Michaels Stores

In November, we officially launched MakerPlace by Michaels to give truly handmade artists and creators more ways to earn 🌟 Today, we're thrilled to be celebrating our MakerPlace sellers with the launch of "Respect the Handmade," the first-ever brand campaign for MakerPlace! We've also announced the start of our in-store selling pilot, where we invite MakerPlace sellers to connect with potential customers in their local communities by selling in their Michaels store. Check out our anthem ad spot on MakerPlace 👉 http://bit.ly/3wGZakW and read more about this news from Rebecca Barker and Inc. Magazine below 👇

Summer is a great time to dig into DIY projects, and as the best place for all things creative, we have all the supplies, inspiration and expertise to help 🙌 💡   🚪 Our very own Sr. Project Designer, Roma Stiff, shared some tips with Best Life for easy ways to upgrade your porch this summer. Her top hint: Accessories aren’t just for outfits! https://bit.ly/3xa3Vnx   🖌 Dotdash Meredith's Better Homes & Gardens featured another one of our Sr. Project Designers Valerie Studer, on how painted wall stencils are the new affordable alternative to wallpaper: https://bit.ly/3RhZD4f   👀 Psst…you’ll want to visit us in stores or online this weekend for up to 70% off on 1000s of items for your summer projects!

Summer camp is returning soon... Michaels style! 🎨✂️🖍️ Camp Creatology from our Kids Club makes it affordable and convenient for parents to encourage creative, hands-on play for kids ages 6 and up this summer break ☀️ From June 17 to July 12, we’ll be hosting sessions that guide kids through projects like tie-dye and beaded keychains across themes like Sunny Days, Disco Party, Groovy Friends, and Adventure Explorer. There are two easy ways to join us: ✨In stores: $5/session with all supplies included, no registration required! ✨Online: purchase the supplies and participate for free (register for live sessions, or view on-demand) Learn more here 👉 https://bit.ly/4aqsgTT

It’s #SmallBusinessWeek! 🎉 This week (and every week!), we want to celebrate the handmade artists sharing their talents with the world through their small businesses 🌟 As the best place for all things creative, Michaels has long supported small businesses and independent artists. From offering the supplies and products to run their businesses, to more ways to earn on MakerPlace by Michaels AND exposure to our customers through our pilot of in-store pop-ups, we are dedicated to helping creative small businesses thrive 💖 Check out these and so many unique handmade goods from all our amazing MakerPlace sellers! ⬇️ bit.ly/4di3gRb

On the hunt for hands-on activities to keep kids creative this summer? ☀️ The Toy Insider compiled the hottest toys, games, and gifts for kids of all ages in its 2024 Spring and Summer Gift Guide, including 3️⃣ THREE arts & crafts kits from Michaels' kids brand, Creatology! For $10 and under, kids can use their imaginations to craft jewelry from our Flower Bead Box Kit and treasures to cherish from our Spring Boot and Flowers Wood Craft Kit and Paint Your Own 3D Ceramic Mushrooms Kit 🌸 🍄 Check out the full Guide for endless inspo: https://bit.ly/3xTS8JS, and thank you to the Toy Insider team!

Did someone say lower prices? 👀 In case you missed it, last week we announced new, lower prices on over 5,000 of our most popular items across arts, crafts, DIY and home decor 🙌 From canvases and vinyl to markers and t-shirts, these price cuts are the latest way we're fueling the joy of creativity for even more customers ✨ 🔗 Link below to read more from Kaarin Vembar at Retail Dive!

Jimmy called it: we've been stocking up to help every Swiftie celebrate new music and new tour dates! Our teams across the business have done a phenomenal job preparing to support our customers with everything to create anything, including memories 💖 Get a head start on your friendship bracelets by visiting us in stores or shopping our assortment online 👉 bit.ly/4aBZ2Sy and check out the full monologue on The Tonight Show's YouTube 👉 bit.ly/4d4Dq2T

We recently launched our Leadership Essentials Program, a new development program to equip rising leaders with the skills and strategies to effectively lead teams 🌟 Our pilot group brought together Managers from our Stores, Manufacturing, and Support Center teams to grow as leaders 🤝 Thank you to our first group for getting us started - we can't wait to help more leaders committed to improving their craft!

This Earth Month, Michaels is proud to celebrate our partnership with ENERGY STAR. As we continue to enhance our efforts to lessen our environmental impact, this partnership provides us with practical guidance and helps us track our progress and celebrate green milestones 🌎 Over the last two years, Michaels has achieved ENERGY STAR certification in dozens of our stores with more to come ✨ Being an ENERGY STAR Partner helps us to reduce both our energy use and carbon emissions, proving that doing good for the planet can also be good for business. Learn more about ENERGY STAR 👇