A.C. Moore Arts and Crafts

As a lover of art, pop-​up shops and musical festivals, I find myself needing to frame a couple new prints every-​so-​often. I decided to checkout A.C. Moore because of a couple I discovered. I visited a couple times to check out frames and price out options and discovered that they’re doing customer service right here! Laura in the framing department is a true gem, she goes above and beyond to make customers feel comfortable with their decisions (framing is not cheap!) and she’s always pointing out additional savings. The 65% off custom framing is the best deal they offer, and it usually comes around once a month (you’ll also see between 40%-55% off, but wait for the 65%). Custom framing jobs take about two weeks A.C. Moore also offers a rewards card ($ 10 for every $ 200 you spend – not a lot, but custom framing jobs add up!)
A.C. Moore also almost always has buy one get one deals on frames (this changes weekly) and you can find 50% off one item deals online, or in your Go, Play, Save book if you have one. And, A.C. Moore offers a lot MOORE than framing: whatever your craft desire, they’ve got you covered. Paint, canvases, yarn, fake flowers, wreaths, rubber stamps and even a small selection of kitchen tools, you’ll find what you want and probably a little something extra. Overall, a great experience and one that will keep me coming back.

This store generally has what I am looking for and has much better coupon deals than the competitors. The staff is friendly as well as I am asked politely if there is anything they can help in assisting/​finding. I choose this spot when I already to look for crafting projects!

I had never been to/​heard of an AC Moore store prior to moving to the Triangle area of NC, but I found this place on Unilocal and decided to go check it out. I had been to a couple of other places around here which were really poorly maintained, had inept or uncaring staff, were dirty, etc.
AC Moore is in a busy shopping area but is easy to find. They had a clean, well-​lit, clearly organized store. And they carried a wide variety of items. My interest is in acrylic paint, canvases, inks, and sketching materials. I was impressed with the amount of different types of paper and brands, brushes, and paints. Overall, their prices were a little higher than I would have liked, but not on ever item– they were competitive on some items.
Definitely a place I will keep in mind for future supply runs. I was very pleased with the experience.

So, I would give this place 4.5, technically, since they didn’t have a huge selection of fabric paint, which was one of my main reasons for going. But this mainly centers around the awesome customer service I experienced during my visit. I asked a girl about the fabric paint I was considering, and she said «Let’s ask Dan — he’ll know more.» And he most certainly did.
He had a great knowledge of how most of the products worked and was honest when he didn’t have the answers, but had great general knowledge about dyeing/​painting different types of fabrics. In answering my questions about another product I’d picked up (metallic markers), he helped me find the more specific items I was looking for instead of buying items I didn’t need in order to get one thing I was looking for that came in a multi-​pack of other items.
When I explained that I’m getting married in a few months, he said to come back and check with him if I had any questions about décor (we’re doing some DIY stuff, pray for me!) and let me know that the AC Moore website has great coupons most weeks.
Store was clean and well-​stocked (other than the empty shelves in the seasonal aisles, which is understandable this time of year).
So, if you find yourself in the AC Moore off of Mt. Moriah and need help, ask Dan, he’ll know more.

Been here many times, most recently early on a Saturday afternoon. The store wasn’t as crowded as it could have been (a relief). I was looking for some standard-​size picture frames and one of odd size. They carried not one, but two styles of the odd-​size frame, and the sales associate couldn’t have been more helpful. Very successful trip.
On other trips, I’ve shopped for yarn, beading stuff, wedding materials (specialty paper, guest book, candles, etc.), and even sewing supplies. They have the best selection of mass-​market yarn in the area, now that Wal*Mart’s stopped carrying so much of it. Their specialty papers are also comprehensive and competitively priced. The custom framing can be a bit pricey, just like the other stores offering the service, but there are almost always coupons and sales going on.
Only drawback: Halloween stuff in August! Cognitive dissonance, when it’s 97 degrees outside…