Blick! Such a cool store, they have everything you need for any art project!!! A very extensive collection! Great customer service and the employees are very nice!”
“had an incredible experience at crystal bead bazaar! i never leave reviews this is my first. but i just had to because everyone there was so kind and warm and wonderful. i am new to beading and everyone there was so helpful and made me so excited to start beading. would 100% recommend i got beautiful beads and had a wonderful experience at this store!! can’t wait to restock <3”
“Creative Reuse is my favorite place on Earth. It is SO easy to find tons of strange, interesting and rare items here that one otherwise wouldn't be able to find elsewhere! I go almost every month to stock up on random cassette tapes to see what's on them (some great indie music finds here if you dig around), newspaper clippings and as many vintage Pittsburgh magnets possible. If you like crafts and unconventional decorations, this place is definitely for you!
Also, everyone that works here is super nice and the prices are usually super reasonable. Every bad review saying otherwise has either never stepped foot in Creative Reuse or are people who don't believe retail employees deserve respect. This is a store that should never go away!”
“I just want to shoutout Melissa who works here! I called yesterday asking about a product which they didnt have on the shelves. She told me she would work nights to check in the shipment boxes to see if it was there. I asked her to call me if it was. This angel called me at 9:30pm letting me know they have the product in stock and she would put it on hold for me! JOANN, you have a GREAT worker with her!! Thank you so much Melissa!!”
“Best hobby shop I've ever been to. Everyone was very friendly and helpful. They have a wonderful selection and couldn't have felt more valued. These are the stores we need to be buying from.”