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Paper Crafts 101: 5 great stores in Portland, OR metro area

September 8, 4:39 PMPortland Arts and Crafts ExaminerPaula Wessells
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Arts & Scraps, Vancouver, WA

New to paper crafting? New to the Portland, OR Metro area? Here is a list of 5 stores to check out for crafting supplies and classes!

1. Scattered Pictures
Located conveniently by the Portland Airport and East side Costco this store has a HUGE collection of crafting supplies. Everything from patterned paper to rubber stamps! The selection of merchandise is varied in style. They offer several classes and the owner Nancy hosts a Midnight Madness gathering every other Friday night. This is where you can bring all those unfinished projects and get them completed!
13852 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland, OR • 503.252.1888

2. Arts & Scraps
Looking for unique merchandise and great ideas? This store will be well worth the trip across the bridge into Vancouver, WA. The owner Denise has taken the time to select the products, vintage and new for her store. Be forewarned the displays and ideas will get your creative juices flowing for that next project! She also offers custom gallery framing.
8101 NE Parkway Drive, Ste D2, Vancouver, WA • 360.993.5604
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3. Collage
A small space that is loaded with great supplies for the collage artist! Rubber stamps, acrylic paints, encaustic wax, oil paintstiks, etc. Treasures for the experienced artist or the one that is trying to get out and try. Their class offerings are for all skill levels, even offering kids classes.
1639 NE Alberta, Portland, OR • 503.249.2190
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4. A Joy Forever Scrapbooking
With two locations you could called this the ‘complete’ scrapbooking store! Very well organized with a great selection of papers – if you love cardstock, you will want to make a stop into these stores. They also have a nice play area for your kids!
10559 SE Fuller Rd, Milwaukie, OR • 503.513.0680
839 E Powell Blvd., Gresham, OR • 503.661.1400

5. Craft Warehouse
This is your one stop shopping experience for craft supplies. These family owned stores are located in Oregon, Washington and Idaho and offer an array of merchandise. From home décor to beads – the staff is knowledgeable and never miss a beat to help out with a project!
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