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Sam Flax Art & Design Store

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Local(404) 352-7200
Toll-Free(800) SAM-FLAX
Fax(404) 350-9728

1460 Northside Dr NW
Atlanta, GA 30318

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Sam Flax Art & Design Store
Local(404) 352-7200
Toll-Free(800) SAM-FLAX
Fax(404) 350-9728

1460 Northside Dr NW
Atlanta, GA 30318

http://www.samflaxsouth.com/

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User Reviews of Sam Flax Art & Design Store

Yelp.com Review - by Charles A.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place has the best selection of greeting cards! They are always a little eclectic and fun. They also have a lot of good card making materials that I love. It makes it a much more fun...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Dan A.

5.0 of 5 stars. Here's an update: Sam Flax still gets five stars. Not just for it's helpful staff and big, eclectic selection. It gets five stars because I get cruised every time I go there!
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Kate B.

4.0 of 5 stars. Sam Flax is the best place in Atlanta to buy canvas, hands down. In addition, the staff is always more than happy to special order items and supplies. In addition to the awesome selection of art...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Adam R.

2.0 of 5 stars. I have to preface this by saying I am definitely a left brained person. When I go into a store I am there to be as efficient as possible and try to have a battleplan ready as to not have to "shop."...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lisa H.

4.0 of 5 stars. Neighborhood art place. Everyone is very knowledgeable and friendly. I just wish they stayed open later.
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Sam S.

4.0 of 5 stars. I wanted a drafting chair ... they had about 5 options ranging from $150 to $1500.Staples, Office Depot, et al had zero options. Sam Flax, yay.
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Angela M.

4.0 of 5 stars. Sam Flax has framed most of the art in my house, ok, well not Sam, but his staff. The first piece I had them do was a silk scarf that I'd bought in France. They were very patient in helping an...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Carol K.

4.0 of 5 stars. Good selection of art supplies, good place to get framing done and fun to look around for pretty paper, cards or small gifts. However, the printing services are lacking. I recently had them print...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Dori A.

4.0 of 5 stars. Love this place. I need to go, maybe today. They have all kinds of art supplies and fun stuff. Their framing department rocks. The back room has some pretty sweet deals if you don't need a custom...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by James G.

5.0 of 5 stars. Great paper, office furniture, art suff, cool lamps, and, accessories.
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Shraddha S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Yes this place is a little more expensive than other art stores however, ther is almost nothing that you cannot find here. This store is huge and has everything! The emploees are also very nice and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Deanna J.

5.0 of 5 stars. I bought out nearly the entire stock of a certain reusable adhesive. They put it on hold for me. They have a restroom for the public. They have a super amazing Frame Outlet room that made me have...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Gino M.

5.0 of 5 stars. First, I have to admit that I'm ashamed. I don't know when this store opened -- my memory tells me that it's been there for a while -- and I can't believe I'd never entered. After joining Yelp and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2008
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Horrible prices, but wide selection.

You can practically get anything here and with a much wider selection than most of the art supply stores around atlanta (with an exception to Binders which is further north). However, they do carry a few...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Aisha B.

5.0 of 5 stars. AS an artist, inspiration is so important. That's what I love about this store. There's all types of stuff to be intrigued by from bags, to paper, to paints, to novelty items, to furniture, Sam Flax...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Sarah M.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place is huge, and offers just about everything. I'm a big nerd when it comes to wrapping gifts, and was impressed by the ribbon selection, paper, bags, etc.There's a framing section and the guy...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by bunny b.

5.0 of 5 stars. love sam flax. used to be one of my favorite spots to kill some time in the midst of sitting in traffic after a long day at work.most items are priced slightly below list, which is great. i'm not...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Helga S.

4.0 of 5 stars. great sources for small projects. lot's of creative people working here. i like it but if you have a large project the costs are too high.
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Yuna P.

5.0 of 5 stars. Sam Flax brings out the artist in me.Or lack thereof.But I still adore this store! From unique cards and stationary to a wide variety of colorful pens, I love it all! Being in this store makes me...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Valentina V.

3.0 of 5 stars. It happens to me as well, Michael E. I usually plan my visits to Sam Flax to have enough time to peruse the shelves, display tables and aisles and get back to school on time. It's impossible to stay...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Joel C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Sam Flax reminds me of Elementary School during the holidays when they would set up a store for a week where you can buy cute senseless gifts for your family...all for a dollar or so. They don't...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2008
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A Creative Mind Wonderland by Michelle G. at InsiderPages

Sam Flax is absolutely superb. If you have a creative mind (and even if you don't) this place will indulge every creative senses that you have. If you can think it, Sam Flax can help you create it.
citysearch.com - user review - 02/03/2008
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Not for lovers of traditional painting supplies

The painting department is run by a crazy old woman who hates traditional art materials and who will chase you around beating you over the head with Gamblin propaganda if you attempt to purchase something that...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/31/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Michael E.

5.0 of 5 stars. OK, so this is an absolutely true story: the first time I went to Sam Flax, I ran in just to get a picture frame. TWO HOURS LATER, I emerged with fancy paper, a wooden stick figure, three books about...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Stephanie M.

5.0 of 5 stars. I could totally get lost in here. If your not an artist, this store makes you wish you were.
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Paul H.

4.0 of 5 stars. I just bought a Steelcase Leap chair from Sam Flax. Their office chair selection is quite good, and their prices are decent: their price on my Leap chair was better than web vendor sit4less, and they...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by STACEY S.

5.0 of 5 stars. more than art supplies, they have the best selection of invitations, papers, ribbons, bags and boxes, etc. etc... I got all of my wedding invites done there and the staff was AMAZAING! I am in love...
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by kristin f.

5.0 of 5 stars. THE absolute best art and design store in the area. Everyone is helpful, let you meander -because you will get sucked in with sensory overload. Huge selection of bags, boxes, stationery and the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Karen F.

3.0 of 5 stars. Sam Flax Haiku ReviewPiles of posh paper,Wonders of workstation wares -Beg bunches of bills.
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Stephanie S.

4.0 of 5 stars. This store makes me wish I had chosen architecture as my major. The array of art supply and tools this store offers to its committed customers takes away the torture of having to come here weekly to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Beau B.

5.0 of 5 stars. Great art store with more!I purchased my Herman Miller Aeron chair there years ago and had a great experience in that purchase. They had a great selection of chairs in stock and the prices were as...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Lauren S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Thank you art gods for bestowing Atlanta a Sam Flax!!!! Many cities do not have these and I am still wondering how we got so lucky.The prices are inexpensive but you still will walk out with quite a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2007
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Good Selection - Rude Cashiers

My wife and I are artists and we love the broad selection of supplies that are available to us at SF. Most of the 'floor employees' are very knowledgable and helpful, but the cashier staff and some management...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/22/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Margo R.

5.0 of 5 stars. Thank you Yelp for enlightening me about Sam Flax. I am enrolled in a drawing and painting class and have been buying supplies from Pearl. I recently read about Sam Flax which is closer to my home....
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by T. Murray -.

4.0 of 5 stars. I am no visual artist..but this place is just cool. When I was in college I would come here to get supplies for special projects or when I wanted quality craft items. The last time I went in they also...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2007
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Wonderful Customer Service

I used Sam Flax's Custom Framing department and they were Excellent! The customer service was superb, the staff was very knowledgable, and the quality of the work is first class. I will definitely be going...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/07/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Drew W.

5.0 of 5 stars. Sam Flax singlehandedly saved me a ton of money on my wedding. We wanted to make our own save the date cards and invitations without resorting to crayons and Sharpies, so we headed to Sam Flax. We...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Erin W.

4.0 of 5 stars. Looking for unique invitations with a personal touch? Try Sam Flax. They have a huge paper and stationary area where you can custom design invitations, letters, mailing, etc. At Sam Flax art...
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2006
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great store! by jasmin m. at InsiderPages

For moms like me who loves scrap booking, if you haven't been to Sam Flax Art and Design Store, then you should try to visit this place. They have everything you need! Their prices are very reasonable and they...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/21/2006
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Rude service by employee

I went to Sam Flax to get some poster frames for a volunteer association project. I had a helpful associate get me the easels I was looking for and a friendly check out person as well. I asked for permission...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/16/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Catherine S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Really great art store...tons of paper products, gift wraps, and ribbons. Also lots of fine art products and good portfolio selection. I also recommend Pearl on Roswell Rd. for a non-chain art...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Lori F.

3.0 of 5 stars. Sam Flax is your one stop shop for anything creative. Painting, drawing, screenprinting, whatever.. they have it. They also have a frame shop and stationary shop for custom orders. This one has an...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by duane m.

5.0 of 5 stars. I LOVE Sam Flax... cheap frames, cheap canvases! It is an artist's paradise. After all, some of us artists are poor, so we need the most bang for our buck!Unless you are a hardcore acrylic paint...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2006
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all art supplies by vinod r. at InsiderPages

sam flax has all the art supplies that one could want. i always go here to get all of them and i get them for a very good price. they have friendly staff who help you get everything that you want.its a large...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/31/2005
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Best of Atlanta again! by Kelly B. at InsiderPages

Sam Flax always has what I need in pastels, paints, crayons and papers. A large selection with reasonable prices, I am always able to find what I need even if I don't know what I need when I first arrive....
citysearch.com - user review - 10/04/2005
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Great Find

This store has everything from picture frames to purses to pens of every color. Its location is great becuase I have not been able to find similar stores with such large inventories in the midtown area!
citysearch.com - user review - 11/16/2004
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A little bit of everything

This store is great for so many things besides just art supplies. I ordered my wedding invitations here--the customer service was excellent, and the engraved invitations turned out really beautiful. Sam Flax...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/17/2002
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