Elli, the owner of Art and Happiness is literally the most excited person about art I have ever met. She translates that joy and love of art to you with plenty of ideas, support and genuine interest into your own creative style. Even if your feeling confused or stressed about a project, she patiently listens and gives you support for growth with her years of knowledge and experience. Just want a pick me up in a place with lots of fun creative things and people? This is the place to be.

This is one of the happiest places in Bellingham! Stop here for art supplies and good cheer. I can always find the cutest patterned paper, stamps, ink, paint, and other supplies for paper crafting. The owner is very kind and always happy to chat. She also carries an outstanding collection of low cost local art, like cards and stickers. Great for gift giving!

The owner, Elli, is incredibly enthusiastic- you can really tell that she loves what shes doing. Is happy to help and demo and is interested in the projects of her customers. I stopped in just to check it out but will come back for supplies here when I need them- would rather shop here than a big box store.Thanks Elli!

This is an amazing place! If you like scrap-booking, art, crafts, home made gifts, hand make greeting cards, personalizing your stationary, and beautiful wrapping paper and imported papers and fabric alike than shop here! Elli is wonderful, and the store has so many amazing things that are hard to find else where else! Just go and check it out, I bet you will find something for you. And supporting local businesses like this is so much better than the cheaply made things you can get online.