Craft Carrot

Craft Carrot is an arts & crafts haven for materials that are difficult to find. With over 1,500 products in-store, you’ll definitely find what you’re looking for to get that w hobby started. Some of their products include metallic inks, calligraphy nibs, and materials for embossing and rubber stamping.

For more information, visit their official website or Instagram page. 

The Craft Central

You’ve probably seen a branch of The Craft Central in one of the malls you frequent to pre-ECQ. They’re a craft store that does not only offer art materials; they also have an assortment of stickers and pins by local artists, accessories, and gifts. You can also purchase kits for a new hobby you want to try out, whether you want to get started with embroidery or making dreamcatchers.

For more information, visit their Instagram page. 

Common Room

Common Room is one of those stores that would make you want to go window shopping for hours and end up buying a thing or two. They offer everything arts & crafts: from calligraphy and paper materials to stickers and pins of your favorite fandom. It’s a concept store where artists and makers gather, and it will definitely feed the artist and fan in you. The best part is, they feature everything local!

For more information, visit their official website or Instagram page. 

Craft MNL

Craft MNL is a treat for DIY aficionados. If you’re interested in weaving, soap making, sewing, woodwork, or even rubber stamp making, they’ve got your materials covered. The team behind the store is a group of crafters, artisans, creative entrepreneurs, and designers who have opened a workshop where crafters can meet. Since we’re still under quarantine, you can get started with their assortment of kits.

For more information, visit their official website or Instagram page. 

Deovir Arts

Deovir has been providing premium quality art materials since 1978. It started with pen and paper supplies and eventually branched out into selling engineering and architectural supplies. The owner is passionate about painting and has brought artist quality fine art materials that were difficult to find in the country in the 80s. Deovir brought brands like Van Gogh, Rembrandt, and Talens available to Filipino artists. Whether you’re a hobbyist or professional, Deovir is the place to be for quality products at the best prices.

For more information, visit their official website or Instagram page. 

Bee Happy Crafts

Be ready to splurge when you buy products at Bee Happy. They’re the country’s premier source of paper crafting supplies and we aren’t kidding when we say they have a lot. Bee Happy is a paradise for crafters: they have a wide selection of supplies and tools that will make you spend more than your budget. They have stationery, inks, stamps, embossing machines, wax seals, and everything in between. You can also find top paper crafting brands like Cricut, Silhouette, Uchida, Motex, and more here.

For more information, visit their official website or Instagram page. 

Everything Calligraphy

As its name says, Everything Calligraphy is an online store that is dedicated to anything that’s calligraphy and writing. If you want to get started with the art of calligraphy or simply want to treat yourself with premium writing materials, you can find them at Everything Calligraphy. They have various inks, nibs, holders, fountain pens, papers, and more. You can choose from different premium brands like Rhodia for paper, Jinhao for inks, and Pilot for fountain pens and cartridges.

For more information, visit their official website or Instagram page. 

Art Bar

Art Bar is the hub for art professionals and hobbyists. They feature different brands of brushes, paints, inks, and brush pens. You can also find different materials here: from blank journals to canvases and watercolor paper. Since their branches are mostly in malls, they operate now through a call-to-order basis. Call the branch nearest to you and they will deliver!

For more information, visit their Instagram page. 

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