Cherish

I liked Cherish a lot, but they lost their lease on Clement Street and went out of business several months ago. I don’t know why people are giving them one star for being out of business. What you should do is mark the business as closed using the «edit business» link. This sends an update to Unilocal staff so they can update the page info accordingly.

I went by this store today, and it was closed!

This place actually was really great for finding awesome patterned paper and cards and trinkets when it was open. I passed by the other day and the store was completely gutted. I find this especially sad since I’m in a bookarts class right now and there just isn’t a comparable paper supplier in the city. :-(

I was looking for a rubber stamp and found this place online. I was frustrated that their website doesn’t really explain what they sell, but thought I’d check it out anyway. I got there, put an hour in the meter, got my 1 year old out of the car, and discovered this place NO LONGER EXISTS! Standing in front of the empty store front with the «Cherish» sign just a stain on the wall I looked up the address on their website, Unilocal,and google maps, hoping they just relocated. Everything said I was standing in front of an open business, which was just not the case. Very frustrating. Never did get my hands on a cute bumble bee rubber stamp.

I was happy to find Cherish because of the make-​your-​own-​cards stuff, and the alternative to Paper Source.
However, I did NOT like Cherish primarily because the lady who was running the store barely acknowledged me. I was clearly on a mission to find something, and when I had trouble, she offered no help. I didn’t ask for help immediately, because I thought that I could shift my vision (I was making valentines), but after someone paces around your store like 5 times, I think some sort of acknowledgment is in line.
I could be judgmental because I used to be in the customized invitations line of work in Reno, at a shop similar to Cherish. As a small business, we prided ourselves on customer service to set ourselves apart. I don’t mean to compare, but I guess I can’t help it.

I love this place!
They have the most cute, creative nd unique cards, stationary, ‘things’ to buy. This store is a small business (which there should be more of) which gives it a happy environment feeling and the employees are kind and friendly. The inside is lined with art, color, creativity and it makes one feel like a child or at least feel like working on an art project! ;]
This place is most def. recommended to check out!

The last time I went in they carried better quality cards and their selection was also decent. Since then, they have really plain, cheap looking cards and their selection is next to nothing. I picked one up that was probably took the «artist» 3 secs to make. It consisted of a highlighter market and a few scribbles, maybe there was a sticker on it too. I’m not a scrap booker nor am I much of a DIY kind of gal so this review is just for the stop in purchase a cute card review.
I like their selection of ribbons and stamps too for that day I need to buy a stamp or a ribbon… plus 1 star.

Special thanks to Ryan, who knew the stock so well that he was able to immediately tell me they DID NOT have what I was looking for. He also inquired what it was for and did not try to talk me into anything that wouldn’t work for the project. Furthermore, he had EXCELLENT suggestions about where else I might find what I was looking for. Just exceptionally rare service in my experience. I told him so in person, but felt it was worth mentioning here as a customer service point~!
Sometimes knowing a person can not help you, eliminating a variable, is equally helpful to a problem or project. Far more helpful than being mislead or treated poorly.
The store is beautifully laid out and although I couldn’t find what I needed for a leather project, you’d seldom find a more thorough selection for scrapbooking or the nearly lost art of keeping in touch. A selection of graphic postcards from hip cities caught my eye. Although I bought nothing, the store will now stand out in my mind.

I saw this place from across the street and the window displays were so cute, I risked jaywalking to get over there, instead of patiently walking to the end of the block to cross over.
This is the kind of place I go in to and can spend hours pouring over their greeting cards and fun little displays. I always say «too bad I don’t have any occasion coming up that needs a card-​next birthday, I am SOOOO here.» Sadly that never happens but so help me Unilocal,next friend’s birthday Cherish is getting my business.

I was more than thrilled when Cherish opened up in my neighborhood, as a paper/​craft supplies shop is exactly what the Richmond district needed. I’m definitely a fan!
The only downfall of this store is that it doesn’t sell the cardstock papers in bulk, or envelopes for that matter. Other than that, it’s nice to sift through the various colors of folded cards, flat cards, scalloped and all their matching envelopes. Other papers for crafting are fun, too… single sheets and books in various colors, patterns and occasions. I love the selection of stamps, holiday and everyday ones. Again, so many crafty possibilities at Cherish. Their selection of knick knacks and gifts are unique and fun!
Am thankful for Cherish, as it has made me a more creative person. Just walking through the store gives me inspiration! Nice that they have a studio space with tons of supplies for $ 5 an hour. Been meaning to take advantage of that… and the craft classes, too. There are more comprehensive paper shops in the city, but Cherish has the friendly and homey, and is why I keep coming back time after time.

I am impressed. I popped into this shop after passing by it for years, in search of invitations for my son’s first birthday party. Scrapbooking is definitely not in my wheelhouse, so I was a little intimidated at first — but everything is so gosh darn cute, and the staff is so friendly… next thing I knew, I was making an appointment to have a custom invitation consult.
I walked out afterwards wondering if I’d just been had, and was about to be lured down the path to $ 500 birthday invitations, but how glad I am that my curiosity landed me in this spot! Stacy was amazing. Our meeting was less than an hour long, and in that time, she managed to completely get me and my ideas, and turn that into something creative and useful. I was stunned by the low pricetag for the whole shebang ($ 120 for 40+ custom invitations with pre-​printed envelope return addresses). Believe you me, well worth it when you see most of the options available to you at party stores — ew.
I thought I’d hit a snag when after 1−½ weeks since approving them to go to print, I hadn’t heard back. So I put in a call. I was informed it could be up to 2 weeks turnaround time (I’d originally been advised «probably about 1 week»). Yikes, party time is getting kinda close, and I’m leaving town (which I told them in a «worried but I’m trying to be cool» voice). Well, clearly not by coincidence, later that day, I received a call that my invitations were ready. Awesome.
Thank you, Cherish, for helping me plan a special day I’ll always remember, without adding grey to my head — you really came through.

If you think Clement street is just about delicious restaurants and zero parking, guess again. Located at the quieter end of the street near 2^nd Ave, Cherish is part stationary store and part scrapbooking/​crafting workshop. They have a nice selection, albeit on the small side, of card stock, scrapbooking paper, cards, stamps, small gift items, and wrapping paper. It’s a great place to run in if you’re in the neighborhood and in need of one of the above items. It’s not the store to go to if a massive selection is what you’re seeking.
As other reviewers have mentioned, they rent out their workshop space in the back of the store for $ 5/​hour. As long as you choose a time that isn’t busy, I think it’s a sweet deal. They have lots of tools and supplies that you can use and it’s definitely less expensive than trying to purchase all of them yourself. They have a die cut machine with lots of die shapes from which to choose. I’m especially enamored with the embossing tool. Insert nerdy grin here.
Additionally, I’ve taken 3 of their classes: making a french memo board, gift wrapping, and card making. All of the classes were enjoyable, and I appreciate that Cherish offers them to the public. Personally, I got the most out of the french memo board class, because I actually made one in class that I took home to keep. The gift wrapping and card making classes were both taught by pleasant instructors who offered helpful tips and tricks, but overall the classes lacked a focus. i.e. wrapping a gift for a particular occasion (s) or creating certain types of cards.
Head over, take a class, do some shopping, and get crafty amigos!

Passing by and you don’t think much really. Oh, it’s just another stationery store, a wannabe Hallmark. At the front area you do see cards displayed, but as you walk towards the back curiousity sets in. What is that back there? I was greeted by Leilani, a cheery girl who answered all my questions about the back area and shared that the store holds craft events AND, if you want, they allow you to use their cutting machine with numerous cutting styles for only $ 5 an hour! What luck!
I was planning my aunt’s 75^th birthday celebration and wanted to make nice invitations. I ended up though buying the paper from Michael’s in Daly City and came here to use their cutting machine to make folding invitations… and they came out so great. Forget searching the internet for pricey invitations when you can come here and make them yourself for such little cost., and have a chance to be creative. Hope this place never goes away.

I love how they have an open studio. You can use it for $ 5.00/hour. They have Accucut, Cricut (but you need to be certified), and other various supplies.
Friendly and helpful service.

On average, I give this store 3 stars. For San Francisco, it deserves 4 stores. But, in comparison of a truly well stocked scrapbook store, I have to give it a 2. It continues to surprise me how few crafty stores there really are in the city when it tends to have a reputation of being a very creative city.
I was on a mission to find a store that might have a large inventory of stamps. I called ahead and the store clerk promised they had a large selection so I drove quite a distance to get there only to arrive at the store to find maybe 50 stamps total. To me, I wouldn’t consider this a large selection.
That said, the store definitely had a lot of lovely supplies. But, you might find more well stocked shelves in the suburbs.

I first passed Cherish by, thinking it looked too pricey and pretentious. Anything that looks that good when you walk by, so cute and modern, has got to be totally expensive, right?
I’m glad I was so wrong. Wandering around Inner Richmond, feeling the pressure to get out some kind of invitation for my wedding, I finally gave in to Cherish’s welcoming store front. After I dragged myself in, it went something like this:
Me: (cranky and disgruntled) I need wedding invitations. I hate invitations, and I’m on a strict budget. I have no idea what to do, and I’m feeling pretty negative about the whole thing.
Kristen (Cherish staff): No problem! We can help you.
Me: (sigh of relief) I have this postcard that I want to include. Other than that I have no ideas.
Literally 15 minutes later, Kristen had designed a modern, chic invitation using my postcard. It was WAY less expensive than I could have imagined, and it was totally my style– not too fancy, but elegant and down-​to-​earth, befitting the woodsy theme of the wedding. They even had the colors I wanted. Somehow Kristen had taken in my inarticulate ramblings and divined exactly what I wanted! I left the store completely excited.
It gets better. After some prompt emails about the wording, the printing was done on time, and perfect the first time. The DIY options helped save on cost, and it was really fun to make parts of them myself. The open workspace was pleasant to work in, and everyone there has such a creative eye, and are so ready to help (without hovering), I looked forward to spending an hour or two at the back table. It feels like going over a friend’s house and hanging out with a project.
Cherish helped me access my crafty side. I now shop there for special cards, and am considering making the thank-​you notes myself because the invites were so fun!

Cherish is chock-​full of good ideas waiting to happen.
When I need paper craft supplies, there are two stores that I visit: Paper Source and Cherish. While both carry fine products, I find the staff at Paper Source to be less-​than-​friendly at times, whereas the staff at Cherish is wonderful. Cherish also has much more reasonable prices.
They have workshops and contests, and you always find yourself engaged in conversation with another crafter, which is always informative and fun.
Cherish is mostly geared towards scrapbookers, but there is so much you can do with scrapbooking supplies to make wonderful cards, invitations, and wrapping paper. There are also pre-​printed cards, custom invitations, and beautiful decorative papers.
On my last visit, I bought a Xyron Create-​a-​Sticker, which will make a sticker out of almost anything — buttons, ribbon, felt flowers. They demonstrated it for me in the store and I was sold — and at $ 11.00, it was totally in my budget.
If you are in need of paper products, be sure to add Cherish to your list of places to visit. Make something beautiful today!

Are you looking for stationary? Custom made invitations, place cards, etc? Perhaps stamps, or something for scrapbooking? Stickers? Punches? This place has a bit of everything!
This is a cute little store with all sorts of paper products and gear to use on paper. They have a studio in the back the people can work in (for a fee) but it has paper cutters and such, and you’re near all the materials if you decide you want something else, or forgot to get it. You don’t have to run back to the store if you’re already there.
The staff is super friendly and very knowledgeable about their products. I’m not hardcore into scrap booking and paper… but obviously they are. They even have some work from local artists there.
I know they offer classes too, but I’ve never been to one. If they’re anything like hanging out at the store and chatting with the staff while trying to decide just what to get, then they’ll be worthwhile.
They do all sorts of custom work too! Stacy helped some friends of mine out with their wedding invitations, rsvp cards, table cards, the whole 9… and they looked wonderful! If you need anything paper-​wise for a wedding, bridal shower, baby shower, or maybe even just a luncheon — stop in and see what they can do for you. My wife is thinking about framing the invitation we got, you can’t tell it’s an invite when it’s closed and it just looks amazing.
Lastly, the store is dog-​friendly. There is street parking around, but being a lil shopping district you may have to fight over it.

This place is so awesome, and is now one of my favorite card and stationary stores. There’s a great selection of cards, books, and gifts for kids and adults. Additionally, this is your place for all of your scrap booking needs, with the back of the store is devoted to all that is scrap booking, from albums, cutouts, and other supplies. There are work tables, and believe that they even offer classes. If I was a scrapbooker, this would definitely be the place for me.
I stopped here last week to get some Valentine cards and shower invitations. I was impressed at the quality of the selection, and had a friendly staffer helping me.
I’ll be back to Cherish!

Great place to piece your memoirs together. They have everything you can think of, cards, stencils, stamps, beautiful papers, photo albums, cute little embellishments and more!
You can reserve space for small parties and have cheese/​wine too!
Check it out!