You all know that I love love love to travel- and part of the fun is finding a craft store (or two, or three!) while I’m there. Last week I was in New York City (Manhattan) in the Madison Square Park area, right by the historic Flatiron building.
We spent much of the week walking around and seeing sights- (I can share some of the architecture photos on another day, if you like.) But of course I had to take a bit of time to visit Paper Presentation, which is right down the street!
The store is HUGE for NYC- and I realized after I was in that I’d actually been there before with my pal Haley from TheZenOfMaking.com back a few years ago when I visited for the Martha Stewart Show. But it was still cool to “rediscover” the store.
Of course the wall of stencils just leapt out at me…. and I spotted quite a few from pal Julie Fei-Fan Balzer of Balzer Designs. (Didn’t even TRY to connect with her on this trip, but now that I have a “home base” there I certainly will reach out the next time.)
Also in this store is a gigantic party supply section and stationery. I loved these shaped sparklers! I couldn’t bring them home, but I’ll try to find them locally. 
Hooray for kid’s crafts in the city! And lots of fun kits, books and even plushies.
Of course, I had to pick up a few things… so I made a little haul video for you!
Lots of fun! Do you craft shop when you travel?
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Hi Jenny,
What great finds! I can’t wait to see what you do with the postcards. If you find thise sparklers, let us know!! Thanks for sharing your craft haul.
Loved your pix from the City. My brother-in-law lived right where you were, next to the old Madison Square Garden/Flatiron Building, fond memories for me. Quite the selection at the Paper Presentation..loved looking at the everything.